Google Maps has a hidden, stroppy little feature when you repeatedly ask, “are we there yet?” Proof that it’s not just Siri that can get a bit lippy if you start to annoy her. This works in Google Maps v9.12 and above, and made us smile.

11 years ago

Now this is a life hack we can really get behind. If you’re stuck for a bottle opener and really don’t fancy breaking another tooth, this would seem to be the perfect solution. Grab any DVD – preferably one starring Katherine Heigl as you surely won’t be needing it again – and voila… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J22_hWeEnjA

11 years ago

Good news, Jurassic World fans: Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are both returning for a sequel in 2018. With this summer’s blockbuster pulling in a whopping$1.5bn worldwide and counting, it hardly comes as a surprise that we’ll be seeing more genetically modified dinosaurs in three years’ time. Universal Pictures announced on Thursday evening that Jurassic […]

11 years ago

This is a thing of beauty. Jonathan Calleri deserves to win the Puskas Award for this stunning rabona against Quilmes at La Bombonera. In front of a watching Diego Maradona, with Carlos Tevez returning to a hero’s welcome, Calleria stole the show as Boca ran out 2-1 winners. We can see why Diego appreciated the […]

11 years ago

Raheem Sterling has spoken about why he chose to leave Liverpool and join Manchester City. The England winger says he regrets how things were left at Liverpool as he starts life as a Manchester City player. Sterling completed his move to City during the week and immediately flew out to join his new team-mates in […]

11 years ago

Once a Red…

11 years ago

Daniel Radcliffe surprised workers at Nylon magazine when he was given the job of working at reception for an hour. He was really bad at it, though. The fear behind the fake smile is palpable as he clearly has not one clue how to do anything other than hand out keys to the bathrooms, and he […]

11 years ago

That touch. That sexy touch…

11 years ago

The last moments of tonight’s historic win for Conor McGregor over Chad Mendes. You could feel it building as McGregor rained the punches down on his opponent, who had given him by far his toughest test in the UFC so far. Mendes had wrestled the Dubliner to the ground for much of the fight until, […]

11 years ago

Liverpool have released the 30-man squad for their pre-season tour of Thailand, Australia and Malaysia… and Raheem Sterling is included. The 20-year-old winger missed two days’ training earlier in the week amid rumours of a move to Manchester City, and was reportedly reluctant to head to the Far East with his team-mates this weekend. However, […]

11 years ago

We love these audition tapes. The Game of Thrones official YouTube page has shared the casting clips of some of the show’s biggest stars before they headed to Westeros, Essos or North of the Wall. It’s a fascinating peek behind the scenes as we see the likes of Melisandre, Ser Davos, Margaery Tyrell and Brienne of Tarth hoping to land […]

11 years ago

Steven Gerrard has urged Raheem Sterling to ‘be a man’ about his wishes to leave Liverpool this summer. Sterling has phoned in sick to training twice this week and is set to defy club orders to go on a pre-season tour of the Far-East and Australia next week. Former Reds captain Gerrard, now an LA […]

11 years ago

It’s Friday, we’re hungover, we needed some completely mindless fun and, happily, we’ve found it. Conor McGregor has been sent by the President of Ireland to clean up Dublin’s Temple Bar from a raging pack of Mutant Pigs… The narrative continues with a never-ending bus trip to Croke Park… Click here to play. You…probably won’t […]

11 years ago

Roy Keane is suing bookmaker Paddy Power over the Braveheart mock-up that appeared on the day of the Ireland v Scotland Euro 2016 qualifier last month. Keane claims that the use of his face, superimposed on the face of Mel Gibson, infringes on his image rights. The Irish Times reports that he has hired A&L Goodbody […]

11 years ago

Probably the best video you’ll see this weekend…

11 years ago

The Spoilers of War…

11 years ago

Social media gone wrong…

11 years ago

What a world we live in…

11 years ago

Who doesn’t love a good winch?

11 years ago

She nailed it…

11 years ago

US President Barack Obama delivers a moment of true power. President Obama was speaking at the funeral of Reverend Clementa Pinckney, a victim of last week’s shootings in Charleston, when he launched into a rendition of Amazing Grace. He ended his speech by naming all nine victims of Dylann Roof, saying that they “found the […]

11 years ago

You’ll never walk alone in a straight line…

11 years ago

The Colombian team may have had a massively important clash against Peru coming up, but that didn’t stop James Rodriguez from making one young fan’s day, week, year. After spotting little Tomas waiting by the team bus, Real Madrid star James – the best player at last summer’s World Cup – walked over, gave him […]

