Companies depend on open source software. Supporting the projects that support your business shouldn’t be treated as charity; it should be part of sustaining the […]
Month: June 2026
Open Channels FM: Thoughts on the Human Side of AI Acceleration
AI is evolving super fast, boosting productivity but also causing burnout and a loss of human touch. We need to balance tech with authentic human […]
WPBeginner Spotlight 25: Let AI Build Your WordPress Forms, Clean Your Database, and Boost Your Fundraising
Welcome to the June edition of WPBeginner Spotlight! If there is one story this month, it’s AI becoming more integrated into WordPress. With the new […]
WordPress.org blog: The First AI Leaders Graduates
On June 23, around 40 students from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), Louisiana Tech University, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette were celebrated […]
Open Channels FM: Six Months In: What Open Channels FM Has Been Talking About in 2026
In the first half of 2026, conversations on AI’s impact, WordPress 7.0 launch, and the importance of the open web emerged. Key themes included rethinking […]
Matt: Om Links
There has been a lot of excitement about the OmFest idea. If you’d like to attend or contribute, please fill out this form as soon […]
Open Channels FM: Why “It’s Dead” Says More About You Than the Tool
Email isn’t dead. Sure, email marketing might not work for everyone, but it’s still crucial for many businesses and personal communication.
Matt: All Roads Lead to Om
Yesterday, my best friend and brother from another mother, Om Malik, passed away. They say that blood is thicker than water, and what we had […]
Open Channels FM: The Rise of Messaging as the Universal Tech Interface
Messaging is emerging as the universal interface for interacting with technology, simplifying complex tasks into straightforward communications akin to texting, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing […]