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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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‘Invincible’ Creator Officially Teases Release Timeline for Next 3 Seasons [Exclusive]

  • Season 5 is expected in 2027.
  • Season 6 is already in active production.
  • Kirkman still expects seven or eight seasons.

Robert Kirkman has said that Invincible remains on track for near-annual releases, with Season 5 due in 2027 and work already well under way on Season 6. The update matters because it suggests Prime Video’s animated superhero series is avoiding the lengthy break that followed its first season,…

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House Republicans confront NJ governor over 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote in alleged software failure

  • Republicans seek answers over 6,600 noncitizen voter registrations in New Jersey.
  • Officials attribute the registrations to a software error.
  • No evidence presented that the issue caused widespread fraud.

Nineteen House Republicans have asked New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill to explain reports that about 6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote because of an alleged software error. The lawmakers say the issue requires accountability and safeguards, while Democratic officials have said it does not demonstrate widespread election fraud.…

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X-Men ’97 Season 3 Will Bring Back These Fan-Favorite Mutant Villains | Comic Con 2026

  • Brotherhood of Evil Mutants returns in Season 3.
  • Surge joins the group in a preview clip.
  • Season 3 could arrive in 2027.

Marvel has confirmed that the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants will return in X-Men ’97’s third season, following their absence from the revival so far. The Comic-Con reveal suggests the series will continue exploring conflict between mutants and the US government after the X-Men’s expected confrontation with Apocalypse. A…

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Pope’s official prayer app commits cardinal sin, leaks 700K+ users’ info

  • Prayer app allegedly exposed data from 719,517 accounts.
  • A simple API flaw reportedly allowed mass data scraping.
  • Exposed details could support targeted Vatican-themed phishing.

Click To Pray, the Pope-endorsed prayer app, reportedly exposed the personal information of more than 719,000 registered users through a basic security flaw that had allegedly been reported six months earlier without a response. The issue matters because the data could enable convincing phishing attempts aimed at users…

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AMD vibe codes its way past the CUDA moat with ROCm.AI

  • AMD launches AI-assisted GPU optimisation platform
  • ROCm.AI targets Nvidia’s CUDA software advantage
  • AMD claims a 38 per cent performance gain

AMD has introduced ROCm.AI, a platform intended to make it easier to optimise AI models and inference workloads for its Instinct GPUs using AI coding assistants. The move addresses the long-standing perception that Nvidia’s CUDA software ecosystem makes its hardware easier to use and faster in practice, even…

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‘Rick and Morty’s New Sci-Fi Spin-Off Is Already Getting a Massive Expansion

  • President Curtis has been renewed before its first series premieres.
  • Keith David leads the Rick and Morty spin-off.
  • Adult Swim is expanding the franchise beyond its central duo.

Adult Swim has renewed President Curtis, the first full Rick and Morty spin-off, for a second series before its debut. The early renewal signals the network’s confidence in expanding the franchise beyond Rick Sanchez and Morty, placing their political rival Andre Curtis at the centre of new science-fiction…

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Waymo reportedly mulling a breakup with Uber

  • Waymo may seek to end its Uber partnership.
  • Its own Austin and Atlanta app is planned for 2028.
  • Rising safety and policy tensions underpin the reported split.

Waymo is reportedly considering ending or reshaping its partnership with Uber, under which its robotaxis operate through Uber’s app in Austin and Atlanta. The move would matter because it could give Waymo more direct control over customer access in key US markets, while weakening Uber’s role in autonomous…

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Europol flags 4,340 ‘horrific’ URLs linked to The Com

  • Europol flagged 4,340 The Com-linked URLs for removal.
  • The network uses extreme content to recruit and groom young people.
  • Project Compass involves European, UK and US law-enforcement partners.

Europol and partner agencies have identified 4,340 URLs linked to The Com for removal, targeting material used to recruit members and groom victims. The action matters because the loosely connected online network is associated with cybercrime, extortion, swatting and serious offline violence, with minors often involved as both…

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CNN host admits he was wrong to say illegal immigrant voting ‘never happens’ after New Jersey error

  • Smerconish withdrew his claim that illegal immigrant voting never occurs.
  • A New Jersey error prompted the correction.
  • Federal officials said they would prosecute such cases.

CNN host Michael Smerconish acknowledged that he was wrong to say illegal immigrant voting “never happens” after a case in New Jersey highlighted an apparent non-citizen voting error. The admission matters because it revises an absolute claim while keeping the focus on how election systems identify and prevent…

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Midjourney is buying horoscope app Co-Star, which users will surely be thrilled about

  • Midjourney is acquiring astrology app Co-Star.
  • Co-Star CEO Banu Guler becomes Midjourney’s Chief Design Officer.
  • The deal targets consumer expansion amid Gen Z scepticism towards AI.

Midjourney has agreed to buy the astrology app Co-Star and appoint its chief executive, Banu Guler, as Midjourney’s Chief Design Officer. Co-Star is expected to remain under Guler’s control, but will gain Midjourney’s resources; the deal signals Midjourney’s effort to expand beyond AI image and video generation into…

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