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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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The Anbernic RG SP looks like an awesome update to one of the most iconic Game Boys of all time

  • Anbernic’s RG SP modernises the Game Boy Advance SP format.
  • It drops analogue sticks for a more authentic retro-focused design.
  • Price and release date have not yet been confirmed.

Anbernic has previewed the RG SP, a new retro gaming handheld designed as a closer modern reinterpretation of Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance SP. It follows the RG 35XXSP and RG 34XXSP, refining the clamshell design while removing analogue sticks to better suit older games and mirror the original…

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Blizzard fire World Of Warcraft developer over use of forbidden magicks to insta-kill bosses for regular players during dungeon run

  • Blizzard fired one developer over live-server tool abuse.
  • Development spells instantly killed Mythic+ dungeon bosses.
  • Complicit player accounts will also face action.

Blizzard has dismissed a World of Warcraft developer after they used development-only abilities on live servers to instantly kill Mythic+ dungeon bosses for a group of ordinary players. The incident mattered because it gave the group an unfair advantage in a competitive game mode where completion times and…

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Tomb Raider: Catalyst delayed from 2027 to 2028

  • Tomb Raider: Catalyst is now expected in 2028.
  • Its previous release window was 2027.
  • No reason for the delay has been confirmed.

Tomb Raider: Catalyst has reportedly been delayed from its previously expected 2027 release window to 2028. The change means fans will wait longer for the next major instalment in the long-running action-adventure series, while also suggesting the project may need additional development time. The delay appears to have…

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007 First Light Updated with New TacSim Missions, Available Now on PS5

  • Free PS5 update adds two TacSim missions.
  • New weapons and a Hawaiian-shirt outfit are included.
  • More missions, gadgets and New Game Plus are planned.

IO Interactive has released a free update for 007 First Light on PS5, adding two missions to the game’s TacSim mode. The update, titled Behind Enemy Lines, is the first in a planned series of post-launch additions, indicating continued support for the James Bond adventure. The Workshop is…

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Tesla’s car door defect could lead to tougher rules for everyone

  • Tesla door concerns could prompt industry-wide safety rules.
  • NHTSA rejected a Tesla-only investigation.
  • New US requirements are unlikely before 2030.

US safety regulator NHTSA has declined to open a Tesla-specific defect investigation into its electronic door releases, but says the problem may require new safety rules for all vehicles. The move matters because Tesla’s flush, electronically operated handles have been linked to cases in which occupants were trapped…

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Midjourney acquired the astrology app Co-Star

  • Midjourney has acquired astrology app Co-Star.
  • Deal terms were not disclosed.
  • Co-Star brings 4.3 million users and a 24-person team.

Midjourney has acquired social astrology app Co-Star, according to Bloomberg, with financial terms undisclosed. The deal broadens Midjourney’s consumer ambitions beyond its AI image and video-generation tools and may help it develop a standalone app. Co-Star reportedly has around 4.3 million monthly active users and provides birth charts,…

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13 years on, unfinishable survival game Project Zomboid is getting a major update with an expanded Kentucky map, animal husbandry, and revised crafting

  • Project Zomboid’s Build 42 launches on 29 July.
  • It adds animal husbandry, broader crafting and expanded areas.
  • Existing Build 41 saves are incompatible with the update.

Project Zomboid will receive its major Build 42 update on 29 July, expanding the long-running early-access survival game with new systems and areas. The update matters because it is described by developer The Indie Stone as one of the broadest in the game’s 13-year development, bringing substantial changes…

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Flock cameras go up in flames as cops hunt suspected firebugs

  • Two Flock number-plate cameras were allegedly torched in Georgia.
  • The fires follow growing privacy concerns over Flock surveillance.
  • US police forces have faced criticism over misuse of camera data.

Police in Dougherty County, Georgia, are seeking information after two Flock Safety automatic number-plate recognition cameras were deliberately set on fire. The incidents reflect a wider backlash against Flock’s surveillance network, which has drawn criticism over privacy, data sharing and alleged misuse by law-enforcement officers. The cameras were…

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19-Year-Old Rising Country Singer Shares Health Update After Life-Threatening Medical Emergency

  • Waylon Wyatt is recovering after a serious sepsis-related hospitalisation.
  • His debut album release was overshadowed by cancelled performances.
  • He is seeing specialists in Nashville and prioritising recovery.

Country singer Waylon Wyatt, 19, says he is recovering after being hospitalised with sepsis during the release of his debut album, Dustpiles. The illness forced him to cancel several important performances, including his album release show, appearances in Montana and his planned Grand Ole Opry debut, underlining the…

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The big Final Fantasy 7 Revelation interview

  • Revelation aims to evolve combat, exploration and fast travel.
  • Developers prioritise player agency and character authenticity.
  • Small team-led details reinforce Final Fantasy 7 nostalgia.

Eurogamer’s interview with Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi presents Square Enix as aiming to build on the strengths of Remake and Rebirth while avoiding familiar role-playing game conventions becoming stale. Hamaguchi says the team is refining Rebirth’s combat, reconsidering fast travel to preserve player agency, and…

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