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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This new Fire TV Stick app brings a high-end PC gaming rig into your home for free
Nvidia has made its GeForce Now service available to Fire TV owners
By Rik Henderson Published
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All Amazon Prime members can download this hugely underrated game for free – here's how to claim yours
Prime members get one of the most interesting shooters in modern times, without having to pay a penny
By Rik Henderson Published
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Sky teases major relaunch for later in 2026 – and it's great news for all TV customers
A major upgrade is coming for Sky TV customers
By Rik Henderson Last updated
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New Freely box arrives and this time it records too – UK TV streaming getting more interesting by the minute
Humax enters the fray with a hybrid Freely / Freeview PVR
By Rik Henderson Published
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PS Plus about to get one of the best games of the PS5 era – and it's even better on PS5 Pro
February's PS Plus Extra and Premium games have leaked, with one in particular being truly amazing
By Rik Henderson Published
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Sky just created its biggest UK TV plan in history – includes HBO Max, Disney+, Netflix and Hayu for £24
Available for new customers – while existing Sky TV users get Disney+, HBO Max and Hayu for free
By Rik Henderson Published
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Amazon Kindle Scribe has a new rival with an unbeatable price tag and premium build quality
The InkPad One from PocketBook has a 10.3-inch e-paper display for a great price
By Rik Henderson Published
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This Strix Halo gaming handheld is the ultimate Steam Deck killer – if you're willing to pay a fair penny
The Ayaneo Next 2 PC gaming handheld has the specs to beat almost all rivals, just don't look at the price
By Rik Henderson Published
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HBO Max is coming to rule UK TV streaming as launch date, prices and lineup revealed – and yes, it is bringing some Friends
Some of the biggest TV shows in recent history will get a new home in the UK from March
By Rik Henderson Published
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The Geekom A5 is a decent mini PC, but an even better retro games console – here's why
I turned this affordable mini PC into a full-fledged retro games console, capable of playing PS3 and Switch games
By Rik Henderson Published
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Disney+ suffers a huge performance drop for AV enthusiasts across Europe – check to see if you're affected
A patent dispute has allegedly resulted in a drop in picture quality – especially for AV purists
By Rik Henderson Published
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Netgem slashes price of Pleio, as free UK TV rival arrives – Freely TV and 100s of streaming channels for less
The Freely box market is getting interesting
By Rik Henderson Published
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One of the best RPGs of the last 12 months is now free on Xbox Game Pass
There has never been a better month to be a Game Pass member
By Rik Henderson Last updated
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Behold, here's the Google Pixel 10a in all its crazy colours – leak reveals all
After Google officially announced its new phone yesterday, a new leak has revealed all the colour options
By Rik Henderson Published
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It's official – the next Xbox will be a very different type of console with more choice for gamers
Epic Games' boss reveals plans for Xbox Next that could change console gaming forever
By Rik Henderson Published
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Manhattan Aero 4K TV Streamer review: Freely has never been so free
Powered by TiVo and subscription-free, this UK TV box could easily replace your paid TV services
By Rik Henderson Published
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Spotify confirms innovative new features to get everyone reading again – including its own physical book store
The music streaming service now covers audiobooks and physical copies, with tech to help you seamlessly switch between
By Rik Henderson Published
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Google Pixel 10a official – Android phone "with more in store" goes on pre-order soon
Launch date revealed by Google in the first video teaser
By Rik Henderson Published
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Xbox Next could "launch in 2027": AMD reveals potential release plans for the next-gen Xbox
Microsoft could beat PlayStation to the punch this generation
By Rik Henderson Published
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Virgin Media TV customers get three new 24/7 movie channels for free – including one packed with sci-fi
Virgin Media adds a trio of Rakuten TV channels to Virgin TV 360 and Stream boxes
By Rik Henderson Published
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Netflix's new FIFA game will be "easy to pick up, yet still have depth" – and has a big link to Konami's PES
The return of FIFA has help from an old footy game rival
By Rik Henderson Published
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Sky TV customers getting a major new (old) UK channel that brings back great memories and entertainment
The return of an much-loved Sky favourite has been confirmed
By Rik Henderson Published
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New Nvidia Shield TV could be on the cards – but your old Android box is getting more update love in the meantime
"If we find something we're super excited about, we'll probably make a go of it!"
By Rik Henderson Published
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Sony could ditch the buttons on a future DualSense controller – PlayStation patent reveals all
PS6 could end up with one of the strangest game controllers in console history
By Rik Henderson Published

