Staging: Latest in Software Engineering: Aug 9 (3 stories)
Sunday, 9 Aug 2026
Here is your Daily summary for Software Engineering across the world for Sun 9th August 2026
Metanet Software continues its 22-year journey to perfect the platformer genre with the upcoming release of N Plus Infinity Times Two, showcasing the dedication of small teams in the gaming industry despite challenges like the Steam apocalypse. Meanwhile, Google has revamped its approach to naming hacking groups, emphasizing the importance of codenames in tracking and understanding cyber threats. In related news, Flock is expanding its focus on rideshare dashcams and police coaching, while recent legal rulings and cybersecurity incidents highlight ongoing vulnerabilities in various sectors.
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GamesRadar+ • 8 Aug 2026, 11:00amThese devs have been building the perfect platformer for 22 years, and the Steam apocalypse won't stop them now: "Video games have always been about a small team of sickos doing something"
For this week's Saturday Read, the devs behind Metanet Software tell us about the decades-long road that's led to N Plus Infinity Times Two
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TechCrunch • 8 Aug 2026, 3:00pm
Google’s top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames
Google recently changed how it refers and assigns names to hacking groups. TechCrunch spoke with one of the world’s foremost experts on tracking hackers to understand why companies give hackers codenames.
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WIRED • 8 Aug 2026, 10:30am
Flock’s Plans for Rideshare Dashcams and Coaching Police, Revealed
Plus: A judge rules cell tower dumps unconstitutional, water utility hacks spread to a dozen states, a phishing email opens a missile-parts supplier’s inbox, and a ransomware boss gets 16 years.
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