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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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Disney Dreamlight Valley Pixel Perfect update release countdown: Exact start time and date

  • Disney Dreamlight Valley's Pixel Perfect update launches 29 July.
  • Ralph from Wreck-It Ralph finally joins the game after four years.
  • Update also adds a new Star Path event and museum rooms.

Disney Dreamlight Valley players will soon be able to welcome Ralph, from the Wreck-It Ralph films, into the village after a four-year absence since he first appeared in early trailers for the game. The character's arrival forms the centrepiece of the upcoming "Pixel Perfect" update, marking the long-awaited…

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Microsoft seeks Supreme Court lifeline in pre-owned license battle

  • Microsoft seeks Supreme Court appeal after losing licence resale case twice
  • £270m ValueLicensing claim partly paused pending appeal decision
  • Related class action could bring multibillion-pound damages against Microsoft

Microsoft has won an extended stay in its long-running legal battle with ValueLicensing over the resale of second-hand software licences, as it seeks permission to appeal to the UK Supreme Court. The move follows a Court of Appeal defeat on 7 July, which upheld a 2025 ruling by…

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DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover

  • DCC agrees £5.75bn private equity takeover by KKR and Energy Capital Partners
  • Founder Jim Flavin and top shareholders Aviva, Fidelity oppose the deal
  • Latest in a growing wave of firms leaving the London Stock Exchange

DCC, one of the FTSE 100's largest energy firms, has agreed to a £5.75bn takeover by US private equity groups KKR and Energy Capital Partners, despite objections from its founder and biggest shareholders. The deal marks the latest in a wave of London Stock Exchange departures, following similar…

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The 10 Best WIRED-Tested Handheld Vacuums of 2026

  • WIRED's 2026 guide ranks the best handheld vacuums for small messes.
  • Dyson Car+Boat named best overall despite lacking a display.
  • Ryobi and Bissell models offer strong budget options under £100.

WIRED has published its 2026 buying guide to the best handheld vacuum cleaners, aimed at helping shoppers deal with small, everyday messes such as spilled food, pet hair and dirty car seats without resorting to bulky, corded or expensive cordless vacuums. The guide highlights how handheld vacuum technology…

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PM urged to uphold climate pledges made as mayor and ban new North Sea oil drilling

  • Scientists urge PM Burnham to block new North Sea oil drilling
  • Jackdaw and Rosebank oilfields face approval despite Labour's manifesto pledge
  • Academics cite worsening heatwaves and wildfires as urgent warning signs

Leading climate scientists who helped Andy Burnham design Greater Manchester's carbon neutral by 2038 plan have written to him urging him, as prime minister, to reject new North Sea oil and gas drilling. The intervention comes amid weekend reports suggesting his government could approve development at the Jackdaw…

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There’s No Such Thing as Free Data

  • The article content was not accessible.
  • Only a verification screen was provided.
  • A reliable summary requires the full text.

The article’s text is unavailable because the supplied page only displays a JavaScript-and-cookies verification screen. As a result, its claims and evidence cannot be summarised reliably from the material provided. The title, “There’s No Such Thing as Free Data”, suggests a discussion of the costs or trade-offs behind…

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Baldur’s Gate 3 True Third-Person Camera Mod Goes Viral, Sparks Debate About Whether It Erases the Game’s Identity

  • Modder Relysia's third-person camera mod for Baldur's Gate 3 goes viral.
  • Showcase video hit 3.9 million views, sparking fierce fan debate.
  • Critics fear it erodes cRPG identity; others want Larian to add it officially.

A mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that replaces the game's classic top-down camera with a modern over-the-shoulder third-person view has gone viral, prompting a heated debate among fans about whether such changes undermine the identity of the cRPG genre. The mod, created by Relysia and released on Nexus…

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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta beaten and bashed by PC performance issues, Arc System Works “apologise for the impact this has had on your experience”

  • PC beta for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls hit by major performance issues.
  • Arc System Works apologised and shared unofficial troubleshooting tips.
  • Full release set for 6th August despite unresolved problems.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' pre-launch open beta ended over the weekend after PC players encountered widespread performance and gameplay problems, prompting developer Arc System Works to issue a public apology. The issues add to a rocky beta period that also saw PlayStation Network problems at launch, raising concerns…

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The roller coaster works, but the Six Flags kiosk has gone off the rails

  • Six Flags kiosk in San Antonio spotted with broken custom-app error screen
  • Featured in The Register's recurring "Bork" series of tech fails
  • Likely Android/Linux device given an invalid app installation URL

A Register reader photographed a malfunctioning digital kiosk at what is believed to be Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, adding it to the publication's long-running "Bork" series of amusingly broken tech screens. The kiosk, likely an Android or Linux device, was displaying an error message about…

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Glitched into empty space: why video games are obsessed with the Backrooms

  • Backrooms film's horror stems from gaming's "noclip" glitch culture.
  • Idea originated in a May 2019 4chan thread on unsettling images.
  • Fan-made games like Escape the Backrooms (2022) built on the trend.

The success of the 2026 horror film Backrooms, an A24 release that has become a box office sensation, has drawn renewed attention to its origins in video game culture, specifically the practice of "noclipping" – exploiting glitches to pass through walls and floors into areas never meant to…

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