Assistive Technology stories

French sensor maker Nanomade to showcase force-touch tech on finished metal and glass devices as it courts Taiwanese OEMs and brands.

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

GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore, drawing 550+ tech firms and 250 investors managing over USD $350 billion amid an AI investment boom.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.