What We Learned (and Loved) at WordCamp Asia 2026 in Mumbai [14 Apr 26, 9:56pm] WordCamp Asia 2026 brought thousands of WordPress users to Mumbai. Here's what happened — from AI and education to new WordPress.com features and what's next.
How to Choose Headless WordPress Hosting: A 2026 Checklist [14 Apr 26, 2:00pm] A step-by-step checklist for choosing headless WordPress hosting in 2026, covering backend, frontend, and rendering decisions without overcomplicating it.
Windows 11 finally fixes inconsistent folder views in File Explorer [18 Apr 26, 9:44am] Windows 11 is fixing a long-standing File Explorer issue where folder views reset when opened from browsers or apps. With the latest update for Insiders in Release Preview Channel, sorting, grouping, icon size and layout now stay consistent across al…
What is happening with the Google Assistant? [Video] [18 Apr 26, 3:30pm] After just over a decade, the Google Assistant is entering end-of-life, but what does that mean for the millions of us who have used it for so long? And what is next for the platform? more…
Samsung says Galaxy S26 vertical camera is a ‘core identity’ — it’s also a core problem [18 Apr 26, 12:30pm] In a recent interview, Samsung execs discussed how the company’s design language has evolved into what we now know as the Galaxy S26. While it might be true that Samsung has carved out its own identity in the mobile space through generations of ref…
Pixelated 096: There’s an app for that [17 Apr 26, 8:30pm] Welcome to episode 96 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will talk through Google’s new native Gemini app for Mac and wonder why now, and why we don’t see more standalone applications from the company. They als…
Tycoon 2FA Loses Phishing Kit Crown Amid Surge in Attacks [18 Apr 26, 10:30am] Threat actors are reusing Tycoon 2FA tools across other phishing kits following the platform’s disruption.The post Tycoon 2FA Loses Phishing Kit Crown Amid Surge in Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.
White House Chief of Staff to Meet With Anthropic CEO Over Its New AI Technology [17 Apr 26, 7:00pm] A White House official said the administration is engaging with advanced AI labs about their models and the security of software.The post White House Chief of Staff to Meet With Anthropic CEO Over Its New AI Technology appeared first on SecurityWeek…
CoChat Launches AI Collaboration Platform to Combat Shadow AI [17 Apr 26, 3:00pm] CoChat is fundamentally an AI collaboration platform designed for teamwork and to bring visibility and governance into enterprise AI shadows.The post CoChat Launches AI Collaboration Platform to Combat Shadow AI appeared first on SecurityWeek.
In Other News: Satellite Cybersecurity Act, $90K Chrome Flaw, Teen Hacker Arrested [17 Apr 26, 12:00pm] Other noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: ShinyHunters targets Rockstar Games, ShowDoc vulnerability exploited in the wild, and EPA to boost cybersecurity budget to $19 million.The post In Other News: Satellite Cybersecurity…
Another DraftKings Hacker Sentenced to Prison [17 Apr 26, 10:45am] Kamerin Stokes sold stolen credentials through an online marketplace even after pleading guilty to his role in the DraftKings attack. The post Another DraftKings Hacker Sentenced to Prison appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Black hole jets measured for first time and rival the power of 10,000 suns [18 Apr 26, 3:40pm] Scientists have captured stunning new insights into one of the universe’s most powerful phenomena—black hole jets—by using a planet-sized network of radio telescopes. Focusing on Cygnus X-1, one of the first known black holes, they measured jet…
Common cleaning sponge found to release trillions of microplastic fibers [18 Apr 26, 1:53pm] That “magic” sponge under your sink may be hiding an environmental downside. While melamine sponges are famous for effortlessly scrubbing away stubborn stains, they slowly break down as you use them—shedding tiny plastic fibers that wash into w…
What caffeine does to ants could change pest control [18 Apr 26, 11:54am] Caffeine doesn’t just perk up humans—it can sharpen ants’ minds too. Invasive Argentine ants given caffeinated sugar learned to find food much more efficiently, taking straighter paths and reducing travel time by up to 38%. They weren’t faste…
Greenland ice completely melted 7,000 years ago and could happen again [18 Apr 26, 9:05am] Scientists drilling deep beneath Greenland’s ice have uncovered a startling clue about its past—and future. Evidence shows that the Prudhoe Dome, a major high point of the ice sheet, completely melted around 7,000 years ago during a relatively mi…
5 Luxury Appliance Brands You Might Not Know Exist [18 Apr 26, 11:45pm] Luxury appliance brands might not have the same name recognition as more mainstream ones, but they boast high-end finishes (and even higher prices).
