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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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Doom: The Dark Ages’ DLC is a true FPS triumph, and its developers deserve better

  • Doom: The Dark Ages DLC praised as an FPS triumph
  • Reviewer says id Software's developers deserve more recognition
  • Piece highlights strong level design and combat in the expansion

GamesRadar+ praises the downloadable content for Doom: The Dark Ages as an exceptional addition to the shooter, arguing it demonstrates the strength of developer id Software while also highlighting how the studio's talents are often undervalued within the wider industry. The review frames the DLC as a standout…

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id Software Creative Director Says Claims the Doom Developer Was ‘Nerfed Into the Ground’ by Xbox Layoffs Are Untrue

  • id Software creative director denies studio was "nerfed into the ground"
  • Xbox cuts hit 96 Richardson staff plus 40 remote roles
  • Laid-off workers held union-backed protests outside Bethesda offices

id Software creative director Hugo Martin has pushed back on reports that the Doom developer has been devastated by recent Xbox layoffs, insisting the studio remains fully capable of making "great games." Speaking during a livestream, Martin rejected claims the studio had been "nerfed into the ground" or…

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The new Marvel’s Wolverine cinematic trailer has been swarmed by PlayStation fans still angry at Sony ditching discs

  • Wolverine trailer comments swamped by anger over Sony ditching game discs
  • Sony to end physical disc production in January 2028
  • Marvel's Wolverine, out 15th September, will still get a physical release

A cinematic trailer for Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine has been overrun with comments criticising Sony's decision to phase out physical game discs, rather than reactions to the game itself. The "Ain't No Hero" trailer, released ahead of the game's 15th September launch, shows Logan battling enemies across the…

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id Software Defends Studio Despite Unions’ Unfair Labor Complaints Over Xbox Restructuring

  • id Software leadership denies the studio has suffered critical damage from Xbox cuts, despite public speculation
  • American and Canadian unions file formal complaints alleging Microsoft breached labour laws during the layoff process
  • Disagreement persists over both the business impact and legal propriety of Microsoft's Xbox restructuring

Microsoft's Xbox layoffs have sparked conflicting narratives about their impact. id Software director Hugo Martin has publicly disputed claims that the Doom and Quake creator has been severely damaged by the cuts, reject

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Netflix Deploys Generative AI Across 300 Titles in 2026 to Reduce Production Costs

  • Netflix confirmed using AI on 300 films and shows in 2026, per earnings disclosure
  • AI deployed both in streaming app features and creative production on individual titles
  • Primary justification: cost reduction and enabling scenes previously considered budget-prohibitive

Netflix has disclosed in its latest earnings report that generative artificial intelligence has been integrated into 300 movies and television shows throughout 2026. The streaming giant's deployment of AI spans both back

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2026 Lucid Gravity Touring review: A strong act 2

  • Lucid's entry-level Gravity Touring SUV starts around $82,000
  • Less power and range than Grand Touring, but feels sufficient in practice
  • Charged from 15% to 95% in 31 minutes on a Supercharger

Ars Technica has tested the 2026 Lucid Gravity Touring, the entry-level version of Lucid's electric SUV, following its earlier reviews of the Lucid Air sedan. The Touring starts at roughly $82,000 in the US and offers less power and range than the pricier Grand Touring model, but the…

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Netflix admits to using GenAI both in the app and on 300 movies and shows in 2026 alone

  • Netflix disclosed using generative AI technology in approximately 300 titles released in 2026 to reduce costs and accelerate production
  • The AI tools are applied across the production pipeline from initial conception through editing, with primary implementation in post-production phases
  • Netflix states that AI enables retention of visual elements and sequences that would otherwise be excluded due to budget constraints

Netflix is using AI to "lower costs" and create bigger scenes that would otherwise have been left out

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Europe’s chip ambitions won’t break dependence on US cloud and software, says Forrester

  • More European fabs will not end reliance on US technology.
  • China and the US remain far ahead in tech sovereignty.
  • Europe is unlikely to meet its 2030 chip-production target.

Forrester says Europe’s efforts to expand semiconductor manufacturing will not, by themselves, deliver technological sovereignty because the region remains heavily dependent on US cloud services, software and chip design. The finding matters because European governments are investing heavily in domestic fabs and digital autonomy, yet the analyst expects…

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Signal is testing the ability to add an Android phone or tablet as a secondary device

  • Signal is testing multi-device support for Android phones and tablets linked to a single account with synchronized chat history
  • Users can pair secondary Android devices via QR code while maintaining one account instead of needing separate numbers
  • Tablets receive a customizable split-screen layout; general availability timeline not yet announced

Signal's latest beta comes with a feature that will make it easier to use the app on multiple devices.

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San Francisco Demands Apple and Google Delete AI ‘Nudify’ Apps From App Stores

  • San Francisco demands Apple and Google remove 13 nudification apps.
  • The city says app stores may be profiting from illegal deepfake pornography.
  • Google and Apple say they have removed several offending apps.

San Francisco’s city attorney, David Chiu, has sent cease-and-desist letters to Apple and Google demanding the removal of 13 AI face-swapping apps that can generate non-consensual nude images. The action matters because the city argues the companies may be profiting from technology that facilitates sexual abuse and that…

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