CW@60 - How technology has changed our lives over 60 years

CW@60: Reflections of an accidental technology anthropologist

On 22 September 2026, Computer Weekly turns 60. To mark the milestone, we asked some of our friends - and our journalists - for their perspectives on how tech has changed their lives over six decades

TechLife lancar tiga peranti baharu, tawar pakej pelancaran khas RM999

PERKEMBANGAN pesat tek­nologi digital terus mengubah cara masyarakat bekerja, berkomunikasi dan menjalani kehidupan seha­rian. Seiring peningkatan penggunaan peranti pintar, pengguna kini semakin menitikberatkan aspek kecekapan, kemudahan serta nilai dalam pemilihan produk teknologi yang mampu memenuhi keperluan harian mereka. Justeru itu, TechLife mengumumkan pelancaran tiga produk baharu yang direka bagi meningkatkan pengalaman digital harian pengguna, iaitu ... Read more The post TechLife lancar tiga peranti baharu, tawar pakej pelancaran khas RM999 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Onto Innovation: At Lifetime Highs, But Still Worth Getting Behind

Onto Innovation: At Lifetime Highs, But Still Worth Getting Behind

‘The Progresif Life’ blends tradition with digital innovation

‘The Progresif Life’ blends tradition with digital innovation

Digital Transformation Strategy for Businesses in 2026

The pace of innovation is rapid. What worked even two years ago might already feel obsolete. Being in the business of selling in this cutthroat market, it’s now imperative to reevaluate your digital transformation strategy. In the year 2026, businesses continue to make their way in the online space. They have started employing the use [] The post Digital Transformation Strategy for Businesses in 2026 appeared first on Fingent - Trusted AI Software Development Partner for Business Growth.

The ‘gulp’ moment my daughter exposed my tech dependence, and how Gen Z might be the lost generation – Lizzie Marvelly

The ‘gulp’ moment my daughter exposed my tech dependence, and how Gen Z might be the lost generation – Lizzie Marvelly

15 Groundbreaking Scientific Discoveries That Are Reshaping How We Live in 2026

15 major scientific discoveries reshaping daily life in 2026, from multi-cancer blood tests to solid-state batteries and AI-coded software. The post 15 Groundbreaking Scientific Discoveries That Are Reshaping How We Live in 2026 first appeared on DailyGenius.com.

Digital lifestyle revolution transforming work and social life

Social aspect of life has also been reshaped by digital technology. The post Digital lifestyle revolution transforming work and social life appeared first on BOL News.

What Technology Do Retirees Actually Need?

What Technology Do Retirees Actually Need?

Agriculture Minister stresses on self-reliance in rice by overcoming climate change issues

Kathmandu, June 29: Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment, Geeta Chaudhary, has said that use of modern tech...

La próxima gran ruleta de Meta

Hay tecnologías que nacen con un relato tan seductor que cuesta ver lo que realmente son. Las redes sociales llegaron envueltas en la promesa de unir a la humanidad, facilitar las conexiones, democratizar la conversación y dar voz a quien no la tenía. Dos décadas después, sabemos positivamente en qué se convirtieron: una maquinaria obscena

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The tech sell-off: what the experts think

The tech sell-off: what the experts think

10 Signs Your Oklahoma City Business Has Outgrown Basic IT Support

Every growing business eventually hits a wall with its technology. What worked when you had

Is American Express Stock a Millionaire Maker?

Millennial and Gen Z spenders are keeping this longtime industry stalwart fresh for a bright future.

Why is innovation important? 7 ways it shapes your daily life

Your daily life is easier and more efficient because of innovation. From smartphones and online banking to lifesaving medicines and next-day delivery, innovation helps solve problems and improve the products and services we rely on every day. Innovation is important because it reduces costs, improves services, and leads to more abundant choices. But innovation isn’t [] The post Why is innovation important? 7 ways it shapes your daily life appeared first on Americans for Prosperity.

Back to the Future: Why Every New Media Must Reinvent How History Is Told

As the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary, the head of A+E Global Media contends that every generation — from Thomas Paine to TikTok — must work to reexamine the past.

Rail merger is American supply chain game-changer

Most Americans associate innovation with new technologies. But modernization is equally important in the industries that move goods, power factories, and connect markets. An economy cannot remain dynamic if its infrastructure is trapped in the past. That reality is at the center of a consequential decision now facing federal regulators: whether to approve the nation’s []

The problem with the Internet

People born in the 1980s were the last generation to experience life without the Internet. Why is that interesting? Because since then, increasingly, life lived on the Internet has shaped behavior. When the young man was talking crap to Mike Tyson and got punched in the face, in many ways that is emblematic of life Continue reading The problem with the Internet

Reclaim your edge: Mastering new skills at any career stage

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, many seasoned professionals in their 40s, 50s, and beyond find themselves facing an uncomfortable truth: the skills that once made them indispensable now feel outdated. Automation, AI, digital transformation, and shifting industry demands have rewritten the rules. For mature workers who built successful careers over decades, the idea of “starting []

Revival of craft: Quiet rebellion against glass screen

​Every era leaves behind a defining image. ​The Industrial Revolution is remembered by the towering factory chimney, choking the sky with the smoke of mechanical triumph. The 20th...

