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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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Yes, you can now order DoorDash from the command line

  • DoorDash launches "dd-cli", a command-line food-ordering tool for developers
  • Beta limited to US/Canadian macOS developers via waitlist
  • Part of DoorDash's wider push into AI-driven agentic commerce

DoorDash has launched a limited beta of "dd-cli", a command-line tool that lets developers order food directly through an AI agent, marking a notable step into agentic commerce. The tool allows users to search stores, find deals and check out entirely from the command line, effectively exposing DoorDash's…

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Period tracker Stardust shares users’ health data with analytics firm, says Mozilla research

  • Stardust shares users' health data with analytics firm RudderStack, Mozilla finds.
  • Data included birthdates, birth control type and symptoms, tied to unique IDs.
  • Stardust was the only app of six tested to share such data.

Mozilla Foundation research has found that period-tracking app Stardust shares users' sensitive health data with third-party analytics firm RudderStack, despite the app's website stating "Your data is private. Period." The finding is significant because Stardust markets itself as privacy-focused and previously claimed to use end-to-end encryption, a claim…

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Roblox announce plans to let people AI generate basic games using text prompts stuck into a mobile app, but claim that won’t fill their homepage with AI slop

  • Roblox's new "Build" tool lets users create games via AI text prompts
  • Testing begins 28 July alongside new AI tools in Roblox Studio
  • Roblox says AI-made games won't dominate its homepage listings

Roblox has announced a new AI tool called Build, which lets users on its mobile app generate basic games from text prompts, part of the company's wider push to embed generative AI throughout its platform. Roblox says users will be able to type a simple description, such as…

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Nintendo Download: 16th July (North America)

  • Nintendo's North American eShop update lists new games for week of 16th July
  • Highlights: Fitness Boxing 3 Switch 2 Edition, Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, Heave Ho 2
  • Also includes Denshattack!, Culdcept BEGINS, Go-Go Town!, and classic re-releases

Nintendo has published its Nintendo Download update for North America for the week of 16th July, listing the newest additions to the Switch and Switch 2 eShops. The publisher noted last week's regular update was skipped, so this instalment covers a larger-than-usual batch of new releases across genres…

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Apple’s OLED iPad Mini upgrade is on the way as prices continue to rise

  • OLED iPad Mini upgrade rumoured for October 2026, its biggest refresh since 2021
  • Price hikes expected, following a recent $100 increase and RAM shortages
  • iPad Air, base iPad, iPad Pro and Apple Pencil updates also reportedly planned

Apple is reportedly preparing an OLED display upgrade for the iPad Mini, potentially launching as soon as October 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It would mark the biggest overhaul of the device since its 2021 redesign, but is expected to arrive alongside a further price increase, continuing…

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Former Rockstar Dev Explains GTA 6’s Console-First Approach

  • GTA 6 will launch on consoles before PC.
  • Fixed console hardware simplifies optimisation.
  • Rockstar has used this release pattern before.

Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij has explained why Grand Theft Auto 6 is launching on consoles before PC, describing the approach as consistent with Rockstar’s past release strategy. The decision matters because PC players may face a longer wait for one of the industry’s most anticipated games, while…

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Tesla driver who blamed crash on autopilot pressed accelerator 100%, NTSB finds

  • NTSB preliminary findings back Tesla's claim driver overrode FSD before fatal crash
  • Driver pressed accelerator to 100%, causing car to hit a house, killing a woman
  • Driver charged with manslaughter; Tesla also faces a lawsuit from the victim's family

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released preliminary findings supporting Tesla's claim that a driver, rather than its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, was responsible for a fatal crash in Texas. Michael Butler, 44, had told police FSD was engaged when his Tesla struck a house, killing…

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AC Black Flag Resynced Update 1.04 Available to Download Now

  • Update 1.04 for AC Black Flag Resynced is out now on PS5
  • 2.44GB patch fixes save/load, localisation and gameplay bugs
  • Focus is on stability and performance, not new content

Ubisoft has released update 1.04 for Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, the PS5 remake's first major post-launch patch, now available to download. The update focuses on fixes, tweaks and stability improvements rather than major new content, addressing a wide range of technical and gameplay issues reported since launch,…

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Look Away Now, Sony: Demand for Mortal Shell 2 in Physical Form Sees PS5 Boxed Copies Sell Out

  • Mortal Shell 2's premium Revered Edition physical copies sold out on PS5 ahead of August 2026 release
  • Publisher unable to restock before launch due to manufacturing timelines; only standard physical version remains
  • Sell-out highlights continued consumer demand for physical media, contrasting with Sony's plan to discontinue PS5 discs by January 2028

Unlikely to have more stock of Revered Edition for 20th August launch. Mortal Shell 2 developer Cold Symmetry has shared it's extremely unlikely it'll be able to bring the Revered Edition of the upcoming Soulslike back into stock before the PS5 game's launch on 20th August 2026. Demand…

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Country Has More Women In The Pipeline: A Look At The New Acts For Q3, Q4

  • Female artists currently occupy all top five positions on the country charts in mixed or solo configurations
  • Women represent approximately 44% of solo artists launching debut albums or EPs in the second half of 2026
  • Emerging female performers span stylistically diverse approaches from experimental sounds to traditional country

In this week's Country Update lead, women make a big impact on the country charts.

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