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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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How Palantir got into the NHS – podcast

  • Palantir won a £330m NHS contract despite controversy over its reputation
  • Investigation exposes political access and UK lobbying regulation loopholes
  • Podcast examines whether the software improved on previous NHS systems

A Guardian podcast episode features investigative journalist Lucas Amin discussing how the data analytics firm Palantir, sometimes labelled "the world's scariest company," secured a £330m contract with the NHS. Amin and colleague Peter Geoghegan investigated the relationship between the US tech giant and the UK's public health service,…

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Work to rebuild paedophile Rolf Harris’s former home begins after developers bought it for a knockdown £1.6million

  • Rolf Harris's ex-home rebuild begins after £1.6m sale.
  • Price reflected stigma of Harris's 2014 sex abuse convictions.
  • Developers now redeveloping the former riverside Berkshire property.

Redevelopment work has begun at the former Berkshire home of disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris, after property developers purchased the estate at a significantly reduced price of £1.6million. Harris, who died in 2023, was convicted in 2014 of a string of indecent assaults against young girls, and his former…

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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls dev apologises for PC “gameplay and performance issues”

  • Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls PC beta experiencing widespread performance and gameplay issues ahead of August 6 release
  • Developer Arc System Works acknowledges problems and actively investigating; some temporary workarounds available but incomplete
  • Issues include CPU bottlenecking, multiple background services draining resources, and input lag affecting combat mechanics

Arc System Works, developer of the fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, has apologised after PC players reported widespread performance and gameplay problems during the title's open beta. The studio confirmed it is investigating the issues and working on a fix, though it has yet to provide a…

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Odyssey box office tops $640 million with record IMAX turnout

  • Nolan's "Odyssey" has passed $640 million worldwide at the box office
  • IMAX screenings drove roughly 53% of total ticket sales
  • Second-weekend drop of just 18% beat Nolan's previous best hold

Christopher Nolan's screen adaptation of Homer's "Odyssey" has passed $640 million at the global box office, driven substantially by record-setting IMAX turnout. The R-rated, near three-hour epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus has proven unexpectedly resilient in cinemas, with premium large-format showings accounting for roughly 53% of takings,…

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Inside one London founder house rewriting the founder-house rules 

  • London's Lift House offers a calmer alternative to Silicon Valley hacker houses
  • Residents favour balance and journaling over relentless "996" hustle culture
  • London AI startups raised $12bn of 2026's $14.7bn total funding

A TechCrunch reporter visited Lift House, an East London "hacker house" that six founders in their twenties are running as a deliberate counterpoint to San Francisco's hard-charging startup culture. Rather than the "12 weeks, Demo Day is coming" intensity typical of Silicon Valley co-living spaces, residents say they…

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Bret Michaels shares hospital update after “intense” pain on tour

  • Bret Michaels had successful kidney stone surgery.
  • He performed three shows while in intense pain.
  • He plans to return after medical clearance.

Poison frontman Bret Michaels says he is recovering after surgery to remove a kidney stone, having performed several tour dates despite severe pain. The update matters because he was hospitalised after the stone failed to pass and he has said he will resume shows only once medically cleared.…

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‘The Odyssey’ Holds Strong Worldwide, Cume Near $640M; ‘Toy Story 5’ Third Pic YTD To Cross $1B WW – Global Box Office Update

  • The Odyssey generates $215M in its second global weekend with Imax accounting for over half the revenue; film nears $640M worldwide
  • Toy Story 5 becomes the third film to cross $1B globally in 2026 at $1.022B, marking Disney's first billion-dollar earner this year
  • The broader entertainment industry shows robust health with multiple major releases performing strongly in the current global box office environment

Christopher Nolan's *The Odyssey* continued its strong global performance in its second weekend, taking $215.3M worldwide (an 18% drop from its opening) to push its worldwide cume close to $640M, driven heavily by Imax, which accounts for 53% of the total. Meanwhile, Disney/Pixar's *Toy Story 5* crossed the…

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007 First Light’s first major patch is here – and it’s a doozy if you’re playing on PS5

  • Patch 1.1.0 fixes over 200 issues in 007 First Light
  • Adds new TacSim missions, weapons and an outfit
  • PS5 update is notably large at 23.84GB

IO Interactive has released Patch 1.1.0 for 007 First Light, the game's first major post-launch update, addressing more than 200 issues reported by players and internal testers. The update focuses primarily on stability and bug fixes, including crash resolutions and long-standing achievement unlock problems, reflecting the developer's ongoing…

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Carrie is just trying to make a friend in the new trailer

  • New *Carrie* trailer debuted at Comic-Con 2026
  • Mike Flanagan's take modernises King's story with social media bullying, shooter drills
  • Premieres on Amazon Prime, 7 October 2026

Amazon and director Mike Flanagan unveiled a new trailer for their upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's *Carrie* at Comic-Con 2026, giving fans their clearest look yet at the retelling. While the trailer largely follows the familiar beats of the well-known horror story, the project has been reworked to…

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Android Auto has a developer menu you can access in seconds

  • Android Auto hides a developer menu with extra settings
  • Access it by tapping "Version and permission info" ten times
  • Lets users sideload apps and sharpen display resolution

Android Auto contains a hidden developer menu that most users never encounter, offering access to settings Google has not officially publicised. The feature is relevant to drivers who want more control over how their phone mirrors onto their car's infotainment screen, including enabling apps not available through the…

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