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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Instax mini LiPlay+ could be the perfect blend of retro photography with a modern twist
Fujifilm's second "hybrid" instant camera brings a swathe of feature upgrades to the party
By Rik Henderson Published
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UK gets a Kindle-busting eBook store that breaks down the barriers
PocketBook has brought its universal English-language eBook store to the UK
By Rik Henderson Published
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Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and other streaming services set to change due to landmark ruling
A US ruling could see streaming platforms finally do something we've wanted for years
By Rik Henderson Published
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You no longer have pay in the ITVX app to watch shows without ads – but there's a catch
Another option for ITVX streaming has arrived in the UK
By Rik Henderson Published
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Sky just gave customers an early Christmas present – 35 extra TV channels for free
Sky Essential TV customers get Sky Ultimate TV at no extra cost
By Rik Henderson Published
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Some lucky Game Pass subscribers escape the price hike – it just depends on where you live
Xbox confirms some members will keep their current, cheaper Game Pass Ultimate price plans
By Rik Henderson Published
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Amazon Prime Day deals 2025: last chance discounts for October
Prime Day's second big event has now finished but these deals are still on
By Mat Gallagher Last updated
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Watch out iPlayer, a rival UK TV streamer is getting a huge boost in TV content – and it's all free
Exciting collaboration between Channel 4 and U means even BBC shows will appear on 4's app for free
By Rik Henderson Published
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3 best controller deals to level up your Nintendo Switch gaming for less
Here are three of the best Switch compatible controllers on the market – all with big discounts for Prime Day
By Rik Henderson Published
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I'm expanding my Switch 2 storage by 1TB with this amazing Prime Day deal – you can too if you're quick
Switch 2-compatible microSD Express cards are in the Prime Big Deal Days sale
By Rik Henderson Published
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3 Prime Day Lego deals better than the Millennium Falcon – more budget friendly too
Yeah, the Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon is amazing, but I prefer these three other offers
By Rik Henderson Published
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In my 40 years of tech journalism I've rarely seen Apple Mac mini any cheaper than it is for Prime Big Deal Days
Get more than £100 off the latest M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini models
By Rik Henderson Published
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I write about home cinema for a living – here are the 3 best 4K Blu-ray deals to give your TV and sound system a workout
I've used these three movies to test home cinema kit for years – now they have great Prime Big Deal Days discounts
By Rik Henderson Published
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3 best Lego advent calendar 2025 deals for Prime Day – Star Wars, Friends and more
Ho-ho-hope you get one of these for the holidays – especially at these prices!
By Rik Henderson Published
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3 best iPhone 17 and 17 Pro case deals in Prime Big Deal Days – official Apple, Beats and more
There are some amazing deals on iPhone cases in Amazon's October Prime Day sales
By Rik Henderson Published
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Yes, an Apple iPhone IS included in Amazon's October Prime Day deals
You can get more than £100 off an iPhone today
By Rik Henderson Published
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Get ready for Amazon Prime's new free perk with this great Prime Big Deal Days offer
Get ready to have scores of games at your fingertips with £50 off this amazing bundle
By Rik Henderson Published
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Don't preorder Amazon Fire TV Stick Select just yet – here are 3 better devices with up to 57% off
Amazon's Fire TV Sticks have amazing Big Deal Days offers making them more attractive than the new model
By Rik Henderson Published
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If you've owned an iPhone or Samsung in the last decade, an unexpected cash payout could be on its way
UK court case could see you eligible for a share of £480 million
By Rik Henderson Published
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I'll admit, I was worried about Amazon's new Fire TV Stick Select – but the truth is somewhat amazing
I thought ditching Android on the Fire TV Stick Select was a mistake, but it turns out I was wrong
By Rik Henderson Published
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Major Disney+ redesign shows how Hulu could launch in the UK and Europe
Hulu will launch outside of the US next week, and will be accompanied by a new look Disney+
By Rik Henderson Published
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I can't believe this retro gaming handheld is just £25 – comes with 10,000 games
I've found a hidden UK deal on the R36S retro gaming handheld that's blown my mind
By Rik Henderson Last updated
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Harry Potter leads tidal wave of new, free Xbox Game Pass games – and they're available now
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets almost 50 new games for free
By Rik Henderson Published
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Xbox Ally X review – early owner spills the beans on the new console's performance
Gamer gets his hands on an Xbox Ally X early – posts his first impressions
By Rik Henderson Published

