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LG unveils AI-powered home solutions & smart appliances at IFA 2025

Sat, 6th Sep 2025
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LG unveils AI-powered home appliances at IFA 2025, showcasing smart fridges, washers, and vacuums designed for energy efficiency and personalised living.
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AI ethics gaps persist in company codes despite greater access

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Despite improved accessibility, 85% of company codes still lack ethical guidance on AI risks, reveals LRN's 2025 report on corporate conduct practices.
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Squiz launches AI search tool for secure, compliant web answers

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Squiz launches Conversational Search, an AI tool offering secure, compliant answers on enterprise websites using verified organisation-owned content.
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AWS brings vibe coding to the Enterprise with spec-driven Kiro IDE tool

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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AWS unveils Kiro, an AI-powered IDE that transforms prototypes into production-ready code with spec-driven development and automated workflows.
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Cochlear launches Nucleus Nexa, a smart upgradeable implant

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Cochlear debuts Nucleus Nexa, a smart cochlear implant with upgradeable firmware and internal memory, enhancing hearing for Australians with hearing loss.
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Apple unveils macOS Tahoe 26 with new design & AI features

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Apple launches macOS Tahoe 26, featuring a sleek new design, enhanced Continuity, smarter Spotlight, and expanded AI tools for a seamless Mac experience.
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Ecommpay shortlisted for three categories at PayTech Awards 2025

Mon, 19th May 2025
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Ecommpay has been shortlisted for three awards at the PayTech Awards 2025, recognising innovation in payments, anti-fraud, and diversity leadership.
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Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.
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Retailers boost performance with personalisation & new tech

Tue, 6th May 2025
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Cloudinary's survey reveals 93% of retailers see up to 4x better results from personalisation, boosting online and in-store customer experiences globally.
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VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology

Mon, 5th May 2025
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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.
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8x8 unveils new AI tools, RCS messaging & digital wallet pay

Mon, 5th May 2025
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8x8 enhances its Customer Experience platform with AI tools, RCS messaging, and digital wallet payments for improved, personalised user interactions.
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Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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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.
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SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.
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New Zealand app empowers people with disabilities with decision-making

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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A new mobile web app called Volition is enhancing decision-making for people with disabilities in New Zealand, promoting personal agency and communication.
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CirrusHQ aids CREST's global exam expansion to 70+ nations

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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CirrusHQ has enabled CREST International to expand its cyber exam programme to over 70 countries, enhancing accessibility and cutting costs by 33%.
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IKEA tops ecommerce for best customer experience in 2025

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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A study has crowned IKEA the top ecommerce site for customer experience in the UK for 2025, outpacing competitors with superior site performance.
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Webex partners with Applause to boost product accessibility

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Webex has joined forces with Applause to enhance accessibility features, recruiting testers with disabilities to improve user experience across its products.
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Why accessibility should be central to lifelong learning in all organisations

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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As the job market transforms, organisations must prioritise accessible lifelong learning to equip all employees, including those with disabilities, for success.
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McAfee launches AI tool to detect & stop online scams

Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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McAfee has unveiled its AI-powered Scam Detector, designed to combat online scams across text, email, and video platforms, enhancing consumer protection.
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Transreport: 2025 a key year for accessibility tech

Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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Transreport's CEO Jay Shen heralds 2024 as a crucial year for accessibility tech, reflecting on its evolution from a UK startup to a global leader.