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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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Ubisoft promises Ghost Recon news in August, and if you’re hoping that means an update on the Splinter Cell remake then I admire your optimism but sorry, no

  • Ubisoft to reveal Ghost Recon news in August 2026
  • Splinter Cell remake update will not be included
  • No release timeframe given for the Splinter Cell remake

Ubisoft has confirmed that it will share news about the Ghost Recon series in August, though the announcement will not extend to an update on the long-awaited Splinter Cell remake. The tease is likely to generate interest among fans of Ubisoft's tactical shooter franchises, many of whom have…

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Necron CGI Trailer Stomps All Over the Adeptus Mechanicus Trailer, but the Orks Trailer Is Still My Favorite

  • King Art Games releases Necron faction CGI trailer for Dawn of War IV, the third of four planned cinematics
  • New trailer receives positive reception compared to Adeptus Mechanicus trailer but ranks below Orks trailer
  • Game launches 17 September 2026

Games developer King Art Games has released the third of four CGI cinematic trailers for its upcoming real-time strategy title Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, this time showcasing the Necron faction. IGN's review is largely positive, praising the trailer for restoring the Necrons' menacing reputation after a…

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The FDA Says It Didn’t Apologize to Supplier Linked to Diarrhea Outbreak, Actually

  • Taylor Farms recalled lettuce after a cyclosporiasis outbreak sickened thousands
  • FDA denies apologising to Taylor Farms despite the firm's social media claim
  • Recall spans 27 states; Michigan alone reports over 6,100 cases

The US Food and Drug Administration and lettuce supplier Taylor Farms are publicly disagreeing over whether the agency apologised to the company amid an ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection causing severe diarrhoea. Taylor Farms issued a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sourced from Central Mexico on…

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Green Goblin Joins Marvel Tokon’s Stacked Open Beta on PS5, PC

  • Green Goblin added to Marvel Tokon's open beta roster, now 16 characters
  • Open beta runs this weekend on PS5 and PC ahead of launch
  • Full game launches just days after the beta ends

Green Goblin has been added as a surprise 17th playable character to the open beta of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, the upcoming fighting game from developer Arc System Works. The addition, revealed via a short social media video, expands the beta's roster and adds another marquee villain to…

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Scammers impersonate FBI on social media, prey on crime victims

  • Fake FBI/IC3 accounts target cybercrime victims to steal more money
  • Scams use fake profiles and AI-generated videos of officials
  • IC3 has no social media presence and never solicits contact this way

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has renewed a warning that scammers are impersonating the bureau and its complaint centre on social media to target and "revictimise" people who have already fallen prey to cybercrime. IC3 stressed that it has no social media presence whatsoever and never…

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X relaunches a rebuilt Android app after year-long effort

  • X completed a ground-up rebuild of its Android app after nearly a year, addressing significant performance gaps relative to the iOS version
  • The new application prioritises speed, scrolling responsiveness, and stability, though several features remain incomplete
  • Rollout targets users in Android-dominant markets, though older device support and additional tools are still in development

X, owned by Elon Musk, has released a completely rebuilt version of its Android app after nearly a year of development, aiming to close the gap with the more polished iOS version. The app was reconstructed from scratch on a Kotlin and Jetpack Compose foundation and is being…

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AT&T loses key ruling in bid to stop offering basic phone service in California

  • Judge denies AT&T's bid to halt California phone service obligations
  • AT&T must keep serving new landline customers during ongoing litigation
  • California says AT&T could use fibre instead of ageing copper lines

A US federal judge has denied AT&T's request for a preliminary injunction that would have let it stop offering basic wireline phone service to new customers in California, dealing a setback to the company's efforts to exit the state's "Carrier of Last Resort" obligations. The ruling means AT&T…

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Adobe crams multiple AI tools into its experimental camera app

  • Adobe adds AI Playground with generative AI tools to Project Indigo camera app.
  • Features include object removal, style filters, photo critiques and prompt-based edits.
  • Currently free but limited rollout; paid version possible if popular.

Adobe is adding a suite of generative AI tools to Project Indigo, its experimental smartphone camera app, in a feature set called AI Playground. This marks a shift for the app, which originally focused on giving mobile photographers a "natural SLR-like look," and now embraces AI-driven editing and…

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Apple Crumble: a tasty Knives Out-inspired mystery that lets you snoop on your own family

  • Happy Broccoli reveals Apple Crumble, a family-mystery follow-up to Duck Detective
  • Players snoop through a family home to uncover a murder plot
  • PC release planned for later in 2026

Games studio Happy Broccoli, creators of Duck Detective, has revealed details of its next release, Apple Crumble, a Knives Out-inspired mystery in which players investigate their own family after learning someone wants to kill grandma. Unlike Duck Detective's office-based crime-solving, the new title is built as a walking…

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UK Retailer GAME Entered Administration Owing A Staggering £16 Million

  • GAME entered administration owing almost £16 million in debt
  • Decline blamed on digital shift, Brexit and weak console releases
  • No standalone UK stores remain; only Sports Direct concessions survive

UK video game retailer GAME has entered administration owing nearly £16 million, according to a new report from administrators James Saunders and Lauren Wentworth of KR8 Advisory, as reported by The Herald. Once the country's dominant games retailer following its takeover of GameStation, the Frasers Group-owned chain had…

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