Open Channels FM: Navigating Neurodiversity in Tech: Why Sharing Strategies Matters

The tech industry is filled with diverse minds, and more people are discovering that neurodivergent perspectives, such as autism and ADHD are not just common in this field, but bring valuable strengths. Yet, many professionals grew up without a diagnosis or language to describe their differences. This can leave individuals navigating challenges without clear strategies, […]

WordPress.org blog: WP23

WordPress at 23 is simultaneously both the strongest and most precarious it’s ever been. Last week, we shipped WordPress 7 to the world. In seven days, 46% of all WordPresses, tens of millions across countless different hosting environments, are already on 7.0, auto-updated with no breakage. From a Raspberry Pi to the most secure sites […]

Open Channels FM: Get Ready for Open Channels FM Live, Our Upcoming Short Form Stream

Bob Dunn announces the July launch of Open Channels FM Live, a short-form live stream focusing on the intersection of open source and the open web.​ 

Open Channels FM: Blackwall Sponsors Open Channels FM Founder for WordCamp Europe 2026

We are excited to announce that our founder Bob Dunn will be attending WordCamp Europe 2026 thanks to the support of Blackwall.​ 

WordCamp Central: Happy Birthday, WordPress

Twenty-three years ago, a team of 2 friends released something into the world that they probably couldn’t have fully imagined the consequences of. Not just a publishing tool, though it became that for hundreds of millions of people but a reason to find each other. WordPress just turned 23. And if you’re not yet part […]

#218 – Luke Carbis on the Future of WordPress Plugins: AI, Ethics, and New Directory Standards

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 future of WordPress plugins, AI, ethics, and new directory standards. If you’d […]

Open Channels FM: New Tools and Updates in WordPress 7.0 for Developers and Content Managers

WordPress 7.0 « Armstrong » introduces significant updates including visual revisions, responsive block visibility, and enhanced workflow features, promoting collaboration among users and developers while emphasizing safe updating practices.​ 

Introducing Uncanny Agent: The AI Assistant That Manages Your WordPress Site

Ever logged into WordPress to publish a post, only to end up spending hours on admin tasks? It happens more often than we probably want to admit. You meant to write, but then you noticed yesterday’s orders needed checking. A landing page needed updating before tomorrow’s promo. And your form needs to be integrated with […]

WordPress.org blog: Looking Ahead to WordCamp Europe 2026

June 4-6, 2026 | ICE Kraków Congress Centre, Kraków, Poland WordCamp Europe 2026 will bring the WordPress community together in Kraków, Poland, from June 4–6 for Contributor Day, two conference days, and a program shaped by the ideas, tools, and people moving WordPress forward. This year’s schedule includes two official keynotes, hands-on workshops, panels, and […]

Open Channels FM: Why Structured Content Matters for Large-Scale Websites

Content management systems are constantly evolving to meet the growing needs of organizations with vast amounts of information to share. One topic that’s often overlooked until it becomes a problem is how structured data impacts editorial efficiency and long-term website success. When a site has hundreds, or even thousands of individual pages, keeping everything organized […]