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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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EU Hits Google With $1 Billion Fine Over Its Play App Store And Search

  • EU fines Google €890 million over alleged anti-competitive practices.
  • Regulators say Google favoured its own services and apps.
  • Google says the rules could harm European users and businesses.

The European Union has fined Google €890 million (£1 billion) for allegedly using Google Play and its search engine to steer users towards its own services and apps, harming rivals. The decision is another major Brussels action against large technology companies and matters because it reinforces the EU’s…

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EU fines Google €890m for competition breaches over search and apps

  • EU fines Google €890m for breaching Digital Markets Act rules.
  • Google must stop favouring its own services in search results.
  • App developers must be allowed to offer cheaper deals elsewhere.

Google has been fined €890m (£760m) by the European Commission for breaching the Digital Markets Act, the EU's landmark competition law targeting large tech "gatekeepers". The commission found that Google unfairly prioritised its own services, such as shopping and hotel deals, in search results over rival offerings, and…

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Banning Social Media for Kids Is a Bad Idea

  • Countries including Australia, UAE, UK and France are restricting youth social media use.
  • Child-rights groups warn bans may not work and create new risks.
  • Age verification schemes raise data privacy and security concerns.

A growing wave of countries are banning or restricting social media for children and teenagers, citing serious risks to mental health, including algorithmic recommendations of self-harm content. Yet many child-protection and digital-rights organisations, despite years of researching these harms, are not backing outright bans, warning that removing young…

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Framework’s premium laptop is shipping with less RAM

  • Framework's Laptop 13 Pro hit by memory-supplier price hikes over 100%
  • Preorder configurations and prices changed; refunds offered to unhappy buyers
  • New base model now starts at $1,599, up $100 from launch price

Framework has announced a "major and unfortunate" pricing update for its upcoming Laptop 13 Pro, affecting even customers who have already preordered the device. The company says the memory supplier it relies on has more than doubled its costs, forcing changes to RAM configurations and prices shortly before…

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‘Shook me up’ – Reverend & The Makers frontman Jon McClure issues Tramlines update after accident

  • Jon McClure was hurt in a scooter accident.
  • He was checked for a possible cracked rib.
  • Reverend and The Makers still planned to play Tramlines.

Jon McClure, frontman of Sheffield band Reverend and The Makers, said their Tramlines performance would still go ahead after he was injured in a scooter accident. The update reassured festival-goers that the band intended to fulfil its local festival commitments despite the injury scare. McClure said the accident…

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Xbox version of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game delayed by over a month, less than 24 hours before launch

  • Xbox launch delayed from today to 3rd September over a backend issue.
  • Switch version launches today but missing deluxe edition, cross-play and extra languages.
  • Xbox pre-orders won't auto-cancel; players must cancel manually if unhappy.

The Xbox release of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has been delayed by more than a month, with developer PM Studios making the announcement less than 24 hours before the game's scheduled launch. The publisher cited "unforeseen circumstances on a backend feature" as the reason, pushing the Xbox…

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GSC Game World denies founder’s Xbox exclusivity payment claims

  • GSC disputes its founder’s Xbox exclusivity payment account.
  • Most funding reportedly came from owner Max Krippa.
  • Stalker 2’s Xbox exclusivity ended in November 2025.

GSC Game World has rejected claims by its founder, Sergiy Grygorovych, that Microsoft paid more than the full development cost of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl for timed Xbox exclusivity. The studio said Grygorovych was not involved in partner negotiations or the game’s production, so his remarks should…

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Splatoon Raiders Added To Nintendo Music As A ‘Special Release’

  • Nintendo Music adds nine Splatoon Raiders tracks as a special release
  • Coincides with the Switch 2 spin-off's launch, which scored 9/10
  • Full soundtrack release timeline on the app remains unconfirmed

Nintendo has added nine tracks from the new Switch 2 spin-off Splatoon Raiders to its Nintendo Music app, released as a "special release" to coincide with the game's launch. The selection offers players a taste of the game's soundtrack, continuing the series' reputation for upbeat, funky music, and…

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New PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now, Here’s What It Does

  • Sony releases minor PS5 firmware update, version 26.05-13.60.00
  • Patch notes cite only improved messages and screen usability
  • Update is about 1.2GB; no major UI overhaul included yet

Sony has released a new PS5 system software update, version 26.05-13.60.00, arriving just a few weeks after the previous update. The official patch notes are minimal, stating only that messaging and usability on some screens have been improved, with no mention of the more substantial UI changes some…

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Personal and banking details among customer data stolen in Origin Energy hack

  • Origin Energy hack exposed customers' names, addresses and bank details.
  • Number of affected customers among 4.8m accounts still unconfirmed.
  • Follows other major Australian breaches, including Qantas's hack last year.

Origin Energy has confirmed that hackers accessed customer data including names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers and some bank account details, in a breach affecting an unknown number of its 4.8 million Australian customer accounts. The incident matters because it is the latest in a string of…

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