The term “block theme” is used a lot in WordPress but it was never really clear to me what that meant exactly from a code point of view. While researching The post editor is going full iframe: what block developers … Continued
This episode looks at the evolving online landscape, focusing on domain names, digital identity, and AI’s influence. Key insights include rising domain registrations, AI in managing abuse, and the importance of open source.
People think Open Source is just about having access to the source code. Actually, there’s a much longer history behind it. Open Source existed before the term Open Source was even coined, back in the late 60s. Universities started giving … Continued
WordCamp Rajshahi 2026, held on July 2nd-3rd, 2026, at the Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET) Auditorium, brought together WordPress enthusiasts, developers, designers, business owners, students, and open-source contributors from across Bangladesh and beyond. As a non-profit, community-driven conference, … Continued
Hi there! What a week! WordPress 7.1 Beta 1 (and Beta 2) arrived with a huge array of updates. We’ll unpack them together over the next four weeks, right up to the final release on August 19, 2026. One thing … Continued
WordPress 7.0.2 went out today with two important security updates. One is a type of pre-authorization RCE we (fortunately!) have only seen a few times in WordPress’ 23-year history; the last, I believe, in the PHPMailer class five years ago. … Continued
WordPress 7.0.2 is now available. The 7.0.2 security release addresses one critical and one high severity security issue. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. Due to the severity, the WordPress.org team … Continued
For years, the post editor has lived a double life. The Site Editor renders your blocks inside an iframe. The post editor — where most people actually spend their time — renders them directly in the admin page. That split … Continued
A look at the impact of AI and bots on the web, emphasizing the decline of human engagement, the challenges for content creators, and the future of digital interaction.
Open Channels FM is launching a new video news show called Open Channels News, starting July 27th. It’s a quick, five to ten-minute program covering various open source topics, available live and on YouTube.