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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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Just because a game is on disc doesn’t mean it will work in the future

  • Physical games increasingly depend on online downloads.
  • Half of tested Xbox Series X discs need extra downloads.
  • Disc ownership does not guarantee future playability.

An increasing number of games sold on discs or cartridges cannot be fully played in the future without downloading patches or essential content from online servers. This weakens the preservation value of physical releases, particularly as Sony’s planned move away from physical PlayStation games has renewed attention on…

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Chrome may get faster updates with no restart required

  • AI is driving a sharp rise in Chrome security fixes.
  • Google is testing twice-weekly browser updates.
  • Future patches may install without restarting Chrome.

Google is considering more frequent Chrome updates as AI tools identify software vulnerabilities at a much faster rate. The company is also developing ways to install patches with less disruption, aiming to keep browsers protected against increasingly rapid AI-assisted security threats. Chrome 149 and 150 contained 1,072 bug…

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We won’t get “the next FromSoftware” or “another Remedy or Larian” at this rate, warns veteran dev: “We have to change that”

  • Industry conditions may hinder new standout game studios.
  • Successful studios need time, risk-taking and sustained support.
  • A veteran developer calls for change.

A veteran games developer has warned that the industry’s current conditions could prevent the emergence of studios comparable to FromSoftware, Remedy Entertainment and Larian Studios. The argument is that creating distinctive, successful developers requires long-term support and room to take risks, rather than expecting immediate large-scale returns. The…

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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 is $40 off at Costco and comes with over $50 in freebies

  • Costco’s Galaxy Watch 9 bundle costs $339.99.
  • It includes two chargers and a $50 gift card.
  • The watch launches on 7 August.

Costco is offering a preorder bundle for Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 that undercuts Samsung’s own price while adding accessories and store credit. The offer is notable because it effectively offsets the new model’s year-on-year price rise and provides the strongest preorder incentive cited in the article. The 40mm…

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Overwatch’s new update brings sweeping Tank changes to test further 6-vs-6 improvements

  • Six-versus-six returns for a weekend Quick Play test.
  • Healing and Tank ultimate charge rules have changed.
  • Tank cooldowns fall, while some defensive effects shorten.

Overwatch’s July 30 update changes Tank balance and healing rules for a weekend six-versus-six trial in Quick Play Hacked’s Open Queue mode. The test matters because Blizzard is continuing to assess whether larger teams improve gameplay, while trying to prevent two Tanks per side from making matches overly…

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Google reveals Gemini Robotics 2.0, promising improved dexterity and safety

  • Google introduced Gemini Robotics 2.0 for more adaptable robots.
  • ER 2 uses live video to reason through tasks.
  • Most action models remain limited to selected testers.

Google has unveiled Gemini Robotics 2.0, a suite of AI models intended to make robots more capable of handling complex, changing real-world tasks. The company says the system improves dexterity, whole-body control, real-time reasoning and cooperation between robots, advancing its longer-term aim of creating general-purpose “physical AGI”. The…

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Back to School Office Chair Deals 2026: $200 and Less

  • Three tested student chair options cost $200 or less.
  • ProtoArc Flexer Pro is the strongest current discount.
  • Staples Essentials is cheapest but less adjustable.

WIRED recommends three tested office chairs priced at $200 or less for students seeking more ergonomic alternatives to typical dorm furniture. - ProtoArc Flexer Pro: $176, with multiple adjustments and a five-year warranty; not ideal for people over 6 feet tall. - Staples Dexley: about $169–$170, a mesh…

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ABC demands FCC drop its ‘punitive’ early license renewal of its stations

  • ABC says the FCC is using licensing powers to punish unfavoured speech.
  • Eight ABC station licences face an unusually early renewal process.
  • The dispute has drawn extensive public and bipartisan criticism.

ABC has asked the Federal Communications Commission to abandon its order requiring early renewal applications for eight of its broadcast-station licences, describing the move as unprecedented and punitive. The broadcaster argues that the FCC is retaliating against ABC and Disney over programme content and viewpoints the Trump administration…

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For the First Time, Zoox Can Charge People for Rides in Its Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis

  • Zoox can soon charge for driverless rides in Las Vegas.
  • US approval covers steering-wheel-free robotaxis for two years.
  • Regulators will impose heightened safety oversight.

US regulators have granted Amazon-owned Zoox a two-year exemption allowing it to charge passengers for rides in its purpose-built robotaxis, which have no steering wheel or pedals. The approval is significant because it is the first for a vehicle designed solely for autonomous driving to carry paying customers…

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RuneScape: Dragonwilds revamps the agility skill and gives you Wipeout style courses to test your mettle on

  • Dragonwilds’ agility update adds dashes, safer landings and passive experience.
  • Six timed obstacle courses introduce leaderboards and cosmetic rewards.
  • Higher agility improves movement, stamina efficiency and carrying capacity.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds has released an update that substantially reworks its agility skill, adding new movement abilities and obstacle courses inspired by Wipeout. The changes make traversal faster and more forgiving, while giving players new ways to test their skills competitively through timed challenges and leaderboards. Players can unlock…

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