Darren Waters
@darrenwaters.bsky.social
BBC News journalist.
Growth, analytics and social.
Growth, analytics and social.
I've never seen one side commit so many cynical offences. There should have been at least 2 more yellows.
November 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I've never seen one side commit so many cynical offences. There should have been at least 2 more yellows.
The laws say a player should have been sent off following that penalty try.
November 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The laws say a player should have been sent off following that penalty try.
Absolutely
Carley just bottled a 4th yellow for that penalty try.
November 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Absolutely
That should be a permanent red. Makes a mockery of the whole review and TMO system.
November 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
That should be a permanent red. Makes a mockery of the whole review and TMO system.
This is a disgraceful refereeing performance. Disgraceful.
November 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This is a disgraceful refereeing performance. Disgraceful.
This. What am I meant to do for the next 4 hours?
I am once again asking for all sport yo be played in the morning so we can get on with our lives
November 22, 2025 at 11:17 AM
This. What am I meant to do for the next 4 hours?
Who could have predicted that England's headless 20/20 approach to Test cricket could have led to today's result? Shocked.
November 22, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Who could have predicted that England's headless 20/20 approach to Test cricket could have led to today's result? Shocked.
I have belatedly discovered The Family Stone and I think it's already one of my favourite Christmas films.
November 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I have belatedly discovered The Family Stone and I think it's already one of my favourite Christmas films.
This feels like a scrambling and reactive PR effort. I'm interested to see console sales this Christmas. My hunch is that PS5 will stretch to 3 to 1 vs Xbox.
November 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This feels like a scrambling and reactive PR effort. I'm interested to see console sales this Christmas. My hunch is that PS5 will stretch to 3 to 1 vs Xbox.
It was worse, somehow. This is what I think it feels like to be in a car crash in slow motion but you still perceive it in real time. The central reservation is coming. It's coming. It's... Oh never mind.
Genuinely that half was as bad as it has ever been from Wales
November 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It was worse, somehow. This is what I think it feels like to be in a car crash in slow motion but you still perceive it in real time. The central reservation is coming. It's coming. It's... Oh never mind.
This
Anyway, it’s always a lovely emotional moment when a team gets their first win in Cardiff - congrats in advance to Japan for this and I look forward to welcoming the likes of Spain, Belgium and literally anyone else who fancies it over the next 5-7 years
November 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This
I'm inclined to agree with Polygon. Years of self sabotage by Microsoft has given Valve the confidence to do this. Xbox can't be a brand without an actual console strategy.
www.polygon.com/microsoft-xb...
www.polygon.com/microsoft-xb...
Xbox is screwed
The Steam Machine could eat Xbox's lunch if Valve plays its cards right
www.polygon.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I'm inclined to agree with Polygon. Years of self sabotage by Microsoft has given Valve the confidence to do this. Xbox can't be a brand without an actual console strategy.
www.polygon.com/microsoft-xb...
www.polygon.com/microsoft-xb...
A terrific list. Can I humbly add Peter Gabriel's Us. A more heart breaking collection of post relationship soul searching and reflection you won't find. Honest, painful and also beautifully performed, sung and produced.
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Seven albums to listen to during a breakup – from Lily Allen to Marvin Gaye
These breakup albums can help listeners to grieve previous relationships.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A terrific list. Can I humbly add Peter Gabriel's Us. A more heart breaking collection of post relationship soul searching and reflection you won't find. Honest, painful and also beautifully performed, sung and produced.
Any journalist giving credence to the notion that Earl or Pollock should play in the backline or Ford at 9 should question their life choices.
Ok.
November 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Any journalist giving credence to the notion that Earl or Pollock should play in the backline or Ford at 9 should question their life choices.
Shameful
This is one of the worst Scarlets performances I've ever seen. Just heartbreaking to see how poor we've become. I just don't see it ever getting better. Is there any point in fighting to continue. Llanelli rugby is dead.
October 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Shameful
This is one of the worst Scarlets performances I've ever seen. Just heartbreaking to see how poor we've become. I just don't see it ever getting better. Is there any point in fighting to continue. Llanelli rugby is dead.
October 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
This is one of the worst Scarlets performances I've ever seen. Just heartbreaking to see how poor we've become. I just don't see it ever getting better. Is there any point in fighting to continue. Llanelli rugby is dead.
So those of us who had downgraded or cancelled our Ultimate subscription are sold short, it would seem.
Microsoft is delaying Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hikes for some subscribers. Current subscribers in some European countries won’t be affected by Microsoft’s Game Pass price hikes just yet. Full details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/794032/...
Microsoft delays Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hikes for some subscribers
Some European countries won’t be impacted by subscription price hikes
www.theverge.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
So those of us who had downgraded or cancelled our Ultimate subscription are sold short, it would seem.
Microsoft really doesn't want to be in the console games business any more.
BREAKING: Microsoft is announcing big changes to Xbox Game Pass today. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is getting more features, but it's going up to $29.99 a month. PC games + cloud are also coming to new Game Pass Essential + Premium plans. Full details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/789424/...
Microsoft revamps Xbox Game Pass plans and hikes Ultimate to $29.99 a month
All Xbox Game Pass tiers are getting big changes
www.theverge.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Microsoft really doesn't want to be in the console games business any more.
More than one hour in a Google support chat thread taking to three different teams trying to do one simple thing: activate my Nest Aware account. Failed attempt to connect me to fourth team. This is really shoddy service from Google.
September 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
More than one hour in a Google support chat thread taking to three different teams trying to do one simple thing: activate my Nest Aware account. Failed attempt to connect me to fourth team. This is really shoddy service from Google.
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Chartle - A daily chart game
Guess the country in red by analysing today's chart
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September 24, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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Upgraded my Pixel 8 Pro to 10 Pro. First impressions are that it's a decent uplift in performance. Am enjoying the smaller size and improved camera. Battery life seems on par for Google (average).
August 30, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Upgraded my Pixel 8 Pro to 10 Pro. First impressions are that it's a decent uplift in performance. Am enjoying the smaller size and improved camera. Battery life seems on par for Google (average).
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August 29, 2025 at 8:44 AM
My latest Bellingcat tool is out!
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Check it out and let me know what you think! 👇
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The Eurostar experience at Paris Nord remains as dreadful as ever. Aside from the crush of passport control and security with v little organisation, the "hallway" of departures is chronically short of seats and the tannoys are garbled and barely audible. It's so far removed from the experience sold.
August 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The Eurostar experience at Paris Nord remains as dreadful as ever. Aside from the crush of passport control and security with v little organisation, the "hallway" of departures is chronically short of seats and the tannoys are garbled and barely audible. It's so far removed from the experience sold.
Schmidt complaining about Jac Morgan clear out has the hallmarks of trying to influence next week's ref. It was a text book clear out low, with wrap and shifted player legally. The theatrics from Aussie clutching his head after he fell back were embarrassing.
July 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Schmidt complaining about Jac Morgan clear out has the hallmarks of trying to influence next week's ref. It was a text book clear out low, with wrap and shifted player legally. The theatrics from Aussie clutching his head after he fell back were embarrassing.
Absolutely delighted with this news.
Wales beat Australia to claim first win under Lynn - www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-...
Wales beat Australia to claim first win under Lynn - www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-...
Wales beat Australia to claim first win under Lynn
Wales celebrate a first win under head coach Sean Lynn with a 21-12 victory over Australia in Brisbane in the first of two Tests.
www.bbc.com
July 26, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Absolutely delighted with this news.
Wales beat Australia to claim first win under Lynn - www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-...
Wales beat Australia to claim first win under Lynn - www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-...