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.
-

Guy Ritchie continues quest to be the streaming king – this time on Amazon Prime Video
Heads back to one of his classic franchises for a new TV series
By Rik Henderson Published
-

Nothing's new phone is the right side of a 90s colour explosion
The Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition rounds off a great year of launches for the Brit brand
By Rik Henderson Published
-

Netflix vows to keep Ted Lasso on Apple TV if it buys Warner
But Paramount might have other plans, of course
By Rik Henderson Published
-

Sky's biggest free TV rival just added another new channel to give you a money-saving option
Freely continues to expand, with another free channel added to the EPG
By Rik Henderson Published
-

The free TV box that rivals Sky and Virgin is back in stock at last – and it's even had an upgrade
You can get the Netgem Pleio Freely box once more, just in time for Christmas
By Rik Henderson Published
-

Virgin Media gets a huge update with 40 new channels and more than 60,000 new movies and shows – and they're free
Virgin TV customers just got access to 10s of thousands of shows and films at no extra cost
By Rik Henderson Published
-

Netflix to lose a major show next year – and fans aren't happy about it
One of the most popular shows ever made is leaving Netflix
By Rik Henderson Published
-

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here – and it's not just about you anymore
Spotify has added a whole bundle of new features to its latest end-of-year round-up, and friends and family can join in the fun
By Rik Henderson Published
-

Apple could delay iPhone 18 launch – it might not even hit 2026
Apple is reportedly set to shift the iPhone 18 from its traditional September launch
By Rik Henderson Published
-

Forget Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – these free Xbox games don't need it
A whole stack of free games are coming to Xbox Game Pass Premium in December
By Rik Henderson Last updated
-

Nothing's not yet done with 2025 – with another new Android phone coming very soon
The Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition rounds off a year to remember for the Brit tech brand
By Rik Henderson Published
-

What do you get the Apple fan who has everything? This little beauty is a good bet
The Kokogol Maclock is even on sale right now, at almost half price
By Rik Henderson Published
-

Behold the TriFold – Samsung finally makes its triple-folding phone official, although not everyone will be happy
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has finally launched, but availability will be limited
By Rik Henderson Published
-

Best Cyber Monday retro gaming deals LIVE – last-minute deals on handhelds, consoles, arcade machines and more
We're coming to the end of the biggest sales period of the year, but there are still some great retro gaming deals to be had
By Rik Henderson Last updated
-

D'oh! As soon as I bought a Magic Keyboard for my iPad Pro I found this better deal
I could have saved myself around £200 / $120 if I'd seen this first
By Rik Henderson Published
-

I was struggling to download games for my Switch 2 until I chanced upon this secret deal
Forget the Cyber Monday madness, this hidden deal just saved my Switch 2
By Rik Henderson Published
-

I already own 20+ retro gaming handhelds, but here's a last-minute Cyber Monday deal for under £20 even I can't resist
Cyber Monday madness hits the retro gaming scene – handheld and 1,000s of games for just £16
By Rik Henderson Published
-

Last chance for the best Cyber Monday streaming deals from 99p – Apple TV, Paramount Plus, Now, Prime Video, and more
You only have a few hours to secure your 2026 streaming for a lot less
By Rik Henderson Published
-

Steam Machine pricing could make PS5 Pro owners nervous
Experts point at PS5 Pro levels when it comes to the cost of the new Steam Machine
By Rik Henderson Published
-

This 5-star Pro-Ject turntable is a "solid recommendation" by audio experts and it just got a tantalising hidden deal
Get 10% the five-star, award winning Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2
By Rik Henderson Published
-

I've been reviewing games for 37 years and this is the only PS5 controller I use – now £50 off
I've tested many PS5 controllers, but this comes out top every time
By Rik Henderson Published
-

Better than Steam Deck – this is the 5-star gaming handheld I bought in the Cyber Monday deals myself
After months of going back and forth, this deal made my purchase decision remarkably easy
By Rik Henderson Published
-

Best Cyber Monday iPad deals – iPad Pro M5, iPad Air M3, iPad mini, and more
These iPad bargains are better than Apple's own sale
By Rik Henderson Published
-

Amazon's amazing Spectrum deal might be sold out, but I've just found it in stock elsewhere – at an equally incredible price
The full size recreation of the ZX Spectrum has been so popular for Black Friday it's sold out – but not everywhere
By Rik Henderson Published

