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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: US retaliates against Iran; CDC, Labor nominees face Senate panel vote

  • Article content was inaccessible.
  • Headline signals US-Iran escalation.
  • Senate nominees were reportedly under consideration.

The article itself was unavailable, so no verified account of events can be provided. Its headline indicates live coverage of a US retaliation against Iran and Senate panel votes concerning nominees for the CDC and Labour Department, developments that could affect foreign policy and domestic public-health and employment…

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Haunting self help book found in Lindsay Clancy’s home revealed her mental state months before she killed her three children in ‘America’s saddest murder trial’: Live updates

  • Trial updates focus on Lindsay Clancy’s alleged mental state.
  • A self-help book was discussed as potential evidence.
  • The case concerns the deaths of three children.

The article provides live updates on the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children, and focuses on evidence intended to describe her mental state in the months before their deaths. It frames the case as a deeply distressing murder trial and highlights the…

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‘We Are a Little Bit Masochistic’ — Developers Are Running Scared of Baldur’s Gate 4, but Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Studio Owlcat Would Consider It a ‘Great Challenge’

  • Owlcat would consider Baldur’s Gate 4 a major challenge.
  • It says copying Larian’s approach would fail.
  • No Baldur’s Gate 4 deal has been confirmed.

Owlcat Games, the studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, says it would view making Baldur’s Gate 4 as a “great challenge” if approached, despite industry concern over matching the standards set by Larian Studios’ acclaimed Baldur’s Gate 3. Creative director Alexander Mishulin stressed that any successor should bring…

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Spider-Man returns to Fortnite in Chapter 7’s final update

  • Fortnite’s season finale added Spider-Man and other major collaborations.
  • Web-Shooters returned alongside Spider-Man cosmetics.
  • Springfield Reload included Simpsons and John Wick content.

Fortnite’s final Chapter 7 Season 3 update, patch v41.30, adds a larger-than-expected range of collaborations, events and gameplay features before the next season. Its return of Spider-Man, alongside Simpsons, John Wick and Lil Tecca content, gives players new reasons to play during the season’s closing weeks. Spider-Man: Brand…

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Only the Middle East crisis is preventing a drop in UK interest rates

  • Middle East conflict is delaying a likely UK rate cut.
  • Domestic inflation and wage pressures remain relatively muted.
  • Inflation could reach 4.1% if the war persists.

The Bank of England has kept UK interest rates at 3.75%, with the Middle East conflict seen as the main obstacle to a cut. Policymakers believe domestic inflationary pressures are largely subdued, but fear prolonged higher oil and transport costs could rekindle inflation and prompt businesses and workers…

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Microsoft makes Copilot harder to miss in Classic Outlook

  • Copilot gets a prominent Classic Outlook button in late August.
  • The feature is enabled by default for licensed users.
  • Classic Outlook support continues until at least 2029.

Microsoft will add a more prominent Copilot button above the ribbon in Classic Outlook from late August, making the AI assistant easier to access for licensed Microsoft 365 Copilot users. The change aligns Classic Outlook with Word, Excel and PowerPoint, but may prompt extra support queries from administrators…

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Halo on helium has arrived less than a week after modders got their hands on Campaign Evolved, just in case you prefer chipmunked Chief and Cortana

  • Chipmunk Edition pitch-shifts most Halo dialogue.
  • Early Campaign Evolved mods include useful and novelty changes.
  • AI use in some mods is causing concern.

A mod called Halo – Chipmunk Edition has appeared shortly after Halo: Campaign Evolved became available to modders, pitch-shifting much of the game’s dialogue into high-pitched voices. The article highlights the rapid emergence of both humorous and practical modifications, while noting uncertainty over whether some use generative AI.…

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Embattled German chancellor chooses papal pageturner for his beach read

  • Merz is reading a papal warning on AI during his holiday.
  • He supports AI-led growth but recognises public anxieties.
  • Political upheaval and AfD gains are increasing pressure on him.

German chancellor Friedrich Merz is reportedly taking Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on artificial intelligence, *Magnifica humanitas*, on holiday as he faces historically low popularity and political turmoil. The choice highlights the tension in Merz’s approach to AI: he sees it as vital to Germany’s economic recovery, while the…

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Best Vacuum Cleaners (2026): Cordless Vacuums, Robot Vacuums, Dysons

  • Shark leads WIRED’s cordless and robot vacuum picks.
  • Dyson Gen5Detect remains its preferred Dyson stick vacuum.
  • The guide includes lower-cost options alongside premium models.

WIRED’s 2026 guide compares vacuum cleaners across cordless stick, robot and budget categories, based on home testing by its staff. - Shark PowerDetect Speed is named best cordless stick vacuum, offering 350W power, intelligent floor detection and up to 60 minutes’ runtime. - Dyson Gen5Detect is the preferred…

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DJI Osmo Pocket 4P adds 3x telephoto lens

  • DJI adds a capable 3x telephoto lens to its Pocket 4 camera.
  • It is pricier and bulkier, but offers better filming flexibility.
  • The £529 camera will not officially launch in the US.

DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P adds a 3x telephoto lens to the Pocket 4, making the compact video camera more versatile while increasing its size, weight and cost and slightly reducing battery life. The reviewer judges it a better-value choice than Insta360’s dual-lens Luna Ultra for most buyers, with…

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