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    Software

    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.

    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.

    • Emmys 2026: Live Updates as Mariska Hargitay Officially Hosts TV’s Biggest Night

      The 78th Annual Emmy Awards concluded with its second broadcast, hosted by Mariska Hargitay on NBC as part of the network’s 100th anniversary celebrations. The ceremony recognised standout television of the year, with The Pitt taking Outstanding Drama Series and Widow’s Bay winning Outstanding Comedy Series, while the night also included emotional tributes to industry…

    • Western Australian firefighter loses foot in shark attack

      Off-duty Western Australian firefighter Mel Ismail, 56, has lost his foot after being attacked by a shark while surfing alone at Glenfield Beach in Geraldton on Monday morning. He was bitten roughly 40 metres from shore, prompting a rescue effort from a fellow beachgoer and a group of teenagers who improvised a tourniquet from surfboard…

    • Middle East drone strikes send oil above $108 as Man Utd crash 5-0

      At home, Harry Dunn’s mother slams a secret US diplomat flight amid a child-images inquiry, and an ex-HMP Bristol pharmacy technician is jailed for smuggling drugs; Revolut suffers a data breach and MPs push for an AI regulator.

    • Apple Home’s new security camera features cost up to $60 a month

      Apple’s iOS 27 and tvOS 27 updates bring Apple Intelligence features to Apple Home, adding AI-generated video summaries, search and multi-camera clip stitching to HomeKit Secure Video. However, these features require a significantly more expensive iCloud Plus subscription, prompting criticism that the upgrade offers poor value given the scale of the price rise for what…

    • Apple Releases iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate with AI-Powered Siri

      Apple has released its 2026 suite of major operating system updates—iOS 27, macOS 27 “Golden Gate”, watchOS 27, visionOS 27 and tvOS 27—headlined by a substantially overhauled, AI-powered Siri. The new Siri uses large language models to understand natural language requests, explain on-screen content, search a user’s personal history such as old emails and texts,…

    • How to force quit on your Windows PC

      Windows doesn’t have a “force quit” feature by the same name as macOS, but it offers several ways to shut down an unresponsive or stuck application, achieving the same result. Understanding the different methods matters because the standard close button doesn’t always fully terminate a program, and knowing when and how to force a shutdown…

    • The King Is Watching devs are making The Crab is Walking, this journalist is writing

      Hypnohead, the developers behind The King Is Watching, have announced a new game called The Crab Is Walking, a roguelite city-builder in which players build tetromino-shaped districts on the back of a giant crustacean while sending armies out to fight wasteland insects. The announcement matters for fans of the studio’s earlier hit, as it clarifies…

    • Hardware attack on DDR5 undermines confidential computing security

      Security researchers from KU Leuven, ETH Zurich, Durham University and Google have demonstrated a hardware attack, dubbed DDRop, that can break the confidentiality and integrity guarantees of “confidential computing” systems by exploiting a design flaw in DDR5 memory encryption. Using a cheap custom circuit board wired between the processor and memory module, an attacker with…

    • Google Googlebook laptops open for pre-order on 21 September

      Google is preparing to open pre-orders for its new Googlebook laptop line on 21 September at 9am ET, according to notifications sent to customers who signed up for updates. The devices, first announced in May, mark Google’s push into higher-end laptops and will run a version of ChromeOS built on Android, with Gemini Intelligence integrated…

    • FC 27 Launch Update pitch notes: Meaningful progression, better rewards, and more

      EA Sports has published the FC 27 Launch Update pitch notes ahead of early access, outlining a series of changes to Ultimate Team designed to give players more control over squad-building and to make progression feel more rewarding. The update focuses on offering more ways to earn cards outside of packs, improving post-match rewards, and…