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Captioning in schools: How it can help deaf and hard of hearing kids
Schools

Captioning in schools: How it can help deaf and hard of hearing kids

Lack of video captioning in New Zealand schools hampers deaf children's ability to learn, says NZ Federation for Deaf Children.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Increased captioning for Prime TV
Captioning

Increased captioning for Prime TV

Prime TV's Z On Air-funded shows and international prime time content will be captioned from February 2016, a move towards a more inclusive media industry.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015

Global Stories

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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
Cloudinary adds AI video publishing tools to MediaFlows
Customer Experience

Cloudinary adds AI video publishing tools to MediaFlows

Brands can now automate subtitles, metadata and chapter markers in MediaFlows, reducing the post-production work needed to publish video globally.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Wordly to power AI translation across ANOC 2026 events
Digital Transformation

Wordly to power AI translation across ANOC 2026 events

Wordly will provide real-time AI translation and captions across all ANOC events in 2026, after signing a year-long Bronze sponsorship deal.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Wordly unveils live subtitles app for hybrid events
Software-as-a-Service

Wordly unveils live subtitles app for hybrid events

Wordly launches a Subtitles Application to overlay live captions and translations on hybrid event screens, streams and enterprise broadcasts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Wordly adds live AI translation to Microsoft Teams
Unified Communications

Wordly adds live AI translation to Microsoft Teams

Wordly brings live AI captions and audio translation to Microsoft Teams meetings via a simple browser link to cut cross-language friction.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Brightcove unveils AI translation, metadata & live video tools
Marketing Technologies

Brightcove unveils AI translation, metadata & live video tools

Brightcove launches AI-driven translation, metadata and live-stream tools to boost video localisation, captioning, and 4K streaming quality.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
YouTube has just launched automatic sound effect captions
Google

YouTube has just launched automatic sound effect captions

YouTube's automatic track captioning just got a whole lot more colourful with the introduction of sound effect captions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017

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Emtek expands Google Cloud AI tools for media production
Gaming

Emtek expands Google Cloud AI tools for media production

The rollout should cut production costs further after VidioGen helped Emtek reduce redevelopment time by 30% on an animated series.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Camp Digital returns with focus on ethical AI & inclusion
Digital Transformation

Camp Digital returns with focus on ethical AI & inclusion

Camp Digital returns to Manchester spotlighting ethical AI, inclusive design and hopeful technologists in a rapidly changing digital sector.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
California agencies weigh AI tools for SB 707 access
Unified Communications

California agencies weigh AI tools for SB 707 access

California agencies test AI translation to meet SB 707 language rules by July 2026, weighing costs, quality and impact on public meetings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
APAC events delay AI translation over trust & cost fears
Software-as-a-Service

APAC events delay AI translation over trust & cost fears

Event leaders across APAC are delaying AI translation tools amid mistrust over accuracy, data security worries and mounting budget pressures.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
From promises to practice: How to make multilingual events truly inclusive
Captioning

From promises to practice: How to make multilingual events truly inclusive

Global events often fail to be truly inclusive by using a single language; real-time multilingual translation and captioning boost engagement and accessibility.

By Oddmund Braaten • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Most faculty lack tools & training for accessible content
EduTech

Most faculty lack tools & training for accessible content

A survey reveals only 11% of US higher education faculty have the tools and training to create accessible digital content for students with disabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Organisations step up digital accessibility ahead of EAA deadline
DevOps

Organisations step up digital accessibility ahead of EAA deadline

A new survey reveals 84% of organisations prioritise digital accessibility ahead of the European Accessibility Act deadline in June, despite ongoing challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025