Automattic

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AI & Tech

WordPress Telex: Vibe-Coding in Real-World Use

WordPress's experimental AI tool, Telex, enables the rapid generation of complex website features, like interactive pricing tools and dynamic headers,…

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BigTech Companies

Google’s Preferred Sources Tool Flooded With Spam

Google's Preferred Sources tool is malfunctioning, prioritizing spammy and low-quality websites over legitimate news outlets in users' personalized Top Stories…

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BigTech Companies

Automattic Countersues WP Engine in WordPress Trademark Battle

Automattic has countersued WP Engine for systematic trademark abuse and deceptive marketing, alleging exploitation of the WordPress brand without meaningful…

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BigTech Companies

Automattic CEO Admits Tumblr Is His ‘Biggest Failure’

Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg considers the acquisition of Tumblr his biggest professional disappointment, as it remains unprofitable and operates on…

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BigTech Companies

Pocket Casts Shows Ads to Paying Users

Users who were promised a lifetime ad-free experience are now seeing ads, which the CEO attributes to a software bug…

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Artificial Intelligence

Unlocking iOS 26: How Developers Use Apple’s Local AI Models

iOS 26 introduces Apple's Foundation Models framework, enabling developers to integrate local AI models into apps for smarter, offline features…

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BigTech Companies

Openvibe: The Ultimate News and Social Media App

Openvibe merges social media and news consumption into one platform, now adding RSS feed support to follow news sites and…

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Cybersecurity

Beeper Relaunches as On-Device Messaging App With Premium Features

Beeper has relaunched as a more secure, on-device messaging platform, consolidating chats from multiple services (e.g., WhatsApp, Instagram, Slack) into…

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BigTech Companies

Automattic Pauses Tumblr-to-WordPress Migration Plans

Automattic has paused plans to migrate Tumblr to WordPress, prioritizing user-facing improvements over backend restructuring. The delay leaves Tumblr's integration…

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Artificial Intelligence

David’s Bridal Revives with AI After Two Bankruptcies

David’s Bridal uses AI-powered Pearl Planner to simplify wedding planning by automating tasks, suggesting vendors, and creating personalized plans, marking…

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Business

Startups Weekly: Growth Continues Unstoppable

Neobank Chime's high-profile IPO and Nucleus Genomics' controversial embryo-selection technology highlighted significant startup developments, while Automattic acquired Clay for portfolio…

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BigTech Companies

Automattic Buys Clay to Boost Online Identity Tools

Automattic has acquired Clay, a relationship management platform, expanding its communication tools portfolio after recent purchases of Beeper and Texts.com,…

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Artificial Intelligence

WordPress Launches New AI Development Team

WordPress has formed a dedicated AI team to guide AI integration and innovation within its open-source platform, ensuring cohesive development.…

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