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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New EU battery regulations could change iPhones and Samsung phones forever – and we're not complainingAll mobile devices are set to change in a particularly big way
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price plummets – but there's a catchA big price drop arrives for Ultimate membership, but not without cost
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Who is new Apple CEO John Ternus and what product changes can we expect?As Apple enters a new era, what can we expect in the short term?
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Xbox Game Pass getting five day one releases for free, but I'm more worried about what's leaving the serviceWhile one hand giveth the other slapeth you around the face
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Amazon chooses nuclear option for Fire TV Sticks – no Android, no sideloading, no installing appsFuture Fire TV Sticks to continue the cloud only trend
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PS6 Portable could be the best retro gaming handheld you've ever ownedSony's rumoured handheld is tipped for some extraordinary emulation powers
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Netflix update coming that'll be its biggest in more than a decade – prepare for a new content waveWhat happens when Netflix and TikTok collide? Guess we'll soon find out
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Steam Machine could release a piece at a time – and we might see the first real soonValve could adopt a gradual rollout for its console and accessories this year
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PS Plus getting one of the best sci-fi RPGs ever made for PS5 – but don't overlook this addictive indie hit tooPS5 Pro owners will especially love this month's PS Plus Extra and Premium games lineup
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Amazon under fire for "bricking" Fire TV Sticks "on purpose" – allegedly forcing customers to upgradeCustomers suing Amazon for "bricking" their decade-old streaming devices
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Xbox Game Pass is "too expensive", says Xbox in leaked memo – could potentially change pricing againXbox's new CEO has plans to address Xbox Game Pass pricing problems
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Grado's new luxury headphones are literally one-of-a-kind – and they could be all yoursThe unique pair of Grado Signature S550 over-ears will be auctioned for charity
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At last, PS5 Pro gets a showcase game to put it on another planet – who needs Project Helix or PS6?The recent releases for PS5 Pro have taken console gaming to a whole new level
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Amazon will soon block you from games you bought – but there's a cheeky workaroundMajor changes are coming to Amazon Luna, with the cloud gaming service moving away from third-party game stores
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Cyberpunk 2077's PS5 Pro update has finally justified my pricey upgradeThe PS5 Pro truly is the most powerful games console we've ever seen, with newly unlocked skills
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Samsung could redefine foldable phones in July – next Unpacked launch date leaked earlySamsung Galaxy Z Wide and new foldables will reportedly launch this summer
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All Amazon Prime members get EA Sports FC 26 for free – you don't even need a console or PCPlay the latest "FIFA" for free on your TV, mobile or laptop right now
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If IKEA made a vinyl deck – this wall-mounted, modular audio system deserves to be seenThe Trettitre vinyl, CD and cassette system is a retro work of art
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Disney+ rewards UK and European subscribers with a massive content update – all available nowSports fans will be especially pleased by the major new update to Disney+
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All Xbox Game Pass members get a truly essential RPG release for free – not just UltimateXbox Game Pass' April additions so far include a role-player that you simply must own – and Hades II, to boot
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Mini PC mega-sale: Geekom slashes prices across its entire range – including the "best retro gaming console"Geekom's mini PC range has up to 26% off in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
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Apple TV 4K feature update arrives with a trio of new tricksApple keeps its four-year-old streaming box alive with new features
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Forget Logitech and Razer, the YoloCam S7 is the Rolls Royce of webcams – especially with its new Micro Four Thirds lensYoloLiv takes its streaming cameras seriously, and now builds its own lens too
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OnePlus could be planning an Android gaming handheld with a difference – unique control system tippedOnePlus might expand beyond phones and tablets, with its first Android gaming handheld
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