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China tightens export controls on rare earth minerals once again

As the race to make ever faster semiconductors intensifies, China has once again notched up export controls on rare earth minerals as well as related mining and refining technology.​ ​As the race to make ever faster semiconductors intensifies, China has once again notched up export controls on rare earth minerals as well as related mining and […]

WPTavern: #188 – Bud Kraus on Teaching and Using WordPress With Low Vision

Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case teaching and using WordPress with low vision. If you’d like to subscribe to […]

Security bug in India’s income tax portal exposed taxpayers’ sensitive data

TechCrunch verified that the security bug in the Indian Income Tax Department’s e-Filing portal exposed taxpayers’ data to other users. The security researchers who found the flaw say the data leak is now fixed.​ ​TechCrunch verified that the security bug in the Indian Income Tax Department’s e-Filing portal exposed taxpayers’ data to other users. The security […]

OpenAI and the race for AI-driven commerce

OpenAI now has all the pieces in place for AI-driven commerce, establishing ChatGPT as a place customers go to buy and retailers go to sell.​ ​OpenAI now has all the pieces in place for AI-driven commerce, establishing ChatGPT as a place customers go to buy and retailers go to sell. 

Matt: Tim & Pablos

Two of my favorite humans, Tim Ferriss and Pablos Holman, had a great interview together. Pablos has a great new book out, and Audrey Capital is a happy LP in his Deep Future fund. Of my many hacker friends, Pablos is probably the most public. ​ ​Two of my favorite humans, Tim Ferriss and Pablos Holman, […]

xAI hires former Morgan Stanley banker Anthony Armstrong as CFO

Armstrong, who advised Musk during his Twitter takeover, will oversee the finances of both xAI and X, which were merged in April, the report said.​ ​Armstrong, who advised Musk during his Twitter takeover, will oversee the finances of both xAI and X, which were merged in April, the report said. 

Open Channels FM: How Decentralized Social Platforms Grew from Identica to Modern-Day Mastodon

Matthias Pfefferle discusses the Fediverse’s origins and evolution with Evan Prodromou, highlighting decentralized social networks, protocols, privacy, and the future of federated systems.​ ​Matthias Pfefferle discusses the Fediverse’s origins and evolution with Evan Prodromou, highlighting decentralized social networks, protocols, privacy, and the future of federated systems. 

AMD to supply 6GW of compute capacity to OpenAI in chip deal worth tens of billions

AMD has signed a multi-year chip supply deal with OpenAI that could generate tens of billions in revenue for the chipmaker, helping accelerate its momentum in the AI industry. ​ ​AMD has signed a multi-year chip supply deal with OpenAI that could generate tens of billions in revenue for the chipmaker, helping accelerate its momentum in the AI industry.  

Open Channels FM: Why Linking and Permalinks Are the Backbone of the Open Web

Dave Winer talks about the open web’s basics, emphasizing that linking is crucial for real connection. Platforms limiting links miss out on that vibrant web experience.​ ​Dave Winer talks about the open web’s basics, emphasizing that linking is crucial for real connection. Platforms limiting links miss out on that vibrant web experience. 

Firefly leans into its defense ambitions with $855M SciTec acquisition

Firefly Aerospace has agreed to buy defense analytics firm SciTec for about $855 million in cash and stock as the company tries to push deeper into the national security market.​ ​Firefly Aerospace has agreed to buy defense analytics firm SciTec for about $855 million in cash and stock as the company tries to push deeper into […]

How I Setup a WooCommerce Rewards Program (That Actually Works)

I remember when one of my friends told me they were spending more on ads than they were making in sales from their WooCommerce store. That’s when I suggested we try adding a rewards program. We launched a simple refer-a-friend system, and within three months, their word-of-mouth sales had nearly doubled. I know that WooCommerce […]

Tammie Lister: September in WordPress

Another month has turned just like the leaves as autumn settles in. I was lucky enough to get time to focus thanks to sponsors, here is what I did within WordPress. August reflections It’s worth noting I am aware that August didn’t have a month post, this was due to travelling back from being at […]