Claudio Slamovits
Author's posts
Nov 25
WordPress.org blog: WordPress 6.9 Release Candidate 3
The third Release Candidate (“RC3”) for WordPress 6.9 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended that you evaluate RC3 on a test server and site. Reaching this phase …
Nov 25
Matt: Jeff Dean AI Club talk
There’s a new video with Jeff Dean talking at the Stanford AI Club, only 2k views so far, he’s half of the pair I blogged the other day.
Nov 24
80+ WordPress Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2025 Deals (Huge Savings)
Each year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring some of the best opportunities to save on premium WordPress tools. Whether you’re looking to build a stronger website or expand your toolkit, this is the time to invest and get the best value for your money. We’ve personally handpicked these top Black Friday deals for 2025, …
Nov 23
Matt: Vogelstein on AI
Fred Vogelstein writes on Crazy Stupid Tech: Boom, bubble, bust, boom. Why should AI be different? “To us what’s happening is obvious. We both covered the internet bubble 25 years ago. We’ve been writing about – and in Om’s case investing in – technology since then. We can both say unequivocally that the conversations we …
Nov 22
Matt: Friday Links
Stewart Brand is selling his tugboat houseboat in Sausalito. Benedict Evans gave a nice presentation on the adoption of AI. Chris Young reviews a $4,200 silver frying pan, comparing it to other metals with some really cool science and infographics. From 2018 in the New Yorker, The Friendship That Made Google Huge. Great profile of …
Nov 21
Gutenberg Times: State of the Word, WordPress 6.9, Carousel Block and more — Weekend Edition #350
Hi there, Munich got hit with the first snow for this Winter. It started slowly on Friday morning, and by the afternoon the flakes got larger and the white started to cover tree branches, roofs and cars. It might all be gone by tomorrow, though, as the weather forecast shows -7 °C (19.4 °F) with sunshine. I …
Nov 21
WordPress Foundation: Recognizing the 2025 WordCamp Asia Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship Recipients
In 2015, the WordPress Foundation established an annual memorial scholarship to honor the memory of Kim Parsell, a beloved and influential contributor to the WordPress community. Kim’s legacy continues to inspire connection, mentorship, and inclusivity across WordPress. In 2024, the Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship was expanded to include WordCamp Asia and WordCamp Europe, reflecting Kim’s …
Nov 21
How to Setup WooCommerce Cart Recovery the RIGHT Way
There’s nothing more discouraging for an online store owner than watching shoppers add items to their cart…only to disappear before checkout. If that sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. Around 70% of online shopping carts are abandoned, which means a lot of potential sales are being left on the table. The good news is that …
Nov 21
Gutenberg Times: WordPress 6.9 Source of Truth
Welcome to the Source of Truth for WordPress 6.9! Before you dive headfirst into all the big and small changes and pick your favorites, make sure to read these preliminary thoughts about this post and how to use it. If you have questions, leave a comment or email me at pauli@gutenbergtimes.com. Huge Thank You to …
Nov 21
Open Channels FM: New Host Nathan Wrigley Brings Chaos to Open Channels FM
At WordCamp Europe, BobWP and Nathan cooked up “The Shit Show” podcast, discussing everything from penguins to soap. Tune in for quirky insights and Nathan’s endless droning.