ABC TV to trial audio program descriptions for the vision impaired

Written by: Stuart Corner | Published in: Home ITWoolworth's online shopping site was named the winner of two awards, on the same day that discrimination and disability commissioner, Graeme Innes, bemoaned the loss of access for the vision impaired.

Disabled and vision-impaired web users will have easier access to Salmat’s retail advertising portal – Lasoo.com.au - with the awarding of a triple A-rated statement of accessibility conformance by Vision Australia.

Featured | Written by: Stuart Corner | Published in: TechnologyTechnology developed by South Australian company Cohda Wireless is playing a key role in a year long trial in the US that uses in-vehicle WiFi and smart technology to monitor the position and velocity of nearby vehicles, predict potential collisions and pre-warn the drivers.

Written by: Stuart CornerA trial of high definition video to bring graphic design students and professionals together has demonstrated the educational potential of the NBN, according to AARNet.

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Written by: Stuart Corner | Published in: EntertainmentThe BBC broadcast some of the London Olympics in 8K super high definition; the first 4K TVs are already on sale in Japan and you can buy (on a USB stick) the first full length movie shot in 4K resolution.

Written by: Stuart Corner | Published in: Government Tech PolicyAfter months of deliberation the Government has reversed its initial decision that backup batteries should be mandatory for the NBN's FTTH service.

The big surprises in the Gillard Government’s first Budget are that the cuts made aren’t as deep and nasty as predicted, and that it has opted to take a first tentative step toward reigniting the concept of smarter cities with a $61.4 million smart motorways trial.

Written by: Stuart Corner | Published in: DealsHot on the heels of awarding a voice over IP telephony contract to MyNetFone (ASX: MNF), the Tasmanian Government has awarded one to Anittel (ASX: AYG).

Written by: Stuart Corner | Published in: StrategyTelco Together, a new telco industry charity focused on disadvantaged communities - founded by M2 Telecoms CEO, Vaughan Bowen - was launched last week at the ACOMM Awards dinner in Sydney, with NBN Co CEO Mike Quigley as chairman of its advisory board.