What Not to Miss at the San Francisco Art Fair, According to Curator Mara Gladstone [18 Apr 26, 10:00am] Curator and educator Mara Gladsone, who has been tapped to curate the Philippine Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale, walks us through her top booths from the fair.The post What Not to Miss at the San Francisco Art Fair, According to Curator Mara G…
Sotheby’s Debt, Delays, and the Drahi Playbook [18 Apr 26, 6:44am] New financing moves, delayed payouts, and a lawsuit are putting Sotheby’s finances under fresh scrutiny.The post Sotheby’s Debt, Delays, and the Drahi Playbook appeared first on Artnet News.
Pioneering Modernist Fahrelnissa Zeid Returns to the Spotlight in London [17 Apr 26, 7:55pm] At Dirimart, "Immersion" curated by Adila Laïdi-Hanieh revisits the pioneering practice of the Modernist artist.The post Pioneering Modernist Fahrelnissa Zeid Returns to the Spotlight in London appeared first on Artnet News.
Olivia Rodrigo’s New Music Video Is a Dizzying Romp Through Versailles [17 Apr 26, 6:45pm] It marks the first time a music video has been filmed inside the royal apartments.The post Olivia Rodrigo’s New Music Video Is a Dizzying Romp Through Versailles appeared first on Artnet News.
Building a Blog in TanStack (Part 1 of 2) [17 Apr 26, 1:18pm] A site building framework like TanStack Start can be used to make a server-side rendered blog, no problemo.
Building a UI Without Breakpoints [15 Apr 26, 6:51pm] This article covers a layout approach that better fits the modern web: fluid, intrinsic components that adapt by default, and treat conditional rules as local, intentional exceptions.
AI-Generated UI Is Inaccessible by Default [13 Apr 26, 3:17pm] It doesn't mean you can't get AI to help with accessible code, you've just got to know what you're doing.
How I Lost MadCSS [10 Apr 26, 3:45pm] It's fine. I'm fine. I just like learning ok.
#212 – Anne Bovelett on How Web Accessibility Boosts Traffic, SEO, and Revenue [15 Apr 26, 2:00pm] In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Anne Bovelett, about the economic and human impact of web accessibility in WordPress. They discuss how improving accessibility offers significant SEO, traffic, and revenue benefits, referencing research show…
#211 – Elliott Richmond on WordPress Content Creation, Education, and Pizza Plugins [1 Apr 26, 2:00pm] Elliot Richmond discusses his 20+ years with WordPress, from early b2 days to founding a successful pizza delivery business powered by WordPress and WooCommerce. He shares plans for a pizza plugin and licensing model, and explains his new partnership…
#210 – Zach Stepek on the Interconnected WordPress Ecosystem, Partnerships and Trust [25 Mar 26, 2:00pm] In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Zach Stepek about the evolving nature of partnerships in the WordPress ecosystem. Zach shares his journey through various tech roles, his discovery of WordPress, and his passion for WooCommerce. They discuss…
#209 – Simon Pollard on Navigating the New Normal for WordPress Community and Events [18 Mar 26, 2:00pm] In this episode of WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, Nathan Wrigley chats with Simon Pollard about the changing landscape of WordPress Meetups and community events. Simon reflects on the vibrant pre-pandemic community, its sudden decline during COVID-19, an…
#208 – Behind the Scenes at the CloudFest Hackathon [11 Mar 26, 2:00pm] In this WP Tavern episode, Nathan Wrigley explores the CloudFest Hackathon, an event bringing together open source enthusiasts to collaborate on innovative projects in just three days. Carole Olinger, the Hackathon lead, details the organising proces…
No country left behind with sovereign AI [17 Apr 26, 7:40am] Ryan welcomes Stephen Watt, distinguished engineer and VP of Red Hat’s Office of the CTO, to chat about digital sovereignty and sovereign AI.
