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Software news — August 1, 2026 - Page 3

Publications tagged with Software published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 4.

75 publications

  1. PoliticsChinaTradeSoftware

    Sony's Profit Surges 32% as PlayStation Thrives; Film, TV Lag

    Sony reported a 32% increase in profit for its fiscal first quarter, driven by a strong performance from its PlayStation division. The gaming segment brought in $1.25 billion in operating income, while the film and TV division saw a 3% decrease in revenue. Overall, Sony's operating income was $2.96 billion, with total revenue up 8.2% to $17.66 billion. The company also increased its full-year operating income forecast by 8% to $10.6 billion. Sony sold 1.6 million PlayStation 5 consoles in the quarter, reaching over 90 million units worldwide since its launch. The company's music division saw a 21% increase in sales, while the film segment's revenue decreased by 4%. Sony Pictures is expected to see a significant boost in the third quarter with the release of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'.
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  3. TechSoftwareSemiconductorsHardware

    Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics 2 Controls Humanoid Robots' Whole Body

    Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics 2 can now control humanoid robots' entire body, enabling them to walk, crouch, stretch, and manipulate objects with five-fingered hands. The system combines three models: Gemini Robotics 2 for vision-to-movement conversion, ER 2 for task planning, and On-Device 2 for local adaptation. It has been tested on Apptronik's Apollo humanoid and a Franka Duo robot, achieving success rates ranging from 32% to 92% for various tasks.
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  6. ScienceSoftwareRoboticsWeather

    AI Robot Detects Diver Stress via Bubble Analysis

    Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed an AI system enabling underwater robots to measure divers' stress levels in real-time by analyzing bubbles exhaled through their regulators. The system, published in The International Journal of Robotics Research, estimates breathing frequency, identifying situations of physical tension. Field tests showed successful classification into 'below normal', 'normal', and 'above normal' ranges. The AI model was trained using a 'fuzzy labeling' system, teaching the robot to recognize breathing patterns from blurry underwater images and synchronized audio signals.
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  7. TechSoftware

    Gears of War: E-Day's Multiplayer Revealed

    Gears of War: E-Day's multiplayer modes, including the new Horde Siege and the return of Versus, were detailed in a new trailer and deep dive. The game will feature 12-player Horde Siege, a 3-squad PVE experience set across the biggest multiplayer maps ever seen in the series, and Versus, which has evolved with new movement mechanics. The multiplayer will be available in the Early Access Open Beta starting August 6 with pre-order on Xbox Series X|S or Steam, or with a Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscription.
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  20. TechSoftware

    Xbox Outage Shouldn't Affect Disc Games, Microsoft Confirms

    Microsoft has confirmed that the recent Xbox outage shouldn't have affected games played from physical discs. The company's Xbox technology chief, Scott Van Vliet, stated that while discs are subject to licensing inspections, they should still be playable offline. Microsoft is investigating reports of players being unable to access disc games during the outage and will roll out a fix to prevent this issue in the future.
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  23. ScienceOceaniaSoftware

    Apple's Upcoming iPhone Event: Dates and Expected Announcements

    Apple's annual iPhone event is expected in September, with announcements including the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra. The event date is likely to be announced on August 25 or 26, following Apple's typical two-week notice. Past events have shown a consistent 14-day gap between announcement and event, except for 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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