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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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Guide: All PS Plus Games Available Now

  • Push Square's guide tracks all current PS Plus games by tier and platform
  • Nine new titles added for July 2026, including Blades of Fire and Kingdom Come: Deliverance
  • August 2026 PS Plus Essential lineup will be announced on 29th July

Push Square runs a continually updated guide listing every game currently available through Sony's PlayStation Plus subscription service, covering the Essential, Extra and Premium tiers across PS5 and PS4. The page is designed to help subscribers track what's included in their tier, see upcoming additions and note confirmed…

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AWS Billing Glitch Hits Customers With Billion-Dollar Fees

  • AWS billing console displayed massively inflated charges due to a pricing calculation error, showing customers false bills ranging from millions to trillions of dollars
  • Company identified the issue in its estimated billing system, rolled back recent changes, and projects resolution by weekend with no actual charges applied

An error with the cloud computing giant’s billing operation caused some customers’ monthly bills to rise from a few cents to billions of dollars.

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Apple and Google ordered to purge ‘nudify’ apps from App Stores

  • San Francisco ordered Apple and Google to remove deepfake pornography applications that generate non-consensual intimate imagery
  • Both companies had received repeated warnings over six months but continued hosting the apps whilst collecting transaction fees
  • The firms face civil penalties if they don't comply within 28 days under California's 2024 and 2025 laws against facilitating synthetic sexual abuse material

In letters sent to Apple and Google, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu said that both companies have long been aware that they are hosting apps in violation of state law.

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Doom director Hugo Martin says id Software is fine, and anyway, ‘what matters the most is that the games are good’

  • id Software director Hugo Martin reassures that studio remains viable post-Xbox-layoffs, maintaining headcount from its 2016 Doom era
  • idTech engine development continues with Frankfurt and MachineGames collaboration despite Frankfurt office experiencing a 50 percent staff reduction
  • Corporate reassurance counters industry speculation about studio viability, though underlying concerns about layoff severity persist
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Zoox issues software recall because its robotaxis may be confused by smoke

  • Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after one struggled to navigate fire smoke
  • Software update improves detection of and response to heavy smoke
  • Comes as US regulator NHTSA presses AV firms on emergency-scene handling

Zoox has issued a software recall covering 105 of its robotaxis after one of the vehicles failed to respond safely to heavy smoke from a fire, interfering with an active emergency response. The incident highlights growing concerns over how autonomous vehicles handle emergency scenes, an issue regulators have…

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Hegseth wants a “High-T” military; doctors call it a clinical minefield

  • US military to mandate testosterone screening for personnel aged 30-plus
  • Hegseth says policy aims to boost performance and longevity
  • Endocrinologists warn of misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment risks

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military to begin mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for all active duty and reserve personnel aged 30 and over, with younger service members able to request testing too. Hegseth framed the policy as a way to "optimise" performance, resilience and long-term…

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The 5 Best Songs Of The Week

  • Stereogum names its five best new songs of the week.
  • Lily Seabird's "Portal To The Past" tops the list.
  • Other picks include tracks by Nia Archives and Confidence Man.

Stereogum's weekly roundup highlights five new tracks its staff consider standouts, spanning genres from dance and R&B to country-rock and drum and bass. The list reflects the publication's ongoing effort to spotlight emerging and established artists producing notable new material, with picks compiled based on releases from the…

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Zero Parades Dev Announces Layoffs Despite Game’s Critical Acclaim

  • ZA/UM plans cuts affecting up to 32 employees.
  • Zero Parades reviewed well but underperformed commercially.
  • Notices were issued roughly two months after launch.

ZA/UM, the studio behind Disco Elysium, has announced redundancy or at-risk notices affecting up to 32 employees after its new role-playing game, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, did not sell well enough to support the studio’s existing size. The news underlines that strong reviews do not necessarily translate…

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Apple TV’s Best Sci-Fi Series Slammed With Devastating Season 2 Update

  • Pluribus Season 2 won't arrive during the next awards cycle
  • Apple TV exec cites the show's complexity and high creative ambitions
  • No release date confirmed; even 2028 wasn't ruled in or out

Apple TV's programming head Matt Cherniss has confirmed that Pluribus, widely regarded as the platform's standout sci-fi series, will not return for a second season within the next awards cycle. The delay matters because the show, created by Vince Gilligan, has drawn strong acclaim, and fans hoping for…

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Disco Elysium developer ZA/UM announces layoffs after Zero Parades flounders

  • ZA/UM cuts 32 jobs after Zero Parades underperforms commercially
  • Union was consulted; studio previously cut 24 roles in 2024
  • Game's launch overshadowed by 2021 ousting of Disco Elysium creators

ZA/UM, the studio behind Disco Elysium, has announced a round of layoffs after its follow-up title, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, failed to sell well despite positive reviews. The studio said commercial performance had not allowed it to sustain a team of its current size, marking a further…

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