The Washington Post predicted how tech will advance 50 years ago and the success rate is humbling

The Washington Post revisited a 1976 feature predicting life in 2026, revealing how accurately it foresaw smartphones, solar energy, gene editing, and other technological breakthroughs.

Don’t Blame Older Generations for Society’s Structural Problems

Don’t Blame Older Generations for Society’s Structural Problems sara.custer@in Wed, 07/01/2026 - 05:34 PM Recognize that every person—no matter their age—deserves to live a full life and has a role to play in addressing our shared challenges. Byline(s) Letters to the Editor

Beware of Productivity Paradoxes

Few recent technological innovations were better poised to become a productivity slam dunk than the personal computer. Spreadsheets, word processors, databases, presentation software, email – ... Read more The post Beware of Productivity Paradoxes appeared first on Cal Newport.

Seven Decades. One Legacy. India's Trusted Wood Solutions Brand, Duroply, Celebrates 70 Years of Excellence

Delhi, June 2026: As Duroply Industries Limited completes 70 years, it celebrates a journey that has helped shape India’s homes, workplaces, and evolving design landscape since 1957. More than a celebration of longevity, the milestone reflects a journey defined by craftsmanship, continuous innovation, and enduring relationships that have earned the trust of generations. Growing with India’s Changing Built Environment What began as a plywood manufacturer has evolved into a comprehensive wood solutions brand with a portfolio spanning veneers, doors, and allied products. Through changing lifestyles, evolving technologies, and rising design aspirations, it has remained committed to delivering products that combine

Millennials and Gen Z Are Aging Faster Than Previous Generations, and Scientists Say It May Fuel Rising Cancer Rates

A new Nature Medicine study finds millennials and Gen Z are biologically aging faster than previous generations, linked to higher early-onset cancer risk. Here is what the data shows.

Yale study finds nearly half of older adults improved with age

A long-term Yale study is challenging one of the biggest myths about aging. Nearly half of adults over 65 improved physically, mentally, or both over time, despite the common belief that aging means constant decline. Researchers found that people with more positive attitudes about getting older were significantly more likely to show these gains.

Millennials and Gen Z May Be Aging Faster Than Previous Generations, New Study Finds

Every generation seems to look younger than the one before it. A 40-year-old today will look like a 40-year-old did at 30 a few decades ago. But that youthfulness might only be skin deep, according to new research suggesting that Millennials and Gen Z are aging faster than previous generations at a biological level. That []

MV: 105, Forever Rising

Feel the pulse of the era! Our original music video "105, Forever Rising" is officially out now! From faint sparks in the dark to spacewalks and a hyper-connected world, a century-long journey has only made this spirited nation more vibrant and full of life than ever. No turning back, only moving forward. A brilliant new chapter is just beginning. Over 1.4 billion people stand united to witness and shape a thriving, ever-growing future! #105YearsYoung

Le populisme de l’IA est là. Et personne n’y est préparé

Les magnats de la Silicon Valley s’inquiétaient des risques que leur technologie faisait peser sur le monde. Ils ont oublié les gens. Source : The New York Times, David Wallace-WellsTraduit par les lecteurs du site Les-Crises « Je me prépare à survivre », avouait Sam Altman, d’OpenAI, en 2016. « J’ai des armes, des comprimés []

How the DeepMind mafia brought the AI boom to London

The tech sector is buzzing in Britain. But can it ever be more than a US outpost?

Kevin O’Leary’s Latest Warning: The Unexpected High-Paying Career AI Is Disrupting Next

The investor noted that the new tech is replacing a key role for many companies.

Time for Proteas to turn to the next generation

Australia provides example for South Africa to follow

Malaysia's biggest tech challenge is talent, not infrastructure, says Mosti

NIBONG TEBAL, June 27 — Malaysia’s biggest challenge in becoming a technology-creating nation is no longer i...

Five American Inventions That Changed The World

As the country celebrates its 250th birthday, here are five tools invented within its borders that completely transformed how humanity lives.

Tech devices in California’s new cars create thorny political issues

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Automobiles have gradually evolved over the last two decades from mechanical devices into electronic platforms featuring computer screens and numerous other digital capabilities. A few years ago, the California Air Resources Board began requiring automakers to install devices in vehicles to record and []

La izquierda y la conquista de la fortaleza digital del capitalismo

¿Cómo pueden los movimientos enfrentarse al capitalismo digital, que ha alcanzado un grado de avance tecnológico sin precedentes? Rezgar Akrawi , July 1, 2026