Open Channels FM: Defaults, and Why They Quietly Run the World
A conversation about how defaults shape our online privacy and everyday habits with Bob Dunn and Nathan Wrigley
WordPress REST API vs MCP: Application Passwords, OAuth and When You Need Each
Your AI can work on your WordPress site through the REST API or an MCP plugin. Here’s how the credentials, limits and records differ, and which fits you. The post WordPress REST API vs MCP: Application Passwords, OAuth and When You Need Each appeared first on Themeisle Blog.
Self-Hosted vs Hosted WordPress MCP: Privacy, Security and the Multi-Site Trade-off
See where a self-hosted vs hosted WordPress MCP server runs, which credential each stores, what each logs and how removal works, so you can choose on evidence.
What’s Coming in WordPress 7.2? (Features and Screenshots)
WordPress 7.2 beta is out. See what’s coming: Notes in the margin, the new Ipsum default theme, form styling without CSS, a faster admin, and /random/ links. The post What’s Coming in WordPress 7.2? (Features and Screenshots) first appeared on WPBeginner.
WordPress.org blog: WordPress Credits Welcomes More Than 50 Institutions
More than 50 educational institutions have joined WordPress Credits, giving students worldwide a way to earn academic recognition for contributing to WordPress. The program had two participating institutions in September 2025 and four the following month. By June 2026, that number had reached 27, before passing 50 this October. The…
Dave Smith: How AI-ready is WordPress in 2026?
It’s nearly the end of 2026 and I want to use my agent with WordPress already (like…yesterday)! To do this we need to understand exactly how “AI ready” WordPress is. This post outlines where things stand from my perspective and why I think it’s critically important for the future of…
Open Channels FM: The Work After the Easy Part, Open Channels News Week in Review
This week’s Open Channels News covers actively exploited vulnerabilities, AI-driven coding and bug discovery, open-source funding pressures, workforce cuts, data-tax concerns, archival tools, and the continuing need for careful maintenance, verification, and sustainable support.
Open Channels FM: SUSE Cuts Jobs as AI Grows, E2E Fuels Open Source Testing and Drupal Seeks Sustainable Support
SUSE navigates AI-driven job cuts, E2E gains traction in software validation, and Drupal weighs new approaches for shared maintenance.
Welcome Drip and Sleeknote to the WPBeginner Family of Products
Today, I’m extremely excited to share that Drip and Sleeknote are joining the Awesome Motive network, and they’re now part of the WPBeginner family of products. Drip is an email marketing and automation platform designed for small businesses, from content creators to online stores. More… Read More » The post Welcome…
Open Channels FM: The Lost Art of Exploring the Web
The internet once thrived on exploration and unique communities, but now it’s dominated by algorithms. Reviving personal spaces and authentic connections can restore this spirit of discovery.
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