Open Channels FM: Why Real-Time Threat Detection Matters for Website Security
Much of the conversation around web security centers on preventative measures and layers of defense, but there’s a new front line that deserves focused attention: real-time threat detection at the runtime level. With attacks now happening faster and at greater scale thanks to AI, the ability to identify and block malicious activity as it unfolds […]
Open Channels FM: The Journey Back to Enjoying Web Development and Personal Blogging
In this episode, Bob and Simon discuss the creative ups and downs of building personal websites, overcoming perfectionism, and finding joy in fun coding projects as part of the indie web journey.
Open Channels FM: AI Bots Now Dominate Web Traffic and Court Sides Against Google in Scraping Case
Automated bots now dominate web traffic, outnumbering humans, significantly impacting ad models. In legal news, SERPAPI won a court case against Google’s web scraping efforts. Tech mourns icons Om Malik and John C. Dvorak.
What’s Coming in WordPress 7.1? (Features & Screenshots)
WordPress 7.1 beta is now available for testing, and we have been running it on our test sites for the past week. The official release is scheduled for August 19, 2026, timed with WordCamp US. While WordPress 7.0 rebuilt the admin and introduced the AI Client, 7.1 turns to the editor. For the first time, […]
Matt: How ISO Works
Inspired by Om I’ve been getting back into my DSLR photography. I learned a lot about how ISO settings work from this delightful physics YouTube channel MinutePhysics.
Gutenberg Times: WordPress 7.1 Beta 3, AI in Action at #WCUS, Playground UI testing and more — Weekend Edition 370
Hi, After a few month dealing with a bad knee and a bad back, I enjoy moving again. As long as the weather is nice, I will be biking, swimming and walking the city with all the tourists that populate downtown Munich. From an SEO veteran’s surprisingly upbeat take on WordPress market share to a […]
Aaron D. Campbell: WP2Shell: Coordination Was Part of the Protection
WP2Shell showed that coordinated disclosure is more than a private warning. It’s a system for turning trust, preparation, and fast execution into protection for users. The post WP2Shell: Coordination Was Part of the Protection appeared first on Aaron D. Campbell.
Open Channels FM: Our Guide to Open Channels FM Podcast Network’s Channels, Series, and Blog
A guide to better understand the content, both audio and written that makes the Open Channels Podcast Network what it is today.
Matt: AI Slop
If you’re going to give me AI slop, at least make it fun! Give me iambic pentameter. Make it all rhyme. Have it be a song. I think we’re under-utilizing the artistic and creative capabilities of models by making them produce work that sort-of-but-not-really looks like human effort.
WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.1 Beta 3
WordPress 7.1 Beta 3 is ready for download and testing! This beta release is intended for testing and development only. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, use a test environment or local site to explore the new features. How to Test WordPress 7.1 Beta […]