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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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Google is working on Chrome updates that don’t require restarts

  • Chrome may soon update without full restarts.
  • AI tools are increasing Chrome’s bug-fix volume.
  • Google plans more frequent security updates.

Google is developing a way to install Chrome updates without requiring a full browser restart, aiming to reduce disruption while keeping users protected. The move matters because faster, more frequent updates can narrow the window in which attackers exploit publicly disclosed flaws before users have installed the relevant…

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Pixel 11 Pro Fold design leaks ahead of Google launch event

  • Leaks suggest a largely familiar Pixel 11 Pro Fold design.
  • New Pixel Buds and Watch may launch alongside it.
  • Google’s event is scheduled for 12 August.

Leaked marketing renders reportedly show Google’s forthcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold, alongside possible new Pixel Buds and a Pixel Watch, ahead of the company’s next hardware event. If authentic, the images suggest Google is retaining a familiar foldable design while making modest changes to its camera module and…

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Folk Legend Linda Perhacs Found Safely After Friends Reported Her Missing

  • Linda Perhacs has been found safe after being reported missing.
  • Dementia heightened concern over her welfare.
  • She is now reportedly in a new care facility.

Folk singer-songwriter Linda Perhacs has been found safe after friends, family and collaborators reported her missing when they were unable to contact her. The case drew concern because Perhacs has dementia and had reportedly left a residential care facility with a legal guardian, making confirmation of her welfare…

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After Layoffs, New Elder Scrolls Online Content Is Delayed But Still Coming

  • ESO content is delayed after major ZeniMax Online layoffs.
  • The studio says it remains committed to the MMO.
  • No revised release date has been given.

Following layoffs at ZeniMax Online Studios, new content for The Elder Scrolls Online has been delayed, although the studio has said it remains committed to supporting the long-running MMO. The delay has raised concerns about the game’s future development pace because it came amid broader Microsoft job cuts…

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The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod finishing what Naughty Dog started now supports 4v4 matches after “big milestone” update

  • Fan mod now supports 4v4 Last of Us Part 2 matches.
  • It was previously restricted to 1v1 games.
  • The PC mod is planned for September 2026.

A fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 on PC can now support full 4v4 matches, a development milestone that moves it closer to recreating an online mode absent from the official sequel. The progress matters to fans because Naughty Dog cancelled its standalone The…

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Google says it has fixed a Pixel battery drain issue, but some users disagree

  • Google says July update fixes recent Pixel battery drain
  • Some users report the problem still persists
  • Older Pixel models have no announced fix

Google says its July software update fixes a battery-drain problem affecting Pixel 9- and 10-series phones, while fixes for the Pixel 8a and 9a are due in September. The issue matters because users reported severely reduced battery life, apparently linked to the phone’s processor running continuously in the…

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Quantum computers outperform classical ones, with results you can trust

  • IBM reports three verifiable demonstrations of quantum advantage.
  • Error-prone quantum results remain difficult to validate.
  • The work is promising but not yet practically useful.

IBM has announced three new experiments which it says demonstrate a “quantum advantage”: quantum processors produced results beyond practical classical simulation while using methods intended to show the answers can be trusted. This matters because previous claims have often been weakened by improved classical algorithms, and because today’s…

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Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% as inflation fears mount

  • Bank Rate remains at 3.75% amid energy-price uncertainty.
  • Iran conflict could drive inflation above 4%.
  • Three policymakers voted for an immediate rate rise.

The Bank of England has held its base interest rate at 3.75% amid concern that renewed conflict involving Iran could push up energy costs and reignite inflation. The decision matters because higher inflation could prolong pressure on household budgets and delay any reduction in borrowing costs, though governor…

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 update finally makes a huge quality-of-life change that JRPG fans were begging for 8 years ago

  • Switch 2 update lets players disable Blade-opening animations.
  • Fans had requested the quality-of-life change for eight years.
  • The option speeds up repeated Core Crystal openings.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has received a Switch 2 update that adds an option to turn off its controversial gacha-style Blade acquisition animation. The change matters because players have criticised the repeated, unskippable sequence since the JRPG launched eight years ago, particularly when opening large numbers of Core Crystals.…

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Jailed Flock vandal wipes out three cameras, racks up thousands in damages

  • Californian man arrested over alleged damage to three Flock cameras.
  • Other nearby cameras reportedly identified the suspect.
  • Flock surveillance systems continue to attract public opposition.

A California man has been arrested after allegedly damaging all three Flock automated number-plate reader cameras serving the small communities of Lockwood and Bradley, causing thousands of dollars in damage. The case highlights the growing backlash against the surveillance technology, while also demonstrating that vandalising the devices may…

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