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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When does the PlayStation Black Friday sale start – and are there deals on PS5 and PS5 Pro?
A whole lot of PS5 and PS5 Pro deals are coming very soon
By Rik Henderson Published
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Next-gen Xbox confirmed – could be more premium than Steam Machine
Xbox's president doubles down on the next console – "hardware is absolutely core"
By Rik Henderson Published
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I've found the iPhone 17 Pro MagSafe case I've wanted Apple to make for years
Apple doesn't make leather iPhone cases anymore, but this one reminds me of the good old days
By Rik Henderson Published
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Retro gamers rejoice – the original ZX Spectrum is getting its biggest refresh in over 40 years
The Spectrum Collector's Edition looks resplendent in white – and there's the return of an 80s favourite accessory
By Rik Henderson Published
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Two of the greatest PlayStation games of all time are coming to PS Plus in just a matter of days
And that's not all...
By Rik Henderson Published
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Best PS5 SSD 2025: store 100s more games on your PlayStation 5
The definitive guide to the best SSDs for PS5 available today
By Rik Henderson Last updated
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This Apple TV subscription will be free from next season
Apple is scrapping the fee for one of its streaming subscriptions
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Spotify's latest free update is so cunning, I'm amazed it's not been done before
Life just got a lot simpler for many Spotify users
By Rik Henderson Published
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The next Xbox doesn't seem to be coming from Xbox at all
The rebirth of the Steam Machine seems to have beaten Microsoft to the punch
By Rik Henderson Published
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These smart glasses seriously rival Meta Ray-Ban Display and I've been testing them to find out why
Even Realities is back with second generation smart glasses – plus a smart ring with gesture controls
By Rik Henderson Published
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New Steam hardware leaks ahead of official announcement – the return of an old fave, refreshed
Valve is getting ready to unleash at least two new Steam gaming products
By Rik Henderson Published
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Nintendo Switch 2 gets its first major feature update since launch – here's what's new
Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED updated too
By Rik Henderson Published
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PS Plus could be getting arguably the best game of all time for free – for PS5 AND PS4
A reliable leaker says one of the greatest ever games is coming to the PS Plus game catalogue this month
By Rik Henderson Published
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British Airways bringing free Wi-Fi to all passengers on future flights
A new partnership with Elon Musk's Starlink will introduce free Wi-Fi on international and domestic BA flights
By Rik Henderson Published
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As sad as it is, the delay of GTA 6 shouldn't come as a surprise
Grand Theft Auto VI has been pushed back to the end of 2026 – but that's hardly unusual for Rockstar
By Rik Henderson Published
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I'd not used my PlayStation Portal in a year, but now Sony's new update has arrived I can't put it down
The all-new PS Portal update gives it a new lease of life
By Rik Henderson Published
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Just when you got used to HDR and Dolby Vision, TV tech is changing all over again
Samsung unveils HDR 10+ Advanced in Korea to take on Dolby Vision 2
By Rik Henderson Published
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Your PlayStation Portal just got the multi-game upgrade it always needed
Sony has updated its PS5 handheld with an all-new ability
By Rik Henderson Published
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Xbox Game Pass gets the biggest game of 2025 bar none – free download coming very soon
Ultimate members might have to pay more, but boy are they getting the goods right now
By Rik Henderson Published
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Bang & Olufsen just redefined the soundbar – move over LG, Samsung and Sonos, here's the Beosound Premiere
As sci-fi as it is sonically solid, the B&O Beosound Premiere certainly makes a statement
By Rik Henderson Published
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Your Apple Watch just upgraded its chat game – with a dedicated WhatsApp app, at last
It's about time!
By Rik Henderson Published
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Sky kills major Sky Glass add-on – but will also refund all customers in full
If you bought this Sky Glass expansion, you can claim your money back
By Rik Henderson Published
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This could be the moment Apple and Samsung start to worry about retro gaming devices
One of the biggest names in retro gaming handhelds plans to enter the smartphone arena
By Rik Henderson Published
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RedMagic 11 Pro rocks the Android boat with super premium specs at a mid-range price
The latest RedMagic gaming phone is one of the most powerful Android devices, full stop
By Rik Henderson Published

