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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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Live updates: Trump holds off on Iran strikes; Medicare subsidy move cuts against midterm message

  • Article content was unavailable.
  • Headline mentions delayed Iran strikes.
  • Medicare move may affect midterm messaging.

The article text was inaccessible, so its reporting cannot be summarised reliably. The headline indicates live coverage of Donald Trump delaying possible strikes on Iran and a Medicare-subsidy decision that may complicate his midterm political message. No verified details, numbers or additional context were available beyond the headline.…

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Space Marine 2’s latest updates add Terminator Sorcerers and Steam Workshop support, so you can now play co-op with 9 other players if you want

  • Space Marine 2 adds Terminator Sorcerers in latest update.
  • Steam Workshop support now enables community mods.
  • Co-op sessions can now include up to nine players.

Space Marine 2 has received new updates introducing Terminator Sorcerers as playable or enemy units, alongside official Steam Workshop support, expanding the ways players can experience Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 shooter. The changes broaden both the game's customisation options and its cooperative scope, letting the community create and…

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There Are 2 Eclipses This August. Here’s How to See Them

  • Two eclipses in August 2026: a total solar eclipse on the 12th and a partial lunar eclipse on the 27-28
  • Solar eclipse visible across the northern hemisphere with totality in Greenland, Iceland, and Spain—the Iberian Peninsula's first in over a century
  • Lunar eclipse viewable primarily from the Americas with nearly full moon coverage; no special equipment needed

August 2026 brings two eclipses visible across much of the world, offering skywatchers a rare double bill before the year's celestial calendar closes. A total solar eclipse occurs on 12 August, followed by a partial lunar eclipse on 27–28 August, and together they mark the last of only…

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The Best Kids’ Backpacks for the 2026 School Year

  • WIRED tested multiple children's backpack options focusing on durability, capacity, and comfort for school and recreational use
  • Recommendations span budget-friendly to premium brands with features including water resistance, multiple compartments, and long-lasting construction

This is a WIRED product roundup recommending backpacks for children heading back to school in 2026, rather than a conventional news story. It aims to help parents choose durable, comfortable bags that can withstand daily wear while carrying electronics, lunchboxes and other school essentials, with recommendations tested over…

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Tom Holland’s Divisive Adventure Epic Surges to #1 on Hulu

  • Uncharted has surged to top the streaming charts on Hulu
  • The 2022 film grossed over $400 million at the box office
  • Tom Holland also stars in The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Tom Holland's 2022 film Uncharted, a big-screen adaptation of the popular Naughty Dog video game, has climbed back into the spotlight after finding renewed popularity on streaming, four years after its cinema release. Its resurgence comes as Holland enjoys a high-profile year, headlining Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey alongside…

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Meet the ‘internet radical’ who helped Microsoft get email and AT&T get online

  • Ex-Microsoft "internet radical" Tom Evslin recalls building Exchange and Outlook
  • Bill Gates delayed internet integration to launch Office, Exchange and NT on time
  • Evslin later drove AT&T's WorldNet project and flat-rate internet pricing

Tom Evslin, an early Microsoft "internet radical," has recounted his role in developing what became Exchange Server and Outlook, and later in building AT&T's internet strategy through the WorldNet project. At Microsoft in the early 1990s, Evslin pushed for the company to embrace the internet sooner, but Bill…

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‘You owe parking fees’: experts warn of fake RingGo text scam

  • Fake RingGo texts trick people into paying bogus parking fees
  • Links lead to AI-generated clone sites that steal card details
  • Replying "Y" unlocks disabled links on iPhones via iMessage

Security experts are warning about a scam text message impersonating the parking app RingGo, which falsely claims recipients owe outstanding parking charges. The messages, sent from an unverified sender, urge people to click a link and pay immediately by threatening "administrative action" if the debt is not settled,…

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SUFC News: United’s Matondo transfer decision confirmed with decisive update – thestar.co.uk

  • Sheffield United are discussing a deal for Rabbi Matondo.
  • Medical checks form part of the club’s assessment.
  • No transfer has yet been confirmed.

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has confirmed that the club are in talks with Rabbi Matondo over a possible transfer after the Wales winger trained with the Championship side. The update matters because it moves the proposed move beyond initial speculation, although no agreement or signing has yet…

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Avatar’s New Fighting Game Rolls Out First Post-Launch Update

  • Avatar Legends fighting game gets its first Switch update
  • Future patches to add ranked mode, spectator mode and more
  • Tagah joins the roster free later this year

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, which launched on Switch last week, has received its first post-launch patch, with the developers outlining a broader roadmap for upcoming updates. The move signals ongoing support for the title following its debut, addressing early feedback about missing features and giving players a…

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PSA: Cowabunga! It’s Turtle Time In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds This Week

  • TMNT DLC (4 characters, NYC track, Pizzafire van) now available in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds at $5.99 or via Season Pass
  • Limited-time festival event runs through August 2; Sega announces second-year content roadmap with Godzilla and Evangelion collaborations
  • Switch 2 version features improved frame rate and resolution over original Switch release

Reminder: Get a slice of the new TMNT paid DLC and festival. : Since racing onto the Switch and Switch 2 last year, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has received multiple paid and free DLC updates. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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