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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.

    • Brighton gig screen goes One Step Beyond with an update pop-up

      An update notification appeared on a large screen during the On The Beach music event in Brighton, briefly competing with performer David Rodigan for the audience’s attention. The incident illustrates how routine software prompts can disrupt live productions, where screens and other digital equipment must operate reliably throughout a show. The pop-up offered the familiar…

    • Veeam adds support for six more hypervisors in case you are up for a new one

      Data protection vendor Veeam has expanded its Data Platform to support six additional hypervisors, a move largely aimed at reassuring organisations considering moving away from VMware. Many small VMware customers have been left seeking alternatives since Broadcom’s acquisition shifted focus to its Cloud Foundation suite, which requires licensing at least 72 cores. By ensuring backup…

    • Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country Updated To Version 2.0.0

      Nintendo has released a free Version 2.0.0 update for Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country, timed to coincide with today’s launch of the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The update brings the standalone expansion in line with the upgraded main game, giving Switch 2 owners improved visuals and performance without…

    • Capcom Says The Likelihood Of A Pragmata Sequel Is High

      Capcom has signalled strong interest in developing a sequel to Pragmata, its new sci-fi action IP, after the game outperformed expectations commercially. Corporate officer Yoshikazu Shimauchi said the “likelihood of a sequel is high” during the company’s latest financial results, adding that Capcom hopes to grow Pragmata into a “pillar franchise and a source of…

    • Cisco ‘retires’ its Azure Local offering rather than catch up to Microsoft’s changed hardware requirements

      Cisco has confirmed it will “retire” its Azure Local offering, choosing to walk away rather than adapt its hardware to meet Microsoft’s revised requirements for the on-prem hyperconverged infrastructure platform. The move, disclosed quietly in a July 24 end-of-life notice, means Cisco will stop selling its Azure Local bundles from October, with no direct replacement…

    • Stylish action RPG Stupid Never Dies gets release date, new trailer

      Independent studio GPTRACK50, founded by former Capcom developer Hiroyuki Kobayashi, has announced that its upcoming action-RPG Stupid Never Dies will launch on 21 October, alongside a new trailer. The reveal matters as it marks one of the studio’s first major projects since its founding, and the game will now be co-published by Sega, the company…

    • Housing developer offers to pay £40,000 of private school fees on behalf of homeowners in bid to lure in buyers

      A UK housing developer has launched an incentive scheme offering to cover up to £40,000 in private school fees on behalf of homebuyers, as part of an effort to attract purchasers amid a challenging property market. The offer is designed to sweeten the deal for prospective buyers, particularly families weighing the cost of private education…

    • Zuckerberg says Meta’s enterprise AI opportunity extends beyond agents

      Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told investors on the company’s second-quarter earnings call that its enterprise AI ambitions extend well beyond the customer-service AI agent it launched for businesses in June. He outlined plans to also sell APIs, business agents and potentially compute capacity directly to large customers, positioning enterprise services as a possible new revenue…

    • Microsoft confirms Copilot ‘super app’ coming this year

      Microsoft has confirmed it is building an AI “super app” that will unify Copilot’s chat, coding and agentic capabilities into a single product, with a launch planned for later this year. CEO Satya Nadella made the announcement during a Wednesday earnings call, saying the app would cover “both consumer and commercial experiences” as Copilot evolves…

    • Mythos attack on 3rd-round PQC algorithm candidate puts it out of commission

      An AI model developed by Anthropic, called Mythos, helped discover a cryptographic weakness in HAWK, a digital signature scheme designed to resist attacks from quantum computers, prompting its developer to withdraw it from consideration as a US government standard. HAWK had already passed two rounds of evaluation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology…