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Apple unveils macOS Tahoe 26 with new design & AI features

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Apple launches macOS Tahoe 26, featuring a sleek new design, enhanced Continuity, smarter Spotlight, and expanded AI tools for a seamless Mac experience.
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Ecommpay shortlisted for three categories at PayTech Awards 2025

Mon, 19th May 2025
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Ecommpay has been shortlisted for three awards at the PayTech Awards 2025, recognising innovation in payments, anti-fraud, and diversity leadership.
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Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.
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Retailers boost performance with personalisation & new tech

Tue, 6th May 2025
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Cloudinary's survey reveals 93% of retailers see up to 4x better results from personalisation, boosting online and in-store customer experiences globally.
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VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology

Mon, 5th May 2025
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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.
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8x8 unveils new AI tools, RCS messaging & digital wallet pay

Mon, 5th May 2025
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8x8 enhances its Customer Experience platform with AI tools, RCS messaging, and digital wallet payments for improved, personalised user interactions.
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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.
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SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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ai
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SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.
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Exclusive: How tech is giving autistic minds space to thrive and be heard

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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On World Autism Understanding Day, experts highlight how technology is transforming support for autistic individuals, empowering them to thrive and innovate.
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Fujitsu & Macquarie launch AutoML course to boost AI skills

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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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.
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NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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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.
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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.
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CirrusHQ aids CREST's global exam expansion to 70+ nations

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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CirrusHQ has enabled CREST International to expand its cyber exam programme to over 70 countries, enhancing accessibility and cutting costs by 33%.
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Australia launches national dementia care standards guide

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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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.
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IKEA tops ecommerce for best customer experience in 2025

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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A study has crowned IKEA the top ecommerce site for customer experience in the UK for 2025, outpacing competitors with superior site performance.
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Webex partners with Applause to boost product accessibility

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Webex has joined forces with Applause to enhance accessibility features, recruiting testers with disabilities to improve user experience across its products.
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Why accessibility should be central to lifelong learning in all organisations

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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As the job market transforms, organisations must prioritise accessible lifelong learning to equip all employees, including those with disabilities, for success.
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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.
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Transreport: 2025 a key year for accessibility tech

Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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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.
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Blackmagic lowers Pocket Cinema Camera 4K to USD $995

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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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.