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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.

    • Huawei proudly shows off an entirely un-American chip

      Huawei has unveiled the Kirin 950 Pro, a new processor it says is entirely free of US technology, powering its latest three-screen folding phone. The chip uses Huawei’s own LinxiCore processor cores, GPU and neural processing unit, alongside a “Tau Scaling” architecture that packs components more tightly to boost performance without relying on advanced manufacturing…

    • How To Reset The Camera Settings On Your iPhone

      An Engadget how-to guide explains that while iPhone camera settings can be extensively customised to improve photo and video quality, there’s no single button to revert everything back to the factory defaults. This is useful for users who have heavily tweaked their settings and want a clean baseline to compare against, or for anyone who…

    • You Should See Sony’s Zelda Movie During Tomorrow’s Anniversary Direct

      Nintendo is holding a 40th Anniversary Direct for The Legend of Zelda, and reports suggest it will include the first proper trailer for Sony Pictures’ upcoming live-action Zelda film. The Direct is expected to focus mainly on the previously announced Ocarina of Time remake, but Nintendo has confirmed the broadcast will cover “a variety of…

    • Extent of chaos on new ScotRail app revealed as hundreds of customers complained in just two days

      ScotRail’s new ticketing app sparked more than 360 passenger complaints within just two days of its launch, prompting bosses to set up an emergency “command centre” to manage the fallout, the Mail can reveal. The nationalised rail operator was forced to apologise in July after the app’s rollout descended into what it admitted was a…

    • How to make your iPhone’s alarm ring at full volume even when your calls are muted

      Apple has finally decoupled alarm and ringtone volumes on the iPhone, addressing a long-standing complaint that turning down the ringtone (or muting calls) could also silence alarms, causing users to oversleep. The change arrives with iOS 27 and gives users independent control over how loudly alarms and timers sound, regardless of other volume settings, meaning…

    • Sony launches WH-1000XM4C with enhanced audio profile and lower price

      Sony is reviving its acclaimed WH-1000XM4 headphones as the WH-1000XM4C, alongside two new budget models, rather than releasing an entirely new upper-midrange headset. The XM4C keeps the original’s design and features, including QN1-chip noise cancellation and multipoint Bluetooth, but adds Sony’s newer sound profile, 10-band and gaming EQs, and Quick Access streaming shortcuts. This unusual…

    • “Most bands are scared of ridicule – we embrace it.” Every Muse album ranked from worst to best

      Loudersound has published a ranked retrospective of all ten Muse studio albums, tracing the Devon trio’s evolution from cult outsiders to one of Britain’s biggest stadium acts, underpinned by eight consecutive UK number-one albums. The piece frames frontman Matt Bellamy as inheriting the theatrical unpredictability of bands like Queen, recalling how footage of Jimi Hendrix…

    • Best Tech Labor Day Sales I’d Shop Myself (2026): Vacuums, Headphones, and More

      WIRED has published its roundup of the best Labor Day tech deals for 2026, highlighting discounts on gadgets its reviewers have personally tested, including laptops, vacuums, headphones, chargers and smart home devices. The article, last updated on 5 September, notes that although sales began earlier than usual this year, many offers remain live over the…

    • Sony reintroduces WH-1000XM4 headphones as new XM4C variant

      Sony has revived its acclaimed WH-1000XM4 headphones, six years after their original launch, releasing a refreshed version called the WH-1000XM4C. The move is notable because the original XM4 was widely regarded as one of the best noise-cancelling headphones ever made, prized for their sound quality, compact folding design and effective ANC, but had gone out…

    • How to find and hide an app on Android Auto

      Android Auto, used by around 250 million people worldwide, has a common quirk where apps occasionally vanish from its launcher without explanation. This isn’t usually a fault with Android Auto itself but a result of the phone’s battery optimisation settings, which quietly deactivate apps that haven’t been opened recently to save power. The fix is…