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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.

    • LEGO Party Now Available For Switch 2, Free Upgrade Confirmed

      LEGO Party is now available as a native Nintendo Switch 2 release, alongside its version 1.6 update. Existing owners of the Nintendo Switch edition can upgrade free of charge, gaining higher frame rates and sharper visuals; the announcement confirms the Switch 2 version after a recent age-classification listing. The update also adds public online lobbies…

    • Influencer accused of targeting wealthy dating app matches back behind bars

      Los Angeles influencer Adva Lavie has been rearrested in Beverly Hills after authorities alleged that she removed her court-ordered ankle monitor. The arrest marks a further development in a pending criminal case in which she is accused of using dating apps to gain access to wealthy people’s homes and steal from them; she has pleaded…

    • Husband of woman who vanished on idyllic Caribbean Island considers possible theory as he gives update

      Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, a 44-year-old physical therapist from North Carolina, remains missing after disappearing during a holiday in Grenada. Her husband, Cailen Waddell, has travelled to the island to assist the search and says the family is considering the possibility that she went swimming, while stressing that they want to bring her home safely. Waddell…

    • How the FCC’s New Rule Will Affect Robot Vacuums

      The US Federal Communications Commission has added foreign-made advanced mobile robots to its Covered List, a move that also captures robot vacuum cleaners despite the policy appearing chiefly aimed at humanoid and quadruped robots. Existing vacuums will remain available and continue working, but new overseas-made models may be unable to obtain the FCC approval needed…

    • 9 biggest D&D announcements from Gen Con 2026

      Gen Con 2026 saw Wizards of the Coast outline major plans for Dungeons & Dragons in 2027 and beyond, with a focus on reviving older settings, expanding official adventure support and improving digital services. The announcements matter because they suggest a broader publishing strategy that relies on veteran creators and external studios to give players…

    • Apple says gaming slowdown and App Store changes hurt services growth

      Apple’s services division fell short of analysts’ revenue expectations despite Apple reporting record hardware sales and more than 1.5 billion paid subscriptions. The miss, alongside weaker results in China, sent its shares down by more than 4% in after-hours trading, highlighting pressure on a business increasingly important to Apple’s growth. Services revenue reached $30.74 billion…

    • That AI wearable you don’t like just got worse

      Friend has launched a revised version of its AI pendant, adding a built-in speaker so it can respond aloud rather than only through app notifications. The $249 wearable retains its always-on microphone and is marketed as a conversational companion with a randomised personality, raising continuing concerns about privacy and the risks of relying on AI…

    • Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader on Switch 2 is finally working after months of chaos

      Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader’s Switch 2 version has become substantially more playable following Owlcat’s 7 July update, after launching in December 2025 with severe performance problems, crashes and game-blocking bugs. The article argues that the patch makes the ambitious role-playing game viable on Nintendo’s handheld, allowing players to enjoy its dark science-fiction setting and tactical…

    • Pokémon TCG Pocket’s brand-new update is a reminder that Ruby and Sapphire had the best legendaries

      Pokémon TCG Pocket’s July “Ruler of the Skies” update adds Mega Rayquaza and other Hoenn-themed cards, following what the author considered a weaker June release. The article argues that the update is especially appealing because it showcases Generation 3’s legendary Pokémon, which the author views as the series’ strongest designs and most compelling mythology. The…

    • How a Ghost of Yotei developer spent years making his own hit Steam game under the eye of Sony at Sucker Punch: “Most game studios don’t let you do that”

      A developer working on Ghost of Yotei at Sony-owned Sucker Punch Productions spent several years creating an independent game alongside his studio role, eventually releasing it successfully on Steam. The story highlights an uncommon arrangement in large games studios, where employees are often restricted from pursuing substantial external projects. The developer said Sucker Punch allowed…