Rik is T3’s news editor, which means he looks after the news team and the up-to-the-minute coverage of all the hottest gadgets and products you’ll definitely want to read about. And, with more than 35 years of experience in tech and entertainment journalism, including editing and writing for numerous websites, magazines, and newspapers, he’s always got an eye on the next big thing.
Rik also has extensive knowledge of AV, TV streaming and smart home kit, plus just about everything to do with games since the late 80s. Prior to T3, he spent 13 years at Pocket-lint heading up its news team, and was a TV producer and presenter on such shows as Channel 4's GamesMaster, plus Sky's Games World, Game Over, and Virtual World of Sport.
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Your Google Chromecast might die pretty soon – users report their older streaming devices failingEverything must come to an end
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Apple TV getting a small feature update that could make a big difference to millions of users – literallyApple confirms forthcoming new feature for its set-top-box
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The £60 Lenovo G02 retro gaming handheld is being blasted as a scam, but it's actually real and approvedIf you were holding off from that AliExpress purchase, here's some news you might be interested in
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I've played with Roku's new UK streaming devices, and they couldn't be better timedRoku is bringing two new products to the UK soon – here are my first impressions
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Xbox Game Pass getting more great games in May, but I'm more excited by June's first big announcementA game I've had on my wishlist will be free to Xbox Game Pass members in just a couple of weeks
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I'm a big smart glasses convert and my favourite Ray-Ban and Oakley pairs just hit rock bottom pricesRay-Ban, Oakley and Meta have an enormous sale on smart glasses right now – but you have to be quick
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Will the Champions League final be screened for free? Controversial UK streaming decision revealedThe Arsenal v PSG final suffers an unwelcome "first"
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Google I/O 2026 LIVE: Android 17 latest, Gemini, Android XR and moreGoogle I/O's live keynote is today – and we're covering it live with all the latest
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Ray-Ban Meta just got a major competitor – Samsung and Google reveal "Intelligent Eyewear"Gentle Monster and Warby Parker are providing the styles, Samsung and Google the tech
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Apple's WWDC 26 invites give us cheeky clues – if only we could figure them outWhatever's going on, Apple will be glowing after the show
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I didn't know the PS5 Pro could do this – Sony's latest exclusive just blew my socks offThis many particle effects in 4K 60fps shouldn't be possible on a console
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New Xbox hardware leaks early – the build up to Project Helix begins hereXbox seems to be working on numerous new devices – as these leaked images show
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PS Plus brings back one of the greatest games of all time after more than a year off the platformAnd there's one of the best Star Wars games, too
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Netflix plans to add a new feature, but you're not going to like itChange is coming to the Netflix app – just not necessarily for the better
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Apple is giving every iPhone a camera facelift – including the one you have in your hand alreadyiOS 27 is tipped for some major changes, including some neat camera customisations
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WhatsApp adding a new privacy feature that even WhatsApp can't snoop onIncognito Chat with Meta AI will be kept entirely between you and your AI chum
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HBO Max is my new favourite streaming service – it's just a shame it could be dead within a yearIt might have only just launched in the UK, but the future of HBO Max is looking uncertain
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Forget MacBook Neo, Googlebook looks smarter, sleeker and packed with invention – it just depends on the priceBye bye Chromebook, hello Googlebook
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A new Amazon Kindle just quietly launched with a glare-free screen – it could even save you £100sThe new Kindle Scribe is coming to the UK and Germany, with a couple of features cut to get the price down
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New UK broadband service offers millions superfast internet for just £21 – and you don't need full fibreVodafone has added a 5G internet service to its broadband portfolio – covering millions more homes
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Every Spotify user gets a great free gift today – including Premium and free accountsIf you think Spotify Wrapped is cool, just get a load of this
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Amazon Prime Video turns into TikTok with new vertical video feed – streaming apps rapidly abandoning TV-first designHave you noticed something new with the Prime Video app?
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Apple TV gets a fresh update, but the best is yet to comeThe latest Apple TV 4K software is available to install now
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Xbox Game Pass really is available for free now – here's how to redeem itThe Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition is now available as a free reward
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