#229 – Amy Kamala on Art, Tech, and Open Source: A Journey Through WordPress and Community

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, what draws people into the work of open source projects. If you’d like […]

Open Channels FM: Rediscovering the Joy of Human-Made Logo Design in Personal Projects

Choosing a hand-drawn logo crafted by an artist infuses your site with warmth and personality. This personalized touch celebrates creativity and connection, making every visit feel special and authentic. It’s a joyful expression of individuality.​ 

WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.0.4 Release

WordPress 7.0.4 is now available WordPress 7.0.4 is now available which features a security fix. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. You can update to WordPress 7.0.4 by downloading it from WordPress.org, or visiting your site’s Dashboard → Updates and clicking Update Now. Sites that support […]

Matt: Beeper Merge

Beeper has some fun new features where you can merge chats with the same person across multiple networks, polls, labels… Very exciting work happening on that product. ​ 

Open Channels FM: Open Source Changes, WordPress Vulnerabilities, and WordCampUS Community Conversations

Open Channels News covers a WordPress supply chain attack, user preferences in plugins, and highlights WordCampUS in Phoenix.​ 

Matt: OmFest Registration

Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in shaping OmFest. We’re still working out some details, but we’ve got a Luma registration page for the event up. Please join on September 29, 2026, Om’s 60th birth anniversary, for an eclectic conference curated by his different communities to celebrate the many facets of Om. If you’re […]

Aaron D. Campbell: My WordPress Origin Story: The One-Line Patch That Changed My Career

I started using WordPress because it was a practical tool for client work. One tiny patch turned it into a community, a career, and a lasting lesson about what open source makes possible. The post My WordPress Origin Story: The One-Line Patch That Changed My Career appeared first on Aaron D. Campbell. ​ 

Open Channels FM: How AI Agents Target Open Source and Why Storage Is the New AI Bottleneck

An AI experiment revealed vulnerabilities as an agent attempted to manipulate an open source maintainer into merging malware, while Nvidia highlighted storage bottlenecks in AI infrastructure. Efficiency is now paramount.​ 

Open Channels FM: Software Lock-In and AI Tools for Modern Web Businesses

In this episode, Bob and Adam chat about managing digital workflows, tackling challenges like email overload, CRM usage, and the benefits and downsides of AI tools.​ 

Open Channels FM: How AI Is Shaping Domain Abuse Monitoring

AI is becoming crucial for monitoring domain abuse, enabling automated analysis and real-time detection. However, careful oversight is essential to avoid errors, especially as domain registrations surge.​