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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I missed the Game Boy Advance first time around – the Konkr Pocket Advance retro gaming handheld helps me correct that mistakeAyaneo's sub-brand has made arguably the best retro handheld under $100 / £100
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iPhone 18 might be delayed, but expert suggests there'll be two significant upgrades worth waiting forApple will reportedly add Pro-level features to the iPhone 18, likely coming early next year
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iPhone Ultra reportedly comes with oddly placed front cameras and no Dynamic IslandApple's first foldable will be quite unlike any other iPhone
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Your PS5 just got one of the greatest co-op shooters for free with PS Plus – there's even a huge new content updateOne of the best PS5 games in recent times is available on PS Plus to download for free right now
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A Louis Vuitton Porsche 911? Yes, please! In fact, I'll have twoLouis Vuitton collaborates with custom car designer Singer to craft two very special Porsche 911 classics
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Xbox's Elite 3 pro controller will feature a built-in screen and other upgrades, according to leaked prototypeA new pro controller must be imminent after a Redditor allegedly gets his hands on one
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Watch the Made by Google event live right here: See the Pixel 11 launch, Trevor Noah and a whole lot moreThis year's Pixel launch event is a bit different – here's how to watch it and what to expect
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Apple unwittingly reveals six new iPhone models – not all will release at once, thoughCode found in iOS 27 points to six new iPhones coming in the next few months
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Samsung's Dolby Atmos rival expands – here's what Eclipsa Audio can bring to your TVSamsung's spatial audio tech takes on Dolby Atmos in much the same way as HDR10+ rivals Dolby Vision
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This tiny retro games handheld hides big features for audiophiles, and at a very attractive priceYes, it can play a game, but that's not the only thing it can do – far from it
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You can now play PS5 games on Steam Deck, Steam Machine and Lenovo Legion Go S, here's howImagine playing PS5 exclusives on your Steam Deck or Steam OS handheld – well, now you can
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Apple Watch could look very different in the future, we might even get an Apple Fitbit rivalApple could redesign the Watch from 2027 on, with one eye on the rise of other wearables
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GamerCard is finally here! The superslim handheld brings a touch of the modern to retro gaming – there's nothing quite like itGrant Sinclair's gaming vision is finally realised, as GamerCard starts to ship
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The Victrola Wave Bluetooth turntable finally comes to the UK, along with space-saving Soundstage speaker to start your vinyl journeyNew separates also combine into a neat all-in-one sound system
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Nothing will launch "twice the number" of phones next year, with Nothing Phone (4) to be joined by at least five othersThe tech disrupter brand plans to launch at least six new smartphones in 2027, according to a company exec
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Hyperkin's SupaBoy SNES handheld makes a mockery of Sony's physical media plans – keeps it real in every way possibleThe SupaBoy finally comes to the UK and Europe, ready to revitalise your Super Nintendo cartridges
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Netflix finally fixes something that's been bugging me for years – I can now use my Netflix Premium account (almost) everywhere I wantYou'd think you'd be able to watch Netflix in 4K anywhere, but there's always been one barrier... until now
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Steam Machine no longer makes sense with the GMKtec NEO-X1 around – Ryzen 9 and up to RTX 5070 graphics for just a bit moreGMKtec's new compact gaming PC is a liquid cooled powerhouse
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Massive Xbox leak reveals Project Helix plans that could win the next-gen console warAfter a rocky few weeks, leaked plans show Xbox has something exciting up its sleeve
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HDR10+ Advanced arrives on Samsung TVs in days – here's what the Dolby Vision 2 rival addsSamsung will be first to roll out the technology on its TVs, with the aid of Amazon Prime Video
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All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members get to try Gears of War: E-Day early and for freeGame Pass Premium members also get some cracking new games to play
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Nothing's mystery new product isn't a mystery anymore, new open-ear earbuds from the CMF brandSay hello to the CMF Clip Pro
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EA Sports FC 27 only needed one essential new feature to get my cash, but I'm actually getting fiveOne major thing had to improve over FC 26 and it looks like my wish has been answered
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New Google Pixel 11 leaks include one from Google itself, see the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and moreWhy wait for Made by Google? Google isn't!
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