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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UK government reflects on radical TV decision that'll affect millions – whether you're on Freeview, Sky or Virgin MediaFreeview 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 explainedThe 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 pricesWith 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% offSave 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 claimedWe'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-LEDApple 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 MaxApple 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 moreT3 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 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
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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
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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 claimedApple has ensured its supersleek iPad now has the hardware to match
By Rik Henderson Published
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

