The Best Ski Goggles, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2026)
From bluebird days to blizzards, WIRED tested the best ski goggles for all weather conditions.
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Home Affairs says mobile networks milked low prices to extract enormous profits
The Department of Home Affairs has responded after the Association of Communications and Technology served it with court papers.
This Humanoid Is Ready to Bring You a Toothbrush
Fauna, a new startup, is betting that humanoid robots will find success as hospitality workers, research assistants, and entertainers.
Microsoft Is Refreshing the Xbox Cloud Gaming Web Experience
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Thurrott: Microsoft is testing a refresh of the Xbox Cloud Gaming web experience in public preview. “This preview is a first look at our new web interface on your browser and lets you try the updated design and product flow before it is rolled out broadly,” Microsoft’s Patrick Siu explains. “Players who opt in to this preview will see some changes to...
NetApp Data Platform Powers Data Operations for Super Bowl LX
NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced that it is powering data operations for Super Bowl LX. As the Official Intelligent Data Infrastructure Partner of the San Francisco 49ers and the National Football League (NFL), NetApp provides the enterprise-grade data platform that powers the digital and physical experiences for football fans, whether...
EU accelerates Iris2 launch to counter Starlink dominance
The EU is accelerating its Iris2 satellite network to secure sovereign communications and reduce reliance on US systems.
Visual search tool Amazon Lens now available in SA
Amazon Lens allows customers to find products using photos, screenshots, or barcodes through the Amazon Shopping app.
SA’s cloud services market to surpass R100bn
The market market is expected to more than double from an estimated R49.6 billion in 2025 to a projected R101.5 billion in 2029, says BMIT.
The Smart Light Bulbs Worth Buying in 2026: Cync, Meross, Tapo
If you’re new to smart home tech, light bulbs are an affordable, low-commitment place to start.
All the cars built in South Africa — and what could be coming
There are currently 16 distinct vehicle models being built in South Africa, supporting roughly 115,000 direct jobs or around half a million staff when considering the entire value chain.
Dell Pro Max PCs – Built for real-world performance
Dell Technologies has introduced the Dell Pro Max Performance PC range, designed for professionals who rely on serious computing power.
8 Best Laptops (2026), WIRED-Tested and Approved
Our expert team of laptop testers stand behind these Windows laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Linux portables.
Revealed: Leaked Chats Expose the Daily Life of a Scam Compound’s Enslaved Workforce
A whistleblower trapped inside a “pig butchering” scam compound gave WIRED a vast trove of its internal materials—including 4,200 pages of messages that lay out its operations in unprecedented detail.
He Leaked the Secrets of a Southeast Asian Scam Compound. Then He Had to Get Out Alive
A source trapped inside an industrial-scale scamming operation contacted me, determined to expose his captors’ crimes—and then escape. This is his story.
Important information for people with solar panels on their roofs in South Africa
Eskom has threatened to cut off direct customers with unregistered solar systems.
Legal action over ‘unfair’ Steam game store prices given go ahead
Millions of gamers could get compensation if the lawsuit – which accuses Valve of charging inflated prices – succeeds.
Where Tech Leaders and Students Really Think AI Is Going
We asked tech CEOs, journalists, entertainers, students, and more about the promise and peril of artificial intelligence. Here’s what they said.
Comms department outlines plans to resuscitate SAPO, BBI
The comms ministry readies a SA Post Office-focused partnership programme with the private sector for this quarter.
Telecoms industry drags home affairs minister to court
The decision by Leon Schreiber to hike fees for accessing home affairs’ online verification system will be reviewed by in court.
Amazon brings image-based shopping to South Africa
South African shoppers can now search Amazon using images, screenshots or barcodes with Amazon Lens.
South African mobile operators take Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber to court
The Association of Communications and Technology, which represents players like MTN, Vodacom, Telkom, and Cell C, has taken issue with Home Affairs’ new identity verification fees.