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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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After playing Halo: Campaign Evolved’s prologue, I don’t want another Halo remake – it’s time for a new game

  • Writer previews Halo: Campaign Evolved's prologue ahead of full release.
  • Concludes the franchise needs a new game, not more remakes.
  • Piece is an opinion/preview, not a full review.

A GamesRadar+ writer has previewed the prologue of Halo: Campaign Evolved, the upcoming remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved, and argues that the experience has left them wanting an entirely new Halo game rather than further remakes of past entries. The piece reflects a broader debate among…

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Mistfall Hunter looks like legally distinct Elden Ring but with a faster paced, extraction spin

  • Mistfall Hunter blends Elden Ring-style visuals with extraction-shooter gameplay.
  • Players hunt relics and resources while facing AI and rival players.
  • Releases 30 July, playable solo or in trios of three.

Mistfall Hunter is a new soulslike game that visually recalls Elden Ring's dark fantasy style but distinguishes itself by adopting an extraction-based structure rather than a traditional single-player campaign. Players must venture into a hostile world to gather resources and relics before escaping safely, all while facing both…

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4GB graphics cards are back

  • ASRock lists first modern 4GB VRAM graphics card in years
  • Comes as RAM shortages and prices squeeze GPU makers
  • Spotted in an $889 prebuilt PC at Best Buy

ASRock has listed a version of AMD's Radeon RX 9050 graphics card with just 4GB of video memory, marking the return of a VRAM capacity not seen on modern GPUs for several years. The listing emerged the same day ASRock launched an 8GB version of the same card,…

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Japan Studio Couldn’t Keep Up with Sony’s Push for Games That Would ‘Drive Hardware Sales’

  • Yoshida says Japan Studio couldn't scale up to AAA console games
  • Sony needed hardware-driving titles like God of War, Uncharted
  • Ex-staff now make games independently, e.g. Slitterhead, Ratatan

Former PlayStation Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has explained why Sony's Japan Studio was dissolved in 2021, saying the team struggled to keep pace as the company pushed for larger-scale titles capable of "driving hardware sales". Speaking at the Computer Entertainment Developers Conference, he said the studio's staff excelled…

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AI-found bugs aren’t proving any easier to exploit despite the hype

  • Only 1.3% of AI-found bugs have been exploited in the wild
  • Anthropic's Project Glasswing hype not matched by real-world attacks
  • Researcher says AI's security impact is "real but modest," not overblown

New research from security firm VulnCheck suggests that AI-assisted vulnerability discovery is not making bugs meaningfully easier for attackers to exploit, despite fears it would give criminals a major edge. The findings challenge the narrative surrounding Anthropic's Project Glasswing, which had warned that AI tools like Claude Mythos…

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Ella Langley Has Hilarious Onstage Response to Fans Wearing Fake Mustaches

  • Ella Langley laughed at fans wearing fake moustaches at her shows
  • The trend references her pairing with singer Riley Green
  • She also joked about her dating life and preference for quiet nights

Country singer Ella Langley had a light-hearted moment on stage during her Dandelion tour after spotting fans in the front row wearing fake moustaches, a nod to her collaborations with fellow country star Riley Green. Langley pointed the show's cameras at the group and joked about the trend,…

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Elon Musk’s X Money app is rolling out in the U.S.

  • X Money debit card app launches for US Premium and Premium+ subscribers
  • Offers fee-free transfers, 6% APY, and up to 3% cash back
  • Fulfils Musk's long-held "everything app" ambition dating back to 1999's X.com

Elon Musk's X is rolling out its X Money app to paid subscribers in the United States, marking a step towards his long-stated ambition of turning the platform into an "everything app". The app gives Premium and Premium+ subscribers a digital and physical X Visa debit card, allowing…

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WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app

  • WhatsApp Web now supports audio and video calls
  • New features include call transfers, waiting rooms and noise suppression
  • HD video will now start streaming faster on calls

WhatsApp has added calling support to its web app, closing a long-standing gap where audio and video calls were limited to the smartphone and native desktop applications. The update, rolled out by parent company Meta, means the browser-based version now matches the functionality of the dedicated apps, making…

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.5 Brawler Reportedly in Development From CD Projekt and Shantae Studio WayForward

  • WayForward reportedly making a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.5D brawler called "Gemini"
  • Project still in early research phase; CD Projekt won't comment
  • Edgerunners season two lands on Netflix this autumn; Cyberpunk 2 due after 2030

A report from MP1st claims CD Projekt and WayForward, the studio behind Shantae, are developing a 2.5D brawler set in the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners universe, codenamed "Gemini." The project reportedly draws on Edgerunners' popularity as CD Projekt's Cyberpunk 2077 anime spin-off, though it remains in early research and design,…

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Marvel Tōkon’s developer has apologised to PC players for the beta’s performance issues, with only a week until launch

  • Arc System Works apologised for Marvel Tōkon’s PC beta problems.
  • Players reported stuttering, low frame rates and high CPU usage.
  • The game launches on 6 August.

Arc System Works has apologised after PC players reported serious performance problems during Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls’ open beta, including stuttering, low frame rates and unusually high CPU use. The issue matters because the fighting game is due to launch on 6 August, leaving the developer little time…

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