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Signal – AI Insights, Open Source Guidance and Commentaries.
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More A focus on guiding new contributors in open source, discussing AI’s impact, and adding insightful commentary. From openchannels.fm Source: Read More
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WP Rocket Releases Fix for WordPress 7.1 Fatal Error, Faces Backlash Over Six-Week-Old Bug Report
From therepository.email Source: Read More A compatibility bug between WP Rocket and WordPress 7.1 has taken down sites running the popular caching plugin’s Cloudflare module. The bug was reported on…
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PressConf Heads to Europe for the First Time, Announces Four-Day Barcelona Conference in October
From therepository.email Source: Read More PressConf, the conference for WordPress businesses founded by Raquel Manriquez, is heading to Europe for the first time. A four-day edition is scheduled for October…
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Elementor Pro Patches Critical Vulnerability Allowing Unauthenticated File Upload and RCE
From therepository.email Source: Read More Elementor Pro has patched a critical vulnerability in its Forms module that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload executable PHP files to WordPress sites for remote…
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WordCamp US 2026 Wraps in Phoenix With a Hackathon, WordPress 7.1, and Matt Mullenweg’s Push for Simplicity
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordCamp US 2026 wrapped up in Phoenix on Wednesday after four days of contribution work, sessions, demos and hallway conversations, and ended with WordPress co-founder…
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AI for the Rest of Us
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More An update on Open Channels News, new fall series (including “AI for the Rest of Us”), and a preview of the Open Channels FM 5.0…
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WordPress 7.1 “Mary Lou” Launches at WordCamp US With Responsive Styling, Improved Media Handling, and New Blocks
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress 7.1 “Mary Lou” was released yesterday during WordCamp US 2026 in Phoenix. Named for pioneering jazz pianist, arranger, and composer Mary Lou Williams, the…
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State of the Community Survey Finds Three in Four Feel Worse About WordPress, but 90% Agree on What Matters
From therepository.email Source: Read More Nearly three in four people surveyed about their experience in the WordPress community say they feel worse about the project than they did two years…
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CloudFest Americas Previews 2026 Agenda With Expanded Focus on Web Agencies
From therepository.email Source: Read More Heads up: This is a sponsored post, which means it’s paid content from one of our sponsors, not a news piece. Sponsored content helps keep…
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How AI is Transforming Open Source Communities and Digital Innovation
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More 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…
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Automattic Launches Free WordPress.com Student Plan for Teachers and Students
From therepository.email Source: Read More Automattic has launched WordPress.com Education, a free product that gives teachers and students professional WordPress.com hosting, a custom domain, and plugin support at no cost…
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Are We Forgetting Our Human Skills Thanks to AI?
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More 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…
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WordPress Credits Team Proposes Graduate Retention Program, Launches Public Dashboard
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress Credits contributors have proposed a graduate retention program that would turn the education initiative from a one-time experience into the first step in a…
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WordPress 7.2 Planning Kicks Off With December 9 Release Date During State of the Word
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress 7.1 hasn’t even been released yet, and the project is already moving on to its next major release. Fueled-sponsored contributor Jeffrey Paul published a…
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WordCamp US 2026 Confirms Keynote Speakers From PayPal, Disney, Waymo, and a Matt Mullenweg Fireside Chat
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordCamp US 2026 has finalized its keynote lineup ahead of the four-day conference in Phoenix, with speakers from PayPal, Disney, and Waymo joining WordPress co-founder…
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Official WordPress Browser Extension Now Available in the Chrome Web Store and Mac App Store
From therepository.email Source: Read More The official WordPress Browser Extension has landed in the Chrome Web Store and Mac App Store, bringing the project from community testing to a public…
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Is Digital Fame Really the Same as Traditional Celebrity?
