Open Channels FM: The Real Challenge of Technological Solutions: Exclusion in the Age of Verification

David Snead, director of the Secure Hosting Alliance and a long-time Internet policy leader, shares his perspective on the complexities that emerge when technological solutions like age verification are implemented in the digital infrastructure space. Dave’s reflection highlights how the push for more secure, regulated environments can unintentionally create barriers for vulnerable or less tech-savvy […]

Open Channels FM: The Paradox of Empowerment in a Disruptive Era

Tech feels wild and unpredictable, yet super empowering. Success now hinges on broad awareness and curiosity, not just deep specialization. Embrace the chaos.​ 

WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.0.1 Maintenance Release

WordPress 7.0.1 is now available! This minor release includes fixes for 31 bugs throughout Core and the Block Editor, addressing issues affecting multiple areas of WordPress including the block editor, admin ui, and media. For a full list of bug fixes, please refer to the release candidate announcement. WordPress 7.0.1 is a short-cycle maintenance release. The next major version […]

Matt: Code for the People

Lights! Camera! Action! Todd Spangler at Variety writes: Automattic’s ‘Code for the People’ Documentary Is a Rallying Cry for Users to Fight for the Open Internet, from the NYC premiere last week. I’m looking forward to the San Francisco premiere of the documentary, and then tomorrow everyone can stream it for free on codeforthepeople.com! Appearances […]

Jonathan Desrosiers: 13 Years Contributing to WordPress

Thirteen years ago today, I received my very first props for contributing to WordPress Core. If my WordPress contribution journey were a person, it would now be a teenager. It’s pretty wild to think about, but I’ve now been contributing to the WordPress project in some way for a third of my life! What is […]

HeroPress: “Listen… the birds are already singing” – “Послухай… пташки заспівали”

Це есе також доступно українською. Listen to Volodymyr read his own story aloud. “Listen… the birds are already singing,” said Danylo — a Ukrainian I’d met at a previous WordCamp — as we were wrapping up the last hour of the WCEU afterparty in Krakow. “It’s time for us to go.” He started singing “Hei! […]

WPTavern: #224 – David Snead on Building Trust and Collaboration in the Hosting Industry With the Secure Hosting Alliance

Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case, building trust and collaboration in the hosting industry with the Secure Hosting Alliance. […]

BuddyPress: BuddyPress 14.5, 12.7, 11.6

BuddyPress 14.5.0, 12.7.0, and 11.6.0 are now available. These are security and maintenance releases that include two security fixes, along with a number of compatibility improvements, bug fixes, and code modernization updates. We strongly recommend updating your sites as soon as possible. Highlights Two security issues: Prevent user ID spoofing in the Messages REST API […]

Introducing HelpJet: The AI Chatbot That Answers Your Customers’ Questions in Seconds

Ever wanted to build an AI support agent for your WordPress website or WooCommerce store? Imagine customers asking a question at 2 a.m. and getting an instant, accurate answer, pulled straight from your own help docs, website content, and custom private SOPs. Plus, it can cut the repetitive 80% of support questions, so your team […]

Open Channels FM: BackTalk on DevRel, APIs, Digital Freedom

Insights into the DevRel role’s importance, explore endless API possibilities, and consider the balance of digital freedom, cost, and usability in today’s tech landscape.​