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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"97% percent of devices can support Alexa Plus": Amazon confirms you won't need to replace your Echo or Fire TV Stick anytime soonAmazon's AI-powered, next-gen Alexa will work on the vast majority of existing devices, says company exec
By Rik Henderson Published
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Fujifilm invents a time machine – I tested the Instax Mini Evo Cinema camera and travelled back in timeWith Super 8 vibes, the latest Instax camera is a blast from the past and modern marvel in one
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Google Gemini gets a personalised upgrade to help run your life – here's what it does and how to switch it onPersonal Intelligence will work across Google apps to give you a bespoke experience
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Sky's biggest free TV rival is still great – but there's a hidden catch you need to be aware of firstThe first Freely box has changed its terms and conditions
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Apple confirms decision that will radically change your iPhone foreverApple Intelligence is about to improve the "intelligence" part
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My favourite Nintendo Switch 2 controller by far just hit an all-time low priceThe 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller is even better than the official Nintendo alternative
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Samsung's AI OLED turntable somewhat misses the point, but still looks coolThe Samsung AI OLED Turntable imagines what happens when you cross an iPod with a record deck
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"We can’t wait for fans to experience new Lego Pokémon sets": but $650 Charizard might be a step too farGotta re-mortgage the house to catch 'em all
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Steam Machine pricing appears online – and looks troublingRetailers start to list the Steam Machine early, but it's not all promising
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Amazon Fire TV Sticks to get their biggest, baddest gaming update yet – makes Luna and Game Pass look like toysGet up to 4K 60fps gaming on your Fire TV Stick, with ray tracing support and more
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Motorola's World Cup flip phone is a heck of a lot cheaper than a final ticketMotorola has signed with FIFA for an officially-licensed version of the Razr
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Virgin Media gives every TV customer a new 24/7 channel for freeSports fans will be particularly pleased
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CES 2026 live – the latest TV and tech news from Samsung, LG, Hue, IKEA and moreT3 is covering CES 2026 live from the ground in Las Vegas
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It seems everyone wants to turn your phone into a Game Boy – now it's GameSir's turnGameSir is about to enter the smartphone retro gaming scene with the Pocket Taco
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The best Star Wars game in years will be free on Xbox Game Pass very soonXbox kicks off the new year with a galaxy-sized bang
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Lenovo just rang the Steam Deck's death knell – but it'll cost youThe Lenovo Legion Go 2 just became the gaming handheld to look out for
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Sky Glass just got its biggest discount ever – there's £300 off a Gen 2 TV right nowNew and existing Sky customers can get a Sky Glass Gen 2, Sky Glass Air or Sky Stream in the winter sale
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When smart tech and beauty collide – InkPoster has truly outdone itself this timeThe InkPoster Duna combines ePaper convenience with Pininfarina design expertise
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WD_Black is dead but the "best PS5 SSD" on the planet lives onThe best gaming storage brand has been shut down
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Your Amazon Fire TV Stick is getting its most important upgrade in half a decadeWhy should Google TV users have all the fun?
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Amazon now has its own rival to Samsung's The Frame – the Ember Artline is a Fire TV and art installation in oneAmazon Ember Artline will be available later this spring – you can pre-register your interest now
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TCL goes super-premium with massive SQD-Mini LED TV upgradeTCL is going big on Mini LED in 2026, in more ways than one
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Your iPhone is about to be turned into a flip phone for a great reason – to play retro gamesController manufacturer 8BitDo teases the FlipPad, which will also attach to Android devices
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3 best streaming services you've probably never heard of but should – and one of them is freeIf you're looking for something different to watch, try one of these three platforms you might not have used before
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