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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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Oil prices leap and stocks fall as Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade on Iranian shipping

  • Trump’s Hormuz move pushed oil prices higher and stocks lower
  • Fresh US-Iran attacks increased fears over Gulf energy supplies
  • Vessel traffic through the strait has already dropped sharply

Oil prices jumped and share markets fell after Donald Trump said the US would again block Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20% toll on other eligible cargo using the route. The move followed further US strikes on Iran and retaliatory action from Tehran,…

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The last retro console I’d expect to run DOOM is the girly pop Casio Loopy, and yet, it can now run DOOM

  • DOOM now runs on the Casio Loopy
  • A homebrew flash cart made the port possible
  • The port required extra audio and hardware tweaks

A developer has succeeded in getting DOOM running on the Casio Loopy, an unusual Japan-only 1990s console better known for its built-in sticker printer and marketing towards girls than for action games. The story matters mainly as another striking example of the enduring fascination with porting DOOM to…

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Young men report more ‘sextortion’ than any other age group, Australia’s online safety watchdog says

  • Young men reported the most sextortion cases in Australia
  • eSafety says platforms still have serious safety gaps
  • Teenagers are also increasingly being targeted

Australia’s online safety regulator says young men aged 18 to 24 are reporting more cases of sexual extortion than any other age group, while warnings are also growing about teenagers being increasingly targeted. The report argues that major technology companies are still not doing enough to prevent this…

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Ex-Labour candidate and university employee is being investigated after saying she hoped Ann Widdecombe suffered an ‘extremely painful death’

A former Labour parliamentary candidate, who is also employed by a university, is reportedly being investigated after saying she hoped the former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe had suffered an "extremely painful death". The comments matter because they concern a public figure and appear to have been made in…

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Steam’s “no questions asked” refund policy makes it “super easy for players to abuse this rule”, says indie developer

  • Indie dev says Steam refunds cost him 55,000 sales.
  • Short game finished in under two hours, then refunded.
  • His complaint triggered review-bombing and abusive messages.

Solo indie developer Mateo Covic, creator of the game Paddle Paddle Paddle, has publicly criticised Steam's refund policy after claiming he was forced to refund around 55,000 sales, a refund rate of roughly 21 percent, despite the game holding overwhelmingly positive reviews. Covic argues that Steam's "no questions…

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Review: Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok (Switch 2) – A Deep, Addictive RPG With A So-So Story

  • Granblue Fantasy: Relink u2013 Endless Ragnarok is a strong Switch 2 action RPG.
  • Deep, replayable Monster Hunter-style combat is the highlight.
  • The trope-heavy story is the game's weakest aspect.

Nintendo Life has published a review of Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, a Switch 2 port of Cygames' 2024 console spinoff of its long-running Granblue Fantasy mobile RPG, refreshed with a new expansion. The reviewer is broadly positive, describing it as a deep, addictive action RPG that…

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The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners of 2026: Beatbot, iGarden, Dreame

  • Battery-powered robots are replacing hoses and pumps for pool cleaning.
  • Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra rated best overall, at around $3,000.
  • It is powerful but heavy at 29 pounds; cheaper options exist.

WIRED has updated its annual guide to the best robotic pool cleaners for 2026, drawing on four years of professional testing and hundreds of trial runs. The piece charts how the market has shifted away from older pressure-side cleaners, which rely on pool pumps and trailing hoses, towards…

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Reminder: Tetris 99’s New Crossover Event Celebrates The Return Of Star Fox, Unlock A Special Theme

  • Tetris 99 hosts Star Fox-themed 55th Maximus Cup event July 10-13, 2026
  • Players earning 100+ event points unlock exclusive theme with Star Fox visuals, music, and custom Tetrimino designs
  • Nintendo releases limited-edition Star Fox cosmetics via Platinum Points shop in four consecutive waves

Update: Event now live. : Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Warframe: Tau Expansion Reveals Second Solar System Coming Later in 2026

  • Warframe: Tau introduces a second solar system with the noir-themed city of Fornax, home to the Sentients faction
  • Major update launches later in 2026, succeeding 2025's The Old Peace expansion
  • Revealed via 30-minute presentation at Tennocon, Digital Extremes' annual convention

Digital Extremes unveiled Warframe: Tau at this year's Tennocon event, announcing the game's expansion into a second solar system. The new Tau system introduces players to Fornax, a ringed city drawing aesthetic inspirat

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Warframe’s next major update blends Blade Runner, The Sopranos, and film noir in a whole new solar system, coming later this year

  • Warframe: Tau launches later this year with a new solar system.
  • Noir city Fornax explores addiction, drawing on Blade Runner and The Sopranos.
  • New detective Warframe Brysko is voiced by Matthew Mercer.

Digital Extremes has closed this year's TennoCon Live event with a roughly 30-minute reveal trailer for Warframe's next major update, Warframe: Tau, which is due to launch at some point later this year. The update takes players beyond the familiar Origin system into the new Tau system and…

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