11 years ago

The way back…

11 years ago

An old favourite from the first series of Game of Thrones could be returning in the fifth season finale… **Here be spoilers** Throughout the show’s run, the answer to what happened to Benjen Stark has never been answered – possibly until now. At the start of every episode we see a rundown of relevant events […]

11 years ago

Löw interest…

11 years ago

Strumming the game with his fingers…

11 years ago

Does this remind anyone of The Hunt For Red October? October release Bridge of Spies stars Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Amy Ryan and Bono’s daughter Eve Hewson. It’s based on a real-life 1960 incident in which lawyer James Donovan was thrust into the centre of the Cold War to negotiate the release of Francis Gary […]

11 years ago

What a cast, and what a cracker of a film this will be. Josh Brolin, Jason Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, Keira Knightley, John Hawkes, Robin Wright and Sam Worthington all star in this mountaineering tale that makes Sylvester Stallone’s Cliffhanger look like Disney on Ice. There’s no fixed release date yet – the trailer says autumn 2015 […]

11 years ago

Too hot to handle…

11 years ago

Was that the worst Premier League season since football was invented in 1992? Yes, is the simple answer. It’s hard to get enthused about a campaign in which Chelsea cruised to the title just three days into May, with seemingly no-one else wanting to win the bloody thing. Manchester United may have limped over the line for fourth […]

11 years ago

Tell us what you really think. While his Liverpool teammates were busy putting on their worst ever Premier League performance, Raheem Sterling enjoyed a friendly exchange with the fans… The winger was an unused substitute in the 6-1 defeat at Stoke and, judging by this picture, he’s no longer welcome at the club. Liverpool fans always […]

11 years ago

Klopp off…

11 years ago

The Real Madrid attacker has joined the chorus of approval…

11 years ago

Watch beyond the first 20 seconds…

11 years ago

The Edge got a bit lost in the music last night as U2 kicked off their Innocence and Experience tour in Vancouver. During a performance of I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, the guitarist got so caught up in the sweet, soothing sounds of Bono’s voice that he fell completely arse-over-t*t off the walkway. He was […]

11 years ago

Burns victim…

11 years ago

A bit of a cult…

11 years ago

It’s the best way to see three hours of your life just evaporate

11 years ago

Matt LeBlanc says some of the themes in Friends mirror those of William Shakespeare. Speaking to the Radio Times ahead of the new series of Episodes, LeBlanc said that some of the storylines of his former hit comedy had shades of the Bard. “The themes we dealt with were sort of eternal like friendship and […]

11 years ago

A Russian legislator has accused U2 of ‘promoting homosexuality’ with their Songs of Innocence album cover. The cover features Larry Mullen embracing his son Elvis, with the message that ‘holding on to your own innocence is a lot harder than holding on to somebody else’s.’ But Russian politician Alexander Starovoitov refuses to see it like that… […]

11 years ago

Hipsters might want to get their hands on a razor after reading this… Beards are as dirty as toilets, apparently, according to an American scientist who knows far more than we’re comfortable with about faecal matter. While Dr. John Golobic said that the level of bacteria in the average beard could not make you sick, he […]

11 years ago

We could no longer live in a world without technology, but that doesn’t mean we have to love it all the time. There are plenty of ways in which it has made our lives worse, leaving us longing for the good old days when we talked to people instead of our phones and could avoid […]

11 years ago

Molten Carver…

11 years ago

Look how much he’s grown…

11 years ago

Planning to head to the Rugby World Cup this Autumn? Unsure of the rules? Don’t worry, you’re covered. Organisers of the Rugby World Cup are putting together a bluffer’s guide for people new to the sport who may be a little confused about what’s going on. “The challenge is doing our best to help explain […]

11 years ago

Fire v Water. Which would win in a fight? In an incredibly dangerous twist on Harry Hill’s favourite game, someone actually put this to the test using a flamethrower and a huge cannon. We’d say don’t try this at home, but that should probably be obvious… But we declare it a draw in the end. […]

11 years ago

If you thought the ‘traxedo’ was as far as the whole suit/casual hybrid thing could go, think again. According to The Verge, Quiksilver in Japan, in conjunction with ad agency TBWA\HAKUHODO, have designed the True Wetsuit. It’s a wetsuit that looks like an actual suit. Jesus wept. Retailing at the small price of $2,500, we think we’ll pass […]

11 years ago

It looks like Shay Given’s spot for the FA Cup final is safe after his Aston Villa rival Brad Guzan was guilty of one of the worst howlers ever seen on Saturday. They say you should never pass the ball square across your own box, let alone when one of the best strikers in the world – Sergio […]

11 years ago

Turdphobia is a thing…

11 years ago