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Kai's Education brings KaiBot to blind students in US
Artificial Intelligence

Kai's Education brings KaiBot to blind students in US

US blind and low-vision pupils will gain screen-free coding lessons as KaiBot reaches classrooms through a specialist education distributor.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn
Wearables

Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn

Hands-free AI features will reach wearers first, as Google's audio smart glasses are due to go on sale this autumn.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Apple names 36 finalists for Design Awards shortlist
Personalisation

Apple names 36 finalists for Design Awards shortlist

The shortlist spotlights accessibility, mixed-reality and public-interest software that could gain more visibility on the App Store and beyond.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Brightcove launches Prism interface after customer feedback
Digital Transformation

Brightcove launches Prism interface after customer feedback

The redesign aims to cut friction for broadcasters and publishers, as more than 100 customers asked for a simpler interface for daily video work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
AI accessibility tools miss major app barriers, study finds
Customer Experience

AI accessibility tools miss major app barriers, study finds

More than half of assistive technology users have hit inaccessible apps this year, despite widespread AI adoption to fix digital barriers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

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Gallagher Security adds AccessNow to Command Centre
Digital Transformation

Gallagher Security adds AccessNow to Command Centre

The update should cut manual access approvals and give organisations clearer reporting from their security systems, while improving accessibility.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
HMRC picks Capgemini, NiCE & Route 101 for overhaul
Digital Transformation

HMRC picks Capgemini, NiCE & Route 101 for overhaul

Millions of taxpayers should see faster, more consistent support as HMRC moves contact services onto a single cloud platform with AI tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
bunq study finds UK women lag men in crypto investing
Crypto

bunq study finds UK women lag men in crypto investing

Women in the UK are far less likely than men to buy crypto, with many saying they lack the confidence or know-how to start investing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Sony launches BRAVIA 9 II & Theatre Trio in Australia
Sony

Sony launches BRAVIA 9 II & Theatre Trio in Australia

Premium home cinema buyers will pay up to AUD $44,999 as Sony rolls out its first True RGB LED televisions and matching audio gear.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Microsoft Dream Space reaches 550,000 students in Ireland
Smart Cities

Microsoft Dream Space reaches 550,000 students in Ireland

The milestone comes as Irish schools widen STEM and AI learning, with 1,000 pupils showcasing projects on rural safety, inclusion and sustainability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Disabled shoppers face widespread barriers, study finds
Customer Experience

Disabled shoppers face widespread barriers, study finds

Widespread access failures are driving disabled shoppers away, with 38% abandoning purchases and most avoiding brands after bad experiences.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Young adults hit hardest by mobile app barriers in UK
Digital Transformation

Young adults hit hardest by mobile app barriers in UK

Mobile barriers are costing UK businesses customers, with 81% of 18- to 24-year-olds reporting problems on smartphones.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
NAB redesigns app & online banking for retail customers
Digital Transformation

NAB redesigns app & online banking for retail customers

Customers will spend less time hunting for bills and security settings as the bank rolls out a simpler mobile and online layout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Ecommpay adds Recite Me toolbar to boost accessibility
Fintech

Ecommpay adds Recite Me toolbar to boost accessibility

Visitors with disabilities or language barriers can now use text-to-speech and translation tools on Ecommpay's site after its latest accessibility upgrade.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Google expands Singapore AI pact across public sector
Cloud Security

Google expands Singapore AI pact across public sector

The pact will widen use of AI in Singapore's public services, schools and labs, while adding new tests on safety, governance and inclusion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Sony launches 1000X THE COLLEXION headphones in Australia
Personalisation

Sony launches 1000X THE COLLEXION headphones in Australia

The premium release broadens Sony's 1000X range in Australia and New Zealand, with recycled materials, accessibility features and higher prices.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Starling & Adyen launch tap-to-pay for SME customers
Fintech

Starling & Adyen launch tap-to-pay for SME customers

UK SMEs can now take contactless card payments on smartphones, with settlement into Starling accounts arriving the next day.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026