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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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“It’s not that we don’t care about PC” – Former Rockstar developer suggests why GTA 6 is only coming to consoles at launch

  • GTA 6 launches console-only on 19th November; no PC version yet
  • Ex-Rockstar dev says console-first build avoids late-stage technical problems
  • PC port likely later, similar to GTA 5's 18-month wait, per resourcing/business needs

Former Rockstar Games producer John Ricchio has offered an explanation for why GTA 6 is launching only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, without a simultaneous PC version. Speaking to YouTuber KiwiTalkz, Ricchio said Rockstar's approach of building for consoles first, rather than scaling down a PC-first…

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Microsoft Says Id Tech Is Safe, Former Staffers Say They’ve Fired Everyone Who Could Save It

  • Layoffs have raised doubts over idTech’s future.
  • Microsoft says id Software remains capable of supporting it.
  • A former employee says vital technical expertise has been lost.

Microsoft says id Software still has sufficient staff to make games and maintain its idTech engine after major layoffs, but a former employee disputes this, claiming the cuts removed the people able to develop or repair the technology. The disagreement matters because idTech underpins id Software’s games, including…

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11 Best Sleeping Bags (2026): Ultralight, Warm Weather, for Kids

  • Wired's 2026 guide ranks the best sleeping bags by use case
  • Top backpacking pick: Mountain Hardwear Bishop Pass 15, warm and light
  • Guide also covers kids, side sleepers and synthetic-fill options

Wired has updated its buyer's guide to sleeping bags for 2026, offering recommendations across a range of uses from ultralight backpacking to family camping and children's gear. The guide reflects the outlet's ongoing product-testing coverage, helping campers and hikers choose equipment suited to their specific needs, whether trekking…

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Thief Gold with updated graphics and integrated modern controller support is the latest addition to GOG’s preservation program, ahead of Nightdive’s full remaster

  • GOG re-releases Thief Gold with modern graphics, controller support and fixes
  • Update includes NewDark 1.27 engine and new localisations
  • Comes ahead of Nightdive's separate full Thief remaster

GOG has released an updated version of Thief Gold, the classic stealth game, through its game preservation programme, adding a range of technical improvements to help it run smoothly on modern systems. The re-release was chosen by GOG's community backers for attention from its reverse engineering team, and…

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Crimson Desert update adds cross save functionality to PC and consoles, but you’re going to need to buy those Deluxe cosmetics again

  • Crimson Desert now supports cross-platform save synchronisation via Pearl Abyss account linking
  • Cosmetic purchases remain platform-exclusive and must be repurchased on each system
  • Each Pearl Abyss ID receives one cross-save slot with flexible account linking options

You can now continue your adventure across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S

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Gay Men Flocked to Goose for Friendship. Some Still Feel Excluded

  • Goose app promotes friendship over hookups for gay men
  • Users say moderation is inconsistent and sometimes excludes people of colour
  • App's hookup-style features clash with its stated non-sexual mission

Goose, a new "anti-algorithm" dating app aimed at gay men, has marketed itself as an alternative to hookup-focused platforms by emphasising genuine friendship over sex. However, users who spoke to WIRED report that the app's moderation is inconsistent and that it can feel unwelcoming to people of colour,…

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Report contradicts Microsoft’s statements that id Software hasn’t been shoved onto Unreal from id Tech: ‘It’s most likely going to end up in the in the trash can’

  • id Software underwent 136 layoffs after Xbox's restructuring; Microsoft stated dozens remain working on id Tech engine
  • A laid-off id Software worker told Game Developer that personnel capable of maintaining id Tech were eliminated, contradicting Microsoft's public assurances
  • The dispute reflects tension between corporate statements and on-the-ground accounts of the engine's future viability

"Success is detached from your ability to keep a job."

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Mario Tennis Fever gets Super Mario Galaxy-themed 1.1.0 update

  • New Black Hole Racket and Galaxy Court themed after Super Mario Galaxy with unique physics and hazards
  • Non-owners can now join GameChat matches to play with friends who own the game
  • Various balance tweaks to characters, rackets, and Star Shot mechanics included

Nintendo's first big patch for the Switch 2 tennis game includes a new Fever Racket, a new court, a new Special Match, and GameShare support

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Everything New in Hell Clock 2.0 and the Cursed War DLC

  • Hell Clock 2.0 and Cursed War DLC launched 9 July with console versions.
  • New Journey of Nightmares, expanded Ascension, and Endless Nightmares modes added.
  • Ailments and endurance mechanics reworked; Unique Blessings introduced for all skills.

Hell Clock's free 2.0 update and the paid Cursed War DLC launched on 9 July, alongside the game's console editions, bringing substantial new content and systems to the roguelike ARPG. IGN's report focuses on the accompanying Maxroll update, which adds new guides, database updates and quality-of-life improvements to…

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Best Air Purifiers (2026): Coway, AirDoctor, IQAir, and More

  • WIRED's 2026 guide ranks top air purifiers by budget and need
  • Best overall: IQAir Atem X ($1,400), praised despite lacking a carbon filter
  • Budget pick: Coway Airmega Mighty2 ($270); pet homes: Levoit Vital 200S-P

WIRED has published its updated 2026 buying guide to the best air purifiers, drawing on hands-on testing across a range of budgets, room sizes and pollutant types. The reviewer, who has lived through severe wildfire smoke in California and now contends with pet dander, gas-stove fumes and urban…

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