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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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MindsEye’s Latest Attempt to Rekindle Interest Is to Become Rocket League

  • MindsEye releases Update 8 featuring Grenade Football, a throw-and-catch multiplayer soccer variant with cross-platform support
  • New Time Trial missions and console-accessible user-generated content added as part of recovery push from difficult launch
  • Community response remains mixed, with uncertainty over whether the update will draw back disillusioned players

MindsEye, the PS5 action game that suffered a widely mocked launch, has received a major Update 8 as its developers continue efforts to win back players. The headline addition is Grenade Football, the game's first cross-platform multiplayer mode, alongside a new Time Trial mission and console support for…

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Linux kernel team publishes 432 CVEs in two days

  • Linux kernel team published 432 CVEs over one weekend, alarming sysadmins.
  • Experts say individually prioritising each fix is no longer feasible.
  • AI-assisted bug hunting is suspected as a driver of the surge.

The Linux kernel security team published 432 CVEs across a single weekend (Sunday and Monday), overwhelming sysadmins and security professionals who must decide how to prioritise and patch them. The sudden surge has prompted concern that traditional, individualised vulnerability triage is no longer feasible, with some experts speculating…

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Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM

  • Apple reportedly testing MacBook Neo update with A19 Pro chip and more RAM
  • Price rise likely due to component shortages; cheapest storage tier may be cut
  • Apple also planning OLED iMacs and MacBook Pro updates, per Bloomberg's Gurman

Apple is reportedly developing an upgraded version of its budget MacBook Neo laptop, featuring a newer processor and increased memory, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The move follows the current Neo's strong sales performance and suggests Apple is keen to build on its success, though component shortages mean…

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How the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 phones compare

  • Samsung's Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra and Flip 8 launch 7 August
  • Fold 8 Ultra is effectively the Fold 7's true successor
  • Flip 8 gains a new Snapdragon chip but few other changes

Samsung unveiled its latest folding phones – the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8 and a new Z Fold 8 Ultra model – at its July 2026 Unpacked event, with the devices set to launch on 7th August. The line-up offers relatively few surprises over last year's…

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Nearly a Decade After Launch on PS4, the Original Darkest Dungeon Is Getting New DLC

  • Darkest Dungeon getting first DLC in six years, out 18th August 2026
  • New DLC adds two characters from Darkest Dungeon 2 and the Burn mechanic
  • Also brings three new districts, new Trinkets and fresh writing/events

Red Hook Studios has announced The Fire's Edge, the first new DLC for the original Darkest Dungeon in over six years, arriving on PS4 and other platforms on 18th August 2026. The release marks nearly a decade since the acclaimed roguelike strategy RPG first launched, and gives long-time…

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GOP erupts over 6,600 noncitizen voters found in blue state as scandal deepens: ‘Worse than anyone expected’

  • NJ software error registered 6,600 non-citizens as voters
  • Up to 400 non-citizens may have actually voted, governor says
  • DHS warns 35,000 more could remain on rolls; DOJ investigating

Republicans have reacted with anger after New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, revealed that a software error at the state's Motor Vehicle Commission had mistakenly registered 6,600 non-citizens to vote. The disclosure has fuelled Republican claims about lax voter roll oversight in Democratic-run states and reignited debate…

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Increased defence spending will boost UK economic growth, Streeting says

  • Streeting says defence spending will boost economic growth under Burnham
  • UK reaffirms plan to raise defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035
  • Chancellor Healey's appointment raises hopes of faster spending increases

Wes Streeting, the new defence secretary, has said increased defence spending will make "an enormous contribution" to UK economic growth, signalling that the military will be prioritised over other government departments under Andy Burnham's leadership. Speaking at the Farnborough airshow, Streeting made no new financial commitments but pledged…

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‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3’s Latest Update Points to a Major Marvel Reveal

  • Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 has reportedly wrapped filming.
  • Series remains on track for a March 2027 release.
  • New York Comic Con tipped as likely spot for first footage reveal.

Filming has reportedly wrapped on Season 3 of Marvel's "Daredevil: Born Again", keeping the Disney+ series on track for its planned March 2027 release. The show, which stars Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock and Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk, has been credited with reviving the tone of Marvel's…

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Stalker 2 Turned a Profit Before It Came Out Thanks to Money Microsoft Paid for Xbox Exclusivity

  • Stalker 2 was profitable pre-launch due to Microsoft's Xbox exclusivity payment
  • Game later sold 1 million copies in two days, hit 6 million players
  • Comes amid Xbox's major restructuring and Game Pass subscriber shortfalls

GSC Game World founder Sergiy Grygorovych has revealed that Stalker 2 was profitable before launch, thanks to the sum Microsoft paid for Xbox exclusivity, after being impressed by the huge viewership of the game's debut trailer. Microsoft secured timed console exclusivity and a day-one Xbox Game Pass launch,…

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How to sign up for The Duskbloods network test

  • Duskbloods network test sign-ups open 22 July, close 28 July.
  • Requires Nintendo account, Switch 2 and Switch Online membership.
  • Test sessions run 21-23 August; spots limited, first-come first-served.

FromSoftware has opened sign-ups for a network test of The Duskbloods, its upcoming multiplayer game, giving Nintendo Switch 2 owners a chance to try a pre-release version before launch. The test allows matches of up to eight players and is significant for fans wanting an early look at…

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