WordPress.org blog: WordPress 6.9 Beta 2
WordPress 6.9 Beta 2 is now ready for testing! This beta 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, you should evaluate Beta 2 on a test server and site. You can test WordPress 6.9 Beta 2 in […]
Open Channels FM: Episode Milestones and Back Behind the Mic
Bob’s gearing up for episode 700! He reflects on milestones, announces the end of solo episodes, and hints at more guest chats ahead.
Matt: AI NYC Event
On November 5th at our Noho office the legendary John Borthwick (investor in Twitter, Tumblr, Buzzfeed, Digg, Venmo…) and I will have a conversation on the future of the Open Web and human-centered AI. Please join us!
8 Best WordPress Media Library Plugins in 2025
If you use WordPress, then you know how bloated and disorganized your WordPress Media Library can become over time. Fortunately, there are plugins that address this exact problem. In this post, we’ll introduce you to some of the best ones and we’ll explain how they can help you keep your media library in tip-top shape. […]
Open Channels FM: The Open Web, A History of an Ideal
The open web is a decentralized, accessible space rooted in collaboration and innovation. From its beginnings with TCP/IP to modern movements, it emphasizes user control over content and identity.
What’s Coming in WordPress 6.9? (Features and Screenshots)
The first beta for WordPress 6.9 is now available for testing. When it’s officially released later this year, it will be the second and final major WordPress update of 2025. This version will bring big improvements to writing, collaboration, and performance. For example, you’ll see block-level Notes for feedback, the ability to hide blocks on […]
Matt: Time Zones
If you like rabbit holes, a wonderful way to spend your Sunday is in the writing of Zach Holman, an early engineer at Github and Gitlab. All are good, but a particular favorite of mine is UTC is enough for everyone …right? You don’t need to code to appreciate that time is a construct, that […]
Akismet: Happy 20th Birthday Akismet
Akismet was launched 20 years ago today, when Automattic founder Matt Mullenweg announced it on his blog in a post describing what Akismet was and what it could become. The internet has changed a lot in the past 20 years! In 2005, the internet was primarily a desktop experience, dominated by dial‑up or early broadband […]
Gutenberg Times: Gutenberg Changelog #123 – WordPress 6.9 and Gutenberg 21.9
In this episode, Birgit Pauli-Haack and Isabel Brison dive into WordPress 6.9 and Gutenberg 21.9. They discuss major updates such as collaborative block-level comments (notes), expanded template management, the new command palette, and foundational block visibility features. New blocks like the accordion, math, and terms query block are highlighted, alongside enhancements in typography and time-to-read. […]
Matt: November Atlantic
The Atlantic November issue is lovely, focused on the American Revolution. I particularly enjoyed: The Myth of Mad King George, which gave a different more nuanced view of King George I didn’t have before or from the Hamilton musical. Why Did Benjamin Franklin’s Son Remain Loyal to the British? I was obsessed with with Ben […]