Apple marks its 50th anniversary on April 1, after helping shape multiple waves of the technology industry, from personal computing to the internet and mobile eras. As artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as the next phase, the company is coming under closer scrutiny in the transition.

Sharp has named Tetsuji Kawamura as its president and chief executive officer, effective April 1, marking a shift from restructuring to growth as the company looks to expand its global brand alongside parent Foxconn Technology Group.