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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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Infosec expert: Paidwork users’ data pwned after 23M-record database dumped online

  • Paidwork breach reportedly exposed data on 23.2 million users
  • Leak includes bank details, addresses, and bcrypt-hashed passwords
  • Paidwork has not confirmed the breach or responded to queries

More than 23 million users of microtask platform Paidwork have reportedly had their personal and financial data exposed after a stolen database was published online. The breach notification service Have I Been Pwned added the incident on 19 July, tracing it back to an intrusion said to have…

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Bethesda Chief Todd Howard Issues Rare Reddit Comment, Fans Immediately Call for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Patch

  • Todd Howard posted a rare Reddit message thanking fans for feedback
  • Fans immediately demanded a patch for Oblivion Remastered
  • Bethesda also confirmed Fallout 5, New Vegas and Fallout 3 remasters in progress

Bethesda's Todd Howard made a rare Reddit post thanking fans for their feedback and claiming the studio is "constantly listening" to ideas posted on the site, prompting an immediate flurry of requests, most notably calls to keep patching The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. The post follows Bethesda's…

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The 35 Best Board Games for Family Game Night

  • Wired updates its family board game guide for July 2026.
  • New additions include Sell Me a Sasquatch and Boss Fighters QR.
  • Guide also offers tips for running a good game night.

Wired has published an updated guide to the best board games for family game night, curated by a writer drawing on years of weekly game sessions with their own children. The list deliberately excludes well-known classics such as Monopoly, Cluedo and Risk, focusing instead on lesser-known titles suited…

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AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for failing to stop sale of illegal and fake goods

  • EU fines AliExpress €550m, its largest DSA penalty yet
  • Platform failed to stop sales of fakes, unsafe toys, cosmetics
  • AliExpress calls fine disproportionate, is considering its options

AliExpress has been fined a record €550m (£470m) by the European Commission for failing to prevent the sale of illegal and dangerous goods, including counterfeit clothing, unsafe toys and harmful cosmetics, on its platform. It is the largest penalty issued so far under the EU's Digital Services Act…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home (2026)

  • Wired writer tested five home mushroom-growing methods over a year
  • Only two of the five attempts actually succeeded
  • Shiitake log failed to fruit, developed mould instead

A Wired writer shares their year-long experiment growing mushrooms at home, testing five different methods across their house and garden to see which approaches actually work for beginners. The piece matters as a practical guide for hobbyists put off by the risks of foraging wild mushrooms, offering a…

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‘Please Play Us When GTA 6 Comes Out’: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Developer Teases Post-Game Support

  • Black Flag Resynced director hints at support lasting until GTA 6's November launch
  • New Game Plus mode confirmed in development, no date set yet
  • Game has sold three million copies since release, IGN rated it 9/10

The director of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Richard Knight, has suggested the newly-launched pirate remake will continue receiving post-launch support well into November, when the eagerly awaited GTA 6 is set to release. Speaking to YouTuber JorRaptor, Knight said continued support "doesn't feel like a crazy bet",…

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Elite Young Runners Are Becoming Freakishly Fast. Welcome to ‘Trackflation’

  • Youth track times in the US are dropping dramatically, dubbed "trackflation"
  • Numerous high school and youth records are being smashed regularly
  • Author investigates causes by attending elite youth meets and interviewing coaches

A Wired feature examines "trackflation" — the rapid, widely noticed surge in speed among elite young runners in the United States, where high school times that were once exceptional have become commonplace. The trend matters because it marks a significant shift in youth athletics, with records that stood…

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The ACLU Is Arming Lawyers to Expose State Surveillance Secrets

  • ACLU Massachusetts launches toolkit exposing secret police surveillance use in court
  • Legal motions can force prosecutors to disclose tools like facial recognition, trackers
  • Toolkit responds to history of concealed stingray, location-tracking and AI-report use

The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts is launching an online toolkit this week to help criminal defence lawyers determine whether police secretly used surveillance technology to build cases against their clients. Described as the first resource of its kind, it provides ready-made legal motions that, if approved…

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Ryanair says its planes are safe after passenger nearly sucked out window

  • Ryanair defends fleet safety after mid-flight window incident nearly ejected a passenger
  • Wife and fellow passengers pulled the man back into the cabin
  • NTSB leading investigation; Ryanair reports strong summer bookings despite the scare

Ryanair has publicly defended the safety of its fleet after a passenger was nearly sucked out of an aircraft window during a mid-flight engine failure, while confirming it remains in contact with the man's family. Group chief financial officer Neil Sorahan praised the crew's handling of the emergency…

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Ghost Recon: Wildlands Looks Set for PS5 Upgrade at 4K, 60FPS

  • Xbox Store graphic hints at 4K, 60fps update for Ghost Recon: Wildlands.
  • Update reportedly includes a new mission, "Last Rites."
  • Ubisoft hasn't officially confirmed the upgrade yet.

Ubisoft appears to be preparing a major technical update for Ghost Recon: Wildlands on PlayStation, according to a graphic spotted on the game's Xbox Store listing for the Definitive Edition. The image points to support for 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, a significant leap given that…

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