
Science/Tech

SpaceX Files to Go Public, Setting Stage for Huge I.P.O.
An initial public offering of Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company would most likely be a generational wealth event and one of the largest offerings ever.
Anthropic Issues Copyright Takedown Requests To Remove 8,000+ Copies of Claude Code Source Code
Anthropic is using copyright takedown notices to try to contain an accidental leak of the underlying instructions for its Claude Code AI agent. According to the Wall Street Journal, “Anthropic representatives had used a copyright takedown request to force the removal of more than 8,000 copies and adaptations of the raw Claude Code instructions … that developers had shared on programming...

Redmond HVAC Contractor Earns Triple Recognition in 60 Days, Reflecting a Shift in How Homeowners Vet Contractors
Seattle, WA — In roughly two months, three independent organizations that evaluate home service contractors each reached the same conclusion: Home Comfort Alliance, an HVAC contractor serving the Greater Puget Sound area, is among the most reliable in its market. The coincidence of timing has turned what might otherwise be routine business recognition into something […]

Peppa Pig and Transformers owner Hasbro hit by cyber-attack
The firm says its operations remain open but says the hack “may result in some delays”.
CEO of America’s Largest Public Hospital System Says He’s Ready To Replace Radiologists With AI
Mitchell H. Katz, MD, president and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, said hospitals could already replace many radiologists with AI for some imaging tasks — if regulators allowed it. He argued the technology presents an opportunity to simultaneously cut costs and expand access. Radiology Business reports: Katz — who has led the 11-hospital organization since 2018 — said he sees great potential...
WhatsApp Whistle-Blower Suit Is Dismissed
The former head of security for the messaging app, owned by Meta, had accused the social media company of putting billions of users at risk. A judge said there was not enough evidence that he was fired for his claims.
Can Science Predict When a Study Won’t Hold Up?
Conducting research is hard; confirming the results is, too. And artificial intelligence isn’t yet ready to help, a major new study finds.

The New Era of Militia Influencers
The militia movement in the US is undergoing a rebrand that trades counterprotests for expensive weapons, manly sweatshirts, and highly curated Instagram grids.
Best MacBooks (2026): Neo, Air, or Pro?
With the MacBook Neo in the mix, there have never been more options to choose from in Apple’s MacBook lineup.

Uber pledges R5bn to boost SA’s digital economy
The e-hailing firm’s investment will fund electric vehicle rollout, Uber Moto expansion and initiatives for driver-partners across SA.

Rimini Street Announces Debt Reduction and Amendment to its Credit Agreement
Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company™, and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced first quarter debt reduction activities and a recent amendment to its credit agreement.

Sars to give every taxpayer a digital identity in sweeping tech overhaul
Sars has unveiled a digital overhaul featuring biometric taxpayer IDs and AI-powered compliance systems.

Cartrack and Maharishi Invincibility Institute Partner to Build Long-Term Skills and Employment Pathways for South Africa’s Youth
Cartrack, a leading global software platform for operational excellence and subsidiary of Karooooo Limited (NASDAQ: KARO), has announced a strategic long-term partnership with the Maharishi Invincibility Institute to empower youth from marginalised communities through access to skills development and education, aimed at expanding employment opportunities and reducing the unemployment rate for...

ITWeb TV Biz: Solving for transparency in Parliament with data and tech
OUTA’s Rachel Fischer and OpenUp’s Shaun Russell discuss ParliMeter, a civic tech dashboard built to make SA’s parliamentary data visible, searchable and actionable.

Cell C, GirlCode collab to train 500 unemployed women
The partnership will give 500 young women the opportunity to gain skills in artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

‘Guano is far more than just droppings’: scientists uncover the secrets of bat poo in Gorongosa park
The more than 100 bat species living in the Mozambican reserve’s labyrinth of caves play a key role in maintaining a fragile ecosysytem that benefits wildlife and people
• Words and photographs by Kang-Chun Cheng
After wriggling gingerly into a damp, cool cave, Raúl da Silva Armando Chomela waits for his eyes to adjust. Donning latex gloves, a helmet fitted with a headlamp, and a mask to...

15 Best Office Chairs of 2026— I’ve Tested 65 to Pick Them
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.

Claude Code users hitting usage limits ‘way faster than expected’
Anthropic, the company behind the AI coding assistant, said it was fixing a problem blocking users.

Fuel hikes drive South Africans towards electric vehicles
South Africans explore the purchase of electric vehicles as fuel price hikes kick in, with government incentives and used EV availability supporting adoption.

The Best E-Readers (2026): Kobo, Kindle
These WIRED-tested ebook readers let you take your library anywhere.