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Software encompasses the digital tools, applications and systems that power modern life, from the artificial intelligence models reshaping how we work and create to the open-source projects offering alternatives to established platforms. This section covers developments across the full software landscape, including advances in machine learning, developer tools and infrastructure, cybersecurity concerns, and the underlying technologies that connect our digital world.

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The software industry is experiencing rapid evolution driven by artificial intelligence. Major technology companies are integrating new capabilities into widely-used applications, from interactive diagrams in chatbots to local file access in AI assistants. Simultaneously, developers continue building open-source alternatives to commercial software, whilst internet infrastructure providers work to expand the ecosystem of domain names and digital resources available online.

Software developments matter to readers because they directly shape how we interact with technology daily, influence the tools available to businesses and creators, and raise important questions about security, privacy and competition in the digital economy. Whether through new features in familiar applications, emerging cybersecurity risks, or funding trends affecting startup innovation, software news determines how technology evolves and who benefits from it.

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‘SNL’ Weekend Update Brutally Roasts Elon Musk Over ‘Epic’ Midterms Defeat

  • SNL mocked Musk’s midterm spending and Texas politics.
  • He spent nearly $500 million backing Republicans.
  • The sketch also targeted Tesla and Grok AI.

Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update used a comic Elon Musk character to mock his political spending after Democrats won most statewide races in Texas. The sketch also poked fun at Musk’s efforts to change the subject, Tesla’s Cybertruck production halt and his Grok AI. Played by Jeremy Culhane,…

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Murder-House Impostor Thriller ‘The Stand-In Family’ Wins Mirror Fiction Award at Taiwan Creative Content Fest

  • Iris Kong won the NT$1 million Mirror Fiction Grand Prize.
  • Her thriller centres on strangers posing as a family after a murder.
  • The award received 529 submissions.

Iris Kong’s murder-house thriller, “The Stand-In Family” (provisional title), has won the NT$1 million Grand Prize in the fifth Mirror Fiction Award. The award, announced at Taiwan Creative Content Fest, is intended to encourage writers and connect promising stories with publishers, screen developers and investors. The novel follows…

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Spring snow hits south-east Australia as Antarctic air chills major cities

  • Snow fell at several Australian alpine sites in November.
  • Cold winds made south-eastern cities feel below 13C.
  • A strong El Niño could bring a hotter, drier summer.

An unseasonal cold blast brought snow to parts of south-east Australia, including Thredbo, Perisher and Mount Hotham, as well as Kunanyi/Mount Wellington in Tasmania. The falls drew attention because they arrived in spring, though snow in some of these areas in November is not unprecedented; several also had…

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Wife of NBA fan kicked out in viral moment by Luka Dončić responds to the incident

  • Kellie DeMarco says her husband meant no harm with the forceful pass.
  • Luka Dončić questioned the fan’s pass back to a referee.
  • The former college player was ejected with 2:35 left in the quarter.

Kellie DeMarco has addressed the viral moment in which her husband was ejected from an NBA game after returning the ball to a referee with too much force. She said he meant no harm, feels bad about how the pass appeared and respects the officials. The incident came…

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10 useful iPad apps that could make your daily life easier

  • Ten apps aim to make everyday iPad use more useful.
  • Sofa tracks media, while Bear organises notes and journals.
  • Flipboard is free; Sofa and Bear offer optional subscriptions.

The article recommends 10 iPad apps for everyday tasks, from organising media and taking notes to following news and planning meals. It focuses on apps that make good use of the iPad’s screen, are free to start using and keep AI features limited. The apps described include Sofa…

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Apple’s Freeform turns iPhones into collaborative digital whiteboards

  • Freeform is Apple’s free visual planning app.
  • Boards support sketches, files and live collaboration.
  • Sharing requires Apple devices, or export the board as a PDF.

Apple’s Freeform app gives iPhone users a free, expandable digital whiteboard for arranging ideas visually, which can be easier than managing plans across lists and message threads. It supports sketching, photos, links, PDFs, videos and notes, and people can collaborate on boards in real time. Freeform has been…

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Star Wars Zero Company studio Bit Reactor lays off staff, a month after bringing furloughed developers back

  • Bit Reactor has laid off an unknown number of staff.
  • The cuts came less than a month after furloughed workers began returning.
  • Zero Company is thought to have sold over a million copies in a month.

Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor has laid off an undisclosed number of staff, less than a month after saying it was bringing more of its furloughed team back to work. The cuts highlight the studio’s continuing financial strain despite the game’s reported commercial success. Several developers…

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Big Build inquiry opens as findings threaten to hurt Ben Carroll’s campaign

  • The Big Build royal commission starts during Victoria’s election campaign.
  • Carroll called the inquiry, but its findings could hurt Labor.
  • Early scrutiny includes project decisions and CFMEU conduct.

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll is facing a politically difficult election campaign as a royal commission into the state’s Big Build begins public hearings on Monday. The inquiry was his first major decision as premier and helped distinguish him from his predecessor, Jacinta Allan, who had resisted calls for…

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5 Google Messages settings you might want to disable

  • Google Messages is now the article’s preferred choice for most Android users.
  • Turning off read receipts can reduce pressure to reply.
  • Message sounds and bubble chats are among the settings discussed.

The article argues that Google Messages has improved enough to be a good choice for most Android users, but some default settings may make it less pleasant to use. It recommends disabling selected features to reduce unwanted notifications, sounds and other interruptions. Google promoted RCS as a messaging…

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Amazon’s lighter basic Kindle suits readers willing to forgo premium features

  • The basic Kindle starts at $169.99 after the lineup’s price increases.
  • It is lighter and faster, with a flush-front screen.
  • Its compact design comes with fewer features and shorter battery life.

Amazon’s redesigned basic Kindle starts at $169.99 and remains the cheapest model in its refreshed e-reader range, whose prices rose by $40 to $50. After several weeks of testing, the reviewer found it worthwhile for readers who favour a compact, light device and can do without premium features.…

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