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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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Influencer accused of targeting wealthy dating app matches back behind bars

  • Influencer Adva Lavie was rearrested after allegedly removing her ankle monitor.
  • She denies charges linked to alleged dating-app thefts.
  • Conviction could bring more than 11 years in prison.

Los Angeles influencer Adva Lavie has been rearrested in Beverly Hills after authorities alleged that she removed her court-ordered ankle monitor. The arrest marks a further development in a pending criminal case in which she is accused of using dating apps to gain access to wealthy people’s homes…

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Husband of woman who vanished on idyllic Caribbean Island considers possible theory as he gives update

  • North Carolina woman Liz Waddell is missing in Grenada.
  • Her husband has joined the search.
  • Investigators are considering whether she went swimming.

Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, a 44-year-old physical therapist from North Carolina, remains missing after disappearing during a holiday in Grenada. Her husband, Cailen Waddell, has travelled to the island to assist the search and says the family is considering the possibility that she went swimming, while stressing that they…

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How the FCC’s New Rule Will Affect Robot Vacuums

  • Existing robot vacuums are unaffected.
  • Future foreign-made models may be blocked from US sale.
  • The FCC cites connected-device security risks.

The US Federal Communications Commission has added foreign-made advanced mobile robots to its Covered List, a move that also captures robot vacuum cleaners despite the policy appearing chiefly aimed at humanoid and quadruped robots. Existing vacuums will remain available and continue working, but new overseas-made models may be…

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9 biggest D&D announcements from Gen Con 2026

  • Wizards plans broader, more regular support for D&D settings.
  • Veteran D&D creators are returning through D&D Icons.
  • External publishers will produce official adventures.

Gen Con 2026 saw Wizards of the Coast outline major plans for Dungeons & Dragons in 2027 and beyond, with a focus on reviving older settings, expanding official adventure support and improving digital services. The announcements matter because they suggest a broader publishing strategy that relies on veteran…

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Apple says gaming slowdown and App Store changes hurt services growth

  • Apple services revenue missed Wall Street expectations.
  • Gaming slowdown and App Store changes weighed on growth.
  • Apple now has over 1.5 billion paid subscriptions.

Apple’s services division fell short of analysts’ revenue expectations despite Apple reporting record hardware sales and more than 1.5 billion paid subscriptions. The miss, alongside weaker results in China, sent its shares down by more than 4% in after-hours trading, highlighting pressure on a business increasingly important to…

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That AI wearable you don’t like just got worse

  • Friend’s revised AI pendant now speaks aloud through a built-in speaker.
  • Its price has risen from $129 to $249.
  • A £10 monthly-style subscription is needed for long-term memory.

Friend has launched a revised version of its AI pendant, adding a built-in speaker so it can respond aloud rather than only through app notifications. The $249 wearable retains its always-on microphone and is marketed as a conversational companion with a randomised personality, raising continuing concerns about privacy…

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Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader on Switch 2 is finally working after months of chaos

  • Switch 2 patch fixes most major Rogue Trader launch problems.
  • Performance is smoother, though loading and saving remain slow.
  • Owlcat made expansions free as an apology.

Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader’s Switch 2 version has become substantially more playable following Owlcat’s 7 July update, after launching in December 2025 with severe performance problems, crashes and game-blocking bugs. The article argues that the patch makes the ambitious role-playing game viable on Nintendo’s handheld, allowing players to…

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Pokémon TCG Pocket’s brand-new update is a reminder that Ruby and Sapphire had the best legendaries

  • Ruler of the Skies brings major Hoenn legends to Pokémon TCG Pocket.
  • Mega Rayquaza and new Weather Trio cards headline the update.
  • The article celebrates Generation 3’s designs and mythology.

Pokémon TCG Pocket’s July “Ruler of the Skies” update adds Mega Rayquaza and other Hoenn-themed cards, following what the author considered a weaker June release. The article argues that the update is especially appealing because it showcases Generation 3’s legendary Pokémon, which the author views as the series’…

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How a Ghost of Yotei developer spent years making his own hit Steam game under the eye of Sony at Sucker Punch: “Most game studios don’t let you do that”

  • A Sucker Punch developer made a successful Steam game independently.
  • Sony permitted the project alongside his Ghost of Yotei work.
  • Such outside-project freedom is unusual at major studios.

A developer working on Ghost of Yotei at Sony-owned Sucker Punch Productions spent several years creating an independent game alongside his studio role, eventually releasing it successfully on Steam. The story highlights an uncommon arrangement in large games studios, where employees are often restricted from pursuing substantial external…

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Rideshare “Stimulator” is an Uber driver sim set in a city full of weirdos that I’m hoping is satirical enough to pull the concept off

  • Saber will publish a satirical-looking rideshare driving simulator.
  • Ratings, tips and vehicle upkeep shape the player’s progress.
  • No release date has been announced.

Saber Interactive has announced that it will publish Rideshare “Stimulator”, a driving simulation from developer Unigine in which players work as a rideshare driver ferrying unusual passengers around a city. The game matters because it turns gig-economy driving into a simulation, while seemingly attempting satire through its deliberately…

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