Open Channels FM: Balancing AI Efficiency Costs and Value in Markdown Data and Open Source Security

In today’s news, markdown streamlines AI input, AI-generated security reports increase workloads, and autonomous agent costs affect project efficiency​ 

Open Channels FM: Building Stability Through Diversification in Tech Careers

In a fast-evolving tech industry, professionals are embracing diversification for stability and growth. This strategy fosters financial security, creativity, and adaptability, preparing individuals for unforeseen changes.​ 

OpenStation Blog: What WordPress would have looked like in 1995

I’ve been wondering how far a theme can take OpenStation. Not just a wallpaper and a different color, but everything: windows, dock, menus, fonts, icons, layouts, etc. So I tried to make wp-admin look like two operating systems from a long time ago. Can you believe that this is still WordPress? Turns out that the […]

Open Channels FM: OCN Week in Review #5: Scale, Adaptation, Verification and Infrastructure

This week on Open Channels News, discover how AI is changing hardware, security reports, and gaming, plus the latest WordPress and enterprise data updates. Explore our concise wrap-up of major open source and tech stories, along with the recurring themes shaping the industry’s future.​ 

Open Channels FM: How Open Channels FM Balances Human Content with the AI Transparency Report

Learn how Bob Dunn chose to create a AI Transparency Report for the Open Channels FM Podcast Network.​ 

Open Channels FM: Why Learning from Younger Colleagues Keeps You Fresh in Tech

To thrive in the evolving tech industry, professionals should engage with younger colleagues, embracing their fresh perspectives to foster adaptability, resilience, and ongoing personal and professional growth.​ 

#236 – Brian Coords on WordPress as the Source of Truth

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, making WordPress the source of truth across web projects, not just the website. […]

Open Channels FM: Meta Opens Muse to DIY Hardware, GPT-6 Plays WoW Blind, and BootLoops

Open Channels News host Robert shares AI’s evolving role, highlighting Meta’s Home Link for hardware integration, GPT-6 Astra’s gameplay without visuals, and BootLoops enhancing scientific research tools.​ 

WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.1.3 Maintenance and Security Release

This security and maintenance release features 7 security fixes and 4 bug fixes. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. You can download WordPress 7.1.3 from WordPress.org, or visit your WordPress Dashboard, click “Updates”, and then click “Update Now”. If you have sites that support automatic background […]

Akismet: Upgrade to the official Akismet Drupal module

If your Drupal site still runs the community Akismet module (drupal/akismet), the official Akismet module (drupal/akismet_antispam) can upgrade it in place. You swap the Composer package, run database updates, and your API key and protection settings come along. We built it so you don’t have to uninstall, reinstall, and re-enter everything. This post walks through […]