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Fame has evolved from traditional celebrity status to digital prominence, where online figures may lack universal recognition. Digital fame offers influence but is often more…
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Mozilla, Alibaba, and WordPress Headlines Reflect Changing Definitions in AI and Open Source
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More 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…
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What 3,400 WordPress Plugin Reviews Say About What Users Actually Care About: Q&A With Matt Cromwell
From therepository.email Source: Read More What makes a great plugin? “I believe there’s a short list of people you should listen to when building your product, and it doesn’t start…
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Third WordPress Security Release in Four Weeks Patches Author-Level RCE via Imagick
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress 7.0.4 was released yesterday, fixing a remote code execution vulnerability that allows a logged-in author to execute arbitrary code on the server by uploading…
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OpenWALDO’s AI Transparency and AT&T’s Cost-Saving Smart Router in Focus
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Open Channels News discusses OpenWALDO’s launch, promoting true AI openness through transparent data sourcing, and AT&T’s shift to open models for cost savings and AI…
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Automattic Fires Back at WP Engine’s Sanctions Motion, Says Hosting Company Can’t Identify a Single Missing Message
From therepository.email Source: Read More Automattic has hit back at WP Engine’s allegations that CEO Matt Mullenweg destroyed messages related to their legal dispute, claiming WP Engine is conflating a…
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Rediscovering the Joy of Human-Made Logo Design in Personal Projects
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More 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…
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Open Source Changes, WordPress Vulnerabilities, and WordCampUS Community Conversations
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Open Channels News covers a WordPress supply chain attack, user preferences in plugins, and highlights WordCampUS in Phoenix. From openchannels.fm Source: Read More
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Accessibility Team Initiative “Permanently Delayed” as Matt Mullenweg Declares Team Has “Overstepped Its Authority”
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg has moved to shut down a WordPress Accessibility Team initiative to enforce updated theme accessibility standards, declaring the team has “overstepped…
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Novamira Review: I Planned a Quick Walkthrough and Fell Down a Rabbit Hole Instead
From therepository.email Source: Read More Heads up: This is a sponsored post, which means it’s paid content from one of our sponsors, not a news piece. Sponsored content helps keep…
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Software Lock-In and AI Tools for Modern Web Businesses
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More 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…
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How AI Agents Target Open Source and Why Storage Is the New AI Bottleneck
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More 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…
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Matt Mullenweg’s Messages Went Missing Amid a Failed Backup and Two Lost Devices, Court Filing Reveals
From therepository.email Source: Read More A newly unsealed court filing in WP Engine’s ongoing legal battle with Automattic has revealed CEO Matt Mullenweg’s phone wasn’t forensically copied until nine months…
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How AI Is Shaping Domain Abuse Monitoring
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More 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…
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Signal – Issue 19
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More This week’s recap highlights key insights on human connection in AI, marketing challenges with Google Ads, and the importance of simple tasks. From openchannels.fm Source:…
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WordPress 7.0.3 Patches 12 Vulnerabilities as Bug Bounty Reports Climb to 450 a Month
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress 7.0.3 has shipped with fixes for 12 security vulnerabilities, the most serious a pre-authentication cross-site scripting flaw on the login screen that could lead…
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WordPress 7.1 Release Candidate 1 Ships With Field Guide and 145 Fixes Ahead of WordCamp US Launch
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress 7.1 is one step closer to its August 19 release at WordCamp US 2026 with RC1 available this week. The WordPress 7.1 Field Guide…
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WordPress Credits Adds 10 New Partner Institutions in a Single Month as Education Programs Continue Pushing Into New Regions
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress’ education programs posted their strongest month of growth in July, with WordPress Credits adding 10 new institutions in a single month and Campus Connect…
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Creative Insights and Real Talk on Modern Marketing Challenges
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Marketing’s evolving fast. Creators and businesses must adapt as SEO and ads fade. Experimentation and multi-channel strategies are key to surviving now. From openchannels.fm Source:…
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WPManageNinja Discloses Supply Chain Attack After Forgotten Server Delivers Tampered Plugin Updates
From therepository.email Source: Read More An attacker compromised a decommissioned WPManageNinja server last week and used it to serve tampered builds of two commercial plugins to customers for approximately five…
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Automattic’s Anne McCarthy Joins the PHP Foundation Board
From therepository.email Source: Read More Anne McCarthy, Automattic’s Architecture and Open Source Director, has joined the PHP Foundation’s Governing Board as Automattic’s platinum sponsor representative. The PHP Foundation announced the…
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DocsBot Launches Free AI Sidekick for WordCamp US 2026 Attendees, Builds It a Physical Body Too
From therepository.email Source: Read More The team behind DocsBot has launched a free AI assistant for WordCamp US 2026, and they’re even building it a little robot body so folks…
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Patchstack Challenges WordPress.org to Fast-Track Security Fixes Under Protect the Shire
From therepository.email Source: Read More A new analysis from Patchstack has found that WordPress.org’s Protect the Shire initiative holds security patches for the same duration as routine updates, arguing that…
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Open Minds Balancing AI Innovation with Authentic Human Connection
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More This episode discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on human skills and connections, emphasizing concerns about overdependence on technology, authenticity in communication, and the importance…