Articles by Jamie Richards, Freelance contributor

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PIA’s latest update claims to triple connection speeds on Windows — here's what's new

By Jamie Richards Published 16 October 26

Private Internet Access’s v3.8.0 update brings some big changes for Windows users and some useful updates for other platforms

Windows has fixed an issue with 'Always on VPN' in its latest update — but it seems to have brought more issues with it

By Jamie Richards Published 15 October 26

Users have reported issues with various VPNs following the September Windows update, which Microsoft has addressed with a new patch

Private Internet Access adds 10 new server locations to its network – but it seems the truth is better than PIA lets on

By Jamie Richards Published 15 October 26

Private Internet Access has announced a handful of new servers as part of its ongoing expansion – but we think the firm’s actual numbers are even better than it claims

I returned to GTA 5 one last time before GTA 6 comes out – here’s why Los Santos still surprises me 13 years after release

By Jamie Richards Published 10 October 26

More than a decade on from its initial release and with its hotly anticipated sequel on the way, GTA V is still a shocking, stylish, and superbly realised satire of 2010s America

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The best gaming phone 2026: top picks from ASUS ROG, RedMagic, and more

By Philip Berne, Jamie Richards Last updated 30 September 26

Updated We've spent hours in-game with the best gaming phones to find out which ones are at the top of the scoreboard

Six years later, the PS5 is still light on exclusives — but this space-age shooter is an absolute must-play

By Jamie Richards Published 12 September 26

Returnal can be a punishing playthrough, but its many mysteries kept me coming back again and again.

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The iPhone Duo lacks Face ID, a telephoto camera, and the Action Button, but I still want it more than every Android foldable I've ever tested — here's why

By Jamie Richards Published 9 September 26

Apple has equipped the iPhone Duo with some of its most advanced components, while stripping back some staple features — here’s why I still want it on day one.

Gaming needs a ‘vinyl revival’ — I spoke with gaming and music experts to find out whether physical games could make a comeback

By Jamie Richards Published 25 August 26

Physical gaming media could be on the way out, but the music industry has the blueprint for how to bring it back.

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The best Android phones 2026: class-leading smartphones from Samsung, Google, and OnePlus

By Roland Moore-Colyer Last updated 21 August 26

Updated We've collected our expert picks for the best Android phones for every kind of user, from mobile photographers to budget buyers to foldable fans.

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I’ve played 1,500 hours of Battlefield — here’s why Battlefield 4 is still the most essential entry in the series

By Jamie Richards Published 15 August 26

Battlefield 6 Season 3 is a love letter to the series' roots – I went back to Battlefield 4 to see if it still holds up.

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The best foldable phones: tablet-style and flip foldables from Samsung, Google, Motorola and more

By Roland Moore-Colyer Last updated 24 July 26

The best foldable phones, from the new Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and more

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Free streams, TV guide & how to watch from anywhere in the world

By Jacob Jones, Dan Struthers, Jamie Richards Last updated 19 July 26

All the ways you can stream the World Cup for free from anywhere in the world as we keep you up-to-date with the latest updates throughout the tournament.

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Today's World Cup 2026 match: World Cup Final kickoff time

By Jamie Richards Last updated 19 July 26

Want to find out who's playing in today's World Cup fixtures? Look no further.

Don’t let unreliable free VPNs ruin your World Cup Final watch party – here’s the cheapest way to watch securely

By Jamie Richards Published 19 July 26

Free VPNs often come with limitations that can interfere with video streaming – here’s our pick for a paid option that’s worth the extra price

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Is your World Cup final stream buffering or dropping out? Use your VPN’s IP rotation tool to jump servers without breaking your connection

By Jamie Richards Last updated 17 July 26

Streaming services are prone to block data center traffic in the middle of a broadcast – but some VPNs have a fix for the World Cup.

'Who came up with this idea?' ExpressVPN continues to drop its 30-day money-back guarantee in favour of raffles — and users aren't happy about it

By Jamie Richards Published 16 July 26

ExpressVPN has done away with its standard 30-day money back guarantee for a new iPhone 17 Pro giveaway, right after ditching the same pledge for its World Cup promotion

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NymVPN has released a huge update adding Mixnet Tuning, Server Families, and app icon disguises — but some questions remain around the scale of some improvements

By Jamie Richards Published 14 July 26

NymVPN, the VPN app from mixnet developer Nym Technologies, has gotten a major update to its app, adding major connectivity and convenience features

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Why forcing a 4K feed over an encrypted tunnel causes intense buffering — and how to test a high-speed fix risk-free for 60 days

By Jamie Richards Published 11 July 26

Even the fastest VPNs can struggle with 4K video streams – but this risk-free option could offer a fix

‘Our brains were not necessarily meant to be this stimulated first thing in the morning’: psychologists explain why you reach for your phone as soon as you wake up — and what you can do to stop it

By Jamie Richards Published 11 July 26

Ever wondered why you reach for your phone in the morning? I spoke to two psychology experts to get to the bottom of the morning scroll.

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‘Robots should understand you, talk to you, and work for you’: Chinese robotics company Agibot is heralding a robot revolution — I met the ‘humanoids’ up close

By Jamie Richards Published 7 July 26

Agibot's range of humanoid robots has arrived in the UK, and I got the chance to meet them in person.

World Cup streams are intentionally freezing your video player — here's why your VPN’s ad blocker is causing the crash and how you can fix it before Portugal vs Spain

By Jamie Richards Last updated 6 July 26

Streaming services use trackers to check whether you’re watching adverts, meaning ad-blockers can cause problems.

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‘In some jobs, they want to be replaced’: Chinese robotics company Agibot says humanoids could take over ‘dangerous’ jobs — and one day even teach children

By Jamie Richards Published 4 July 26

At Agibot's UK launch event, an executive for the Chinese company spoke on its bold vision for the future of work.

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How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Spain (for FREE)

By Jamie Richards Last updated 1 July 26

News How to watch World Cup 2026 in Spain – for free with out handy streaming trick

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the International Friendly match between Portugal and Nigeria at Estadio Dr Magalhaes Pessoa on June 10, 2026 in Leiria, Portugal

How to watch World Cup in Portugal for FREE

By Jamie Richards Last updated 29 June 26

News How to watch World Cup 2026 in Portugal for free – from anywhere with our football streaming trick.

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Martian mocha, anyone? This futuristic coffee machine uses NASA data to give you a taste of 3 different brews from the next 100 years

By Jamie Richards Published 27 June 26

Using data from NASA and the UK’s Royal Botanical Society, one designer has developed a Mars-flavored coffee.

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