The Long Farewell to Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse
Meta announced changes that effectively leave Mr. Zuckerberg’s vision of an immersive digital world based in virtual reality only on life support.
THURSDAY, 19 MARCH 2026, 17:36
Meta announced changes that effectively leave Mr. Zuckerberg’s vision of an immersive digital world based in virtual reality only on life support.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Microsoft is considering legal action against its partner OpenAI and Amazon over a $50 billion deal that could violate its exclusive cloud agreement with the ChatGPT maker, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Last month, Amazon and OpenAI signed several agreements, including one that makes Amazon Web Services the exclusive third-party...

Moxie Marlinspike says the technology powering his end-to-end encrypted AI chatbot, Confer, will be integrated into Meta AI. The move could help protect the AI conversations of millions of people.

A new homegrown digital platform is looking to transform how South Africans discover and participate in local events, while opening up economic opportunities in townships that have historically been overlooked. Born out of a personal challenge to access information about local events after relocating to Durban, the Kasi2Kasi App was developed to solve a widespread […]
Kilmer’s estate collaborated with the filmmakers to make a digital likeness of the actor, who died of cancer last year.

Cullinan Holdings CIO Ryan Porter shares his top five technology priorities for business leaders in 2026.

The fine includes £450,000 for lack of age checks to prevent children from seeing pornography.

Showmax Originals and select titles will move to DStv Stream, where they will have a dedicated section within the app, says Canal+.

Lightweight shoes now dominate the trails, so do you still need boots? Here’s how to choose the right footwear for your outdoor adventures.

Disney+ and Hulu dropped the official trailer for the highly anticipated “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.” “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” will be released on Disney+ and Hulu on Tuesday, 24 March — 20 years to the day that the original series debuted on Disney Channel. “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” is a love letter to fans, […]

Ever wanted a complete Dolby Atmos cinema packed into a big wheelie case?

The probe comes just days after Adobe agreed to pay $150-million to settle a similar US government lawsuit.

If digital calendars are leaving you lacking, these WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks could change your life.

Fueled by the manosphere, men are boosting their testosterone levels through natural and synthetic means, with some competitively swapping test results on a regular basis.
BrianFagioli writes: A new iOS exploit chain called DarkSword shows how attackers can break into certain iPhones, grab sensitive data like messages, credentials, and even crypto wallets, and then disappear without leaving obvious traces. It targets older iOS 18 builds using Safari and WebGPU flaws to escape Apple’s sandbox, which is pretty wild on its own, but what really stands out is how fast...

Legislators question the authority’s capacity to handle licence renewals amid the parliamentary procedure for councillor interviews.

The Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill is poised to simplify fragmented regulation, while enabling innovation and encouraging firms to integrate AI responsibly.

Put bespoke commands on the Android Auto home screen with this little-known feature.
Set between the MacBook Neo and MacBook Pro, the M5 MacBook Air remains the laptop that I recommend for most people.

Cinergy Mobile Power has officially launched in South Africa, bringing smart, diesel-free energy systems to the country’s film, TV and live event industries. The company is the first to offer purpose-built mobile power solutions tailored for African film and entertainment. Instead of relying on traditional diesel generators, Cinergy’s modular systems combine solar and battery technology […]

A glorious swooping downhill glide on one of these electric mountain bikes will make you feel like a kid again.