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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.

    • OneDrive to raise Mac sync limit to one million items

      Microsoft plans to raise OneDrive’s supported sync limit on eligible Macs from 300,000 to one million items, matching Windows. The change is intended to help organisations with large OneDrive and SharePoint libraries keep more content in sync across devices; a preview is scheduled for October, with general availability targeted for June 2027. Devices must meet…

    • French borrowing costs touch 5% amid political unrest and budget deadlock

      France’s 10-year government bond yield briefly reached 5% for the first time in 24 years, as investors reacted to political uncertainty, civil unrest and the failure to pass next year’s budget. Higher borrowing costs add pressure to public finances, while concern about France has also weighed on the euro. The yield rose by more than…

    • Mach9 raises $34m to develop AI software for engineering surveys

      Mach9 has raised $34 million in Series A funding after shifting from building inspection hardware to AI-powered computer-aided design software. The company says customer demand showed that the harder problem was turning large volumes of scanner and image data into usable surveys for engineering and infrastructure decisions. Its private beta has nearly 100 customers, who…

    • Fahnbulleh inclined to refuse approval for Rosebank oilfield

      Energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is leaning towards refusing approval for the Rosebank oilfield, according to officials, though she has not made a final decision. A rejection would be a setback for the North Sea industry and a win for climate campaigners, while reflecting concerns that Rosebank would contribute less to UK energy security because most…

    • Valor Mortis recovers development costs within a week of launch

      One More Level says *Valor Mortis* recouped its production costs within seven days of release, marking an early commercial success for the first-person Soulslike. Sales after that point are expected to generate profit for the developer and publisher, Lyrical Games, though the studio has not disclosed sales figures. The game launched on PC, PS5 and…

    • Cyber chiefs tell websites to make critical safety update or go offline

      UK and European cyber-security authorities are urging organisations that use PHP to install a critical update as soon as it is released, warning that sites may need to go offline if they cannot be protected promptly. The vulnerabilities could let attackers run code remotely without authentication, potentially enabling malware installation or website disruption. The PHP…

    • Spotify launches native in-car app for select Audi models

      Spotify has launched its first fully native in-car app, built for Google’s Android Automotive system and initially available in select Audi models. It runs on the car’s own infotainment hardware, giving Spotify direct control over the interface and offering an alternative to connecting a phone through CarPlay or Android Auto. The app is coming to…

    • Critical PHP flaws could expose servers to code execution attacks

      PHP developers are preparing patches for two critical vulnerabilities that could let attackers run code on affected servers. The flaw could allow websites to be altered or data stolen, and security agencies advise organisations that cannot patch promptly to isolate internet-facing systems or take them offline. The vulnerabilities reportedly affect every PHP version from 5…

    • You’ve Not Seen Anything Like This Bizarre PS5 Open World RPG, Ordinary Oddness

      Tencent and developer COSMICPUP have announced Ordinary Oddness, an unusual open-world RPG planned for PS5. Its debut trailer presents a world where humans and mythical beings coexist, with reality shifting around the city of Elysian Skies; the striking, unpredictable style sets it apart from conventional RPG reveals. The 22-minute video appears to show a full…

    • Stratford International finally to have international trains in budget boost

      Stratford International station is set to receive funding in next week’s budget for an upgrade that could allow it to serve cross-Channel trains. Mayor Sadiq Khan has argued the project would connect east London more directly to Europe, support jobs and tourism, and make better use of the station’s original purpose. The station opened in…