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.
-
Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-orders: The best Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra deals and moreThere 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
-
Lenovo wants to put Wall-E on your desktop to help you work – AI Workmate Concept is 90% cute, 10% creepyLenovo's desktop robot will literally watch you while you work
By Rik Henderson Published
-
New Apple iPad Air gets a huge processing boost, additional RAM and Wi-Fi 7 support – up to 30% faster, it's claimedApple has ensured its supersleek iPad now has the hardware to match
By Rik Henderson Published
-
PS5 Pro gets its biggest update since launch – PSSR 2.0 starts to roll out with massive picture improvementsThe PS5 Pro just got its biggest tech upgrade in two years
By Rik Henderson Published
-
Ultrahuman rings in the changes with its Ring Pro – 15 days of battery life, enhanced memory and much moreAn all-new, super-powered smart ring to take on Oura
By Rik Henderson Published
-
Samsung Galaxy S26 launch recap: Unpacked 2026 as it happenedSamsung's Galaxy S26 series was revealed on 25 February in San Francisco – here's the blow by blow from the launch event
By Mike Lowe Last updated
-
There's a monster lineup of free games with PS Plus in March – your PS5 won't know what hit itAll PS Plus members get four great PS5 games in a matter of days
By Rik Henderson Published
-
You can get an extra £100 off the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra – here's how and whereSamsung isn't just giving away double storage, you can also get an additional £100 off
By Rik Henderson Published
-
Apple TV's most beloved show will return on this date – but Ted Lasso Season 4 strangely misses a huge opportunityHere's when you can expect the return of Ted Lasso to Apple TV
By Rik Henderson Published
-
Sky is giving TV customers free HBO Max and Disney+, alongside Netflix, but here's why I'm happy to pay extra1,000s of new shows and movies are coming to Sky for free – although AV purists might want to invest a bit more
By Rik Henderson Published
-
"Our next console is well underway": Xbox drops bombshell announcement as it confirms 2026 plans and beyondThe console war just got a lot more interesting
By Rik Henderson Published
-
I hadn't touched my Switch 2 for 3 months until I got a new, affordable pro controller – I can't recommend it enoughThe 8BitDo Pro 3 Controller completely changed the way I play with my Nintendo Switch 2
By Rik Henderson Published
6 Comments -
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra goes on sale already – buyer posts video of headline new feature in actionThere'll be nothing left to announce during this week's Galaxy Unpacked at this rate
By Rik Henderson Published
-
Virgin Media gifts free UK TV channel to a million customers – with some of the best shows on the planetWill be available from the start of April to Virgin TV 360 and Stream customers
By Rik Henderson Published
-
No retro gaming resurgence would be complete without a dance mat – and here it isThis Bluetooth gaming mat can be used with any game – as well as dance and fitness titles
By Rik Henderson Published
-
Apple TV subscribers get a whole channel for free this week – including in the UKPreviously $100 a year, this major streaming service will be free to view from this week
By Rik Henderson Published
-
Xbox Game Pass just got two of the best RPGs ever made – including a 92 rated masterpieceThe next two weeks are going to be massive for Xbox owners and Xbox Cloud Gaming
By Rik Henderson Published
-
There's an amazing money back deal on Samsung Galaxy S26 already – but you have to be quickGet £30 to spend when you pre-register interest in the Samsung Galaxy S26, Plus or Ultra
By Rik Henderson Published
-
Dbrand does it again – Samsung Galaxy S26 cases already available, and give you something the phones may notThe disrupter accessory brand is offering cases for Samsung's new flagships before they've even launched
By Rik Henderson Published
-
Sony's PS6 could be latest victim of RAM shortages – delayed until 2029, say sourcesFirst Steam Machine, now the PlayStation 6
By Rik Henderson Published
-
Don't be ruled by the algorithm, says Deezer as it gives you control over your own music streamsA new Flow Tuner feature arrives on Deezer, allowing you to tweak the content algorithm
By Rik Henderson Published
-
Yes, there really is a Switch 2 controller with heart rate monitoring – it's affordable, tooThis Switch 2, PC and mobile controller has some interesting feature upgrades – all for under $40
By Rik Henderson Published
-
Apple Vision Pro finally gets something it should have had at launch – but better late than neverA new app brings something essential the Pro has been missing
By Rik Henderson Published
-
This new Fire TV Stick app brings a high-end PC gaming rig into your home for freeNvidia has made its GeForce Now service available to Fire TV owners
By Rik Henderson Published

