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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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Injury update on Sheffield Wednesday summer signing who is yet to feature – thestar.co.uk

  • Chalobah is close to returning from injury.
  • He has not yet played for Wednesday.
  • Röhl hopes he returns after the international break.

Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah is nearing a return after injury, having not yet played for the club since joining in the summer. Manager Danny Röhl said the 29-year-old’s progress has been positive, but stressed that the club must manage his return carefully to avoid a setback. Chalobah…

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Sheffield United transfer update on Kalvin Phillips and Harry Souttar shared by reporter – The72

  • Sheffield United retain interest in Phillips and Souttar.
  • Financial constraints could affect both potential deals.
  • Both players have previously played for the Blades.

A reporter has given Sheffield United supporters an update on potential moves for Kalvin Phillips and Harry Souttar as the club look to strengthen Chris Wilder’s squad. The situation matters because both players are familiar to the Blades, but any deals appear dependent on negotiations and the club’s…

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The Best Audio Players for Kids: Yoto, Toniebox, and More

  • Audio players for children offer screen-free entertainment through music, audiobooks, and interactive stories
  • Tested devices like Yoto Player use tangible card-based content selection designed for independent child operation
  • Products range in price and features, from compact players to specialized bedtime experiences

WIRED has tested and rounded up the best screen-free audio players for children, a growing category of devices that let kids listen to music, audiobooks and interactive stories without needing a tablet or television. These gadgets appeal to parents seeking a break from screen time while still offering…

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UK manufacturing growth picks up as Trump tariff chaos eases

  • UK manufacturing growth accelerated in July, fastest pace in nearly two years.
  • Recovery follows disruption from Trump tariffs and a Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack.
  • Hiring lagged behind output growth, with Middle East conflict risks looming.

UK manufacturing output grew for a fourth consecutive month in July, expanding at its fastest pace in almost two years, according to a closely watched industry survey. The S&P Global purchasing managers' index (PMI) showed factories in an upbeat mood, buoyed by rising domestic and export orders, even…

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The Ribbon Hero review – do-gooder princess battles giant flying earwigs in update of classic yarn

  • Guardian review pans Princess Knight film remake as overly conventional
  • Sanitises Tezuka's gender-flipping original into a saccharine princess tale
  • Praises the animation's visual variety despite weak storytelling

The Guardian's review of The Ribbon Hero, director Yûki Igarashi's first feature-length adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's postwar manga Princess Knight, finds the film a disappointingly conservative reworking of a pioneering source. Where Tezuka's original was celebrated for its gender-bending premise, the reviewer argues this version narrows its focus…

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This lawyer believes in second chances. Now AI is providing a boost

  • Nonprofit Rasa Legal uses AI to speed up criminal record expungements
  • AI cuts lawyer filing time from 12 hours to about five
  • 34,000 records cleared since 2022; wages rise ~22% after expungement

Noella Sudbury, a former public defender in Utah, has founded Rasa Legal, a nonprofit that uses artificial intelligence to help people with criminal records get them expunged, opening the door to better job prospects. The initiative targets what is described as the "second chance expungement gap": an estimated…

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American Truck Simulator trundles off to a land of enchanted highways and giant bovines with a freshly announced North Dakota expansion

  • SCS Software announces North Dakota DLC for American Truck Simulator
  • Features cities like Fargo, Bismarck and notable roadside landmarks
  • No release date yet; joins other expansions already in development

American Truck Simulator developer SCS Software has announced a North Dakota expansion, continuing the game's gradual eastward expansion across the United States following May's Illinois DLC. The new region will let players deliver cargo to cities including Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot and Williston, while passing through smaller…

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Sheffield United transfer update on Kalvin Phillips and Harry Souttar shared by reporter – Yahoo Sports UK

  • Sheffield United are linked with Phillips and Souttar.
  • Phillips could fill a midfield vacancy.
  • Neither proposed move was confirmed.

Sheffield United are reportedly considering moves for Kalvin Phillips and Harry Souttar as they plan for the next transfer window. The update matters because both players could strengthen key areas of Chris Wilder’s squad, although neither deal was presented as complete. Phillips, then on loan from Manchester City,…

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As Larry Ellison bets the farm, Oracle says it loves AI-written code, just not in OpenJDK

  • Oracle bans AI-generated contributions to the OpenJDK project
  • Policy contrasts with Oracle's heavy internal use of AI coding tools
  • Comes as Oracle plans $70bn datacentre spend and faces a credit downgrade

Oracle has told contributors to OpenJDK, the open-source Java project it stewards, that they must not submit code or other content generated by AI tools. The interim policy, published in a post tagged "legal" while a fuller policy is drafted, cites concerns over reviewer workload, safety, security and…

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SWFC News: Di’Shon Bernard shares encouraging fitness update as new season looms – thestar.co.uk

  • Bernard reports positive progress in his recovery.
  • The defender is nearing a return after a long absence.
  • Wednesday will need to manage his fitness cautiously.

Sheffield Wednesday defender Di’Shon Bernard has provided an encouraging update on his recovery as the new season approaches, signalling that he is continuing to build his fitness after a lengthy absence. His progress matters because the centre-back had been an important player for the Owls before injury, and…

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