Assistive Technology stories

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

Sony unveils new BRAVIA Theatre soundbars, subwoofers and rear speakers in Australia, with a 100-inch BRAVIA 3 II TV set to follow.

Hearing Australia rolls out NAL-NL3, a new personalised hearing aid fitting system set to reshape clinical practice worldwide.

Audika Australia will roll out Oticon Zeal, a discreet AI-powered hearing device aimed at boosting early testing and breaking stigma.

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.

Vection wins Dell and Intel award for Algho Sign Language AI, a real-time Italian sign translation system using a 3D digital human avatar.

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.

Australia leads the digital accessibility revolution, adopting WCAG 2.2 standards to ensure online inclusion for all, including 4.4 million with disabilities.

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.

A new report calls for a Digital Equity Learning Guarantee in Australia to tackle the growing digital divide in education among students.