Open Channels FM: Open Channels FM Founder’s Podcast Tech Stack
BobWP is back sharing his podcast gear and software tips for all podcasters, offering insights on mics, interfaces, and AI tools to streamline production.
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Open Channels FM: Why Diverse Teams and Early Accessibility Matter in Web Development
Accessibility in web dev shouldn’t be an afterthought. Involving diverse teams from the start uncovers issues early, making products better for all. Early focus on accessibility is key.
14 Ways I Get More Donations for My Nonprofit (I’ll Show You How)
A while ago, I built a nonprofit website that looked great and quickly started getting good traffic. But even with lots of visitors, donations weren’t coming in like I hoped. After some research, I realized the problem: I had designed the site thinking like a developer, not a donor. Once I understood this, I knew…
WordPress.org blog: WordPress 6.9 Release Candidate 3
The third Release Candidate (“RC3”) for WordPress 6.9 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended that you evaluate RC3 on a test server and site. Reaching this phase…
Matt: Jeff Dean AI Club talk
There’s a new video with Jeff Dean talking at the Stanford AI Club, only 2k views so far, he’s half of the pair I blogged the other day.
80+ WordPress Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2025 Deals (Huge Savings)
Each year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring some of the best opportunities to save on premium WordPress tools. Whether you’re looking to build a stronger website or expand your toolkit, this is the time to invest and get the best value for your money. We’ve personally handpicked these top Black Friday deals for 2025,…
Matt: Vogelstein on AI
Fred Vogelstein writes on Crazy Stupid Tech: Boom, bubble, bust, boom. Why should AI be different? “To us what’s happening is obvious. We both covered the internet bubble 25 years ago. We’ve been writing about – and in Om’s case investing in – technology since then. We can both say unequivocally that the conversations we…
Matt: Friday Links
Stewart Brand is selling his tugboat houseboat in Sausalito. Benedict Evans gave a nice presentation on the adoption of AI. Chris Young reviews a $4,200 silver frying pan, comparing it to other metals with some really cool science and infographics. From 2018 in the New Yorker, The Friendship That Made Google Huge. Great profile of…
Gutenberg Times: State of the Word, WordPress 6.9, Carousel Block and more — Weekend Edition #350
Hi there, Munich got hit with the first snow for this Winter. It started slowly on Friday morning, and by the afternoon the flakes got larger and the white started to cover tree branches, roofs and cars. It might all be gone by tomorrow, though, as the weather forecast shows -7 °C (19.4 °F) with…
WordPress Foundation: Recognizing the 2025 WordCamp Asia Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship Recipients
In 2015, the WordPress Foundation established an annual memorial scholarship to honor the memory of Kim Parsell, a beloved and influential contributor to the WordPress community. Kim’s legacy continues to inspire connection, mentorship, and inclusivity across WordPress. In 2024, the Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship was expanded to include WordCamp Asia and WordCamp Europe, reflecting Kim’s…