Matt: Surprise DM

When I saw the Slack notification preview, “Matt, I’m literally crying right now,” I must admit my first reaction was “Oh no, what happened…” Matt, I’m literally crying right now. I just read the Baby & Caregiver Attendance policy that Automattic will fly your baby and whoever is caring for them to be with you […]

#230 – Adrian Sticea on Navigating the Decline of WordPress Work on Upwork and the Rise of New Opportunities

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, the decline of WordPress work on Upwork, and the rise of new opportunities. […]

Open Channels FM: How AI is Transforming Open Source Communities and Digital Innovation

In this episode of Open Web Conversations, Adam Weeks chats with Nate Stewart on AI’s transformative impact on open source. They explore challenges, opportunities, and the evolving role of agencies as digital experiences shift in the AI era.​ 

Matt: Student Plan

Sarah Perez at TechCrunch writes: WordPress.com targets the next generation of web creators with a free student plan. $24/yr, starting with “6 GB of storage, backups, staging sites, and other tools, as well as support for plug-ins, SFTP/SSH, phpMyAdmin, and Studio Sync“ ​ 

Open Channels FM: Are We Forgetting Our Human Skills Thanks to AI?

AI tools are amazing for getting stuff done, but could be losing basic human skills like handwriting and critical thinking. Let’s not forget to practice these essential abilities as we embrace the digital age.​ 

Gutenberg Times: WordPress 7.1 arrives at WordCamp US, Abilities API for developers, and a new theme for Gutenberg Times and more — Weekend Edition #373

Hi there, Before you read any further, another security updates needs your attention: WordPress 7.0.4 is out. Update now! You might have noticed, that the Gutenberg Times website has a new theme. It’s built on top of the Twenty Twenty-Five default theme. I started working on it last year, but was pulled away by other […]

WordPress.org blog: Introducing the WordPress Browser Extension

The official WordPress Browser Extension is now available for Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers in the Chrome Web Store and for Safari on macOS in the Mac App Store. This new open source extension lets logged-in site users easily hide the admin bar while keeping its most helpful shortcuts in the browser toolbar, provides quick […]

Matt: Me.sh on Android

TechCrunch on how Me.sh (née Clay) is now available on Android. Also, kudos to those other Clay folks for winning the Clay memetic namespace dominance. ​ 

Open Channels FM: Mozilla, Alibaba, and WordPress Headlines Reflect Changing Definitions in AI and Open Source

Open Channels News discusses Alibaba’s Qwen AI model’s commercial restrictions, Mozilla’s view of AI as community-driven infrastructure, a critical WordPress update, and highlights from the upcoming WordCamp US.​ 

Open Channels FM: Is Digital Fame Really the Same as Traditional Celebrity?

In a world where nearly everyone has a public platform, the concept of fame is evolving. Not long ago, fame belonged almost exclusively to movie stars, musicians, politicians, or bestselling authors. Today, thanks to the web, someone can reach millions without ever stepping on a stage. But does digital prominence really feel the same as […]