Matt: Happy New Year

I rang in the new year with an unexpected trip to St. Barts that ended up with friends. I made a resolution in 2025 to watch more films. It’s an art form I have many friends in and when we have hung out I realized how shallow my understanding of the canon of film was. … Read more

Open Channels FM: Building Successful Collaboration Through Communication in WordPress Release Teams

In the world of open source, communication stands out as a key factor for successful collaboration. WordPress release teams unite contributors from all around the globe, bringing together a remarkable diversity of experiences, cultures, and time zones. While technical prowess is important, it is the way team members connect and exchange information that truly shapes … Read more

WPBeginner Spotlight 19: Smarter Plugins, AI Innovation & the Future of WordPress

December has been an incredible month for the WordPress community as we wrap up a landmark year. From the excitement of AI developments to the launch of WordPress 6.9, this issue covers the major innovations shaping the future of the web. We are diving into powerful new AI tools, automated workflow integrations, and game-changing search … Read more

Top 10 Best Health Check-Up Hospitals in Dubai for 2025

Dubai has transformed from a regional medical center into a world-class healthcare destination, particularly excelling in preventive medicine and executive health screenings. With its strategic focus on medical tourism and cutting-edge healthcare innovation, the emirate now boasts some of the most sophisticated comprehensive medical check-up facilities globally. This article explores the top 10 hospitals revolutionizing preventive healthcare in Dubai through advanced diagnostics, personalized … Read more

Matt: Riley Walz

The writer Aadil Pickle has a great profile of one of my favorite hackers, “Training the Idea Muscle” on Riley Walz. Riley epitomizes the term “high agency,” and I’ve been continually impressed with his ability to rapidly code novel ideas and interfaces on top of public or reverse-engineered data. He’s a hacker, artist, and provocateur. … Read more