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I Read the “Official” WordPress in 2025 Report – It’s Just a Piece of Enterprise PR - Innovation Toronto
You might have noticed a new report published on the official website of the WordPress project. I’m emphasizing the word “official” because the publication location is quite strategic, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves here.
Almost Pwned: How a Sophisticated Google Scam Nearly Fooled a Seasoned Programmer - Innovation Toronto
Sometimes the difference between security and compromise comes down to a single click – and a healthy dose of suspicion. And it’s because scammers are getting increasingly sophisticated with their phishing attempts. It’s to the point where even following standard security best practices isn’t enough to protect you. Case in point: last week’s near-successful phishing
Everyone Is Talking About DeepSeek AI, but Is It Really THAT Good? I Tested It Against GPT-o1 and Claude - Innovation Toronto
The new DeepSeek R1 model from China launched last week. If you’re into AI or even into technology more broadly, it was hard to miss the news. Everyone was talking about it. But it’s not just that. It’s the way everyone was talking about it. I was left with the impression that DeepSeek is going
The Real AI Threat Isn’t Coming – It’s Already Here: 3 Cases of Algorithms Destroying Lives - Innovation Toronto
While the web buzzes with anxiety about AI taking our jobs or achieving consciousness, real artificial intelligence systems have already been making life-altering decisions about healthcare, housing, and basic human rights – often with devastating consequences.In this article I’m going to examine three real-life cases where AI systems destroyed thousands of lives. Then I’ll share
How the Holidays Are Shaping Web Traffic Trends (and Why You Should Care) - Innovation Toronto
Happy almost-2025, everyone! While you’re finishing up your year-end to-do’s (or wishing you had started them earlier), I’ve been diving into some fresh data published by Cloudflare. This time, they’ve looked at how people around the globe have been spending their time online during the holiday season – between Christmas and the New Year. As
I Read Through Cloudflare’s “2024 Year in Review.” Here’s What You Should Know - Innovation Toronto
Cloudflare just released their “2024 Year in Review” report – a detailed document that dives into the key trends and patterns shaping the web over the past year. I’ll be honest with you, it’s my first time paying attention to this report, but I’m really fascinated by the insights that they’ve been able to deliver.
What’s Next for Gutenberg? A Community Chat With WordPress Developer Riad Benguella - Innovation Toronto
Last week, Riad Benguella, a key WordPress developer, asked the community about their “quick win” wishlist for the block editor / Gutenberg. He posed it as simple question on the social media platform Bluesky. In this article, I’m going to recap of all the suggestions that were made, starting with the those that have GitHub
WP Engine Gets Its Preliminary Injunction Against Automattic/Mullenweg - Innovation Toronto
Matt Mullenweg’s crusade against WP Engine seems to have hit a roadblock as the case moved from the court of public opinion to the court of…well, the actual court. On Tuesday December 10, WP Engine won a preliminary injunction against Mullenweg and Automattic that seems to be aimed at preserving the status quo from before
The Dark Side of Reddit’s Search Dominance: Inside the Parasite SEO Game - Innovation Toronto
Have you noticed in the past few months that Reddit seems to pop up in almost every single one of your Google search results? Whether you’re looking for product reviews, travel tips, or life advice, those distinctive Reddit threads are almost always there on either page one or two – though it’s usually the former.
X Just Quietly Rolled Out Two Big Changes to Grok: Here’s What You Need to Know - Innovation Toronto
Despite the lack of official announcement (as of the time of this writing), X’s signature AI tool – Grok – is quite different from what it was less than a week ago. Let’s take a closer look at the new free version of Grok and also the premium Aurora feature.
Court Grants WP Engine’s Injunction Against Automattic - Innovation Toronto
In the latest twist of the WordPress world’s legal disputes, the court has granted WP Engine’s motion for a preliminary injunction against Automattic. In summary, the court found that WP Engine is likely to succeed on the merits of its claims, is likely to suffer irreparable harm without the injunction, the “balance of equities” favors
I Wanted to Follow the First Hearing in the WP Engine v Automattic Lawsuit So That You Didn’t Have To - Innovation Toronto
If you’ve been following the WordPress world lately, you might have heard about the small little lawsuit between WP Engine and Automattic. Jokes aside, it’s the kind of case that could have far-reaching effects for developers, other hosting companies, and anyone whose business depends on WordPress for that matter.
