16 h. ago Brits struggle with ‘adulting’ tasks like cooking and getting around without Google Maps

THE top ‘adulting’ tasks Brits are underequipped for include fixing appliances, getting to grips with a toolbox – and even cooking from scratch. A poll of 2,000 adults found 30 per cent admit they don’t know where to start when it comes to filing taxes and 23 per cent haven’t got a clue about basic...

Politics

51 h. ago Google Maps tells tourist to 'go straight' in Venice and she really regrets it

Wiktoria Guzenda was exploring the Italian city when she decided to take the advice of Google Maps a bit too literally – and the awkward moment was caught on camera

Politics

51 h. ago Woman uses Google Maps to direct herself in Venice and instantly regrets it

A woman showed what happens if you don't stay vigilant about your surroundings when you are using GPS apps like Google Maps. Her trip to Venice didn't quite go to plan

Politics

1 week ago If you’re not using an eSIM when you travel, you’re getting ripped off

Say goodbye to extortionate roaming fees – new companies like Airalo, Holafly and Saily offer cheap, easy coverage for your next international tripOn a week-long trip to Paris last year, I racked up nearly $100 in data charges on my iPhone, with taxes and fees. Ditto for a separate, eight-day trip to Spain, which was even more pricey. And, in what I now jokingly call an act of piracy, my three-week trip to seven countries – including a seven-day cruise – cost me over $300 for data.I (eventually) learned my lesson, and a little research yielded a simple solution that can make life a lot easier: Switching to a local carrier for your travels. This used to entail a visit to an airport kiosk or a mobile store to get a fingernail-sized plastic SIM chip installed in your phone, but a new feature called an eSIM lets you handle it all from your phone before you even leave. My eSim for Paris cost $11 for 5GB of data, plenty for checking emails, using Google Maps, and browsing social media (al...

Politics

2 w. ago Glenburn man opens up on how he brought Hollywood to Renfrewshire

Josh Magennis, who created the Hollywood-style sign, opened up about his creation now being recognised by international giant Google Maps which recorded it as an official “landmark”.

Events

2 w. ago Keely Hodgkinson not happy with World Athletics Championships warm

Yoyogi Park, where the warm-up track is located, is a near 15-minute drive from the stadium.

Events

3 w. ago Fact check: Video posted by police was from Unite the Kingdom protest in 2025

A video appears to have been correctly labelled by the Metropolitan Police, despite claims to the contrary.

Events

3 w. ago Driver left baffled by Google Maps' wild suggestion after asking for road route

One driver was left suggested by the route Google Maps gave him when driving on a long journey. Some people urged the motorist to follow the suggestion anyway though

Transport