Assistive Technology stories

Shopping sites top accessibility failure list as WebAIM finds 71 errors per page and disabled users struggle to complete purchases.

Audible's new Read & Listen mode syncs audiobooks with highlighted eBooks, debuting in the US before rolling out to the UK and Australia.

Wordly debuts Workspaces to bring its AI translation and captioning platform from big-ticket conferences into everyday corporate meetings.

Atlassian weaves accessibility into its design system foundations, tooling and culture, fixing over 6,000 issues in a year-long overhaul.

Small Cell Forum opens entries for its 2026 Mobile Network Awards, adding AI, cloudification and Open RAN categories plus a Judge's Choice.

AI tools like Copilot are helping neurodivergent professionals cut cognitive load, boost confidence and turn difference into leadership strength.

Private 5G and LTE spend will top USD $7.2bn by 2028, as industries shift from public mobile networks to standalone private deployments.

Spending on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to hit USD $7.2 billion by 2028 as enterprises outpace growth in public mobile systems.

LG showcases “Affectionate Intelligence” at CES 2026, weaving AI through homes, cars and entertainment under “Innovation in tune with you”.

Ecommpay secures full Digital Accessibility Centre approval as its redesigned website and product pages meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

A new digital New Zealand Sign Language library, featuring 10,000 signs and avatars, will enhance communication for Deaf Kiwis from early next year.

Cochlear debuts Nucleus Nexa, a smart cochlear implant with upgradeable firmware and internal memory, enhancing hearing for Australians with hearing loss.

Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.

Apple will launch new accessibility features, including Magnifier for Mac, which enhances device use for people with disabilities, later this year.

A recent EY study reveals that Microsoft 365 Copilot significantly enhances workplace inclusivity for disabled and neurodivergent employees.

By understanding the security implications of AI, security teams will be well-placed to avoid the negative side effects that the technology could deliver.

At its core, Knowby believes that knowledge should be a universal resource, accessible to all, regardless of background or location.

Voice recognition technology's popularity has grown in many industries, including those operating in rugged environments.

Microsoft says it's doubling down on accessibility in order to bridge what the World Bank has dubbed the 'disability divide'.

Department of Internal Affairs and Workbridge launch pilot programme to support disabled small business owners' digital growth.