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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.

    • Apps that help you break free from doomscrolling and get active

      A roundup of apps designed to curb doomscrolling by tying access to distracting services to exercise, movement or real-world activity. – Digital Carrot blocks apps, websites and games until users meet personalised fitness, productivity or screen-time targets. – MeBeMe sends habit-building missions, including physical challenges such as burpees, warm-ups and activities for athletes. – StepBloc…

    • Pathfinder and Warhammer 40K RPG developer Owlcat Games on “speedrunning” its first 10 years and what comes next: “We won’t be quitting the CRPG genre”

      Owlcat Games says it intends to remain in the computer role-playing game genre as it looks beyond its first decade. The studio’s comments matter because it has established itself through licensed RPGs based on Pathfinder and Warhammer 40,000, and is signalling continued investment in that style of game. The developer describes its early progress as…

    • Preorder Beast of Reincarnation At A Discount And Get Some DLC For Free

      Game Freak’s action RPG Beast of Reincarnation is now available to pre-order, with buyers receiving in-game bonus content before its August release. The offer matters because it gives prospective players a cosmetic option for companion wolf Koo and in-game currency, while physical editions are available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The standard edition…

    • Live updates: US planning renewed Iran strikes; Trump pressures GOP on Blanche

      The article’s full text was unavailable because access to the webpage was denied. Based only on its headline, it appears to cover live developments concerning possible renewed US strikes on Iran and President Trump’s efforts to persuade Republican senators to support Todd Blanche. Without the article body, its reporting, sources and chronology cannot be verified…

    • What’s the best handheld mini fan?

      TechCrunch compares handheld mini fans for coping with increasingly frequent summer heat, assessing whether premium models from Dyson and Shark justify their far higher prices than basic £10–£15 alternatives. The article concludes that each performs well for different needs, with the best choice depending on budget, portability and willingness to carry a more conspicuous device.…

    • What if Stop Killing Games win? Anthem, SpaceCraft and Warframe devs on the “massive undertaking” of reverse engineering an always-online game

      The article examines whether games such as Warframe could survive if their developers could no longer run their online services, amid the growing Stop Killing Games campaign for stronger preservation rights. It matters because many primarily solo or PvE games remain unusable without publisher-operated servers, leaving players dependent on companies that may eventually withdraw support.…

    • Clair Obscur Switch 2 status reveals the reality of Nintendo’s console

      Sandfall Interactive says bringing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to Switch 2 would be a major technical challenge, despite its desire to release the acclaimed role-playing game on Nintendo’s console. The situation highlights that Switch 2, while more capable than previous Nintendo hardware and able to host some demanding modern games, still has practical limits for…

    • The Mermaid Mask is a perfect vacation murder mystery

      The Verge’s review finds The Mermaid Mask to be an engaging point-and-click murder mystery, built around the locked-room death of a submarine captain. Its confined submarine setting, colourful suspects and satisfying confrontations make it particularly effective as a compact, holiday-friendly detective game. Players control returning detectives Grimoire and Sally as they question suspects, inspect detailed…

    • The OG reading app just got a big update

      The Verge’s Installer newsletter highlights a broad selection of technology, entertainment and software releases, led by an update to Instapaper, one of the earliest read-it-later apps. It also draws attention to Pastebot 3, a major update to the Mac clipboard manager, alongside new film and television recommendations and commentary on artificial intelligence. The edition is…

    • Best Organic Mattresses (2026): Certified Nontoxic, Natural Sleep

      WIRED’s 2026 guide recommends organic mattresses as a way to reduce exposure to potentially concerning materials found in some conventional beds, while warning that “organic” can be used misleadingly in marketing. – Avocado Green Mattress is the top overall pick; Birch Luxe is another strong option; Coyuchi Natural REM is the luxury choice; and My…