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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.

    • Archer buys former rival Wisk Aero

      Archer Aviation has agreed to acquire Wisk Aero, along with two other Boeing subsidiaries, three years after settling a bitter trade secrets lawsuit between the two electric aircraft companies. Under the deal, Boeing will sell Wisk, digital airspace management firm SkyGrid and drone maker Insitu to Archer in exchange for newly issued Archer shares, marking…

    • Genshin Impact 7.0 release time in your time zone

      Genshin Impact’s version 7.0 update is set to launch on 11-12 August, bringing players to the long-awaited region of Snezhnaya and introducing a new cast of characters. The update finally moves the story forward to meet the Tsaritsa, the enigmatic figure who has been collecting the seven gnoses throughout the game’s narrative, making it a…

    • Black Myth Devs Were Inspired by 2026’s Hottest Movie to Reject AI in Sequel’s Development

      Black Myth: Wukong developer Game Science has said it will not use generative AI in the design and asset-creation phases of its upcoming sequel, Black Myth: Zhong Kui. Co-founder and art director Yan Qi announced the decision on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, framing it as a deliberate stand rather than opposition to technology…

    • Dogs can tell if you’re scared or sad

      Scientists have used fMRI scans on dogs to identify how their brains process human facial expressions, finding that dogs can distinguish between happiness and negative emotions such as anger, sadness and fear. The research, published in the journal iScience, builds on prior behavioural studies showing dogs respond differently to happy versus fearful or disgusted human…

    • ‘People in Japan thought we made footy up’: Pro Jank Footy, the video game taking Australian rules to the world

      Developer David Ashby, known for spoof comedy work such as Italian Spider-Man and Danger 5, has created Pro Jank Footy, a video game that pokes fun at Australian rules football by making it progressively more chaotic the longer a match goes on. Co-developed with the help of comedian Broden Kelly of Aunty Donna, who provides…

    • 2026 Subaru Outback review: Great interior, refined drive, divisive looks

      Ars Technica’s review of the 2026 Subaru Outback finds the model has abandoned its long-standing wagon shape for a boxier, more upright SUV-style silhouette, marking a departure from the design language that has defined it since 1995. While the reviewer considers the new exterior less attractive than previous generations, they argue the change delivers real…

    • Ofcom investigates GB News over guest’s pride and paedophilia remarks

      Ofcom is investigating GB News after a guest linked pride parades with bestiality and paedophilia during a broadcast discussion, following a record number of complaints against the channel. The comments, made by Catholic commentator Caroline Farrow on the Alex Armstrong Tonight show, prompted public criticism from figures including Green party leader Zack Polanski and Drag…

    • No Man’s Sky 10th Anniversary Trailer

      On August 9th 2016 the first Travellers set foot on their first planet in No Man’s Sky. 10 years on and over 40 major (free) updates later, and the universe is more bustling and vibrant than ever.

    • An Android app store competitor is available in the Play Store

      A rival Android app store has become downloadable through Google Play for the first time, marking a significant shift after years of Google restricting alternative marketplaces. Aptoide Games, a mobile gaming-focused app store previously accessible only via preinstalls or sideloading, is now live on Google Play for users in the United States, following a legal…

    • Attackers pick Levi’s pockets in social engineering attack

      Crims talked their way onto three employee PCs before trousering corporate data