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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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Charity bank pulls online services over third-party software flaw

  • CAF Bank suspended online services over a third-party software flaw
  • 14,000 charity customers affected; some struggling to run payroll
  • Bank says funds are safe; phone support prioritises urgent payments

CAF Bank, which provides banking services to around 14,000 charities, has suspended its online banking platform after discovering a security vulnerability in how third-party software connects to its portal. The shutdown has left some charities unable to access their accounts, causing difficulties for organisations trying to process time-sensitive…

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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gets two new costumes inspired by Brand New Day and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls

  • Spider-Man 2 update adds two new costumes tied to other Spider-Man releases
  • Update also brings Enhanced PSSR upscaling and a power saver mode
  • Timed to coincide with Brand New Day film and Marvel Tokon game launches

Insomniac Games has released an update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 adding two new player costumes tied to other Spider-Man media releases. The Fresh Start suit is inspired by the forthcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, while the second suit replicates the character's look from Arc System Works' Marvel…

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Motorola launches Indigenous Collections app for language and cultural preservation

  • Motorola launches free Indigenous Collections app for Android
  • Built with Rainy Lake Ojibwe community to preserve language and stories
  • Part of wider Motorola-Lenovo Foundation Indigenous Languages Initiative

Motorola has launched a free Android app called Indigenous Collections, developed with members of the Rainy Lake Ojibwe community to document and preserve the Ojibwe language, along with associated stories, landmarks and family knowledge. The initiative matters because it offers a modern, accessible tool for safeguarding an indigenous…

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Henry Cavill’s Warhammer 40K universe at Prime Video gets major update

  • Mike Flanagan joins Henry Cavill on Amazon's Warhammer 40K adaptation
  • Flanagan has finished outlines and is now scripting
  • No release timeline yet; more Warhammer projects also announced, including Deathwatch series

Games Workshop's latest financial report has confirmed that horror director Mike Flanagan has been brought onto the long-gestating Warhammer 40,000 live-action adaptation at Amazon Prime Video, alongside star Henry Cavill. CEO Kevin Rountree revealed that Flanagan, working with United Artists, has completed initial outlines and is moving on…

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Granola launches an Apple Watch app

  • Granola launches Apple Watch app for hands-free meeting transcription.
  • Aims to replace phone use during in-person meetings, like walking one-to-ones.
  • Follows Granola's 2026 unicorn status via $125M Series C round.

AI note-taking app Granola has launched a dedicated Apple Watch app, aiming to let users record and transcribe meetings without needing to reach for their phone. The move reflects a wider push among meeting-notetaker companies to reduce friction in capturing in-person conversations, particularly informal settings such as walking…

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Review: Truxton Extreme (Switch 2) – A Thrilling Return For A Classic Shoot-‘Em-Up Series

  • Truxton Extreme revives the classic shmup series on Nintendo Switch 2
  • Shifts to 3D visuals and an expanded playfield beyond 16:9
  • Retains classic weapons, smart bombs, plus a new EX charge mechanic

Truxton Extreme, developed by Tatsujin Co., revives the classic vertical shoot-'em-up series on Nintendo Switch 2 after a 34-year hiatus, aiming to honour the beloved 1988 arcade original without falling into the trap that has hurt other classic shmup reboots. Where similar attempts to revive series like R-Type…

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Uncle Sam needs you to fight for 6G leadership and security, lest Beijing get there first

  • NTIA launches 20+ nation coalition to shape 6G standards and security
  • Move seen as countering China's 5G-era lead, especially Huawei's patents
  • Follows Trump's rocky relations with allies now being asked to cooperate

The US National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has launched an initiative to rally more than 20 allied governments behind American leadership on 6G mobile network standards, with security and resilience cited as priorities. The move follows a December 2025 memo from President Trump on "Winning the 6G…

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Home Office used ‘AI hallucinated’ information to refuse asylum claim, judge suggests

  • Judge suspects Home Office used AI-hallucinated evidence to reject asylum claim
  • Cited document confirming Morocco's safety may never have existed
  • Undisclosed internal note actually described risks to women, not safety

A senior immigration judge has suggested the Home Office relied on "AI hallucinated" information to reject the asylum claim of a Moroccan woman and her child, who had fled forced underage marriage and violent abuse. The Home Office cited a supposedly authoritative "country policy information note" (CPIN) confirming…

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Woman earns £3,000 selling her unwanted clothes on Vinted to fund ‘dream’ move to Australia – and reveals the key mistakes other sellers make

  • Woman made £3,000 selling 600+ clothing items on Vinted.
  • Used the cash to fund her move to Sydney, Australia.
  • Advises good photos, clear descriptions and flexible pricing.

Beth Hackman, a 25-year-old from Windsor, Berkshire, has earned £3,000 by selling more than 600 unwanted items of clothing on the resale app Vinted, using the proceeds to fund her move to Sydney, Australia, where she now works as a physiotherapist. She said the money covered her flight,…

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“I wish I could do that”: A developer on The Sims has been eyeing up Paralives’ characters’ asymmetric shoes and their wider possibilities

  • Sims artist admires Paralives' asymmetric shoes and prosthetic leg support
  • The Sims 4's symmetrical character models currently can't replicate this
  • EA previously solved a similar mesh problem during 2015's gender update

A senior character artist on The Sims, Jess Hyland, has praised rival life-simulation game Paralives for allowing characters to wear mismatched shoes and earrings, saying she wishes The Sims could do the same. Speaking at the Develop conference following a talk on how The Sims 4's character creator…

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