Category Archives: Technology in the News

WordPress: A Fork in the Road? Automattic Cuts Back, Prioritizes Profits

Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, recently announced a significant reduction in its sponsored contributions to the core WordPress open source project. This move, driven by legal battles with competitor WP Engine and a stated desire for a “level playing field,” … Continue reading →

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Visual Content Titans Merge: Getty Images and Shutterstock Join Forces

In a move that will reshape the visual content landscape, Getty Images and Shutterstock, two industry giants, have announced a merger of equals. This $3.7 billion deal aims to create a dominant player in the stock photography and video market, … Continue reading →

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Is Facebook Doomed to Become the Next Twitter/X? Zuckerberg’s Gamble Ditching Third-Party Fact-Checkers Could Backfire

Mark Zuckerberg has thrown the dice with Meta’s radical shift in content moderation policy. By ditching third-party fact-checkers and empowering users with “Community Notes,” like Twitter/X is using, he’s essentially gambling on a less-regulated, more chaotic information ecosystem. While the … Continue reading →

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WordPress.org Announces Holiday Break Amidst Legal Battle with WP Engine

WordPress.org, the open-source platform powering millions of websites worldwide, has announced a temporary pause on several core services. This decision comes amidst an escalating legal dispute with web hosting giant WP Engine. The dispute centers around WP Engine’s use of … Continue reading →

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Webflow’s Shifting Focus: A Blow to Membership Sites and a Rise in Costs

Updated for 2025 — What You Need to Know Before Committing to Webflow Webflow, once a popular choice for building dynamic websites, has recently made significant changes that have left many users, especially those who rely on membership features, feeling … Continue reading →

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WP Engine Wins Court Order, Regains Full Access to WordPress.org in 72 Hours

In a dramatic turn of events, a judge has issued a preliminary injunction forcing WordPress.org (owned by Automattic) to restore full access to WP Engine and its affiliates. The court order, effective immediately, gives WP Engine just 72 hours to … Continue reading →

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Homestead Website Builder Users Frustrated by Ongoing Editing Issues

A Growing Problem For the past week, numerous Homestead Website Builder users have been unable to edit their websites due to a persistent error message: “This site has changed since you started working in SiteBuilder Plus. To prevent unintended changes … Continue reading →

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Help a Reporter Out (HARO) to Shut Down: A Loss for Journalists and SEOs

The digital landscape of journalism is facing a significant shift with the impending closure of Help a Reporter Out (HARO), now known as the Connectively Platform. This platform, which served as a vital connection point between journalists and expert sources, … Continue reading →

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Can WordPress Overthrow Matt Mullenweg? A Look at the Open-Source Landscape

Previous posts for context: WordPress.org Faces Turmoil Over ACF Plugin Controversy: A Battle for Control The War on WordPress: WP Engine vs. Matt Mullenweg Heats Up (September 2024 Update) The Myth of the WordPress Overthrow There have been whispers and … Continue reading →

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