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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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Outernet turns your saved posts into real-world adventures

  • Outernet turns saved social posts into a real-world to-do list
  • Uses AI to extract event details like time and location
  • Sends reminders and lets users "stamp" completed activities

Outernet is a new app from founders Danielle Egan and Athena Leong designed to turn social media posts you save about events, restaurants or places into an organised, actionable to-do list for real-world exploration. The app addresses a common habit of saving inspiring TikTok or Instagram content only…

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WhatsApp says it is is fixing an issue that disabled several accounts

  • WhatsApp accounts were wrongly locked and put "under review" by Meta
  • Meta says it is restoring affected accounts but hasn't explained the cause
  • WhatsApp has over 3 billion users, so even small faults affect many people

WhatsApp has experienced a technical issue that saw a number of user accounts blocked and placed "under review" by Meta, the app's parent company. The disruption, first reported by affected users on social media platforms X and Threads, left people locked out of their accounts with a message…

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The Biggest Pokémon Expansion Yet Officially Releases This Week

  • Pokémon Pokopia's first DLC chapter launches this week
  • Underwater expansion is part one of a three-part Expansion Pass
  • A large free update also arrives for all players simultaneously

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are launching the first chapter of the Expansion Pass for Pokémon Pokopia this week, marking a major update to one of the franchise's biggest recent releases. Pokopia, a cozy life-simulator spin-off that departed from the series' usual catching-and-battling formula, proved unexpectedly popular after…

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Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien: Romulus’ Sequel Is Not Dead Yet

  • 20th Century Studios denies reports the Romulus sequel was shelved
  • Studio president Steve Asbell called the cancellation rumours false
  • Director Fede Álvarez won't return; Scott stays on as producer

Reports that Ridley Scott's "Alien: Romulus" sequel had been shelved indefinitely have been firmly denied by 20th Century Studios, whose president Steve Asbell rebutted the claims with a blunt "Nope" after they began circulating online. The 2024 film was a surprise hit that revived the Alien franchise, so…

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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Update 1.0.6 Launches Tomorrow — Here Are The Patch Notes

  • Black Flag Resynced Update 1.0.6 arrives 4 August.
  • Main feature: ability to hide Edward's blowpipe on his back.
  • Patch also fixes numerous minor bugs and crashes.

Ubisoft will release Update 1.0.6 for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on 4 August, a modest patch focused on quality-of-life tweaks and bug fixes rather than major new content. The most noticeable change lets players hide Edward Kenway's blowpipe, which currently protrudes visibly from his back regardless of…

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Microsoft prepares to bring Xbox 360 games to PC

  • Microsoft plans to bring Xbox 360 games to PC and Project Helix
  • Rollout expected gradually between 2027 and 2028
  • Disc-to-digital licensing scheme for Xbox One/Series also detailed

Microsoft is preparing to bring Xbox 360 games to PC, according to a leaked developer document seen by The Verge, extending a programme already under way to port original Xbox titles to PC and Project Helix, the company's next-generation console. The move would let Xbox 360 titles run…

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Wispr Flow is preparing to launch a meeting notetaker, updated terms suggest

  • Wispr Flow's revised terms hint at an upcoming meeting notetaker product
  • It would compete with Granola, Fireflies, Otter and similar tools
  • Startup previously valued at $700m, reportedly in talks at $2bn

Wispr Flow, a dictation app, appears to be preparing to launch a meeting notetaker feature, based on changes to its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy that reference "Meeting Data" and a "Notetaker" tool. The move would expand the startup beyond speech-to-text transcription into the crowded meeting assistant…

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Tongue your friends in Big Hops Together, the froggy platformer’s new eight player co-op update, which was inspired by Mario mods

  • Big Hops adds eight-player co-op via new Big Hops Together update
  • Full campaign rewrite launches properly on 9th August
  • Inspired by Mario Odyssey and Mario 64 multiplayer mods

Big Hops, the 3D platformer starring a frog with a tongue that doubles as a grappling hook, is getting a major update called Big Hops Together, allowing the entire campaign to be played in eight-player co-op. Developer Luckshot Games describes it as a full rewrite of the game's…

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‘Blue Bloods’ Reboot Gets Crushing Update

  • Tom Selleck remains frustrated by CBS's cancellation of Blue Bloods
  • Cast took a 25% pay cut trying to save the show
  • Show was still a top-rated broadcast series when axed

Tom Selleck has spoken out about his continued frustration over CBS's decision to cancel Blue Bloods, revealing that the cast and producers had accepted significant pay cuts in a bid to keep the long-running drama on air. Speaking on Ted Danson's podcast, Selleck described the show as a…

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2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport: The cheap car isn’t completely extinct yet

  • VW's Jetta Sport trim disappointed on first drive amid traffic and heat.
  • 1.5L turbo engine (158 hp) has jerky, hard-to-modulate throttle response.
  • Reviewer's opinion improved on a later drive on quieter, twistier roads.

Ars Technica's Jonathan Gitlin reviews the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport, a mid-range trim of VW's compact saloon that stops short of the sportier GLI model. His first impressions were poor: collected after a long-haul flight in hot, rainy rush-hour traffic, the car's single, uncalibrated throttle map made smooth…

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