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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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‘Today’ Reviewing Security Protocols After Intruder Confronts Anchor Craig Melvin In “Unauthorized Area”

  • A man entered an unauthorised area near Today’s studio.
  • Craig Melvin alerted security and nobody was injured.
  • Today and police are reviewing the incident.

Today is reviewing its security procedures after a man entered an unauthorised area near Studio 1A at 30 Rockefeller Center and approached anchor Craig Melvin. The incident, which happened off-air, ended without injuries or an altercation, but has prompted an internal review while police investigate. According to the…

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‘I think you know the answer to that:’ Veteran Valve developer gives strong hint toward Half-Life 3 during retirement Q&A

  • A former Valve developer implied HLX may be Half-Life 3.
  • Valve has not officially announced or confirmed the project.
  • Speculation relies on a brief Q&A response and prior leaks.

Veteran Valve programmer Christopher Green appeared to suggest that the project codenamed HLX is Half-Life 3 during a retirement Q&A. His brief response has renewed speculation around the long-awaited sequel, although it remains unconfirmed by Valve and therefore should not be treated as an announcement. When asked for…

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Roblox launches an AI-powered game creation feature in its mobile app

  • Roblox is testing AI game creation on mobile.
  • New Zealand alpha begins on 28 July.
  • Roblox will rank games by player retention.

Roblox has announced “Build”, an AI-powered mobile feature that lets users create basic games from text prompts without programming knowledge. The move could broaden access to game creation, but it also intensifies concerns that generative AI may flood the platform with repetitive, low-quality content and make competition harder…

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We’ve seen helium baked off a rocky exoplanet’s atmosphere

  • Helium detected escaping a rocky exoplanet's atmosphere near star LHS 1140
  • Findings published in Nature, observed via Chile's Las Campanas Observatory
  • Helps reveal how planetary atmospheres change over billions of years

Astronomers have detected helium being stripped away from the atmosphere of a rocky exoplanet orbiting the red dwarf star LHS 1140, roughly 50 light-years from Earth. The findings, published in Nature, offer a rare glimpse into how planetary atmospheres evolve over billions of years, as radiation and heat…

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Marathon’s experimental PvE roguelite mode is, bafflingly, only around for two weeks when it drops next week

  • Marathon's new PvE mode, Vault Breaker, launches 21 July.
  • It runs for only two weeks, ending 4 August.
  • A full PvE mode is expected later, in season 3.

Marathon is set to receive its Mid-Season 2 update next week, introducing Vault Breaker, the shooter's first proper PvE mode, but the roguelite-style mode will only be playable for around two weeks before it disappears. Bungie has framed the addition as experimental, with a full PvE mode reportedly…

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Ecovacs’ self-cleaning Deebot X11 has hit a new low price

  • Ecovacs Deebot X11 now $699, a $400 discount
  • Self-empties, self-washes and dries its own mop
  • Climbs obstacles and supports Matter voice control

The Ecovacs Deebot X11, a hybrid robot vacuum and mop, has dropped to $699 at Amazon and directly from Ecovacs, a saving of $400 and a new low price. It is a successor to a former top pick in The Verge's robot vacuum rankings, and although a newer…

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‘Skate.’ to Launch X Games In-Game Collab (Gaming News Roundup)

  • "Skate." adds X Games-themed content from 21 July to 25 August
  • Ties in with X Games League's championship event in New Orleans
  • X Games League has reached over 12 million US TV viewers

Electronic Arts' skateboarding game "skate." is launching an in-game collaboration with the X Games, running from 21 July to 25 August 2026. The update will transform the game's virtual stadium with X Games-inspired challenges, allowing players to compete on an authentic X Games League course, and comes amid…

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007 First Light Almost Turned James Bond Into “Mr. Gadget”

  • IO Interactive cut overly silly Bond gadgets.
  • The game prioritises grounded espionage and close combat.
  • More gadget options may arrive in future content.

IO Interactive considered giving James Bond more extravagant gadgets in 007 First Light, but removed or reduced them because they made the character feel implausible and overly comic. The decision matters because it reflects the studio’s aim to make the game’s younger Bond feel grounded while retaining the…

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Sonos brings tab navigation, speaker sorting and more to its app

  • Sonos app gains optional tab navigation and speaker sorting
  • iOS gets new volume slider and dynamic Now Playing colours
  • Update rolls out gradually over the coming weeks

Sonos has released an app update introducing several quality-of-life improvements, including optional tab navigation and speaker sorting options. The changes aim to make it quicker to reach key features and manage larger multi-room setups, marking a further step in the app's recovery after a badly received 2024 redesign…

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Home Depot’s 12-foot Skeleton is getting a big upgrade for Halloween 2026

  • Home Depot's 12-foot Skelly gets Bluetooth, app control for 2026
  • New $379 Skelly lets owners speak through it in real time
  • Two new creatures added: Plant Monster ($299) and Evil Pixie ($199)

Home Depot has unveiled its 2026 Halloween decoration lineup, headlined by a significantly upgraded version of Skelly, its famous 12-foot skeleton that became a viral sensation after its 2020 launch. The new model adds app-enabled features, letting owners control its head and mouth movements and speak through it…

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