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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.

    • Less than a week after launch, The Blood of Dawnwalker developer is already getting to work on the sequel

      The Blood of Dawnwalker developer has reportedly begun work on a sequel to the role-playing game less than a week after its initial launch, signalling confidence in the title’s reception and the studio’s ambitions to build it into an ongoing series. Such a swift move to a follow-up is notable in the games industry, where…

    • Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy

      Microsoft has released its September patch update fixing a record 972 vulnerabilities, 112 of them rated critical, as the tech industry races to shore up software defences ahead of an anticipated wave of AI-assisted cyberattacks. The scale of the release far exceeds prior “record” months this year, and reflects a broader trend across the industry,…

    • Also delays TM-B e-bike deliveries amid chip shortages

      Rivian’s micromobility spinoff Also has publicly apologised after repeated delays to its high-tech TM-B e-bike, which was originally due to ship to customers in spring 2026 and then summer, but has yet to reach anyone as autumn approaches. Frustrated reservation holders had been venting on Reddit, prompting Also’s product manager, Saul Leiken, to post a…

    • Microsoft adds Harry Potter film adverts to Bing Wallpaper

      Microsoft has started inserting advertising into its Bing Wallpaper app for Windows, replacing users’ usual rotation of scenic desktop images with a promotion for a Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film collection. The change, which appeared on Monday, has prompted complaints on Reddit and Microsoft’s own Learn support forum, with users asking why their wallpaper…

    • Joe Biden gives major health update after ‘debilitating’ prostate cancer spreads

      Joe Biden has said the radiation treatment he received for his prostate cancer “worked as intended”, in his first public comment on his own health since his son Hunter revealed the disease had spread to his bones. Writing on X to mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the 83-year-old former US president thanked the medical staff…

    • Top chipmakers embrace ASML’s $400M machines, agree to crucial chipmaking change

      Samsung Electronics and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) have announced plans to adopt ASML’s latest high-NA EUV lithography machines, joining Intel in backing a change to chipmaking standards that could boost the new machines’ productivity by 40%. The move signals the semiconductor industry’s broader shift towards this technology, which can cost up to $400 million…

    • Don’t panic, but there’s a Playdate Update Showcase tomorrow

      Panic will host a “Playdate Update Showcase” livestream on Wednesday 9 September 2026, revealing details of Season 3 for its handheld games console, including a release date and the line-up of games. The timing has raised eyebrows, as the event begins just an hour before Apple’s annual iPhone launch event, despite Panic announcing its showcase…

    • Jon Rahm dodges questions about wanting a pathway back to PGA Tour with LIV Golf future a complete unknown

      Jon Rahm has declined to give a clear answer on whether he would like a route back to the PGA Tour, as LIV Golf’s future beyond 2026 remains highly uncertain. Speaking ahead of the Irish Open, where he will play on the DP World Tour, the Spaniard said he had “no updates” on LIV’s situation,…

    • Update to Google’s AI weather model improves forecast accuracy

      Google has released version 3 of its WeatherNext AI weather forecasting model, with the key upgrade being its ability to ingest raw satellite data rather than relying solely on “reanalysis” datasets. This reduces the lag between real-world conditions and forecast generation, allowing the model to update hourly instead of every six hours, and matters because…

    • AWS and Qualcomm strike deal for custom AI silicon

      Amazon Web Services has struck a multi-year deal with Qualcomm to develop customised silicon for AI inference workloads and 1.6 Tbps optical networking equipment, though both companies have released scant technical detail. The agreement, which could see AWS commit up to $60 billion in payments through to September 2036, marks Qualcomm’s push into becoming a…