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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5 hidden Steam Deck deals for less than the price of a Happy MealThere are some amazing bargains in the Steam Spring Sale that are handheld-ready and dirt cheap
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New Apple TV 4K and HomePod poised for launch – there's just one thing that's been holding them backWe will be getting a new Apple TV box – it's just a matter of when
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This simple accessory turns an Android tablet into a powerful gaming handheld – there's just one catchThey say the best handheld is the one you own already
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Valve's new SteamOS update adds much-requested features to Steam Deck and Lenovo Legion Go S – sets the stall for Steam Machine, tooYour SteamOS handheld just got the enhancements and fixes it needed
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Apple Vision Pro just became a hardcore PC gaming rig – with a game-changing Nvidia updateWant to play PC games at their best on your Vision Pro? Now you can
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There's still life in the Xbox Series X yet – gets a significant front-end glow-upXbox continues to improve its current consoles, even with talk of Project Helix
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I didn't think Bowers & Wilkins' headphones could get any better, but take a look at theseB&W gives its Px7 S3 over-ears and Pi8 earbuds a stunning makeover
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I couldn't wait to buy the Nintendo Talking Flower – now it's just driving me nutsMy Talking Flower pre-order arrived and then the craziness started
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Xbox Game Pass: Forget the AAA games coming soon, it's this stunning indie roguelite I recommend mostThe latest free games coming to Xbox Game Pass have been announced, and one of them is a real gem
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PlayStation Portal gets a surprise new upgrade – makes PS5 game streaming look better than everSony continues to add new features to its PS5 handheld
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I built my own Steam Machine from an affordable mini PC – and have barely turned on my PS5 Pro sinceIt's remarkably simple to build a PC console capable of playing Cyberpunk 2077 and more
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OnePlus confirms another smartphone is coming – just not the one we thoughtNew OnePlus Android phone has been teased online, proving the brand is far from dead
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Amazon Prime Video just made its "free" tier much worse – and upgrading it again will cost moreAmazon locks 4K behind a new, pricier Prime Video Ultra plan
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A new PlayStation could arrive later this year after all – the catch is you'll have to build it yourselfWhat do the Atari 2600, NES and Game Boy all have in common?
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Xbox confirms its Project Helix console will roll out in 2027 – but there's a Godzilla-sized catchXbox will start to get Project Helix consoles into people's hands from next year, just not consumers
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PS Plus about to get a wave of big name PS5 games for free, but it's an indie action platformer than steals the showPS Plus Extra and Premium members will get some major hits – but this is the best game of the bunch
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It looks like a classic NES, but the AceMagic Retro X5 mini PC has the power of modern gaming rigIdeal for retro gaming, the Retro X5 can even play Cyberpunk 2077 at 60fps or more
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The best Nintendo Switch 2 games have always been overpriced, but I've just found a way to get them cheaperAmazon's Spring Deal Days event isn't just good for Fire TVs and air fryers – there are AAA Switch 2 games deals too
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Forget the Spring Deal Days sale, there's a "hidden" PS5 Pro deal in Amazon's back endThe PS5 Pro is getting a massive free update – and now a great deal too
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Xbox Game Pass gets arguably the greatest sci-fi RPG of all time – and you don't even need UltimateIt's hugely surprising that this has never been on Xbox Game Pass before
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Xbox Project Helix price could undercut PS5 Pro – but only if Microsoft is willing to take a hardware hitMicrosoft's next-gen Xbox console could cost anywhere from £670 up, it's claimed
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The mini PC I used to build my dream retro console is now at a rock bottom price – even during RAMageddonThe Geekom A5 is superb for retro gaming and Windows 11 tasks
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MacBook Neo outperforms MacBook Air in one key area – it's clearly designed to do this one thing wellBench tests reveal how well the new MacBook Neo performs in comparison with other Apple devices
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Next Xbox name confirmed – and yes, it will play your PC games as wellMicrosoft has announced the name of its next Xbox console... for now, anyway
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