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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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User-made maps from Steam top-seller Meccha Chameleon have been found to contain malware, just as the game’s official Discord server got hacked

  • Meccha Chameleon Workshop maps contained malware, prompting a fix
  • Game's official Discord was separately hacked via an infected engineer's PC
  • Patch 3.1.0 released; affected maps removed and Discord restored

Meccha Chameleon, one of Steam's biggest hits of 2026, suffered a rough weekend after user-created Steam Workshop maps for the game were found to contain malware, coinciding with a separate hack of the game's official Discord server. An independent researcher, "Feint," discovered a malware dropper embedded in a…

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Oil prices fall as US pauses strikes on Iran over strait of Hormuz

  • Brent crude fell 9% to below $88 a barrel on Monday.
  • US paused Iran strikes, raising hopes for de-escalation and diplomacy.
  • UK bond yields fell; analysts remain sceptical the truce will hold.

Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the US paused its bombing campaign against Iran around the strait of Hormuz, with traders betting the pause could avert a further escalation that would restrict global oil supplies. This matters because the Iran conflict has disrupted oil and gas flows…

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Nancy Guthrie update: 25 weeks after abduction, Elizabeth Smart says there’s ‘reason to have hope’

  • Elizabeth Smart says hope remains for Nancy Guthrie's safe return
  • Guthrie, 84, abducted from her Tucson-area home 25 weeks ago
  • Daughter Savannah Guthrie made tearful public appeal for tips

Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart has said she believes there is still "reason to have hope" that Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old Arizona woman, could be found alive 25 weeks after her suspected abduction from her home near Tucson. Smart, who was herself abducted and held captive for nine months…

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What to look for in antivirus software without the jargon

  • Guide simplifies antivirus shopping without technical jargon.
  • Key features: real-time monitoring, malware/ransomware blocking, firewall protection.
  • Also promotes a free "Sick of Spam?" replay and checklist.

Fox News's CyberGuy column offers a plain-English guide to choosing antivirus software, aimed at readers who find product pages cluttered with jargon, lab scores and lengthy feature lists. The piece argues that with scammers increasingly using fake texts, phishing emails, bogus websites and infected downloads to steal money,…

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint leaves some Linux boxes defenseless after update

  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Linux versions 101.26042.0000-9 disable the security service after system reboot or reinstall
  • Same versions fail to install on FIPS-enabled Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9
  • Affected versions may already be distributed via automatic updates, leaving some systems unprotected until patched

Microsoft has disclosed two bugs affecting Defender for Endpoint on Linux, its endpoint security tool for on-premises and cloud server workloads. The more serious issue could leave the security service disabled after a reboot following an upgrade or reinstall, potentially exposing affected devices to threats until administrators take…

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Live updates: US, Iran back off attacks; Trump heads to Michigan to tout manufacturing

  • US eases Iran strikes; Trump says Iran requested talks
  • Trump promotes manufacturing at GM's Michigan proving ground
  • Senate GOP uneasy over Hegseth; Michigan primaries loom 4 August

The United States has scaled back its daily military strikes on Iran to allow more time for negotiations, according to President Trump and administration officials, with UN ambassador Mike Waltz saying Trump is "giving it a little bit of room." Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that…

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Tech sector pours $1T into AI and sends customers the bill

  • Tech firms' own spending set to hit $1 trillion, up 34.7% in 2026
  • Gartner raises 2026 global tech spend forecast to $6.37 trillion
  • Enterprises face rising prices as vendors pass on AI infrastructure costs

Global technology spending is being reshaped by an unprecedented AI infrastructure build-out, with the cost increasingly passed on to enterprise customers through higher hardware and software prices. Gartner analyst John-David Lovelock told The Register that tech firms' own technology spending is around $1 trillion and set to grow…

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MARTHA MAcCALLUM, KELLY McKENNA: America’s next 250 years begin on the playground

  • Opinion piece links children's recess time to America's future strength.
  • Authors say play boosts learning but is being cut from schools.
  • Piece ties issue to declining test scores despite rising education funding.

This Fox News opinion piece by Martha MacCallum and Kelly McKenna argues that as the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, one of the most important ways to secure the country's future is by ensuring children get adequate recess and outdoor playtime. The authors contend…

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GSC Game World sets 20 August date for STALKER 2 expansion

  • STALKER 2's Cost of Hope expansion and free Update 2.0 land on 20 August
  • Expansion adds Chornobyl power plant area and a new "berserker" mutant
  • Update 2.0 upgrades the game to Unreal Engine 5.5 for better performance

GSC Game World has confirmed that STALKER 2's paid story expansion, Cost of Hope, will launch on 20th August alongside the free Update 2.0. The expansion sends players into the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant for the first time since 2008's STALKER: Clear Sky, set against a bitter falling-out…

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Disney Dreamlight Valley Pixel Perfect update patch notes

  • Ralph joins Disney Dreamlight Valley in the new Pixel Perfect update
  • Update adds Pop City Star Path, new event and museum rooms
  • Summer Sizzle and Memory Mania events return with fresh rewards

Disney Dreamlight Valley has released its "Pixel Perfect" update, headlined by the arrival of Ralph from the Wreck-It Ralph films, who joins his established companion Vanellope in the valley. The update matters to players because it adds a substantial mix of new content, characters, events and rewards, keeping…

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