Who needs VCs when you have friends like these? [14 Apr 26, 7:40am] Ryan welcomes Runpod co-founder and CEO Zhen Lu to discuss circumventing VC money by going straight to your community for funding, how Zhen balances founder intuition with user feedback when the community is the one backing the project, and Runpod’…
The messy truth of your AI strategies [10 Apr 26, 7:40am] Ryan welcomes Hema Raghavan, co-founder and head of engineering at Kumo.ai, to dive into all the messy stuff that comes with implementing AI, from pipeline sprawl to shadow AI.
Gen Z needs a knowledge base (and so do you) [9 Apr 26, 4:00pm] AI tool use is inescapable...especially if you're a young person trying to get an edge in an increasingly difficult job market. But cognitive offloading is dangerous, no matter what age you are. Building a knowledge base can save your brain and…
Goldsmith-Turned-Painter Illuminates the Magic of Wildlife With Metal Leaf [Interview] [18 Apr 26, 4:35pm] Goldsmith-Turned-Painter Illuminates the Magic of Wildlife With Metal Leaf {Interview}Mixed-media artist Marie Lavallee is a great reminder that creativity doesn’t have to follow just one path. She first fell in love with painting in high school,…
Artist Envisions a New Way Forward by Bringing It to Life in Intricate Paintings [18 Apr 26, 1:45pm] Artist Envisions a New Way Forward by Bringing It to Life in Intricate PaintingsContemporary artist Rithika Merchant centers her practice on building intricate visual cosmologies. Working in watercolor, gouache, and collage, she develops a symbolic…
BIG Unveils a Temporary “Living” Stadium for Shakira’s Concert Residence in Madrid [18 Apr 26, 12:50pm] BIG Unveils a Temporary “Living” Stadium for Shakira’s Concert Residence in MadridShakira, Live Nation, and Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have teamed up to build one of the most ambitious venues in recent memory. And most impressively, it will be…
National Museum of Korea Makes the Top 3 List of Most Visited Museums in the World [17 Apr 26, 7:20pm] National Museum of Korea Makes the Top 3 List of Most Visited Museums in the WorldBetween K-pop music and K-drama shows, Korean culture seems to have reached every corner of the world. But there’s so much more to this country’s heritage than its…
Tesla brings its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston [18 Apr 26, 9:37pm] Tesla is expanding its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, according to a social media post from the company. The post says simply that “Robotaxi is now rolling out in Dallas & Houston 🤠” and includes a 14-second video showing Tesla ve…
VC Ron Conway says he has a ‘rare form of cancer’ [18 Apr 26, 8:00pm] Conway wrote that he “will be stepping back from some of my usual activities,” but he will “continue to support” founders backed by his firm SV Angel.
AI chip startup Cerebras files for IPO [18 Apr 26, 7:19pm] In recent months, the company announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services to use Cerebras chips in Amazon data centers, as well as a deal with OpenAI reportedly worth more than $10 billion.
The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why [18 Apr 26, 1:00pm] New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom.
