Accessibility stories - Page 4
Apple unveils macOS Tahoe 26 with new design & AI features
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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api
Apple launches macOS Tahoe 26, featuring a sleek new design, enhanced Continuity, smarter Spotlight, and expanded AI tools for a seamless Mac experience.
Ecommpay shortlisted for three categories at PayTech Awards 2025
Mon, 19th May 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Ecommpay has been shortlisted for three awards at the PayTech Awards 2025, recognising innovation in payments, anti-fraud, and diversity leadership.
Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms
Wed, 14th May 2025
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wearables
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apple
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ipad
Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.
Retailers boost performance with personalisation & new tech
Tue, 6th May 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Cloudinary's survey reveals 93% of retailers see up to 4x better results from personalisation, boosting online and in-store customer experiences globally.
VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology
Mon, 5th May 2025
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
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licensing
VeVe and Lucasfilm launch a new Star Wars digital collectible series featuring Stormtrooper helmets and AR Podracers, priced from USD $10, to celebrate May the 4th.
8x8 unveils new AI tools, RCS messaging & digital wallet pay
Mon, 5th May 2025
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saas
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uc
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cx
8x8 enhances its Customer Experience platform with AI tools, RCS messaging, and digital wallet payments for improved, personalised user interactions.
JOLT launches next-gen 50kW charger with faster free top-ups
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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clean technologies
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renewable energy
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accessibility
JOLT has launched a new 50kW EV charger in Melbourne, doubling charging speed and offering 7kWh of free daily top-ups via the JOLT app.
SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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e-learning
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ai
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duolingo
SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.
Exclusive: How tech is giving autistic minds space to thrive and be heard
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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healthtech
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agentic ai
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autism
On World Autism Understanding Day, experts highlight how technology is transforming support for autistic individuals, empowering them to thrive and innovate.
Fujitsu & Macquarie launch AutoML course to boost AI skills
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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genai
Fujitsu and Macquarie University have teamed up to launch a four-week online AutoML course, addressing the rising demand for 1.3 million tech workers in Australia.
NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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government
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atlassian
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afterpay
The New South Wales Government has launched the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, targeting an investment boost of AUD $27 billion and nearly 100,000 new jobs.
Essential Tech achieves ISO27001:2022 certification success
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
Essential Tech has achieved ISO27001:2022 certification, confirming its commitment to global information security standards and client data protection.
CirrusHQ aids CREST's global exam expansion to 70+ nations
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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hyperscale
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certification
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aws
CirrusHQ has enabled CREST International to expand its cyber exam programme to over 70 countries, enhancing accessibility and cutting costs by 33%.
Australia launches national dementia care standards guide
Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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accessibility
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healthcare
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best practice
Dementia Training Australia has unveiled a pioneering free National Dementia Education Framework to boost care standards for dementia patients across Australia.
IKEA tops ecommerce for best customer experience in 2025
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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e-commerce
A study has crowned IKEA the top ecommerce site for customer experience in the UK for 2025, outpacing competitors with superior site performance.
Webex partners with Applause to boost product accessibility
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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uc
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video conferencing
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cisco
Webex has joined forces with Applause to enhance accessibility features, recruiting testers with disabilities to improve user experience across its products.
Why accessibility should be central to lifelong learning in all organisations
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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edutech
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e-learning
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opinion
As the job market transforms, organisations must prioritise accessible lifelong learning to equip all employees, including those with disabilities, for success.
McAfee launches AI tool to detect & stop online scams
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
McAfee has unveiled its AI-powered Scam Detector, designed to combat online scams across text, email, and video platforms, enhancing consumer protection.
Transreport: 2025 a key year for accessibility tech
Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
Transreport's CEO Jay Shen heralds 2024 as a crucial year for accessibility tech, reflecting on its evolution from a UK startup to a global leader.
Blackmagic lowers Pocket Cinema Camera 4K to USD $995
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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film production
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accessibility
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blackmagic design
Blackmagic Design has slashed the price of its Pocket Cinema Camera 4K to USD $995, aiming to enhance accessibility for digital filmmakers and live producers.