Matt: AutoMattBot
syed2026-08-06T10:48:35+00:00I’m trying out this thing, it’s trained on my blog posts and public talks, that you can chat with as me on Telegram. Behold: AutoMattBot.
WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.1 Release Candidate 1
syed2026-08-06T10:48:35+00:00The first Release Candidate (“RC1”) for WordPress 7.1 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please do not install, run, or [...]
Matt: Michel the GOAT
syed2026-08-05T10:45:18+00:00I don’t usually blog all my comments other places, but while drafting a completely different blog post I came across this great post, Michel Valdrighi: The Coder Whose Code Never [...]
How to Sell Online Courses From Your Own Website (WordPress Guide)
syed2026-08-05T10:45:17+00:00Skip the marketplace fees. Learn how to sell online courses from your own website with WordPress: pricing, payments, checkout, and launch tips! The post How to Sell Online Courses From [...]
Open Channels FM: The Evolving Landscape of Digital Identity and AI
syed2026-08-04T10:44:37+00:00Digital identity is rapidly evolving due to AI and new authentication methods, necessitating secure access and robust management for both users and automated agents.
Open Channels FM: Open Minds Balancing AI Innovation with Authentic Human Connection
syed2026-08-04T10:44:36+00:00This episode discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on human skills and connections, emphasizing concerns about overdependence on technology, authenticity in communication, and the importance of retaining essential human abilities.
Matt: Gabriel Dawe
syed2026-08-04T10:44:36+00:00New artist I’m obsessed with: Gabriel Dawe. I love the colors and craft, very Mesh. If his site were on WordPress, we’d definitely commission some pieces. Hat tip: Jason Nichols.
Open Channels FM: Follow Open Channels News on X @OCFMNews
syed2026-08-03T10:40:51+00:00Founder Bob Dunn rebranded his @BobWP account to @OCFMNews for Open Channels News, expecting existing followers to appreciate the new focus on news and podcast content.
Gutenberg Times: Gutenberg Changelog #133 – Gutenberg 23.6 Release and WordPress 7.1
syed2026-08-02T10:36:51+00:00In episode 133 of the Gutenberg Changelog Podcast, Birgit Pauli-Haack hosts Faith Ruth Imokol, a Ugandan web developer and longtime Gutenberg advocate, to discuss the Gutenberg 23.6 release and the [...]
Matt: Tesla Spyware
syed2026-08-01T10:29:43+00:00I noticed my Model X was uploading ~2.6gb of something to Tesla when it parked and connected to WiFi. Hopefully turning all these settings off stops it; otherwise, I might [...]