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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.

    • Deepfake hiccup unmasks suspected digital certificate fraudster

      Spanish national police say they have arrested a man suspected of using deepfake software and a rigged lighting setup to fraudulently obtain digital certificates in other people’s names. The suspect allegedly made 38 attempts to impersonate 30 different people, successfully tricking a certified security company’s video identity checks on multiple occasions. Digital certificates carry significant…

    • NASA updates Voyager 2 to extend the 1977 probe’s lifespan yet again

      NASA has successfully applied a software update to Voyager 2, the interstellar probe launched in 1977, extending its operational life by at least another year. The fix, dubbed “Big Bang” and transmitted across roughly 13 billion miles of space, was needed because the spacecraft’s plutonium-powered generator continues to lose energy each year, and without intervention…

    • Lord of the Rings fans need to try this tabletop RPG, especially now it’s getting a beginner-friendly update

      GamesRadar+ has highlighted a Lord of the Rings tabletop role-playing game, urging fans of Tolkien’s world to give it a try, with the recommendation given extra weight by news of an upcoming beginner-friendly update to the system. The piece frames the game as an accessible way for fans to experience Middle-earth beyond the books and…

    • Alan Wake 2 sales surpass 3 million copies

      Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that Alan Wake 2 has now sold more than 3 million copies, marking a turnaround for a game that started slowly at launch and took years to become profitable. The figure was revealed in the developer-publisher’s half-year financial report covering January to June, with the milestone reached during the second quarter,…

    • Mozilla revokes Firefox signing key after unencrypted copy lands in GitHub

      Mozilla has revoked a cryptographic subkey used to sign Firefox and Thunderbird releases after discovering that an unencrypted copy of the private key had been accidentally committed to a private GitHub repository. The company disclosed the mishap on Monday, noting that access to the repository was limited to a small number of Mozilla staff who…

    • New Pass-ta-key attack reveals all the things we didn’t know about passkeys

      A researcher recently described a “Pass-ta-key” attack capable of extracting all passkeys stored in Google Password Manager on a malware-infected Windows machine, prompting concern that passkeys might not be as secure as claimed. However, the technique is neither novel nor unique to passkeys, and the confusion stems from a widespread misconception about how passkeys are…

    • Mortal Shell 2 will let you lower its difficulty by making executions refill your health, or up the challenge by turning off the sun

      Mortal Shell 2 developer Cold Symmetry has revealed the Soulslike title won’t have conventional difficulty settings, but will instead offer special in-game items that let players tailor how challenging the game feels. Rather than a simple easy-to-hard slider, these items alter core mechanics and world conditions, giving players granular control over their experience while preserving…

    • 6 Best Dehumidifiers to Fight Mold and Muggy Summers (2026)

      WIRED has published its 2026 guide to the best dehumidifiers, aimed at helping people manage mould and excess indoor humidity during muggy summers. High humidity is more than a nuisance, the outlet notes, as it can hinder the body’s ability to cool down in hot weather, strain air conditioning systems, worsen cardiac issues, and promote…

    • Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and the Misreading of Science Fiction

      In this extract from her new book, historian Jill Lepore argues that Elon Musk, Sam Altman and other Silicon Valley billionaires are building what she calls the “Artificial State” – a vision of society freed from democratic government and national borders, drawn largely from science fiction they read as boys but, in her view, fundamentally…

    • Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 – Release Date, Gameplay, And Everything We Know

      While many game studios chase the elusive idea of a “forever game,” Bandai Namco cracked the formula a decade ago with Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. Pitting fan-favorite characters from the franchise against custom-made warriors, Xenoverse 2 had an extraordinarily long run following its release in 2015, as constant updates and new story content kept the…