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Social enterprise develops game for learning sign language
Gaming

Social enterprise develops game for learning sign language

The game has passed the prototype stage, and SeeCom are currently doing research to produce the full game version.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
New online resource to teach sign language
eLearning

New online resource to teach sign language

On the 11th anniversary of New Zealand Sign Language becoming and official language, a new resource aims to teach it.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017
Deaf New Zealanders at risk in medical emergencies
Green Party

Deaf New Zealanders at risk in medical emergencies

Only eight of 20 district health boards can guarantee round-the-clock sign language access, leaving deaf patients exposed in emergencies.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
New sign language achievement standards and resources released
EduTech

New sign language achievement standards and resources released

Educational leap as UK unveils new NZSL curriculum standards for secondary schools, expanding sign language learning and NCEA credit potential.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
$1 million in grants for Sign Language projects
Government

$1 million in grants for Sign Language projects

The New Zealand government grants over USD $1 million from the NZSL Fund to support projects enhancing the use and proficiency of New Zealand Sign Language.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016

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LG beats 2030 emissions target in 2025 sustainability report
Supply Chain

LG beats 2030 emissions target in 2025 sustainability report

Energy use and waste recovery are ahead of schedule, with LG cutting operational emissions below its 2030 goal and lifting recycling to 97.3 per cent.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Vection wins Retelit certification for Algho AI platform
Digital Transformation

Vection wins Retelit certification for Algho AI platform

The certification opens Retelit's enterprise and public sector client base to Vection's Algho platform after live testing at an Italian data centre.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets
Digital Transformation

Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets

Investor attention is shifting to Vection Technologies as it bets on AI, XR and acquisitions to win contracts across defence, healthcare and real estate.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026
Vection wins award for Algho inclusive sign AI tool
Network Infrastructure

Vection wins award for Algho inclusive sign AI tool

Vection wins Dell and Intel award for Algho Sign Language AI, a real-time Italian sign translation system using a 3D digital human avatar.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

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Proto Hologram explores AI holograms for deaf access
EduTech

Proto Hologram explores AI holograms for deaf access

Brittany Barry from Proto Hologram will showcase how volumetric displays can enhance sign language understanding at California State University Northridge's conference.

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