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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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‘Today’ Issues ‘Stricter Security Protocols’ for Guests Following Intruder Incident With Craig Melvin (EXCLUSIVE)

  • "Today" tightens studio access after intruder confronted Craig Melvin.
  • Guests now limited to two accompanying people in studio.
  • Intruder, seeking Al Roker, was arrested on 16 July.

NBC's "Today" show has introduced stricter security measures for on-air guests following an incident in which an intruder breached the studio and confronted co-anchor Craig Melvin with a racist slur. The email, sent to publicity firms, marks a notable tightening of access rules for one of America's most-watched…

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Google hit with $1B fine in Europe

  • EU fines Google €890 million for digital competition breaches.
  • Search and Play Store practices were both targeted.
  • Google disputes the ruling.

The European Commission has fined Google €890 million (about $1 billion) for breaching the EU’s Digital Markets Act. It said Google unfairly favoured its own services in search results and restricted competition through its Play app store, a decision that reinforces the bloc’s effort to regulate major technology…

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Rockstar Games Workers Union say their first meeting with the GTA 6 studio’s management was “a step in the right direction”

  • Rockstar union begins recognition talks with management.
  • Workers seek bargaining rights over jobs and conditions.
  • Statutory recognition remains possible if talks fail.

The Rockstar Games Workers Union has held its first meeting with management at the Grand Theft Auto 6 developer, calling it a positive initial step towards voluntary recognition. The meeting matters because formal recognition would allow the union to bargain collectively over working conditions at a major UK…

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Don’t wire foreign enemies into America’s power grid

  • Article content was inaccessible.
  • Headline concerns US grid security.
  • No reliable details were available.

The article text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its arguments and evidence cannot be summarised reliably. The headline indicates it concerns risks of allowing foreign adversaries’ technology or connections within the US electricity grid. No further details, figures or context were provided in…

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Pokémon TCG Pocket Ruler of the Skies adds some Mega favorites

  • Ruler of the Skies expansion launches July 29 with Mega Rayquaza ex as the headline card, alongside popular Mega Evolution variants
  • Gameplay enhancements include deck sharing via codes, cross-pack card registration, and triggered guaranteed rare pulls
  • Events through October feature elite missions and competitive PvP battles in early August

The Pokémon Company has announced Ruler of the Skies, the next expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket, headlined by the arrival of Mega Rayquaza ex alongside further Mega Evolution cards. The update continues the game's monthly expansion cycle, but stands out for featuring several high-profile Mega Evolutions rather than…

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Ford to build Apple Maps and next BlueCruise into upcoming EVs

  • Ford will embed Apple Maps in EVs from 2027.
  • BlueCruise will use Apple Maps road-level data.
  • Ford says it retains control of autonomous-driving development.

Ford will embed Apple Maps in its forthcoming Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, beginning with a $30,000 midsize electric pickup due in 2027. The move matters because it makes Apple’s navigation services a built-in part of Ford’s EV experience without requiring an iPhone, while also supplying mapping data for…

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New PS5 Update Is Out Now, Makes Reading Easier

  • PS5 update 26.04-13.60.00 improves messages and some screens.
  • Sony has provided no detailed feature breakdown.
  • It is a minor usability update.

Sony has released PS5 system software version 26.04-13.60.00, a minor update intended to make messages and some on-screen interfaces easier to read and use. It matters chiefly as a small quality-of-life improvement rather than a major new feature release. Sony’s patch notes simply state that messages and usability…

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UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August

  • Plug-in balcony solar panels become legal to sell in the UK from 27 August.
  • Aimed at renters and flat-owners without rooftop access; costs from £400.
  • Could save £70-£110 a year on bills, paying back in four to seven years.

UK households will be legally allowed to buy and install plug-in "balcony solar panels" from 27 August, after the government changed the law to let major retailers sell them for the first time. Unlike conventional rooftop solar, these panels can simply be plugged into a standard wall socket…

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Amazon adds Luna games tab to Prime Video on Fire TVs

  • Luna games now appear inside Prime Video on Fire TVs.
  • Prime members get the basic service at no extra cost.
  • Tomb Raider and Bond games are not initially included.

Amazon has integrated its Luna cloud-gaming service into the Prime Video app, allowing Prime members in the US and UK to play selected games through a new Games tab on Fire TVs. The move places gaming alongside Prime Video’s films, television and sport, aiming to make cloud gaming…

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Ultrahuman overhauls its app, brings all of its analysis on-device

  • Ultrahuman redesigns its app for a simpler, less cluttered layout
  • New "Ultrasphere" AI engine offers personalised health recommendations
  • All analysis now runs on-device, working without phone connectivity

Ultrahuman has overhauled its companion app with a major redesign codenamed Emerald, aimed at simplifying what had previously been a dense, data-heavy interface. The update replaces the cluttered layout with a default tab showing contextual information tailored to the user's needs at any given moment, and introduces "Ultrasphere,"…

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