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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.

    • Starfield “remains an important part of our future” says Bethesda, as developer pledges continued support for sci-fi RPG

      Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed that Starfield will continue to receive support, describing the sci-fi RPG as “an important part of our future” despite recent layoffs and a stated refocus on core franchises such as The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. The reassurance came in a wide-ranging blog post covering the future of all its RPG…

    • reMarkable’s new Paper Pure is good. That’s why I wrote this review on it.

      TechCrunch has reviewed reMarkable’s new Paper Pure, a $399 e-paper writing tablet that succeeds the reMarkable 2, six years after that device launched. Like its predecessors, the Paper Pure is designed to offer a distraction-free alternative to phones, tablets and laptops, with no notifications or multitasking, aimed at writers, designers and researchers who want focused…

    • How To Get Mysterious Mushrooms in Palworld

      Mysterious Mushrooms in Palworld are obtainable only on Sakurajima Island, making the region essential for players seeking the ingredient. They are chiefly needed for crafting the Shroomer Noct saddle, which enables the Pal to be used as a mount and unlocks its Swooshy Spores partner skill. Players can harvest the mushrooms by cutting down large…

    • How Burnham’s team could reshape the Bank of England

      Andy Burnham’s political operation, spearheaded by Louise Haigh, has been drawing up plans to re-examine the Bank of England’s mandate as part of preparations for a potential Burnham government. The move would mark a significant departure from three decades of Bank independence established by Gordon Brown in 1997, and signals that Burnham’s team wants to…

    • Free tool helps families save money by using food already in their kitchens

      A 17-year-old from Virginia, Smit Kothari, has launched Grocery Genius, a free AI-powered website designed to reduce household food waste and cut grocery spending by helping people use ingredients they already have. The tool matters at a time when many families are looking for ways to stretch food budgets and minimise waste, offering a simple,…

    • id Software Disputes Reports of Severe Layoffs Following Xbox Cuts

      Following last week’s substantial workforce reductions at Xbox, speculation emerged that id Software had suffered significant casualties. The DOOM developer has moved to counter these claims, asserting that rumours of be

    • Fallout 3, New Vegas PS5 Remasters Confirmed by Bethesda

      Bethesda has officially confirmed that remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in active development, ending years of speculation about the two beloved role-playing games from the PlayStation 3 era. The announcement came as part of a wider social media post outlining the studio’s future plans, marking a significant moment for fans who…

    • Zoox issues software recall after a robotaxi got confused by heavy smoke

      Zoox, the Amazon-owned self-driving car company, has issued a software recall after one of its robotaxis failed to properly navigate a smoke-filled emergency fire scene in June. The update, rolled out to the company’s fleet of 105 vehicles, adds the ability to detect and respond to heavy smoke obscuring an emergency scene, addressing a gap…

    • Torvalds challenged the haters to fork Linux. Someone said ‘hold my beer’

      Linux creator Linus Torvalds recently told critics of his stance on AI-assisted coding to “fork off” if they didn’t like it, daring them to fork the kernel instead of complaining. Rather than a genuine fork, a student going by the handle “Poseidon” at Beihang University in Beijing has released linux-0.11-rs, a from-scratch reimplementation of an…

    • Bethesda confirms Elder Scrolls VI is priority as Fallout 5 stalls

      Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has published a fan-facing update confirming “The Elder Scrolls VI” remains the studio’s “primary development focus,” with most of the team working on it, while “Fallout 5” has settled into preproduction rather than full development. The statement, issued on Friday, follows sweeping layoffs at parent company Xbox earlier this…