Building an emoji list generator with the GitHub Copilot CLI [17 Apr 26, 6:00pm] See how we created an emoji list generator during the Rubber Duck Thursday stream.The post Building an emoji list generator with the GitHub Copilot CLI appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
Bringing more transparency to GitHub’s status page [17 Apr 26, 4:00pm] Changes to the status page will provide more specific data, so you'll have better insight into the overall health of the platform.The post Bringing more transparency to GitHub’s status page appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
How GitHub uses eBPF to improve deployment safety [16 Apr 26, 4:00pm] Learn how Github uses eBPF to detect and prevent circular dependencies in its deployment tooling. The post How GitHub uses eBPF to improve deployment safety appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
Build a personal organization command center with GitHub Copilot CLI [15 Apr 26, 5:00pm] Learn about the productivity tool one GitHub engineer built, and how AI supported the development process.The post Build a personal organization command center with GitHub Copilot CLI appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
Developer policy update: Intermediary liability, copyright, and transparency [15 Apr 26, 3:00pm] We’re sharing recent policy updates that developers should know about, updating our Transparency Center with the full year of 2025 data, and looking to what’s ahead.The post Developer policy update: Intermediary liability, copyright, and transpa…
Google AI Mode in Chrome Gets Side-by-Side Browsing via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern [16 Apr 26, 9:02pm] Google is updating AI Mode in Chrome with side-by-side page viewing and a plus menu for adding tabs, images, and files as context.The post Google AI Mode in Chrome Gets Side-by-Side Browsing appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Kehlani at 30: How ‘Folded’ Changed Everything | Billboard Women In Music 2026 [18 Apr 26, 4:00pm] Billboard Women in Music 2026 Impact Award recipient Kehlani takes us deep into her creative process and emotional journey behind her hit “Folded” and her self-titled album. From bedroom-recording sessions to navigating the complexities of the mu…
KTC M27T6S 27-inch QHD Mini LED gaming monitor review: Affordable, colorful, and bright [18 Apr 26, 1:37pm] KTC delivers high brightness and saturated color from the M27T6S. It’s a 27-inch Mini LED QHD panel with 1,152 dimming zones and Quantum Dot wide gamut color. A 200 Hz refresh rate overclocks to 210 Hz, and it has Adaptive-Sync with HDR1000.
Solo open-source projects address challenges of agentic AI [17 Apr 26, 4:56pm] The rush to adopt agentic AI presents significant challenges for enterprises, particularly around governance, security, and ensuring reliability in production environments. Two new open-source projects created by Solo.io, Agent Registry and Agent E…
Why AI’s Biggest Bottleneck Isn’t Intelligence, It’s Orchestration [17 Apr 26, 3:48pm] A top-10 global bank recently told my team that what took six months with their legacy orchestration platform, they rebuilt in six days. Not because they hired better engineers. Because the coordination layer matched the complexity of what they were…
Why Not All AI “Context” is Equal [16 Apr 26, 4:56pm] Enterprise AI has reached an inflection point. After a wave of experimentation with LLMs, engineering leaders are discovering a hard truth: better models alone don’t deliver better outcomes. Context does. This realization is reshaping how organizat…
Designing Systems That Don’t Break When It Matters Most [16 Apr 26, 4:44pm] Some outages are straightforward. A region fails. A bad deploy slips through. A dependency goes dark. The fault gets traced, fixed, and the system moves on. The failures that do the most damage often go unseen beforehand. Everything appears healthy u…
Five First Public Working Drafts published by the Verifiable Credentials Working Group [16 Apr 26, 7:34am] The Verifiable Credentials Working Group has published the following five First Public Working Drafts: Verifiable Credential Data Integrity 1.1, Data Integrity EdDSA Cryptosuites v1.1, Data Integrity ECDSA Cryptosuites v1.1, VCALM v1.0, and Verifiab…
First Public Working Draft: Verifiable Credentials Data Model v2.1 [9 Apr 26, 7:37am] This specification describes the extensible data model for verifiable credentials, how they can be secured from tampering, and a three-party ecosystem for the exchange of these credentials that is composed of issuers, holders, and verifiers.
