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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.

    • ‘The Odyssey’ Was Made for Imax 70mm. Good Luck Watching It That Way

      Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has generated intense demand for screenings in Imax 70mm, the format in which it was filmed, but only 41 cinemas worldwide can show it in full. The scarcity has left many venues sold out for weeks and highlights longstanding confusion over what audiences receive when cinemas market screenings as “Imax”. Imax…

    • Kratos’ Next God Of War Game Will Pick Up Where Laufey Leaves Off

      Sony Santa Monica has confirmed that Kratos will lead another God of War game after the forthcoming God of War Laufey. Studio creative head Cory Barlog said the new title will build on the story established by Laufey, which centres on Kratos’s deceased wife Faye, signalling that the series will continue to explore its wider…

    • Property investor’s $1million Ferrari is split in half after he smashed into a tree

      A property investor named Sam Gordon reportedly wrote off his $1 million Ferrari after crashing into a tree on Queensland’s Gold Coast, with the impact splitting the supercar in half. The incident highlights the risks associated with high-performance vehicles and has drawn attention given the value of the car destroyed. Beyond the headline details, the…

    • BOFH: This printer engineer knows every trick in the book

      In this satirical BOFH column, an office printer develops a faint squeak, prompting the narrator and colleague to contact its contracted service provider rather than risk invalidating the maintenance agreement. The narrator portrays the support process as deliberately obstructive, with the engineer requesting serial details and offering inconvenient appointment times. Having anticipated these tactics, the…

    • Baten Kaitos Remaster Dev Helped Out With Xenoblade Chronicles’ Switch 2 Edition

      Logicalbeat, the Japanese studio behind the Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster, has confirmed it helped support Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition’s Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Its involvement focused on the game’s 4K and 60fps enhancements, illustrating Nintendo’s continued use of external developers to help update major first-party releases. Logicalbeat’s connection to the project is…

    • The UK’s first TikTok PM? Andy Burnham channels Zohran Mamdani as he hits social media

      Andy Burnham has begun his premiership with a markedly more informal and social-media-led communications style, using TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to promote policy and present a more accessible public image. The approach has prompted comparisons with New York mayor Zohran Mamdani and contrasts with the more conventional online operation associated with Burnham’s predecessor, Keir Starmer.…

    • ‘Invincible’ Creator Officially Teases Release Timeline for Next 3 Seasons [Exclusive]

      Robert Kirkman has said that Invincible remains on track for near-annual releases, with Season 5 due in 2027 and work already well under way on Season 6. The update matters because it suggests Prime Video’s animated superhero series is avoiding the lengthy break that followed its first season, while moving towards Kirkman’s estimated seven-to-eight-season complete…

    • House Republicans confront NJ governor over 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote in alleged software failure

      Nineteen House Republicans have asked New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill to explain reports that about 6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote because of an alleged software error. The lawmakers say the issue requires accountability and safeguards, while Democratic officials have said it does not demonstrate widespread election fraud. The registrations were reportedly linked to errors…

    • X-Men ’97 Season 3 Will Bring Back These Fan-Favorite Mutant Villains | Comic Con 2026

      Marvel has confirmed that the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants will return in X-Men ’97’s third season, following their absence from the revival so far. The Comic-Con reveal suggests the series will continue exploring conflict between mutants and the US government after the X-Men’s expected confrontation with Apocalypse. A preview clip showed Pyro, Avalanche, Blob and…

    • Pope’s official prayer app commits cardinal sin, leaks 700K+ users’ info

      Click To Pray, the Pope-endorsed prayer app, reportedly exposed the personal information of more than 719,000 registered users through a basic security flaw that had allegedly been reported six months earlier without a response. The issue matters because the data could enable convincing phishing attempts aimed at users who may place particular trust in Vatican-branded…