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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.

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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.

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‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ Is to Blame for ‘Danganronpa 2×2’s Delay, but Not for the Reason You Think

  • Danganronpa 2x2 delayed to early 2027, partly to dodge GTA 6
  • Creator admits he'd rather be playing GTA 6 himself
  • New "Slayhem Mode" adds a 35-hour original story route

Danganronpa 2x2, the remake of the cult murder-mystery visual novel Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, has been delayed until early 2027, with series creator Kazuta Kodaka citing Grand Theft Auto 6 as the reason. Speaking to Crunchyroll, Kodaka said the team wanted to avoid clashing with the highly anticipated…

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Telegram CEO says an extortionist planted CSAM in a chat to get it pulled from the App Store

  • Telegram briefly pulled from App Store over planted CSAM content
  • Durov blames extortionist who hid illegal content via edited message
  • Apple removed app before contacting Telegram; service restored hours later

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has said the app was briefly removed from Apple's App Store after an extortionist planted child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in a public chat, aiming to trigger a takedown. Durov said Apple pulled Telegram on Monday night without first contacting the company, warning that…

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Sega’s ’90s-era Fire Emblem Competitor Was Years Ahead of Its Time

  • Nintendo Direct spotlighted Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave for Switch 2
  • Piece revisits Sega's Shining Force as a similar '90s tactical RPG
  • Shining Force games are available via Switch Online's Genesis library

The Aug. 4 Nintendo Direct focused on the upcoming tactical RPG Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, prompting a Polygon writer to reflect on Sega's own '90s tactical RPG series, Shining Force, as an underappreciated rival to Fire Emblem. Unlike early Fire Emblem entries, which were largely confined to Japan,…

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Marvel Rivals adds MCU villain The Hood in season 9.5 update

  • The Hood joins Marvel Rivals as a new Vanguard (tank) hero.
  • Character voiced by WWE's Damian Priest; team-ups with Cloak & Dagger, Jubilee, Magik.
  • Arrives with Season 9.5, "The Mystery of Thebes", on 7 August.

NetEase Games has officially confirmed that The Hood, the Marvel villain also known as Parker Robins, will join the hero shooter Marvel Rivals as part of the season 9.5 update. The addition has been anticipated for months following teasers across previous seasons, and brings a magic-and-street-crime themed antagonist…

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Windows 11 Home Vs Pro: What’s the difference, and is it worth the upgrade?

  • Windows 11 Home and Pro share nearly identical everyday features.
  • Pro costs $60 more but suits mainly business or prosumer users.
  • Pro's 2TB RAM limit is irrelevant for typical home users.

A tech feature from Engadget compares Windows 11 Home and Pro, concluding that most everyday users have little reason to pay extra for the Pro edition. The two versions share almost identical features, including widgets, Bluetooth pairing, Copilot, snap layouts and Game Bar, with the main distinctions being…

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TV Time co-founder launches Bingers to revive the beloved TV tracking app

  • TV Time co-founder Antonio Pinto launches Bingers as a successor app
  • Aims to revive TV Time's social features after Whip Media shut it down
  • Available now on iOS and Android, funded initially by user contributions

Antonio Pinto, a co-founder of TV Time, has launched Bingers, a new app aimed at reviving the beloved show and film tracking service after its owner, Whip Media, shut it down to focus on artificial intelligence. TV Time's closure had angered its loyal community, with more than 28,000…

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Developer that made Netflix’s FIFA World Cup game hit by devastating layoffs

  • Refactor studio laid off 85% of its workforce after partial owner Delphi Interactive withdrew funding
  • Layoffs occurred on July 31, merely seven weeks after FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition's Netflix release
  • Affected employees received no severance compensation despite the immediate nature of the decision

Refactor, the studio behind Netflix's FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, has laid off around 80 staff — some 85% of the company — after co-owner Delphi Interactive abruptly withdrew funding. The cuts came just weeks after the game's June 2026 release, despite Netflix describing it as one of…

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Marathon patch notes today – Update 1.1.5.2: Vault Breaker extended

  • Marathon's Vault Breaker PvE mode extended to 18 August.
  • V22 Volt Thrower buffed; KKV-9SD magazine size increased.
  • Various bug fixes address XP exploits and store display issues.

Bungie has released a new patch for its shooter Marathon, update 1.1.5.2, which extends the limited-time Vault Breaker PvE mode and makes several weapon adjustments. The extension gives players until 18 August to try the experimental mode, providing more time for testing ahead of the full PvE experience…

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T-Mobile’s $0-down financing plan bundles taxes and fees

  • T-Mobile's new EIP Flex 36 spreads device cost, tax and fees over 36 months
  • $0 upfront only guaranteed for "well-qualified" customers; terms unclear otherwise
  • Standard financing plan extended to 36 months; new Student Perks plans launched

T-Mobile has launched a new financing option that lets customers pay for a device along with its taxes and fees over 36 months, rather than paying those costs upfront. The Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) Flex 36 requires no initial payment and carries a 0% APR for a limited…

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POSSESSED Hopes To Begin Recording New Album In September 2026: ‘I’m Fine-Tuning The Songs’, Says JEFF BECERRA

  • POSSESSED aims to start recording its new album in September 2026.
  • Frontman Jeff Becerra is fine-tuning songs and vocals beforehand.
  • Album follows 2019's "Revelations Of Oblivion" after nearly seven years.

POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra has given fans an update on the long-awaited follow-up to the death metal band's 2019 album "Revelations Of Oblivion", saying he hopes recording will begin in September 2026. In a video message posted on social media, he explained he is currently fine-tuning songs and…

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