STAFF WRITER, E-commerce — Alex joined Space.com in June 2021 as staff writer covering space news, games, tech, toys and deals. Based in London, U.K. Graduating in June 2020, Alex studied Sports Journalism in the North East of England at Sunderland University. During his studies and since his graduation, Alex has been featured in local newspapers and online publications covering a range of sports from university rugby to Premier League soccer. In addition to a background in sports and journalism, Alex has a life-long love of Star Wars which started with watching the prequel trilogy and collecting toy lightsabers, he also grew up spending most Saturday evenings watching Doctor Who.
Latest articles by Alexander Cox

Best lightsabers 2026: Toys, replicas, and props
By Alexander Cox last updated
Become the Jedi Master or Sith Lord you were born to be by adding one of the best lightsabers to your collection this holiday season.

Telescope deals 2026: Look to the stars with big savings on these scopes
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals We've scoped out the best telescope deals available this year featuring top models from reputable retailers.

Camera deals 2026: Save big on snapping with these amazing offers
By Ian Evenden last updated
Deals Whether you're a beginner or a pro, get ready to save big money on cameras. We've rounded up the best camera deals, from big names like Sony, Canon and Nikon, ready to save you hundreds.

Best solar viewing gear 2026: Observe partial and total eclipses in safety
By Kimberley Lane last updated
The best solar viewing gear available for the next solar eclipse. Spy the best solar glasses, filters, telescopes and binoculars.

Best flashlights 2026: Enhance your stargazing with these powerful, portable light sources
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide Whether you're night-trekking or skywatching, the best flashlights are just what you need to illuminate your equipment and keep your evening accident free.

Best stargazing apps 2026: Navigate the night sky with these AR apps and virtual star maps
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.

Best model rocket deals 2026: Blast off with savings on hobby rockets
By Alexander Cox last updated
Looking to take off with a new hobby? We have rounded up the best deals on model rockets and accessories, to keep you flying high in 2026.

Best Lego deals 2026: The deepest discounts on Star Wars, Marvel, DC and space Lego sets
By Kim Snaith last updated
Whether you're buying for yourself or shopping for gifts, you can never have too much Lego. We've rounded up the best deals from Star Wars to Marvel and DC and beyond.

With Starfleet Academy beaming up to small screens and season four of Strange New Worlds later in the year, 2026 is a big year for Star Trek and you can save 37% on an annual subscription to Paramount Plus
By Alexander Cox published
Deals 2026 sees Starfleet Academy and a new season of Strange New Worlds enter the Star Trek universe, so now is the time to save big on Paramount Plus and a VPN.

Best Star Trek gifts 2026: Beam up these Trekkie gift ideas
By Alexander Cox last updated
Star Trek Go boldly where you haven't gone before with our Star Trek gift guide, offering the best swag on the market to impress the Trekkie in your life.

The best drone on the market is still at its lowest-ever price, but you'll have to hurry as stock is starting to run low
By Alexander Cox published
Deals The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is a powerful drone featuring three cameras that can capture images in 100MP resolution and video in 6K and it's still at its lowest price.

Why do I need a VPN?
By Alexander Cox published
A VPN, or virtual private network, is great for online safety and accessing content while travelling. It's worth getting, but why? Scroll down to find out.

Playmobil versus Lego: Which is the best USS Enterprise set?
By Alexander Cox published
Lego has recently released their first-ever Star Trek set, the 3600-piece U.S.S Enterprise, but is it better than Playmobil's model?

The best streaming device out there: Which one comes out on top — Amazon Fire TV Stick, Roku Ultra, Apple TV and Google TV Streamer?
By Alexander Cox published
Which is the best streaming device out there? We've pitted four of the best models on the market against each other to determine the top option.

UCS Millennium Falcon versus UCS Death Star: Which is the best Lego Star Wars set?
By Alexander Cox published
The two largest and most expensive Lego Star Wars sets available go head-to-head: The UCS Millennium Falcon and the UCS Death Star. But which is best?

The best Stranger Things gifts to celebrate season 5
By Alexander Cox published
You don't have to search the upside down to find the best Stranger Things gifts outside of Hawkins, so celebrate season five's release with these top gifts.

Lego has gone boldly where they have never gone before with their first-ever Star Trek set, and it's back in stock with a free gift!
By Alexander Cox published
Deals The 3,600-piece Lego Icons Star Trek USS Enterprise is Lego's first-ever Star Trek set, and you get a free gift when you purchase it before Christmas eve.

Traveling over the holidays? Maximize your online safety with our exclusive 72% discount on Norton VPN
By Alexander Cox published
Deals A VPN provides vastly improved online security for your device and can unlock streaming content from back home. Our exclusive Norton VPN deal saves you 72%.

Best streaming devices to watch sci-fi shows and movies in 2025
By Alexander Cox published
Convert your TV into a smart TV with a streaming stick and watch all your favorite sci-fi shows and movies in one place, to access your streaming service of choice.

Which is the best star projector for under $50 this Christmas?
By Alexander Cox published
After testing and reviewing countless star projectors over the years, we're putting the very best head-to-head to determine which is the best for under $50 this Christmas.

Best Fallout gifts to spend your caps on
By Alexander Cox published
We've rounded up the best Fallout gifts across the wasteland ahead of season two of the hit TV show, available to stream this month.

Get 45% off Marvel's Fantastic Four and the Predator movies with this Disney Plus streaming deal ahead of the holiday season
By Alexander Cox published
Deals This Disney Plus bundle is 45% off and Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps is now streaming, as well as the Predator movies with Badlands now in theaters.

Hurry! The best done on the market is still on sale for Cyber Monday, but there are only a few left in stock
By Alexander Cox published
Deals It's not too late to get a great Cyber Monday drone deal, as the DJI Mavic 4 Pro is still $500, but there aren't many left, so you'll have to be quick.
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