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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.

Despite improved accessibility, 85% of company codes still lack ethical guidance on AI risks, reveals LRN's 2025 report on corporate conduct practices.

Squiz launches Conversational Search, an AI tool offering secure, compliant answers on enterprise websites using verified organisation-owned content.

AWS unveils Kiro, an AI-powered IDE that transforms prototypes into production-ready code with spec-driven development and automated workflows.

Cochlear debuts Nucleus Nexa, a smart cochlear implant with upgradeable firmware and internal memory, enhancing hearing for Australians with hearing loss.

Apple launches macOS Tahoe 26, featuring a sleek new design, enhanced Continuity, smarter Spotlight, and expanded AI tools for a seamless Mac experience.

Ecommpay has been shortlisted for three awards at the PayTech Awards 2025, recognising innovation in payments, anti-fraud, and diversity leadership.

Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.

Cloudinary's survey reveals 93% of retailers see up to 4x better results from personalisation, boosting online and in-store customer experiences globally.

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.

8x8 enhances its Customer Experience platform with AI tools, RCS messaging, and digital wallet payments for improved, personalised user interactions.

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.

SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.

A new mobile web app called Volition is enhancing decision-making for people with disabilities in New Zealand, promoting personal agency and communication.

CirrusHQ has enabled CREST International to expand its cyber exam programme to over 70 countries, enhancing accessibility and cutting costs by 33%.

A study has crowned IKEA the top ecommerce site for customer experience in the UK for 2025, outpacing competitors with superior site performance.

Webex has joined forces with Applause to enhance accessibility features, recruiting testers with disabilities to improve user experience across its products.

As the job market transforms, organisations must prioritise accessible lifelong learning to equip all employees, including those with disabilities, for success.

McAfee has unveiled its AI-powered Scam Detector, designed to combat online scams across text, email, and video platforms, enhancing consumer protection.

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.