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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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Sinclair-Owned ABC And NBC Stations Preempt Networks To Carry Trump Primetime Speech

  • Sinclair-owned ABC/NBC stations aired Trump's speech despite network streaming-only plans
  • Trump used the address to renew unsubstantiated election fraud and China claims
  • Trump said ABC and NBC should lose their broadcast licences over the snub

ABC and NBC stations owned by Sinclair Broadcasting ended up airing President Donald Trump's primetime address on Thursday night, despite ABC News and NBC News initially saying they would only stream the speech online rather than broadcast it on their linear networks. Sinclair used its own White House…

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Donkey Kong Bananza’s Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music This Week

  • Donkey Kong Bananza's soundtrack joins Nintendo Music this week
  • Update adds 229 tracks totalling over 8.5 hours
  • Requires Nintendo Switch Online subscription to access

Nintendo Music has added the soundtrack for Donkey Kong Bananza, the Switch 2 game, to its Switch Online app catalogue this week. The update is one of the service's largest yet, giving subscribers access to the game's full range of musical themes, including those tied to Donkey Kong's…

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‘Kingdom Hearts 4’ Gets Its Biggest Update in 4 Years

  • Disney sets a Kingdom Hearts panel for D23 on 15 August 2026
  • Event follows Kingdom Hearts 4's trailer return after years of silence
  • Fans hope for new details, a Disney world reveal, or release date

Kingdom Hearts fans have a new date to watch after Disney announced a dedicated "Deep Dive Into Kingdom Hearts" panel at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on 15 August 2026, marking the franchise's biggest update since Kingdom Hearts 4 was revealed in April 2022. The presentation, timed…

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San Francisco mayor pushes for tougher rules after the Waymo traffic fiasco

  • SF mayor demands tougher AV rules after Waymo cars caused mass gridlock
  • July 4 fireworks crowd left dozens of robotaxis stranded, blocking streets
  • Lurie wants real-time data sharing and rapid vehicle removal from traffic

San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie has called on California's state transport regulator to tighten rules for autonomous vehicles, following a July 4 incident in which Waymo robotaxis stalled in heavy traffic, ran out of power and blocked key streets, worsening a gridlock that trapped municipal shuttles and disrupted…

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90s Rock Icon Receiving Constant Care for “Aggressive Form of Brain Cancer”

  • Jennifer Finch has aggressive brain cancer and needs constant professional care.
  • L7 will continue its US tour at Finch’s request.
  • A fundraiser has raised over $299,000 towards her care.

L7 bassist Jennifer Finch has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer and is receiving extensive medical care following multiple surgeries and serious complications. The diagnosis means she cannot join the band’s forthcoming US dates on its Last Hurrah Tour, although L7 says it will continue…

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Marathon’s ‘experimental’ PvE mode will only be playable for 2 weeks when it goes live in July, full rollout expected to happen sometime in Season 3

  • Marathon’s experimental PvE mode launches for two weeks in July.
  • Bungie will use the test to gather player feedback.
  • A full PvE rollout is expected in Season 3.

Bungie will launch an experimental player-versus-environment mode for Marathon in July, but it will initially be available for only two weeks. The limited test is intended to gather player feedback before a wider release, reflecting the developer’s cautious approach to adding PvE content to its upcoming extraction shooter.…

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Fortnite is getting a bunch of AI-powered ‘personas’

  • Fortnite creators can use 36 AI-voiced characters from 30 July.
  • Actors consented to performances being used for voice models.
  • Epic plans safeguards after problems with AI Darth Vader.

Epic Games will allow Fortnite creators to publish experiences featuring AI-voiced characters from 30 July, expanding the use of conversational non-player characters in the game. The move matters because it gives creators access to 36 ready-made Fortnite personas while raising continuing questions about voice consent, safeguards and the…

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Salad Chains Are Seeing Foot Traffic Drop Over Cyclosporiasis Fears

  • Salad chain foot traffic drops amid cyclospora outbreak fears in the US
  • Nearly 7,000 sickened; Michigan worst affected with over 4,300 cases
  • Taco Bell and Sweetgreen shares fall as investors react to health scare

US salad chains including Chopt, Panera Bread and Sweetgreen have seen a fall in customer visits amid growing public fear of a large cyclospora outbreak linked to possible lettuce contamination. Although none of these chains has been formally connected to the outbreak, anxiety over the parasite, which causes…

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Amsterdam activists throw acid at Microsoft datacenter project

  • Activists claimed an acidic-balloon attack on an Amsterdam datacentre construction site.
  • The planned site would provide 78MW of capacity and is reportedly for Microsoft.
  • Developer Pure DC said the incident did not disrupt construction.

Extinction Rebellion’s Dutch branch said it targeted a datacentre under construction in Amsterdam by throwing balloons containing an acidic mixture at its foundations. The group said the action was intended to damage concrete and speed corrosion in steel reinforcement, protesting the environmental impact of AI infrastructure and alleging…

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Bungie announces new Marathon PvE mode, an experimental roguelite

  • Marathon receives a limited-time roguelite PvE mode on 21 July.
  • Vault Breaker supports solo, duo and three-player runs.
  • A full PvE mode is planned for season three.

Bungie will add Vault Breaker, an experimental roguelite PvE mode, to Marathon in a mid-season update on 21 July. The mode is intended to broaden the extraction shooter’s activities while the studio’s future depends heavily on Marathon following Destiny 2’s development wind-down and recent layoffs. Players can enter…

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