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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.

    • Of course Samsung made a 1,100Hz gaming monitor

      Samsung has confirmed an expanded Odyssey gaming-monitor range, led by a 27-inch G6 with a 1,100Hz refresh rate. The announcement underlines manufacturers’ push towards ever-higher display speeds for competitive gaming, although the practical advantage of such extreme refresh rates remains disputed. The G6 achieves 1,100Hz only at 1080p, falling to 600Hz at its native 1440p…

    • An EV that sounds like a 6.75 L V8: A ride in the Bentley Torcal

      Bentley is preparing to reveal the Torcal, its first fully electric car and a new entry-level model priced below the Bentayga. The vehicle matters because it marks the marque’s shift from plug-in hybrids to a battery-only offering while attempting to preserve the refined, emotionally engaging character associated with its large combustion-engined cars. The Torcal shares…

    • Nuisance-call blocker fined £190k for being a nuisance caller

      The Information Commissioner’s Office has fined Elderly Aids Ltd £190,000 for making hundreds of thousands of unlawful marketing calls, many to older people who had explicitly opted out of such contact. The company was selling devices intended to block nuisance calls, making the case particularly notable and highlighting enforcement against businesses that target potentially vulnerable…

    • Wired journalists to discuss data centre expansion concerns

      WIRED has announced a subscriber livestream, “The Great Data Center Backlash”, in which four of its journalists will discuss concerns surrounding the expansion of data centres. The discussion matters because data-centre growth intersects with climate change, energy demand, politics, security and the rapid development of artificial intelligence. The panel includes Tim Marchman, WIRED’s senior director…

    • Samsung Galaxy Unpacked August 2026: Live updates from the launch of the next S26

      Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 FE at its August 2026 Unpacked event, described as the newest member of the S26 family. The launch matters because the FE range generally offers a more affordable route into Samsung’s flagship-style features, including cameras, AI tools and the latest One UI software. The presentation is due…

    • Stop Touching Your Keyboard. Use This AI-Powered Microphone Instead

      London startup Relay has launched a macOS voice-to-text app and plans to release a dedicated portable microphone, the Relay Q, in early 2027. Founded by former Nothing employees Cookie Xu and Raymond Zhu, it aims to make workplace dictation more practical by allowing users to speak quietly without relying on a computer’s built-in microphone. The…

    • The Best Google Pixel Phones of 2026: Comparison, Features, and Accessories

      This guide compares Google’s 2026 Pixel phones, recommending the Pixel 10a as the best-value choice for most people while presenting the Pixel 11 as a more capable, feature-focused alternative. – The Pixel 10a offers a 6.3-inch 120-Hz OLED screen, Tensor G4 chip, reliable cameras, IP68 water resistance and seven years of updates for under $500.…

    • AROS boots directly on Raspberry Pi hardware

      AROS, the free and open-source reimplementation of AmigaOS, can now boot directly on Raspberry Pi hardware rather than running on top of Linux. This is significant because the Raspberry Pi’s limited range of hardware should make it easier for the small project to support a complete, low-cost platform, bringing a modern Amiga-like operating system to…

    • Rockstar set up a special GTA 6 team in Miami to meet with “ex-criminals, law enforcement, club promoters, gun dealers and anyone notorious or influential”

      Rockstar Games has said it established a dedicated research team in Miami for Grand Theft Auto 6, alongside sending several developer groups to the city and surrounding areas over the past decade. The studio says the work is intended to make its Florida-inspired setting feel more immersive and culturally observant, rather than relying solely on…

    • Check out the width of that Debian display

      A digital billboard in Greenock, Scotland, has displayed a Debian Linux login prompt for several weeks instead of advertisements, apparently because nobody has restored its normal operation. The incident matters as a visible example of unattended public technology, potentially linked to the collapse of the billboard’s former operator, 75Media. The sign was reportedly a 75Media…