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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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Hit Stardew Valley-like Starsand Island is already leaving Steam early access with update 1.0 out next month, adding “online multiplayer for up to 4 players”

  • Starsand Island leaves Early Access next month.
  • Version 1.0 adds four-player online multiplayer.
  • The farming sim has drawn Stardew Valley comparisons.

Starsand Island, a farming and life-simulation game compared with Stardew Valley, will leave Steam Early Access when its 1.0 update arrives next month. The release is significant because it marks the game’s move to a full launch and introduces online co-operative play. The 1.0 update will allow up…

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Can Republicans Actually Send Anthony Fauci to Jail?

  • Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment at a Senate hearing.
  • Republicans argue his pardon may limit that protection.
  • A contempt conviction in the Senate appears unlikely.

Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a Senate hearing on his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, prompting Republican politicians and right-wing commentators to call for his imprisonment. The dispute matters because it tests whether a presidential pardon removes a witness’s right against self-incrimination…

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Mistfall Hunter’s Best Class Just Got Even Better

  • Sorcerer remains Mistfall Hunter’s leading class.
  • Strong damage and mobility outweigh its low health.
  • Other classes offer narrower strengths.

Mistfall Hunter’s Sorcerer, already regarded as the game’s strongest all-round class, has become an even more attractive choice following recent changes. Its combination of powerful elemental attacks, crowd control and mobility makes it especially significant for players tackling both player-versus-environment and player-versus-player encounters. The Sorcerer is valued for…

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Best Robot Vacuum of 2026: Shark, Eufy

  • Shark is WIRED’s top overall pick.
  • Eufy Omni C28 is the budget recommendation.
  • Dock space and Wi‑Fi remain important considerations.

WIRED’s 2026 guide recommends robot vacuums across premium and budget categories, reflecting how these devices now commonly vacuum, mop, scrub stains and navigate obstacles. The guide matters for buyers because performance and features vary widely, while higher-end models can be expensive. - Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal is named…

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GM and Ford are talking less and less about EVs

  • GM and Ford are giving EVs less prominence in investor calls.
  • The change follows delayed models, layoffs and reduced factory plans.
  • Both companies say they remain committed to electric vehicles.

General Motors and Ford are discussing electric vehicles less often with investors, according to an analysis of seven years of quarterly earnings-call transcripts by TechCrunch and Hudson Labs. The shift reflects both companies’ recent decisions to delay, alter or abandon some EV plans, alongside layoffs and reduced factory…

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Nexus Mods update their generative AI-made mod tagging policy, dividing one label into three for more specific search filtering

  • Nexus Mods has split one AI label into three.
  • Tags distinguish in-game AI, promotional AI, and limited assistance.
  • Incorrectly tagged mods may face moderator action.

Nexus Mods has replaced its single “AI-Generated Content” label with three more specific tags, following user feedback that the previous system did not distinguish between different uses of generative AI. The change is intended to give users greater control over search results and make it clearer whether AI…

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EA Sports FC 26 may have almost 10 million daily active users, a far larger player count than public data may have you believe

  • EA Sports FC 26 reportedly reached 9.8 million daily active users.
  • Steam data may represent only a small portion of its player base.
  • The figures remain unverified claims from a content creator.

A content creator has claimed that EA Sports FC 26 reached a peak of 9.8 million daily active users in the past month, suggesting its audience is far larger than public Steam figures indicate. If accurate, the claim highlights the limits of using a single platform’s data to…

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WhatsApp is testing a new folder for messages from large businesses

  • WhatsApp is testing a separate folder for large-business messages.
  • Messages may move from the main inbox within 24 hours.
  • The feature aims to curb clutter as business messaging expands.

WhatsApp is testing an “Offers & Updates” folder that would automatically move messages from large businesses, such as banks and airlines, out of users’ main chat lists after a set period. The move aims to reduce inbox clutter as paid business messaging becomes a growing source of revenue…

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Update Teams mobile app by October or lose your calendar

  • Update Teams mobile by September to retain calendar access.
  • Only iOS and Android Teams apps are affected.
  • The change follows Exchange Web Services retirement.

Microsoft has moved forward the deadline for Teams mobile users to update the app, warning that older iOS and Android versions will lose calendar access from October 2026. The change is linked to the retirement of Exchange Web Services in Exchange Online, and matters particularly for organisations managing…

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Ben Sasse’s latest pancreatic cancer update comes amid his stark warning about America’s future

  • Sasse says his pancreatic cancer tumour has shrunk during a drug trial.
  • He remains optimistic about his health despite stage 4 cancer.
  • He warned that America faces serious future challenges.

Former Nebraska senator Ben Sasse said his stage 4 pancreatic cancer tumour had shrunk while he takes part in a drug trial, offering an optimistic update on his personal health. In a pre-recorded interview for the Western Conservative Summit, he also warned that he was less hopeful about…

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