[Webinar] Eliminate Ghost Identities Before They Expose Your Enterprise Data [18 Apr 26, 8:07am] In 2024, compromised service accounts and forgotten API keys were behind 68% of cloud breaches. Not phishing. Not weak passwords. Unmanaged non-human identities that nobody was watching.For every employee in your org, there are 40 to 50 automated…
$13.74M Hack Shuts Down Sanctioned Grinex Exchange After Intelligence Claims [18 Apr 26, 7:59am] Grinex, a Kyrgyzstan-incorporated cryptocurrency exchange sanctioned by the U.K. and the U.S. last year, said it's suspending operations after it blamed Western intelligence agencies for a $13.74 million hack.The exchange said it fell victim to…
Mirai Variant Nexcorium Exploits CVE-2024-3721 to Hijack TBK DVRs for DDoS Botnet [18 Apr 26, 6:01am] Threat actors are exploiting security flaws in TBK DVR and end‑of‑life (EoL) TP-Link Wi-Fi routers to deploy Mirai-botnet variants on compromised devices, according to findings from Fortinet FortiGuard Labs and Palo Alto Networks Unit 42.The att…
Three Microsoft Defender Zero-Days Actively Exploited; Two Still Unpatched [17 Apr 26, 1:21pm] Huntress is warning that threat actors are exploiting three recently disclosed security flaws in Microsoft Defender to gain elevated privileges in compromised systems.The activity involves the exploitation of three vulnerabilities that are codename…
These Five Quick Tricks Could Help Boost Your Memory [18 Apr 26, 2:00pm] And improve your recall. ScienceAlert stories are written, fact-checked, and edited by humans, never generated by AI. Don't miss a story, subscribe here.
How ants tell friends from foes [15 Apr 26, 3:48pm] New research shows that ants can update their sense of who is a nestmate versus who is not throughout adulthood.
Game Jam Winner Spotlight: Lilac Song [18 Apr 26, 7:00pm] We’re past the halfway point in our series of spotlight posts looking at the winners of our eighth annual public domain game jam, Gaming Like It’s 1930! We’ve already covered the Best Adaptation, Best Deep Cut, and Best Visuals winners, and thi…
AI Could Create A Massive Problem For Valve’s Steam [18 Apr 26, 2:39am] Two trends that I’m very interested in are about to collide and it’s going to be a mess. By now, some of you will be tired of my calling for a more nuanced discussion about the use of AI and machine learning tools in the video game industry. I ge…
Inside Trump’s Effort To “Take Over” The Midterm Elections [17 Apr 26, 8:15pm] This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. In mid-December 2020, federal officials responsible for protecting American elections from fraud converged in a windowless, dim, fortified room at…
nicola turner suspends wool and horsehair installation through 18th-century chapel [18 Apr 26, 1:45pm] the site-responsive work spills from the bell tower of yorkshire sculpture park's historic chapel, cascading over the balcony into the nave.The post nicola turner suspends wool and horsehair installation through 18th-century chapel appeared fir…
explore the day-to-day program of the cinema of dreams at milan design week 2026 [18 Apr 26, 7:00am] the daily program brings together movies, short films and video interviews by bêka & lemoine, louisiana channel, 9sekunden, and a wide variety of selections by designboom contributors, among many others.The post explore the day-to-day program o…
designboom’s ultimate guide to milan design week 2026 [18 Apr 26, 6:35am] discover our guide to milan design week 2026, the week in the calendar where the design world converges on the italian city.The post designboom’s ultimate guide to milan design week 2026 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design mag…
berlin’s KEIT bakery interiors balance rugged stone with soft washi paper [17 Apr 26, 8:00pm] studio michael burman designs KEIT bakery in berlin as a space for bread-making backdropped by stone, washi paper, and douglas fir. The post berlin’s KEIT bakery interiors balance rugged stone with soft washi paper appeared first on designboom | a…
