Beyond spreadsheets: Turning assets into verified, real-time intelligence
Asset management fails when reality moves faster than records, says Sagaren Kanniappen, COO of Nkgwete IT Solutions.
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Why business process architecture is the missing link in digital transformation
Business process architecture connects strategy to execution, says Mpho Tladi, manager at SoluGrowth.
SA Teen Entrepreneur Foundation and AdNotes selected 25 LCNOs to advance community-led digital connectivity in SA
The local community network operators were chosen for the Advancing Sustainable Connectivity and Community-Led Digital Economies project.
Netcampus expands AI-ready leadership across SA – powered by Microsoft Elevate
To date, Netcampus has successfully trained about 6 000 government leaders using Microsoft Elevate.
Designing a resilient human-centric cyber security framework
With a tailored, human-focused approach, companies can turn their employees into their strongest line of defence, says Heino Gevers, senior director of technical support at Mimecast South Africa.
WhatsApp to go premium with new Plus subscription
Meta Platforms has started trialling a paid WhatsApp tier offering themes, premium stickers and expanded chat pinning.
The AI model spooking the world’s biggest banks
Anthropic has handed a select few US banks a powerful new tool – and left other institutions looking for answers.
Apple Taps Insider John Ternus As CEO As Tim Cook Become Executive Chairman
Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. The transition, which was approved unanimously by the Board of Directors, follows a thoughtful, long-term succession planning process. Cook will […]
John Ternus and the battle for Apple’s soul
The story of a screw with 10 extra grooves reveals how Apple’s next CEO, John Ternus, thinks about leadership.
Mythos: are fears over new AI model panic or PR? – podcast
Earlier this month the AI company Anthropic said it had created a model so powerful that, out of a sense of responsibility, it was not going to release it to the public. Anthropic says the model, Mythos Preview, excels at spotting and exploiting vulnerabilities in software, and could pose a severe risk to economies, public safety and national security. But is this the whole story? Some experts...
PlayStation To Require Age Verification For Messages and Voice Chat
A new email from Sony says that PlayStation will require players to verify their age later this year to keep using communication features like messages and voice chat. Insider-Gaming reports: The initiative comes from the goal of providing “safe, age-appropriate experiences for players and families while respecting their privacy” and providing “meaningful control over their gaming experiences.”...
Rigaku Enters Strategic Alliance with Onto Innovation through 27 % Equity Investment
Rigaku Holdings Corporation (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; President and CEO: Jun Kawakami; “Rigaku”), a global leader in X-ray analytical technologies, today announced that it has entered into a strategic capital and business alliance with Onto Innovation Inc. (headquarters: Massachusetts, USA; CEO: Michael P. Plisinski; “Onto Innovation”).
Amazon Plans to Invest Up to $25 Billion in Anthropic
Anthropic also committed to spending $100 billion on Amazon technologies that can help build and deploy A.I. systems.
A Humanoid Robot Set a Half-Marathon Record in China
An autonomous robot from the company Honor ran a half marathon in 50:26, beating the human record by 7 minutes.
Apple C.E.O.s Through the Years: From Michael Scott (Not That One) to John Ternus
Apple’s corner office has been a seat from which executives like Steve Jobs changed how we interact with technology.
Best Kitchen Composters and Food Recyclers (2026)
Responsibly dispose of your food scraps with one of these indoor, (mostly) odor-free, WIRED-tested devices.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Is Stepping Down
John Ternus, the company’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, will replace Cook as CEO on September 1. Cook will stay on as executive chairman.
Former Palantir Employee Running For Congress Unveils ‘AI Dividend’ Plan
Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee and current Democratic House candidate in New York, is proposing an “AI dividend” that would send direct payments to Americans if AI drives major job losses. “At its core, the AI Dividend is simple: if AI dramatically increases productivity and concentrates wealth, the American people have a stake in those gains,” a memo on the policy reads. Axios reports:...
Ben McKenzie Says Crypto Has a Secret Ingredient: Male Loneliness
The actor-director discussed his least favorite currency and read a series of mean tweets—about us!—at our inaugural WIRED@Night event.
Tim Cook Will Step Down as Apple C.E.O.
The longtime chief executive of the iPhone maker will be replaced by John Ternus, the company’s head of hardware engineering.
Deezer Says 44% of Songs Uploaded To Its Platform Daily Are AI-Generated
Deezer says AI-generated songs now make up 44% of all new uploads to its platform, with nearly 75,000 arriving each day and more than two million per month. The company notes that consumption of these tracks is still very low, “between 1-3% of the total streams,” and 85% are flagged as fraudulent. TechCrunch reports: The latest figure from Deezer highlights a continuous surge in AI-generated...