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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.

    • Pokémon Dev Already Finished with Beast of Reincarnation PS5 Patches

      Game Freak says the 19 October update for *Beast of Reincarnation* will be the final patch in its current phase of major post-launch support. The announcement means players should not expect further major updates or expansions, though they can still contact support if they encounter problems. The single-player game launched two months ago, and the…

    • A Tesla Flying Car? I Don’t Know, Man

      Tesla demonstrated a Roadster 2 sports car briefly lifting off the ground at a SpaceX testing facility, renewing questions about Elon Musk’s claim that it could fly. The demonstration was unmanned, and aviation experts say flying the car would require significant regulatory approval, so the idea matters as much for its legal and practical hurdles…

    • The Tesla Roadster 2 Is Here—and It Flies

      Tesla has demonstrated the long-delayed Roadster 2 at SpaceX’s Texas facility, showing it rise into the air on bursts of steam. The unveiling revives a project first announced in 2017 and highlights Tesla’s ambitions for an extreme electric sports car, though its performance and safety claims remain unproven. Tesla says the car could reach 60…

    • Meta releases Muse Spark Open, a new ‘open-weight’ AI model

      Meta has launched Muse Spark Open, an open-weight AI model it says can match or outperform leading Chinese models. The release matters because Chinese developers have led the open-weight market, while Meta is trying to strengthen its position in AI. Meta says the model is designed for coding and agentic work, including complex software engineering…

    • Steam adds grouped achievements for base games and downloadable content

      Valve is adding “achievement sets” to Steam, allowing developers to organise achievements into separate groups for a base game and its downloadable content. The change is intended to make progress easier to follow and help players find related achievements to pursue. Each set has its own progress bar and awards a profile-visible trophy when completed.…

    • New Withings accounts need a $100 subscription for automatic health data syncing

      Withings is requiring people who create accounts after 13 October to subscribe to Withings+ to automatically sync their health data with Apple Health and similar apps. The change has drawn criticism from customers because it puts a recurring charge on a feature that lets people use their health data across platforms. Withings+ costs $100 a…

    • ‘Tulsa King’ Star Drops Official Update on R-Rated Netflix Thriller Sequel

      Garrett Hedlund says a sequel to Netflix’s 2019 action thriller *Triple Frontier* is still in development, with a first draft of the script completed. The update offers a sign of progress for a project that has been quiet since Charlie Hunnam said in 2023 that he had signed on as a producer. The original film…

    • Billy Joel pauses performing and riding amid further health tests

      Billy Joel says he cannot drive or perform while he undergoes further tests related to normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition he disclosed in spring 2025. He would like to return to the stage, but says his neurologist has advised him to avoid concerts for now because of the demands they place on him. Joel said…

    • 7 Biggest Book Changes in Prime Video’s ‘Carrie,’ Ranked

      Prime Video’s eight-part adaptation of Stephen King’s *Carrie*, developed by Mike Flanagan, changes the story to explore modern high-school life and expand characters beyond the novel. The article says the revisions are a mixed bag, but they reshape Carrie’s story and may influence a hoped-for multi-season run. A major change is social media: classmates use…

    • Porsche unveils mid-engined Mission S concept for production model above 911

      Porsche has unveiled the Mission S, a mid-engined supercar concept for a regular production model positioned above the 911. It is part of a broader strategy to improve profits by focusing on more expensive, customisable cars and adding models in higher-margin segments. Porsche’s profit margin fell from 18 per cent three years ago to 1…