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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.

    • Nintendo Basically Says That Splatoon 4 Will Happen

      Nintendo has indicated that competitive multiplayer will remain part of the Splatoon series, prompting expectations that a traditional fourth instalment will eventually follow. The comments matter because the newly released Splatoon Raiders spin-off takes the franchise in a different direction, but Nintendo says this does not replace its established competitive format. Producer Seita Inoue addressed…

    • Houthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they use Saudi Arabian ports on Red Sea

      Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement has warned shipping companies that tankers using Saudi Arabian ports risk being attacked, moving quickly to enforce a naval blockade it announced a day earlier. The threat, coming alongside Iran’s separate moves against shipping in the strait of Hormuz, could hit Saudi oil exports that had until now escaped disruption from…

    • Indie Publisher Will ‘Safeguard’ Devs by Making PS5 Physical Games for All Eligible Titles

      Chinese indie publisher Astrolabe Games has issued a “manifesto” pledging to release physical PS5 editions of all its eligible upcoming titles until Sony stops manufacturing discs in January 2028. The move is framed as a way to “safeguard developers’ creations” and support physical media fans, and comes amid wider industry anxiety about Sony’s decision to…

    • Manor Lords’ next beta update adds what all video games are sorely missing: cow breeding

      Manor Lords, the medieval city-building game, is set to receive a new beta update by the end of July 2026 that introduces cattle breeding, allowing players to expand their herds by breeding cows rather than only importing them. The addition is part of a broader package of farming and construction changes aimed at deepening the…

    • It’s probably time to update 7-Zip as the app has just been patched to fix a pretty big vulnerability

      7-Zip, one of the most widely used file compression tools, has released a security update to fix a significant vulnerability, and users are being urged to install it as soon as possible. The flaw could potentially be exploited by attackers, making it important for anyone running the software to update promptly rather than leaving it…

    • Kratos phishing-as-a-service kit loses its battle with international law enforcement

      German police, working with US and Indonesian authorities, have dismantled the core infrastructure behind Kratos, a phishing-as-a-service kit described as one of the most widespread and dangerous on the market. The alleged developer and technical administrator of the kit was arrested in Indonesia, though officials have not said whether other suspects are being pursued. The…

    • Silicon Valley developer accused of murder after investigators say Tesla reached 142 mph before fatal crash

      A Silicon Valley software developer and startup founder has been charged with murder after investigators alleged he drove his Tesla at more than 140mph before ploughing into stopped traffic on a California highway. The resulting fiery crash killed a mother and her young daughter, prompting prosecutors to pursue a murder charge rather than a lesser…

    • Instagram adds tool to swap music on published posts

      Instagram has launched a “Replace Audio” tool that lets users change the music on already-published feed posts and carousels without deleting and reposting them. Previously, swapping a track meant re-uploading content from scratch, which wiped out any likes, comments, shares and reach the post had already built up; the new tool preserves that engagement, giving…

    • Red Hook confirms release date for Darkest Dungeon anniversary DLC

      Red Hook Studios has confirmed that Darkest Dungeon: The Fire’s Edge, the original game’s first piece of new downloadable content in several years, will launch on 18th August to mark its 10th anniversary. The release is notable given that the studio’s attention has largely been on the sequel, Darkest Dungeon 2, which has proved more…

    • Threads rolls out parental supervision tools

      Meta is introducing parental supervision tools to Threads, giving parents and guardians the ability to monitor teenagers’ use of the platform and set restrictions through Family Center, Meta’s existing hub for parental controls across its apps. The move comes amid sustained pressure from regulators, lawmakers and ongoing lawsuits over child safety on social media, and…