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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
CirrusHQ aids CREST's global exam expansion to 70+ nations
Hyperscale

CirrusHQ aids CREST's global exam expansion to 70+ nations

CirrusHQ has enabled CREST International to expand its cyber exam programme to over 70 countries, enhancing accessibility and cutting costs by 33%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025

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Accessibility stories

JOLT launches next-gen 50kW charger with faster free top-ups
Clean technologies

JOLT launches next-gen 50kW charger with faster free top-ups

JOLT has launched a new 50kW EV charger in Melbourne, doubling charging speed and offering 7kWh of free daily top-ups via the JOLT app.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 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
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
Credas & IDGO join forces to improve UK ID accessibility
Social Media

Credas & IDGO join forces to improve UK ID accessibility

Credas Technologies and IDGO have unveiled a partnership to enhance ID accessibility for millions in the UK, addressing urgent identification challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Essential Tech achieves ISO27001:2022 certification success
Data Protection

Essential Tech achieves ISO27001:2022 certification success

Essential Tech has achieved ISO27001:2022 certification, confirming its commitment to global information security standards and client data protection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Australia launches national dementia care standards guide
Accessibility

Australia launches national dementia care standards guide

Dementia Training Australia has unveiled a pioneering free National Dementia Education Framework to boost care standards for dementia patients across Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
AI assistant boosts college enrolments by 18% in Wales
EduTech

AI assistant boosts college enrolments by 18% in Wales

Coleg y Cymoedd has reported £5.9 million in financial benefits and an 18% rise in enrolments thanks to ARNY, a bilingual AI assistant launched with ICS.AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025