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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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Indie game bundle saving buyers over $1,000 in support of laid off developers has raised over $100,000 in three days

  • Itch.io bundle for laid-off developers hits $100,000 in three days
  • Supports CWA union's Game Industry Hardship Fund for North American workers
  • 127 games, $10 minimum, over 7,000 contributors so far

An itch.io game bundle raising money for laid-off video game developers has generated over $100,000 in donations within just three days of launching. The bundle supports the Game Industry Hardship Fund, established in July by the CWA video game union to provide financial relief to North American developers…

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Video: Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Xenoblade Chronicles 2 On Switch 2

  • Digital Foundry reviews Xenoblade Chronicles 2's new Switch 2 upgrade
  • Resolution and frame rate both significantly improved, hitting 60fps
  • Physical edition arrives 1st October; XC3's upgrade follows 3rd December

Digital Foundry has published a technical analysis of Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which Nintendo has just released digitally, giving the Monolith Soft RPG the performance overhaul long requested by fans since the original was widely regarded as the series' weakest visual and technical performer on…

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Vin Diesel cried over Fast Forever, but its director hasn’t read it

  • Director Louis Leterrier still attached to Fast Forever finale.
  • Vin Diesel says new script left him "still crying".
  • Leterrier hasn't read that script and can't reveal full details.

Fast & Furious director Louis Leterrier has confirmed he is still attached to helm Fast Forever, the long-awaited final instalment of the franchise, despite three years having passed since Fast X's 2023 release without the sequel entering production. Speaking to Polygon while promoting his Netflix film The Last…

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Palworld’s expanding to mobile with a new MMORPG

  • Palworld is getting a mobile MMORPG spin-off called Palworld Online
  • Developed by Garena, launching later this year with no set date
  • Retains crafting, creature collecting and multiplayer, plus new story content

Palworld is expanding beyond PC and consoles with a new mobile title, Palworld Online, an open-world MMORPG due to launch later this year. The move comes just weeks after Palworld's 1.0 launch and is being developed by Garena, extending the popular "creature-collecting with guns" franchise to iOS and…

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TV Premiere Dates 2026: The Complete Guide

  • Hollywood Reporter's rolling guide to 2026 TV premiere dates across all platforms
  • August 2026 highlights include Ted Lasso and Outer Banks' final season
  • Guide updates monthly as new premiere dates are confirmed

The Hollywood Reporter has published its regularly updated guide to 2026 television premiere dates, covering scripted and unscripted shows and specials across US broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. The guide is designed as a running reference, with entries reorganised so the current month always appears first as new…

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Samsung’s 2TB 9100 Pro SSD is actually somewhat reasonably priced

  • Samsung's 2TB 9100 Pro SSD hits lowest price since February 2026
  • Samsung's 32-inch 4K smart monitor is now half price
  • Google's Pixel 10A discounted ahead of Pixel 11 launch

Samsung's 2TB 9100 Pro NVMe SSD has dropped to its lowest price since February 2026, offering a rare bargain amid ongoing high demand for RAM and storage components. The Verge highlights this alongside two other notable tech deals: a Samsung 32-inch 4K smart monitor and Google's Pixel 10A…

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Marvel’s Wolverine Might Be Continuing Hugh Jackman’s Infamous Bare Butt Tradition

  • New footage may reference Wolverine’s famous nude-scene tradition.
  • The detail has not been officially confirmed.
  • Insomniac’s mature Wolverine game launches in September 2026.

GameSpot reports that Insomniac’s upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine may include a scene or visual reference continuing the character’s long-running on-screen association with brief nude rear shots, most famously featuring Hugh Jackman. The suggestion is based on recently released game material rather than a confirmed statement from the developer, so…

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Review: Lies Of P: Complete Edition (Switch 2) – No Strings On This Superb, Immersive Soulslike

  • Lies of P: Complete Edition reviewed favourably on Nintendo Switch 2
  • Praised for immersive world, deep combat and strong boss fights
  • Features flexible difficulty options and extensive weapon customisation

Nintendo Life's review of Lies of P: Complete Edition on Switch 2 praises the Soulslike title as one of the best in its genre, arguing that developers Neowiz and Round8 Studio have understood what makes FromSoftware's games work better than many rivals. The reviewer highlights the game's immersive…

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: Nice upgrades, but not quite ultra

  • Samsung upgraded the Z Fold 8 Ultra with a faster processor, brighter screens, and subtle design refinements like easier-opening edges and a reduced crease appearance.
  • Despite improvements, the phone maintains essentially the same build as its predecessor, raising questions about whether the enhancements justify the premium price and 'Ultra' designation.

Samsung has released the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, splitting its flagship foldable line into two models for the first time and pairing the standard Z Fold 8 with this higher-end "Ultra" version. Despite the new branding, the Ultra keeps largely the same design as last year's Z…

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Valve may be putting the finishing touches to the Steam Frame software stack, because Lepton and FEX are now on Steam

  • Valve added Lepton and FEX to Steam.
  • The projects may support future Steam Frame compatibility.
  • No Steam Frame hardware announcement has been confirmed.

Valve has added Lepton and FEX to Steam, prompting speculation that it is nearing completion of the software stack for its reported Steam Frame hardware. The move matters because both projects could help Valve run Windows-focused games and applications more effectively on Linux-based devices. Lepton is associated with…

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