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AI could leave disabled users behind unless they are involved from the start, according to a UK poll of 1,032 adults.
Public sector digital projects cut waits, boosted participation and saved staff time across UK councils as Granicus named seven award winners.
Parents of primary school children are being urged to rethink online privacy habits as the regulator responds to rising safety concerns.
It could ease routine NHS conversations in over 100 languages, while keeping professional interpreters for complex and high-risk consultations.
Measured gains in service speed and transparency drove Granicus's awards, with councils cutting wait times, costs and phone enquiries.
Travellers could soon book soundproof pods for calls and meetings in airports and convention centres as work shifts beyond the office.
Investor attention is shifting to Vection Technologies as it bets on AI, XR and acquisitions to win contracts across defence, healthcare and real estate.
AI agents used to customise Umbraco sites will now draw on current docs and code, reducing the risk of outdated implementation advice.
Users concerned about mental health data will get an encrypted, on-device alternative as the new service avoids storing reflections on Aurora Journal's servers.
Compliance teams face a 2026 squeeze as new UK, EU and Asia-Pacific rules force faster disclosure changes and tighter AI oversight.
Construction claims are often won or lost on everyday site records, yet most digital tools still prioritise delivery over evidential strength.
WordPress.com now lets AI agents draft, edit and publish content directly to sites via conversation, expanding beyond read-only integrations.
The cheaper streamer is aimed at older televisions and travellers, with USB-powered setup and faster performance than the previous HD stick.
Clearer campus communication is becoming urgent as more than half of students report weak AI guidance and universities roll out live translation tools.
Foreign travellers now account for a fifth of PayPal rail bookings as Ireland’s state operator expands checkout options on its website and app.
A new GSMA report says legacy systems and skills gaps are still slowing Japan’s digital economy, despite strengths in 5G, AI and 6G.
Stronger safeguards and faster rollout could help Japan turn advanced connectivity into wider economic gains as scams and exclusion persist.
AI tools for autism support are under scrutiny as advocates warn disabled people risk being excluded from public services and care systems.
Australian people with type 1 diabetes can now choose a smaller sensor that reduces finger-prick checks and links to an insulin pump.
Australian households will get a broader choice of home cinema gear from June and July 2026, though Sony has not yet disclosed pricing.