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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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Thick as Thieves won’t be getting any more content updates: ‘To be frank, this is not the outcome that any of us want’

  • Thick as Thieves will receive no more content updates.
  • Developers said the decision was not wanted.
  • Players should not expect further new content.

The developers of Thick as Thieves have announced that the game will receive no further content updates. They described the decision as unwelcome, suggesting it ends planned support despite not being the outcome the team wanted. The announcement signals that players should not expect new gameplay content or…

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‘It’s Being Written, Is the Short Answer’ — Zach Cregger Gives an Update on the Aunt Gladys Prequel | Comic Con 2026

  • The Aunt Gladys prequel is currently being written.
  • It will explore the mysterious character’s origins.
  • Cregger will make *The Flood* before *Gladys*.

Zach Cregger has confirmed that a prequel centred on Aunt Gladys from *Weapons* is being written, following growing interest in the character after the 2025 film’s release. He said the original film deliberately kept Gladys’s past mysterious, but the new story will explore her origins through twists, mysteries…

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Microsoft fiber foul-up cut off Azure California for almost five hours

  • A maintenance bug disrupted Azure West US for nearly five hours.
  • Incorrect route removals affected 27 Azure services.
  • Full recovery was completed at 19:41 UTC.

Microsoft’s West US Azure region suffered an outage lasting almost five hours after routine network maintenance mistakenly removed IP routes between a datacentre and Microsoft’s wide-area network. The disruption affected 27 Azure services and prevented traffic entering or leaving the Californian region, underlining how maintenance errors can affect…

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Is the ‘no wars’ president about to start another one?

  • Trump may escalate the Iran conflict despite his anti-war political branding.
  • Shipping attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have driven recent US strikes.
  • Diplomacy and military escalation remain competing options.

The article examines whether Donald Trump, who has presented himself as a president opposed to new wars, may significantly escalate the US conflict with Iran. It matters because a larger attack could deepen an already costly regional war, increase risks to US personnel and shipping, and further test…

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An FDA Panel Just Endorsed These Unproven Peptides

  • FDA panel backs compounding access for four unproven peptides.
  • FDA scientists said safety and effectiveness evidence remains insufficient.
  • Recommendation is not the same as FDA approval.

An FDA advisory panel narrowly recommended allowing compounding pharmacies to make four unapproved peptides, despite FDA scientists advising against their use because safety and effectiveness evidence is limited. The recommendation could bring some widely marketed “wellness” and injury-recovery treatments closer to regulated prescription access, but it does not…

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Researchers replace downloaded macOS apps with evil twins, Apple shrugs

  • Gatekeeper may trust altered web-downloaded apps after their first launch.
  • Attackers need existing user-level code execution.
  • Mac App Store apps are not affected.

Researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk say they found a flaw in macOS Gatekeeper that can allow a previously downloaded and opened app to be replaced with a malicious “evil twin” without triggering a new security warning. The issue matters because users may continue to trust familiar…

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‘Weapons’ Prequel Scores a Major Update From Zach Cregger [Exclusive]

  • Cregger is writing a Gladys-focused Weapons prequel.
  • It will follow Resident Evil and The Flood.
  • The project is still in development.

Zach Cregger has said he is developing a prequel to his horror film Weapons centred on the character Gladys, played by Amy Madigan. However, the project remains at the script stage and will not be his next film, meaning audiences are likely to wait several years for it.…

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Study finds spike in delivery app drivers, Amazon workers receiving federal benefits

  • Amazon workers receiving aid nearly tripled since 2020.
  • Gig platforms now lead food-stamp employment categories.
  • Millions of working Americans still rely on federal support.

A US Government Accountability Office study found a sharp rise in Amazon employees and app-based delivery and ride-hailing drivers receiving Medicaid or food assistance. The findings matter because they highlight how many people in major, growing sectors still rely on public support despite being in work, fuelling debate…

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USC Games Expo Shaping Next Generation Of Game Creators Through ‘Aftertaste’, ‘Sisyphus’s Worst Day (Again)’ & ‘Unrealtor’

  • USC Games Expo showcases student projects and emerging developers.
  • Capstone teams spend 18 months creating playable original games.
  • USC has expanded pre-production teaching and industry consultation.

The article examines the USC Games Expo, an annual student showcase presented as a significant launchpad for emerging independent game developers. It highlights projects including Aftertaste, Sisyphus’s Worst Day (Again) and Unrealtor, while arguing that the event gives students practical experience of presenting work to players and prepares…

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Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions

  • Alexa Plus gains deeper controls for more smart-home devices.
  • New AI tools enable device-specific, multi-step instructions.
  • Amazon plans wider third-party integrations through MCP.

Amazon is updating Alexa Plus to let it carry out more complex smart-home requests across a broader set of devices. The move matters because it aims to make Amazon’s AI assistant more practically useful for controlling appliances and home technology, rather than simply issuing basic commands. The update…

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