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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.

    • 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…

    • Airport display in Bolivia shows Windows desktop during flight delay

      A delayed passenger-facing display at Alcantarí International Airport in Sucre, Bolivia, showed a Windows 11 desktop and a K-Lite Codec Pack update prompt instead of only airport information. The incident highlights how an ordinary computer setup, with notifications left enabled, can interrupt public signage and leave travellers watching a software update while waiting for flight…

    • Techie was stung by a wasp, held overnight by Chinese police, then trapped in a 13-hour meeting

      UK-based technology sales employee Carson was dispatched to China with minimal notice and without a pre-arranged visa. When he arrived at Shanghai Airport, he was detained by Chinese authorities, forced to exchange $250 for a fine, and held overnight at a hotel under police guard. Although his visa application was subsequently approved and he returned…

    • Pi coding agent pulls a 180 and adds MCP support

      Pi, a minimalist coding agent, reached version 1.0 on Thursday with a significant technical reversal: the Earendil-owned project now supports Model Context Protocol (MCP), a technology that creator Mario Zechner once dismissed as unnecessary. The company explained the about-face by noting that MCP has improved substantially and that changes the Pi team implemented in the…

    • AWS launches agent to assess cloud systems and recommend changes

      AWS has introduced the Well-Architected Agent, which reviews customers’ cloud environments and recommends changes based on its best-practice framework. The tool aims to improve cost, security, performance and resilience, potentially reducing the need for some human consultancy while raising questions about how much trust IT teams should place in automated advice. It assesses environments across…

    • Terror arrest near RAF base; memory chip shortage bites

      A dual national arrested on terrorism suspicion near RAF Fairford in an expanding counter-terror probe. Memory chip shortages from soaring AI demand are expected to persist through 2028.

    • Housemates received texts from Baird’s phone after his alleged murder

      Jesse Baird’s female housemates received text messages from his phone number on February 20 and 21, 2024, discussing his removal of furniture from their Paddington rental—unaware that Baird had been allegedly murdered by his ex-boyfriend, Beau Lamarre-Condon, on the morning of February 19. The messages created the false impression that Baird was still alive and…

    • Sullivan sues BBC for £150m; Toney denies assault charge

      West Ham’s David Sullivan is suing the BBC for £150m over Panorama allegations. England forward Ivan Toney denies assault charge, while Amazon refreshes Kindles and Satlyt raises $8m for satellite AI.

    • Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light remasters are getting free next-gen updates this month

      Deep Silver will give *Metro 2033 Redux* and *Metro: Last Light Redux* free updates for current-generation consoles and PC. The upgrades add modern graphics and gameplay features, giving players a refreshed way to revisit the first two games in the series. On compatible displays, the console versions will support 4K at 60 frames per second…