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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Nothing Headphone (1) Pro leaks to show a new premium side to the upstart startupNothing is set to follow-up its flagship over-ear headphones, and really take on the big boys
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I played Stage Tour and am now convinced guitar controllers are coming back in force – get ready to rock (band) again!Gaming is about to get physical all once more
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This month's PS Plus lineup is one of its best in a year – WWE, Ball x Pit, and Ninja Gaiden for freeThe free games start to arrive next week
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Your iPhone will get iOS 27 in a matter of days, as Apple quietly reveals Siri AI release dateWhile it wasn't announced during the iPhone Duo launch, iOS 27's release date appeared in footnotes
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Apple finally joins the foldable fray with iPhone Duo – smaller, wider, more iPad mini than phoneYears of rumours have resulted in an all-new iPhone for a new era
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Apple AirPods 5 are even more pro than ever – bigger battery, better ANC and live translationANC works 50% more effectively on AirPods 5 than ever before
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The NeoGeo AES+ retro games console has been delayed... by a yearThe retro console I'm most looking forward to has been put back to September 2027
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Apple's iPhone Ultra might not launch after all – expect the "iPhone Duo" insteadLooks like we've all been looking in the wrong direction for Apple's first foldable
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Watch the iPhone Duo launch right here live – the start of a new era for AppleApple's new CEO will launch the new iPhones, Apple Watch models, and more – and you can watch it live
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Mini PCs sure grew up fast – GMKtec EVO-X5 Pro brings AI Max+ PRO 495, 192GB unified RAM, and Radeon 8065S graphics to small form factor computingOn-board agentic AI has never been so accessible, with GMKtec's EVO-X5 Pro proving so popular it was stolen at IFA 2026
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iPhone Ultra pricing leaks and it could totally change your opinion of Apple's first foldableOnline leaker claims to have received iPhone Ultra price details from a source within Vodafone Australia
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"What NDA?": Apple accessory firm reveals iPhone Ultra cases early – along with the new foldable itselfESR Tech isn't waiting to reveal its new Apple add-ons
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Some Xbox Game Pass subscribers will continue with unlimited cloud gaming – are you one?New Xbox Cloud Gaming limits don't apply in some regions, is yours one?
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"The first time in a foldable": Huawei Mate XT 2 doesn't just dupe Samsung's TriFold design, it nabs one of its best featuresHuawei's new triple-fold phone adds a privacy display
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The Lego PlayStation is more than another retro console build, it's a slice of pure historyHonouring the time when gaming grew up
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"Many people have dartboards, but aren't playing": Winmau explains how the free Autodarts app can get them back to the ocheDarts is having a new moment in the sun, and Winmau believes Autodarts can help it go further
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Winmau Autodarts makes real-world darts a multiplayer online game anyone can enjoy – it even keeps score for youStand up if you love the darts!
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Sky has a new UK TV rival, with Freely, Netflix and HBO Max built-in at no extra costVodafone TV hits the ground running – with free HBO Max and Netflix included
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New Apple TV 4K just got a unexpected bonus, as Google TV Streamer suffers a price hikeThe new Apple TV couldn't come at a better time
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Samsung considers adding Privacy Display tech to monitors, but only if it makes financial sensePrivacy Display has proved successful feature for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, but could it make its way to monitors?
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The Commodore 77 is the official Cyberpunk computer that can't run Cyberpunk 2077 – but it does have another trick up its sleeveAnnounced during Gamescom, the Cyberpunk 2077 version of the C64 is more than just another retro reissue
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Hyperkin SupaBoy – the retro handheld that gloriously sticks two fingers up at the death of physical mediaI got to play with the new SupaBoy retro gaming handhelds coming soon – here are my initial thoughts
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Zestum Scentbar is like a Sonos Beam for your nose – adds a whole new dimension to gamingI got to go "nose-on" with the most fun accessory I found at Gamescom
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Samsung teases 1,100Hz gaming monitor, alongside the world's first 360Hz 49-inch Dual QHD display and first 42-inch curved OLEDSamsung unveils a bevy of forthcoming monitors at Gamescom
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