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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.

    • Embattled Myer suffers biggest sales setback in almost a decade – as boss blames cost-of-living squeeze for slump

      Australian department store chain Myer has reported its steepest sales decline in nearly a decade, with chief executive Olivia Wirth pointing to the squeeze of cost-of-living pressures on shoppers as the main cause. The downturn marks a significant setback for the retailer, which has been working to stabilise its business following years of restructuring, store…

    • Rick Moranis’ ‘Spaceballs’ Return Gets an Emotional Behind-the-Scenes Update [Exclusive]

      The sequel Spaceballs: The New One has finished filming and is set for release next spring, with director Josh Greenbaum discussing production ahead of its Comic-Con panel. Greenbaum revealed that the toughest part of making the long-awaited follow-up to Mel Brooks’ 1987 cult classic wasn’t recreating the original’s comedy but saying goodbye to the cast…

    • Epic taps Blizzard’s Battle.net lead to fix the Epic Games Store as Steam dominates

      Epic Games has reportedly brought in Battle.net’s lead from Blizzard to help overhaul the Epic Games Store, as the platform continues to struggle against Steam’s dominant position in PC gaming. The move signals Epic’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its storefront’s features and user experience in a bid to compete more effectively with Valve’s long-established platform.…

    • Microsoft lays out a buffet of Windows goodies for JavaScript Developers

      Microsoft has released a public preview of a new Windows Runtime (WinRT) projection for Node.js, giving JavaScript and TypeScript developers much easier access to Windows OS features from within Node.js or Electron apps. Rather than unlocking previously restricted capabilities, the move removes the need for developers to write native C++ or C# bridge code to…

    • iOS and macOS 26.6 arrive today, paving the way for iOS and macOS 27

      Apple has released iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS 26.6, which are likely the final substantive updates before the launch of the next major operating systems, expected in September. The releases focus almost entirely on bug fixes and security patches rather than new features, as Apple is instead laying groundwork for iOS 27 and macOS…

    • A missing underscore sent innocent man to prison for 18 months

      A missing underscore in a subpoena led Canadian police to wrongly convict an innocent man, Brandon Klayme of Nova Scotia, for child sex offences. A 2018 investigation into online grooming of a 12-year-old Wisconsin girl identified the suspect’s Kik messaging username as “fus__ro_dah” (with two underscores), but a subpoena sent to Kik mistakenly requested details…

    • iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 and the rest are out, addressing security fixes

      Apple has released iOS 26.6 alongside macOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6 and visionOS 26.6 for all supported devices. Unlike the 26.4 and 26.5 releases, this update does not introduce notable new features, but it does deliver security fixes across all platforms, so users are advised to install it promptly. The update is…

    • 5th Circuit blocks Texas law requiring websites to filter “harmful” speech

      The US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has ruled that Texas cannot enforce a provision of its SCOPE Act requiring websites to monitor and filter content deemed harmful to minors, finding the requirement pre-empted by Section 230 of the federal Communications Decency Act. The 2-1 decision is a win for tech industry groups…

    • Ubisoft working on new open-world Far Cry game, report says

      Ubisoft’s Vantage Studios is reportedly developing a new open-world Far Cry shooter after scrapping plans for an extraction shooter version of the franchise, according to industry outlet Insider Gaming. The move suggests Ubisoft is returning to Far Cry’s traditional FPS and action-adventure roots rather than pursuing a more experimental, competitive multiplayer format, which could reassure…

    • Apple sued after alleged App Store crypto scam cost users $1.8M

      Apple is facing a lawsuit alleging negligence in its App Store security after three users lost a combined $1.8 million (approximately £1.4 million) to a fraudulent cryptocurrency wallet app. Filed on Friday in the US District Court of Northern California, the complaint argues that Apple’s marketing of the App Store as a safe, tightly controlled…