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Enterprise event pros favour AI translation over humans
Software-as-a-Service

Enterprise event pros favour AI translation over humans

Budget pressure and easier deployment are driving event teams to adopt AI translation, with 66% saying it beats human interpreters.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
Disabled shoppers face barriers despite new EU law
Digital Transformation

Disabled shoppers face barriers despite new EU law

Retailers risk losing disabled customers as 87% still cannot complete a typical shopping journey independently, a report finds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Zeroseven wins top Umbraco Cloud award for Icon Group
Software-as-a-Service

Zeroseven wins top Umbraco Cloud award for Icon Group

The Brisbane agency's recognition boosts Australia's profile in Umbraco's global partner network as it expands across APAC.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
Swinburne AI reading tool boosts support for dyslexia
Artificial Intelligence

Swinburne AI reading tool boosts support for dyslexia

Users with dyslexia reported clearer comprehension and less stress as a personalised AI platform adapted text, summaries and visual aids to their needs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Apple expands intelligence across apps & Siri revamp
Data Protection

Apple expands intelligence across apps & Siri revamp

The rollout deepens Apple's AI push, but some users in Europe and China will miss key features as Siri's remake arrives later in beta.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Nexer & Deque forge global accessibility partnership
Digital Transformation

Nexer & Deque forge global accessibility partnership

Organisations face rising pressure to make websites and apps accessible as the European Accessibility Act and customer expectations tighten scrutiny.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Kai's Education brings KaiBot to blind students in US
Artificial Intelligence

Kai's Education brings KaiBot to blind students in US

US blind and low-vision pupils will gain screen-free coding lessons as KaiBot reaches classrooms through a specialist education distributor.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
EU-funded project develops camera-free smart glasses
Data Protection

EU-funded project develops camera-free smart glasses

Privacy concerns and bulk could ease as a consortium tests laser-based eye tracking for lighter smart glasses without cameras.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
GitHub expands accessibility push with new open-source tools
Open source

GitHub expands accessibility push with new open-source tools

Disabled developers should gain easier access to coding tools as GitHub opens up its accessibility kit and support to the wider community.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn
Wearables

Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn

Hands-free AI features will reach wearers first, as Google's audio smart glasses are due to go on sale this autumn.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Iveda adds contactless sleep sensor to senior care kit
Wearables

Iveda adds contactless sleep sensor to senior care kit

The contactless sensor aims to spot overnight health changes in older adults before daytime symptoms become visible, aiding care teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
This Calgary-founded app turns brainwaves into actions
Smart Home

This Calgary-founded app turns brainwaves into actions

Users with cerebral palsy can now control phones, toys and smart-home devices as a Calgary start-up expands access to brain-computer tech.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
AI is reshaping assistive technology. What are the latest trends?
Data Protection

AI is reshaping assistive technology. What are the latest trends?

Accessibility is moving into mainstream platforms, but hallucinations and privacy risks could still undermine users who rely on AI support.

By Nina Nguyen • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Beyond Expo draws 30,000 visitors to Macao tech show
Robotics

Beyond Expo draws 30,000 visitors to Macao tech show

Record attendance and a wider startup pitch contest signalled Macao's growing role as a regional hub for AI and hardware investment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Microsoft Dream Space reaches 550,000 students in Ireland
Smart Cities

Microsoft Dream Space reaches 550,000 students in Ireland

The milestone comes as Irish schools widen STEM and AI learning, with 1,000 pupils showcasing projects on rural safety, inclusion and sustainability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Rokid brings AI smart glasses to Australian market
Wearables

Rokid brings AI smart glasses to Australian market

Australian shoppers can now pre-order Rokid's 49g AI glasses, which offer live translation, voice controls and ChatGPT support.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Disabled shoppers face widespread barriers, study finds
Customer Experience

Disabled shoppers face widespread barriers, study finds

Widespread access failures are driving disabled shoppers away, with 38% abandoning purchases and most avoiding brands after bad experiences.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Ecommpay adds Recite Me toolbar to boost accessibility
Fintech

Ecommpay adds Recite Me toolbar to boost accessibility

Visitors with disabilities or language barriers can now use text-to-speech and translation tools on Ecommpay's site after its latest accessibility upgrade.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026