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Exclusive: How tech is giving autistic minds space to thrive and be heard
Health Technologies

Exclusive: How tech is giving autistic minds space to thrive and be heard

On World Autism Understanding Day, experts highlight how technology is transforming support for autistic individuals, empowering them to thrive and innovate.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Fujitsu & Macquarie launch AutoML course to boost AI skills
EduTech

Fujitsu & Macquarie launch AutoML course to boost AI skills

Fujitsu and Macquarie University have teamed up to launch a four-week online AutoML course, addressing the rising demand for 1.3 million tech workers in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target
Government

NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target

The New South Wales Government has launched the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, targeting an investment boost of AUD $27 billion and nearly 100,000 new jobs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Global Stories

New report shows AI adoption rising in localisation workflows
Customer Experience

New report shows AI adoption rising in localisation workflows

A study by Lokalise reveals 55% of European and North American businesses use AI in localisation, blending it with human oversight to boost revenue and customer satisfaction.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms
Wearables

Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms

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

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Retailers boost performance with personalisation & new tech
Digital Transformation

Retailers boost performance with personalisation & new tech

Cloudinary's survey reveals 93% of retailers see up to 4x better results from personalisation, boosting online and in-store customer experiences globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology
Blockchain

VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology

VeVe and Lucasfilm launch a new Star Wars digital collectible series featuring Stormtrooper helmets and AR Podracers, priced from USD $10, to celebrate May the 4th.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
8x8 unveils new AI tools, RCS messaging & digital wallet pay
Software-as-a-Service

8x8 unveils new AI tools, RCS messaging & digital wallet pay

8x8 enhances its Customer Experience platform with AI tools, RCS messaging, and digital wallet payments for improved, personalised user interactions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion
Steam

Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion

Kai's Education has raised NZD $1.5m to expand its unique screen-free coding tools for neurodiverse learners in US schools, aiming for NZD $2.346m.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring
eLearning

SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring

SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
StormForge unveils ML innovations for Kubernetes cost savings
Storage

StormForge unveils ML innovations for Kubernetes cost savings

StormForge has unveiled key updates to its Kubernetes optimisation platform, introducing new features aimed at enhancing cost efficiency for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

US faculty seek support to boost digital course accessibility
EduTech

US faculty seek support to boost digital course accessibility

A US survey reveals just 11% of higher education faculty feel equipped to make digital course content accessible to students with disabilities, highlighting training gaps.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Version 1 to deliver GBP £95 million upgrade for Scottish rural IT
Agricultural Technology

Version 1 to deliver GBP £95 million upgrade for Scottish rural IT

Version 1 has secured a GBP £95 million contract to upgrade and support digital services for Scotland's rural Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate over seven years.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
DFS partners with inploi to boost accessibility in hiring
Recruitment

DFS partners with inploi to boost accessibility in hiring

DFS partners with inploi to enhance its recruitment platform with accessibility features, supporting inclusive hiring across all its UK retail brands.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
AI project empowers non-verbal children with unique voices
EduTech

AI project empowers non-verbal children with unique voices

A collaboration between Monks and the Centre for Community Initiative aims to empower non-verbal children in India with AI-generated voices reflecting their true tone.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Discovermarket & Sympla launch Evento Seguro in Brazil
Chubb

Discovermarket & Sympla launch Evento Seguro in Brazil

Insurtech discovermarket has teamed up with Sympla to launch Evento Seguro in Brazil, offering enhanced Public Liability Insurance for event organisers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
New Zealand app empowers people with disabilities with decision-making
Autonomy

New Zealand app empowers people with disabilities with decision-making

A new mobile web app called Volition is enhancing decision-making for people with disabilities in New Zealand, promoting personal agency and communication.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025