WordPress 6.7 “Rollins” Released, Including a New Default Theme - Innovation Toronto
On November 12, WordPress 6.7 was released for WordPress users everywhere to enjoy. Keeping with the jazz theme, WordPress 6.7 goes by the name “Rollins,” named after Sonny Rollins. In total, 750 different contributors worked on WordPress 6.7. In this post, I want to take you through some of the highlights of the release, including
WordPress Brand Tone and Voice Survey Results Are In: “It’s Not a Unified Brand” - Innovation Toronto
Over the past month, we ran a survey here on WPShout to explore how users perceive the voice and tone of the WordPress brand. We received 222 responses from engaged members of the WordPress community. First off, I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to participate and share their thoughts!
How to Add a Background Image Cover in WordPress – in 1 Minute - Innovation Toronto
While overall opinions on the Gutenberg editor vary, even the naysayers can’t deny that there are so many elements you can add now with just the core WordPress blocks that you couldn’t before. One of those elements is a background cover image. Not only is there a dedicated “cover block” solely made for this purpose,
Is Gutenberg Finally Winning Users Over? We Analyzed 340+ Opinions to Find Out - Innovation Toronto
Over the past few months, I’ve been diving deep into what people really think about WordPress’ block editor – Gutenberg. I thought this was going to be a fun project. I analyzed over 340 opinions from platforms like Reddit, Twitter, YouTube, and WordPress.org. I also spoke with developers, colleagues, and other professionals in the WordPress
Our First Look at the Upcoming Twenty Twenty-Five Default WordPress Theme - Innovation Toronto
If you’re a fan of default WordPress themes, I have great news! On August 15, we got our first look at the upcoming Twenty Twenty-Five default theme in this WordPress.org post. The new Twenty Twenty-Five theme will be released as part of WordPress 6.7 (which is currently scheduled for release on November 12, 2024).
The New “Learn WordPress” Launches. Here’s What I Like About It - Innovation Toronto
If you haven’t checked out Learn WordPress lately, it’s probably a good idea to do it today. This free educational hub has just had a serious glow-up, and I’m here to give you the scoop on why it’s worth your attention.
Interview With Anne McCarthy: How the WordPress Testing Process Works - Innovation Toronto
I sat down with Anne McCarthy, long-time WordPress contributor and Test Lead for WordPress 6.6 (which has just been released), to get a better understanding of how this process works – and how you can get involved.
WordPress 6.6 Released on July 16, Bringing New Upgrades and Site Editor Features - Innovation Toronto
WordPress 6.6 “Dorsey” went live a couple of days ago on July 16! As with most of the major releases over the past few years, the new features and changes primarily focus on the Site Editor and Block Editor, with not much being done for people using the “classic” approach to WordPress.
Awesome Motive Acquires the Popular WordPress BuddyBoss Theme/Plugin - Innovation Toronto
Lately, I’ve learned that there are three sure things in life – death, taxes, and Awesome Motive acquiring popular WordPress businesses. That third certainty is what prompted me to write this post and let you know about the latest addition to their portfolio.
A Beginner’s Guide to the WordPress Interactivity API - Innovation Toronto
Learn how to use the WordPress Interactivity API, why it’s essential, and how it simplifies adding interactive features to your blocks. Discover seamless integration with PHP server-side rendering and real-world examples of dynamic user experiences.
Plugin Directory Changes, Envato Acquired, Our Hosting Survey ?? June 2024 WordPress News w/ WPShout - Innovation Toronto
Hey there, WordPress fans! I am back with the latest edition of our monthly WordPress news roundup, which covers everything that happened in WordPress over the past 30 days…or so.
JavaScript Modules (ES6 Modules) Explained: Tutorial for Beginners - Innovation Toronto
One of the most useful features added to the JavaScript language in recent years is JavaScript modules, also referred to as ES6 modules. In this tutorial, I’ll cover some of the history of JavaScript modules, show you a handful of syntax examples, and introduce all their basic features.
A new way to alter the DNA of bacterial cells using electricity instead of harsh chemicals to manufacture life-saving medicines - Innovation Toronto
We have only scratched the surface of the wide range of drug delivery applications this approach could have in microbiome therapeutics and synthetic biology