Category Archives: Technology in the News

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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WordPress.org Faces Turmoil Over ACF Plugin Controversy: A Battle for Control

The WordPress community is in an uproar following a controversial move by Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic (owner of WordPress.com) and a key figure behind WordPress.org. On October 12th, Mullenweg took an unprecedented step by forcibly replacing the popular Advanced … Continue reading

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The War on WordPress: WP Engine vs. Matt Mullenweg Heats Up (September 2024 Update)

The WordPress community has been rocked by a dramatic public feud between WP Engine, a leading managed WordPress hosting provider, and Matt Mullenweg, the co-founder of WordPress.org. This isn’t your typical software spat – it’s a full-blown battle with accusations, … Continue reading

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TikTok: A Balancing Act Between Popularity and Controversy

TikTok’s meteoric rise has made it a cultural phenomenon, but its Chinese ownership has raised significant concerns about data privacy and national security. These concerns have led to increasing scrutiny from US government officials, with the potential for a nationwide … Continue reading

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Brazil’s Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Musk’s X Platform

Brazil’s Supreme Court has confirmed the ongoing suspension of the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. The unanimous decision by the justices ensures that the ban, which took effect in the early hours of Saturday, remains in force. … Continue reading

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Google’s Monopoly Power Challenged Once Again

Google has faced another significant setback in its battle against antitrust allegations. On August 5, 2024, a federal judge ruled that the tech giant illegally maintained its monopoly over internet search. This decision follows a similar ruling in September 2023, … Continue reading

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Squarespace Announces Move to Go Private in $6.9 Billion Deal

Website building platform Squarespace is set to ditch the public market after announcing a $6.9 billion all-cash deal with private equity firm Permira. The agreement, finalized on May 13, 2024, will see Squarespace become a privately held company. This move … Continue reading

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Popular WordPress Plugin Targeted by Hackers: Millions of Sites at Risk

WordPress website owners beware! Security researchers have uncovered a critical vulnerability in a widely used plugin that could allow hackers to completely take over websites. The targeted plugin, WP-Automatic, is designed to automate content import and publishing from various sources. … Continue reading

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