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Gutenberg 13.6 Adds Pattern Modal Support for Custom Post Types, Expands Creation of Template Types
Gutenberg 13.6 was released this week with an expansion of full-site editing features and 26 bug fixes. One of the highlights includes…
Gutenberg Times to Showcase the Pew Research Center’s “Block First Approach” in a Live Q&A on July 22, 2022
The Gutenberg Times will be hosting representatives from the Pew Research Center in its Live Q&A session on July 22, 2022, with…
Anders Norén Remakes Davis Theme as Davis Blocks with Full-Site Editing Support
WordPress theme author Anders Norén has remade his popular Davis theme to support full-site editing. The new theme, Davis Blocks, is sporting…
#33 – David Lockie on Why Web3 and WordPress Might Work Together
On the podcast today we have David Lockie. David is the Web3 Lead at Automattic, which is a new role. He’s trying…
Envato to Shut Down Envato Studio on Short Notice, Jilting Longtime Service Providers 
Envato, the Australia-based digital assets company, announced it is shutting down Envato Studio, its community freelance platform, and Twenty20, a stock photo…
WordPress Performance Team Proposes Developing a New Plugin Checker Tool
WordPress’ Performance team is kickstarting a proposal for developing a plugin checker tool similar to the theme check plugin, which ensures themes are meeting…
Software Freedom Conservancy Calls for GitHub Boycott
The Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC),  a non-profit that provides infrastructure support for free and open source software projects, is urging developers to stop using…
WordPress Performance Team Revises Proposal for WebP by Default
One year ago, WordPress 5.8 introduced support for WebP, allowing users to upload and use WebP images in their content. In March 2022,…
WordPress Themes Team Releases New Plugin for Creating Block Themes
photo credit: Artsy Crafty Two weeks ago, WordPress theme author Rich Tabor tweeted, “Even with my theme developer hat on, I’m finding…
WordCamp US Trials New Program Connecting Underrepresented Speakers with Sponsors for Travel and Lodging Costs
WordCamp US will be hosting its first in-person event since 2019 in San Diego this year. The three-day event will run from…