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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Xbox confirms its Project Helix console will roll out in 2027 – but there's a Godzilla-sized catch
Xbox will start to get Project Helix consoles into people's hands from next year, just not consumers
By Rik Henderson Published
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PS Plus about to get a wave of big name PS5 games for free, but it's an indie action platformer than steals the show
PS Plus Extra and Premium members will get some major hits – but this is the best game of the bunch
By Rik Henderson Published
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It looks like a classic NES, but the AceMagic Retro X5 mini PC has the power of modern gaming rig
Ideal for retro gaming, the Retro X5 can even play Cyberpunk 2077 at 60fps or more
By Rik Henderson Published
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The best Nintendo Switch 2 games have always been overpriced, but I've just found a way to get them cheaper
Amazon's Spring Deal Days event isn't just good for Fire TVs and air fryers – there are AAA Switch 2 games deals too
By Rik Henderson Published
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Forget the Spring Deal Days sale, there's a "hidden" PS5 Pro deal in Amazon's back end
The PS5 Pro is getting a massive free update – and now a great deal too
By Rik Henderson Published
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Forget the Millennium Falcon, the Lego Star Wars Death Star UCS gets its first big discount – save yourself more than £135
Lego's flagship Star Wars set finally gets a deal of its very own
By Rik Henderson Published
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Xbox Game Pass gets arguably the greatest sci-fi RPG of all time – and you don't even need Ultimate
It's hugely surprising that this has never been on Xbox Game Pass before
By Rik Henderson Published
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Xbox Project Helix price could undercut PS5 Pro – but only if Microsoft is willing to take a hardware hit
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console could cost anywhere from £670 up, it's claimed
By Rik Henderson Published
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BBC iPlayer could become the streaming home for all major UK TV channels – yet remain totally free
The BBC outlines plans to include other UK broadcasters' content in iPlayer
By Rik Henderson Published
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The mini PC I used to build my dream retro console is now at a rock bottom price – even during RAMageddon
The Geekom A5 is superb for retro gaming and Windows 11 tasks
By Rik Henderson Published
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MacBook Neo outperforms MacBook Air in one key area – it's clearly designed to do this one thing well
Bench tests reveal how well the new MacBook Neo performs in comparison with other Apple devices
By Rik Henderson Published
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Next Xbox name confirmed – and yes, it will play your PC games as well
Microsoft has announced the name of its next Xbox console... for now, anyway
By Rik Henderson Published
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EE trials UK broadband that can download a 4K movie in 15 seconds and Call of Duty in less than 2 minutes – and you can try it for free
EE will start to trial its 8-gig broadband service later this month
By Rik Henderson Published
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UK government reflects on radical TV decision that'll affect millions – whether you're on Freeview, Sky or Virgin Media
Freeview could be "switched off" in the coming years – here's the latest
By Rik Henderson Published
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What is Freely? The UK's free TV alternative to Sky and Virgin Media explained
The UK has a free streaming service with all the major channels – here's what it does and how to get it
By Rik Henderson Last updated
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MacBook is back! Apple introduces the MacBook Neo – a laptop at iPad prices
With a lightweight, compact design and a low price tag, the MacBook Neo is a laptop for everyone
By Mat Gallagher Published
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Amazon Spring Deal Days starts surprisingly soon – a whole week of tech bargains with up to 40% off
Save big on Bose, Shark, Sony, Ninja and other big brands
By Rik Henderson Published
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'MacBook Neo' to round off Apple's festival of product launches today, it's claimed
We've had new iPhone, iPad, and MacBook Pro and Air models already, now's the time for the return of an old fave
By Rik Henderson Published
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Apple claims its new Studio Display XDR is the "world's best" – 27-inch, 5K Retina and mini-LED
Apple has unveiled two new Studio Display models, including a new flagship with pro standard specs
By Rik Henderson Published
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New MacBook Pro models are the most powerful Apple has ever made – with M5 Pro and M5 Max
Apple unleashes a couple of beasts
By Rik Henderson Published
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MWC 2026 LIVE: The latest phone and devices news from Nothing, Motorola, Lenovo, Xiaomi, Honor and more
T3 is at Mobile World Congress this week – here's all the latest
By Rik Henderson Last updated
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Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-orders: The best Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra deals and more
There are some great offers for the new Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup already, here are the best we've found so far
By Rik Henderson Last updated
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Lenovo wants to put Wall-E on your desktop to help you work – AI Workmate Concept is 90% cute, 10% creepy
Lenovo's desktop robot will literally watch you while you work
By Rik Henderson Published
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New Apple iPad Air gets a huge processing boost, additional RAM and Wi-Fi 7 support – up to 30% faster, it's claimed
Apple has ensured its supersleek iPad now has the hardware to match
By Rik Henderson Published

