James Temperton
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Watch England v Italy in UHD on iPlayer, not ITV Hub
England are in the final of Euro 2020! Here’s advice on where to watch and stream the game against Italy and how to avoid lag → Read More
Beware a New Google Drive Scam Landing in Inboxes
Scammers are luring people into Google Docs in an attempt to get them to visit potentially malicious websites. → Read More
The 5G Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory Has Taken a Dark Turn
Though social networks have pledged to take more concerted action against it, the theory has continued to spread, inspiring a surge of attacks. → Read More
Everyone needs to stop asking when the lockdown will end
It is the obvious question to ask; it is also the wrong question to ask → Read More
Is this the end of Airbnb?
Hosts are calling it the Airbnb apocalypse. But it’s more akin to an enema → Read More
These games will get you through the long weekend lockdown
Ahead of the long weekend, we've picked out the most-absorbing, entertaining, immersive games to get lost in during self-isolation. Stay home, stay safe, play these → Read More
How the 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory tore through the internet
From an interview with an obscure Belgian doctor to apparent arson attacks in the UK, the conspiracy theory that 5G is somehow linked to the coronavirus pandemic has spread unlike any other → Read More
The 16 best Simpsons episodes to stream on Disney+ UK right now
Signed up for Disney+ and not sure where to start? We've spent the week picking out our favourite episodes of The Simpsons, which seems like a pretty good place to start → Read More
We need to talk about the weird final episode of Star Trek: Picard
A show that started off with so much promise ended up in a pretty strange place. So what does it all mean and where should season two take us? There’s a lot to discuss → Read More
The biggest reason not to ditch your iPhone for Android? WhatsApp
It should be simple to transfer WhatsApp backups from iOS to Android, but it's really not → Read More
Airbnb Has Devoured London. Here’s the Data to Prove It
The city has four times more listings than it did four years ago, and many of them violate short-term rental limits. → Read More
I stumbled across a huge Airbnb scam that’s taking over London
The curious tale of a man called Christian, the Catholic church, David Schwimmer’s wife, a secret hotel and an Airbnb scam running riot on the streets of London → Read More
I ditched Google for DuckDuckGo. Here's why you should too
When you realise that most things you search for online are really boring and obvious, you soon realise you don't really need Google in your life → Read More
The Tories' factcheckUK Twitter stunt was cleverly designed to fail
As the incredulity over CCHQ’s rebranding as factcheckUK reached fever pitch, some noticed an ad cropping up in their timelines. “Disinformation isn’t always easy to spot,” it read. “Make sure you know what to look for.” The advert was from the Cabinet Office. Below, a short video featuring a green, goblin-like creature and a feckless individual, explained how to avoid getting duped by… → Read More
Microsoft xCloud’s PS4 controller shock starts a weird console war
As Microsoft ramps up its xCloud preview in the shadow of the launch of Google Stadia, everything is getting a little strange → Read More
RuPaul's Drag Race UK shows why young people don't watch the BBC
Younger audiences continue to sashay away from the BBC. It's muddled handling of the brilliant Drag Race shows exactly why → Read More
I tracked everything my baby did until nothing made sense any more
Has a baby really pooped at all if it can’t be viewed as part of a Poop Frequency Trend Chart going back three months? → Read More
Google's Image search has a massive celebrity sexism problem
Search for a male actor and Google's image suggestions will point you towards their filmography. But when it comes to female actors, Google is more interested in showing you their bodies → Read More
How David Cameron's clean web crusade created the porn block
Six years ago, David Cameron issued a clarion call to create a "good, clean" internet. The porn block is the latest failure on a troubled mission → Read More
We really need to talk about the plot twist shocker in Star Trek: Discovery season two
What on Vulcan just happened? WIRED's resident Trekkies dissect the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two and try and work out where the show goes next → Read More