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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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Tomorrowland 2026: live updates

  • Tomorrowland’s first 2026 weekend ran in Belgium from 17 to 19 July.
  • Major headliners included Martin Garrix, David Guetta and Calvin Harris.
  • The festival returns for a second weekend.

Tomorrowland 2026’s first weekend took place from 17 to 19 July at De Schorre in Boom, Belgium, with DJ Mag providing live updates from the festival. The event matters as one of electronic music’s largest gatherings, bringing together major international DJs across its Mainstage and genre-specific arenas before…

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“Id Tech is there, the Doom team is here”: Doom: The Dark Ages director pushes back against idea studio have been “nerfed into the ground” by Xbox layoffs

  • Id says it remains operational despite 136 reported layoffs.
  • Doom: The Dark Ages is said to be meeting forecasts.
  • Unions question Microsoft’s handling of the redundancies.

Doom: The Dark Ages director Hugo Martin has disputed reports that Id Software was severely weakened by Microsoft’s Xbox layoffs, saying the studio remains about the same size as it was when it made Doom (2016). His comments matter because 136 Id employees were reportedly laid off in…

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Paramount-Warner Deal Faces Weeks Of Uncertainty As British Lawmakers Go On Summer Break

  • UK decision on Paramount-WBD may wait until September.
  • Formal reviews could delay the planned September closing.
  • Paramount faces quarterly delay payments of roughly $650 million.

Paramount’s proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery faces at least several weeks of uncertainty in the UK after Parliament began its summer recess without a decision from Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy. The delay matters because Nandy has indicated she may intervene on media-plurality grounds, potentially prompting…

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Home Office hands £28M to immigration IT incumbents after procurement challenge

  • Home Office extends Atlas contracts worth £28 million without competition.
  • Legal challenge caused the earlier £138 million procurement to be withdrawn.
  • Atlas replacement of the CID system remains significantly delayed.

The Home Office has awarded £28 million in non-competitive extensions to PA Consulting and Mastek to keep its Atlas immigration and asylum IT system running after a procurement process for replacement support contracts was withdrawn. The move matters because Atlas supports critical immigration and asylum casework, while the…

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Sheffield City Council issues update on travellers after setting deadline to leave popular sports pitch

  • Council set a deadline for travellers to leave Beighton sports pitches.
  • Police investigated reported damage and anti-social behaviour.
  • Officers found no evidence of an offence during attendance.

Sheffield City Council said it had taken action after travellers set up an unauthorised encampment on sports pitches at Beighton Sports and Leisure Club, giving those present a deadline to leave. The case matters because the pitches are community facilities and the incident prompted concerns about access, alleged…

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Tech support chap told angry customer to think inside the box – and solved the problem

  • Customer mistook rechargeable phone batteries for disposable ones.
  • She bought three batteries in two weeks.
  • The unused charger was still in the phone box.

A supermarket mobile-service support worker resolved an angry customer’s complaint by discovering that she believed her phone’s removable battery was disposable. The customer had bought three batteries in two weeks because she did not realise the handset could be recharged, illustrating how assumptions about unfamiliar technology can create…

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GameStop CEO Says Video Game Software Makes Up Less Than 12% Of The Business

  • GameStop says software is now under 12% of its business.
  • Collectibles make up more than half of sales.
  • Cohen says GameStop still wants to acquire eBay.

GameStop chief executive Ryan Cohen has said video game software now accounts for less than 12% of the retailer’s business, arguing that the shift towards digital-only games would therefore have little effect on its plans. His comments underline GameStop’s increasing reliance on collectibles rather than its traditional games…

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Chinese operatives allegedly breached US voter records, Trump claims

  • Trump alleged Chinese operatives breached US voter records in a primetime speech
  • ABC, NBC, CNN skipped live broadcast; Sinclair affiliates aired it anyway
  • Trump publicly criticised ABC and NBC for declining to air the address

President Trump's primetime address on election security drew attention largely for its uneven broadcast, with ABC, NBC and CNN's news divisions declining to air it live on their main channels while Sinclair-owned local affiliates preempted programming to carry the White House's own feed. During the speech, Trump criticised…

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Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Races Onto Switch 2 This September With New Open World Gameplay

  • Open-world Hot Wheels sequel coming to Switch 2 in September 2026, moved forward from original 24th September date
  • Game features 150+ collectible vehicles across four classes, including Ferrari models, with four-player split-screen and full cross-platform play
  • Extensive customisation options include livery and wheel editors, enhanced track builder, and AI opponent placement for user-created tracks

Update: It's now arriving a little earlier than expected. : At the Summer Games Fest this year, Mattel and Milestone lifted the lid on a brand new open-world Hot Wheels game. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Telstra admits avoidable error after millions of Australians were impacted by its nationwide outage: ‘Not good enough’

  • Telstra admits software error caused nationwide Australian outage
  • Millions of customers affected, including triple zero access
  • Telstra apologises, calling the failure "not good enough"

Telstra, one of Australia's largest telecommunications providers, has admitted that an avoidable error caused a nationwide outage that disrupted services for millions of customers, including access to the triple zero (000) emergency line. The company acknowledged the fault stemmed from a software issue and conceded that the failure…

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