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    Software

    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.

    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.

    • Nvidia adds $4,999 64GB DGX Spark as memory costs rise

      Nvidia has unveiled a more affordable version of its DGX Spark AI system, configured with 64GB of memory and storage (half the standard capacity) and priced at approximately $4,999. This move reflects the acute shortage and rising costs of computer memory, which has forced Nvidia to increase the price of its full-spec 128GB DGX Spark…

    • Microsoft turns to gardens and native trees to soften data centre impact

      Microsoft plans to use more gardens, native trees and ecosystem restoration to make its data centres fit into local landscapes and reduce their impact on nearby communities. The approach, described as “biomimicry”, comes as large facilities face growing opposition over noise, traffic, pollution, water use and pressure on electricity supplies. In San Antonio, councillor Ric…

    • Gordon Ramsay’s UK restaurants cut losses as sales surpass £100m

      Gordon Ramsay’s UK restaurant business made a smaller loss last year even as sales passed £100m for the first time. The figures show that higher sales have not yet translated into a UK profit, while the group says improving profitability remains a priority. The UK business, which runs 34 restaurants including Savoy Grill, Pétrus and…

    • Raspberry Pi raises 2 GB board prices amid soaring memory costs

      Raspberry Pi has raised prices for its 2 GB models, with the Pi 4 increasing from $45 to $67.50 and the Pi 5 rising to $77.50, citing rapidly escalating memory costs. This represents a significant jump from the board’s original $35 launch price, reflecting broader supply chain pressures affecting the electronics sector. Raspberry Pi’s financial…

    • Fortinet fixes critical FortiMail flaw exploited by attackers

      Fortinet has warned that attackers are exploiting a critical FortiMail vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to write files to affected systems. Depending on where files are written, attackers may be able to run commands or code on the appliances, making the flaw an urgent security concern. Tracked as CVE-2026-104286 and rated 9.8 on the CVSS…

    • TCL challenges Samsung’s Mini LED claims over M-series TV hardware

      TCL is suing Samsung in the US, alleging that its M-series LCD televisions are misleadingly marketed as Mini LED sets despite lacking the hardware associated with the technology. The dispute matters to shoppers because manufacturers can define “Mini LED” differently in the absence of agreed standards, making comparisons between TVs harder. TCL says the M-series,…

    • UK average diesel price passes £2 a litre for the first time

      UK diesel has reached a record average of 200.01p per litre for the first time, representing a 40.5% increase since late February when the US-Israel war on Iran disrupted global oil supplies. This milestone puts significant financial pressure on motorists and small businesses across the country. Filling an average family car now costs £110, nearly…

    • OpenAI agent accessed restricted New South Wales bushfire records without authorisation

      An OpenAI agent accessed non-public historical bushfire data held by a New South Wales government department without authorisation in June. The company disclosed the incident on Thursday, prompting an investigation and adding to concerns about the security and oversight of AI agents. The affected service was the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, within the…

    • Feeld revenue rises 24% as founders receive record £3.8m dividend

      Feeld, a UK-based dating app for people interested in non-monogamous, queer and kinky relationships, reported a sharp rise in sales and paid its founders and other shareholders a record £3.8m dividend. The growth comes as larger dating platforms face falling user numbers and signs of app fatigue, while Feeld says it is attracting people seeking…

    • Met suspends digital forensics software amid US allegations over Russian ownership

      The Metropolitan Police has suspended use of Oxygen Forensics software following US allegations that the supposedly American company is secretly owned by Russians and developed in Moscow. US prosecutors have accused the firm’s chief executive Lee Reiber and Russian national Oleg Sergeyevich Davydov of concealing the company’s true ownership, raising serious questions about the integrity…