James Day

Contributor

Former Metro tech editor, Stuff editor-in-chief and associate producer on The Gadget Show, James has been writing about consumer electronics and innovation for over 25 years. Experienced in both online and print journalism, he is currently tech correspondent for the Goodwood Festival of Speed Future Lab and editor of private jet magazine, Cloud. You’ll also find him contributing to titles including Enki, The Times, Shortlist, Spear’s, and U3A Matters, all while lamenting the untimely death of the MiniDisc.

Articles by: James Day

Aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra installed on door
Ditch monthly cloud fees with the Aosu R1 Ultra, a capable video doorbell offering free local storage and sharp video with a few caveats

By James Day Published

This capable video doorbell delivers sharp footage and free local storage, even if the specs oversell it slightly

A World Cup referee next to a VAR monitor next to Pierluigi Collina
Exclusive: ‘The emotion is doubled, it's not reduced’ — the world's most famous referee insists VAR hasn't killed the joy of World Cup goal celebrations

By James Day Published

The World Cup is drawing to close with today's final — FIFA's referee chief tells us why VAR, automated offsides and 'Robocop' referees have been key players in the tournament.

An electric Renault car being charged next to a man in the driving seat
I helped drive this record-setting EV across Britain on sunshine alone — and the 870-mile trip cost absolutely nothing

By James Day Published

No grid, no petrol, just free sunshine

A laptop on a person's lap during a flight showing the World Cup, next to a plane docked at an airport
I watched the World Cup at 35,000ft on Virgin Atlantic's new Starlink Wi-Fi — and its 120Mbps speeds were finally good enough for live sport

By James Day Published

Virgin Atlantic is rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity on select A350 planes — I used it to stream the World Cup live and it passed the test, even if niggles remain.

Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) mounted above peephome on front door
With the second-gen Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus, the head-to-toe doorbell finally goes 2K

By James Day Published

The latest version of Ring's wireless video doorbell is a big step up rather than a minor refresh, and a great pick if you're not put off by the subscription fee.

Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite installed on door underneath door handle
The Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite is a clever, affordable Matter lock with no subscription fee, but a few rough edges

By James Day Published

A renter-friendly smart lock that plays nicely with all the main smart home platforms, once you've navigated the instruction manual.

A man being scanned in a 3D scanner, next to a photo of the FIFA World Cup
I went inside FIFA's secret World Cup lab, and the 3D scanning tech I found there could change football forever

By James Day Published

A rare behind-the-scenes visit to FIFA HQ in Zurich reveals the AI and 3D technology that will change the World Cup — and football — forever.

Philips Norelco i9000 Prestige Ultra Day & Night shaver in reviewer's hand
The Philips Norelco i9000 Prestige Ultra Day & Night delivers flagship rotary shaving with a sci-fi twist

By James Day Published

This flagship shaver from Philips is smooth, smart, and slightly over-engineered.

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