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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.

    • Hilarious Adventure Collection The Immortal John Triptych Arrives on PS5 in August

      Push Square reports that The Immortal John Triptych, a remastered collection of solo developer Joe Richardson’s absurdist point-and-click adventure games, is coming to PS5. The set brings together The Procession to Calvary, Four Last Things and Death of the Reprobate, marking the first PlayStation release for the latter two titles, which had previously only appeared…

    • The HBO Max app now has shorts, because why not

      HBO Max has added a TikTok-style short-form video feed to its mobile app, joining Netflix and other streaming rivals in embracing the format for content discovery rather than as a standalone time-waster. The feature, called HBO Max Shorts, surfaces clips from the platform’s library alongside trailers and bonus content, using algorithms based on users’ viewing…

    • Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton, Eric Church & More to Be Saluted at 2026 ACM Honors: Updated List

      The Academy of Country Music has confirmed presenters, performers and a growing list of honourees for the 19th ACM Honors, taking place on Wednesday 19 August at The Pinnacle in Nashville. The ceremony recognises leading artists, songwriters and industry figures, with Kacey Musgraves receiving the ACM Spirit Award and Dolly Parton, Brett James and The…

    • Xbox unveils Halo remake with hidden lore terminals

      Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original 2001 title that launched the franchise, has been unveiled with a new feature allowing players to collect lore terminals hidden throughout each campaign level. Xbox used high-profile platforms, including San Diego Comic-Con, to present the project, framing it both as a celebration of one of gaming’s most…

    • MLB prospect provides positive updates after fracturing vertabrae in scary outfield collision

      Athletics outfield prospect Ryan Lasko is reportedly improving after fracturing his C6-C7 vertebrae in a collision earlier this month, an injury that highlighted the physical risks minor leaguers face while competing for a place in the majors. The update will reassure fans and the organisation following an initially frightening incident on the field, though the…

    • ‘Firefly’s Long-Awaited Return Officially Hits a Major Roadblock

      Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk have confirmed that the long-mooted animated Firefly reboot remains stuck in development, with no television network or streaming platform yet attached to distribute it. Speaking at a Firefly panel during MCM Comic-Con, the pair clarified that earlier news only announced the series was in development, not that it had been…

    • WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web

      WhatsApp has launched encrypted calling through its web interface, meaning users can now make and receive audio and video calls without installing a desktop app. The update, which Meta is rolling out gradually, brings the browser experience closer to parity with the mobile and desktop apps and removes a key limitation that previously forced users…

    • Guide: Best Nintendo Remakes & Remasters Of All Time, Ranked

      Harder, better, faster, stronger. With Nintendo serving up one of its most anticipated remakes ever later this year with Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 — still “TBA 2026” at the time of writing — we thought it was worth revisiting this article covering every remake in the platform holder’s back catalogue, now updated with…

    • ‘The Wheel of Time’ Author’s Apple TV Fantasy Epic Gets Its Biggest Update Yet

      Brandon Sanderson, best known for finishing Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time novels and for his own Mistborn series, has announced that the first draft of the screenplay for the planned Mistborn film adaptation is complete. He revealed the news via his personal Instagram, urging fans not to get too excited yet, describing it as…

    • It’s a Brand New Day: Marvel Rivals’ new store update might fund development for another year on its own

      Marvel Rivals is set to release its largest cosmetics drop yet, timed to tie in with the release of the new film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. NetEase’s free-to-play hero shooter has thrived since launch nearly two years ago thanks to its Marvel licence, Overwatch-style gameplay and regular content updates, but its microtransaction store is widely…