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Small Cell Forum opens 2026 Mobile Network Awards entries
Unified Communications

Small Cell Forum opens 2026 Mobile Network Awards entries

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
How AI helps neurodivergent professionals showcase their strengths
Data Analytics

How AI helps neurodivergent professionals showcase their strengths

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

By Susanna Ray • 7 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
Arrow backs .lumen AI glasses to guide blind users
Endpoint Protection

Arrow backs .lumen AI glasses to guide blind users

.lumen teams with Arrow to scale AI-powered haptic glasses that guide blind users, aiming to bring the guide-dog experience to a headset.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
How organisations can turn conversations around digital accessibility into action
DevOps

How organisations can turn conversations around digital accessibility into action

To turn digital accessibility talk into action, organisations must embed inclusive design, AI and governance across the product lifecycle.

By Corbb O'Connor • 6 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Private 5G & LTE spend to surpass USD $7.2bn by 2028
Unified Communications

Private 5G & LTE spend to surpass USD $7.2bn by 2028

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028
Unified Communications

Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028

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.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
LG unveils 'Affectionate Intelligence' vision at CES
Gaming

LG unveils 'Affectionate Intelligence' vision at CES

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

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site
Fintech

Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site

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

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Cochlear launches Nucleus Nexa, a smart upgradeable implant
Marketing Technologies

Cochlear launches Nucleus Nexa, a smart upgradeable implant

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

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Student founders shine at Mumbai HABITia '25 conclave
EduTech

Student founders shine at Mumbai HABITia '25 conclave

Student founders and early-stage teams took centre stage at Mumbai's HABITia '25, pitching innovations to investors, mentors and industry leaders.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Half of UK IT websites 'fail' basic accessibility tests
Digital Transformation

Half of UK IT websites 'fail' basic accessibility tests

Nearly half of UK IT websites fail basic accessibility checks, new research warns, risking exclusion of disabled users and lost sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Digital NZSL library to boost access for Deaf New Zealanders
Te Reo Māori

Digital NZSL library to boost access for Deaf New Zealanders

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
The quiet shift: Rethinking home tech for ageing with dignity
Smart Home

The quiet shift: Rethinking home tech for ageing with dignity

Singapore's ageing population demands eldercare tech that eases caregivers' stress by offering discreet, context-aware support preserving dignity and autonomy.

By Ivan Mun • 5 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
European schools train 12,000 pupils to build AI & startups
Robotics

European schools train 12,000 pupils to build AI & startups

Across ten European countries, 12,000 pupils are learning to build AI solutions and startups to help close the continent's AI skills gap.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Zyxel donates over 1,100 devices to boost Taiwan non-profits
Network Infrastructure

Zyxel donates over 1,100 devices to boost Taiwan non-profits

Zyxel Networks has donated over 1,100 networking devices and software licences to 120 Taiwanese non-profits, boosting digital transformation and services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Ecommpay gains DAC certification for accessible payments platform
Digital Inclusion

Ecommpay gains DAC certification for accessible payments platform

Ecommpay has secured DAC certification for its payments platform, meeting WCAG 2.2 AA standards to ensure accessibility for all users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Australia leads the charge in the digital accessibility revolution
Digital Transformation

Australia leads the charge in the digital accessibility revolution

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

By Peter McGauran • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025