Assistive Technology stories
Accessibility-focused app playgrounds won prizes as students used Apple’s Swift challenge to tackle tremors, floods, speaking and music barriers.
Disabled shoppers face repeated barriers online, as retail sites log 27% more accessibility errors than the average website, a report says.
Audible's new Read & Listen mode syncs audiobooks with highlighted eBooks, debuting in the US before rolling out to the UK and Australia.
Students are gaining public app-store exposure and industry experience as Galgotias University's programme moves classroom projects into commercial release.
Low-vision users can now get on-screen text and gestures described in YouTube clips without leaving Roscommon Systems' LIMA screen reader.
Thousands of households could lose familiar phone service if they ignore BT’s notices before the UK’s analogue landline switch-off in 2027.
AI could leave disabled users behind unless they are involved from the start, according to a UK poll of 1,032 adults.
Poor type choices could leave internal PDFs and branded documents unreadable for dyslexic users, exposing UK employers to Equality Act risks.
An Ontario pilot will assess whether AI monitoring can help older adults stay at home longer by reducing falls and hospital admissions.
AI tools for autism support are under scrutiny as advocates warn disabled people risk being excluded from public services and care systems.
Finished-product demos in Taiwan could help device makers add pressure-sensitive controls to metal and glass without redesigning hardware.
The pilot could ease pressure on Ontario hospitals by spotting deterioration in seniors at home before conditions worsen.
Australian households will get a broader choice of home cinema gear from June and July 2026, though Sony has not yet disclosed pricing.
GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore, drawing 550+ tech firms and 250 investors managing over USD $350 billion amid an AI investment boom.
Hearing Australia rolls out NAL-NL3, a new personalised hearing aid fitting system set to reshape clinical practice worldwide.
More than 3m UK homes have switched to digital landlines as BT warns those ignoring the rollout risk disruption before analogue ends in 2027.
Audika Australia will roll out Oticon Zeal, a discreet AI-powered hearing device aimed at boosting early testing and breaking stigma.
Britannic and Vocala launch NetX SmartLink to give fleet-managed Alexa devices dedicated UK numbers and fully two-way calling.
Indosat's SheHacks brings Indonesian women-led AI startups to Vietnam, forging cross-border ties with investors and innovation agencies.
Cambodia steps up its AI push under a draft strategy to drive growth and narrow regional digital gaps by 2030.