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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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Rust’s next force wipe update caters to clans, alarming solos

  • Rust's August update ties major map perks to the Power Plant monument.
  • Clans can divide new tasks easily; solo players face far greater risk.
  • Players fear the update further favours clans over solo survivability.

Rust's monthly force wipe update, arriving on the first Thursday of August, is set to make the Power Plant monument far more central to gameplay, prompting concerns that it will further disadvantage solo players against organised clans. Developer Facepunch has been testing the changes on its Staging Branch,…

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George R.R. Martin gives a sad update to fans while praising A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

  • Martin's blog gives no Winds of Winter progress, only reflections on a hard year
  • A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms earned nine Emmy nominations, including Best Drama
  • Martin stayed notably silent on House of the Dragon's upcoming finale

George R.R. Martin has posted a candid new update on his "Not A Blog", admitting he has fallen further behind on his writing despite help from assistants, and reflecting on a difficult year marked by grief, sadness and depression. Amid the sombre tone, he offered one bright spot…

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How Data Centers Broke American Politics

  • Data centre backlash unites left and right against AI infrastructure buildout.
  • ChatGPT's rise triggered a rapid hyperscale data centre construction race.
  • Trump administration eased environmental rules to speed development.

Wired's report examines the fast-growing backlash against AI data centres sweeping across the United States, focusing on Georgia as a hotspot of resistance. The piece follows Joe Allen, an anti-tech commentator who gained prominence on Steve Bannon's War Room podcast, as the author explores how opposition to data…

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Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC and update release countdown: Exact start time and date

  • Pokopia's first DLC, Bubbly Basin, launches around 5 August 2026
  • UK players can expect access at roughly 1am BST on 5 August
  • Adds underwater biome, exclusive Pokémon and new building mechanics

Pokopia is set to release its first-ever downloadable content, Bubbly Basin, alongside a free base game update, marking a significant expansion to the life-simulation title. The paid DLC introduces an entirely new underwater biome along with exclusive Pokémon and building mechanics, and it represents only the first instalment…

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Sharon Osbourne gives update on Ozzy biopic, defends AI avatar and confirms OzzFest will happen at Villa Park

  • Sharon Osbourne updates fans on Ozzy Osbourne biopic progress
  • She defends use of an AI avatar of Ozzy
  • OzzFest confirmed to take place at Villa Park

Sharon Osbourne has given a public update covering three separate topics: the progress of a planned biopic about her late husband Ozzy Osbourne, her defence of a controversial AI-generated avatar of him, and confirmation that the OzzFest festival will go ahead at Villa Park. The comments are likely…

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Microsoft explores bringing Xbox 360 backwards compatibility to PC

  • Leaked document shows Microsoft plans Xbox 360 games on PC.
  • Rollout expected gradually across 2027-2028, alongside Project Helix console.
  • Related disc-to-digital feature for Xbox One/Series games appears delayed.

Microsoft is developing a way to bring Xbox 360 games to PC, according to a leaked document sent to developers and viewed by The Verge. The plan would let older titles run on "Xbox PCs" — any machine running the Xbox app, including handhelds such as the ROG…

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Calls for UK bank tax to fund cost of living help as HSBC profits hit £7.5bn

  • HSBC's quarterly profit jumped 60% to £7.5bn
  • Campaigners want a windfall tax to fund Burnham's cost of living plans
  • Levy on big four banks could reportedly raise £19bn for the budget

Campaigners have renewed calls for a windfall tax on UK banks after HSBC reported second-quarter profits of $10.1bn (£7.5bn), a 60% rise year on year. The push comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham looks to fund cost of living measures, with pressure group Positive Money and the Trades…

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Stellar Blade: Blood Rain’s AI music video should be viewed with “understanding in mind”, says studio boss

  • Shift Up CEO defends criticised AI music video for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain
  • He says AI only renders EVIE, who was designed by human artists
  • CEO calls AI "essential" to compete with better-resourced Chinese studios

Shift Up CEO Kim Hyung Tae has defended the studio's use of an AI-generated music video promoting Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, after players criticised its poor quality on social media. The video, posted to the official Shift Up YouTube channel in late July, shows protagonist EVIE singing an…

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Attack On Titan 3 Brings “The Final Titan Showdown” To Switch 2 This December

  • Attack on Titan 3 launches on Switch 2 on 10th December 2026
  • Players can fight all nine Titans for the first time
  • Steelbook, Digital Deluxe editions and pre-order bonuses confirmed

Koei Tecmo has confirmed that Attack on Titan 3, developed by Omega Force, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms simultaneously on 10th December 2026. The game marks the conclusion of the action series based on the popular anime and manga, letting players relive the story…

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