Join John for a deep dive into this week’s biggest headlines across the digital landscape. From Cloudflare’s outage reminding us about the risks of cloud reliance, to soaring AI investments by industry giants, the episode unpacks the most important shifts in technology. John explores how open-source innovations like Kgateway and OpenZFS are pushing efficiency, investigates new security threats like the WhatsApp data flaw, and highlights trends in electric vehicles and global internet freedom. Tune in for a balanced discussion on regulation, privacy, and what these changes mean for businesses and everyday users alike — all in under half an hour.

Join John on this week’s episode of Open Source News Elements for a sweeping tour across the latest in technology, from debates on AI governance and legislative spotlights to breakthroughs in software engineering and sustainable innovation. Discover how Rust is revolutionising Android development, why MariaDB’s community spirit pushes the database world forward, and how the waste heat from cryptocurrencies is warming real homes. We’ll explore everything from space-based data centres to the return of Jeff Bezos in the AI entrepreneurship arena. Get ready to catch the pulse of open source and tech ingenuity—all with an Aussie twist.

John dives into the pivotal innovations shaking up October 2025 across the worlds of technology, renewable energy, programming, and cybersecurity. From Nvidia’s call for better Linux screencasting API support to a spike in electric vehicle sales, the episode unpacks how solar and wind are reshaping global electricity, the Linux kernel is eyeing new GPU horizons, and corporate security faces unprecedented challenges from data leaks and AI. Tune in for an insightful take on the latest open source, energy, and digital infrastructure trends driving our connected future forward.

In this episode of Open Source News Elements, John unpacks the latest in tech innovation, open-source software, and digital policy. From Red Hat’s moves for EU digital sovereignty and groundbreaking GNOME updates, to the future of open-source drivers, shifting AI regulations, and industry shakeups—from the Linux kernel to banking and broadcasting—this episode delivers a comprehensive look at the forces shaping tech’s current and future landscape. Dive deep into breakthroughs, debates, and big-picture trends driving the digital world forward.

Dive into the latest tech, environmental, and economic developments in this episode of Open Source News Elements, hosted by John. From breakthroughs in Linux graphics and AI tools to climate change warnings and shifting global markets, John explores how open source communities, emerging technologies, and policy changes are shaping our future. Catch insightful commentary on AI in development, cybersecurity threats, health research, and more, plus a look at the key people and decisions driving change across the globe.

Join John as he unpacks another whirlwind week in technology, from Google's surprise policy reversal on Android app certification to pioneering shifts in open-source, cybersecurity, gaming hardware, and artificial intelligence. Discover how projects like OpenBSD and Homebrew are evolving, why Docker's latest integrations matter, and what the latest security updates mean for Linux users. We journey through electric vehicle industry turbulence in China and the U.S., trace IBM’s new hand in AI search, and explore an AI-generated smash hit topping music charts. Dive into university preparedness issues, YouTube's controversial moves, and next-gen robotaxi expansion. Stay ahead with the freshest news shaping the future of tech.

Host John explores the biggest stories shaking tech, industry, and regulation around the world. From Kaspersky’s leap into Linux security, to Sonder’s sudden collapse, rising investments and warnings in AI, China’s electric car conundrum, to new UK rules cutting animal testing, and the invisible threats of solar flares and public Wi-Fi—each news item reveals deeper change. Hear how open source development, cybersecurity, and market upheavals are shaping the future and what it all means for innovators, enterprises, and consumers in Australia and beyond.

Join John for a deep dive into the latest open source developments in this week’s Element.fm News Elements. From the long-awaited evolution of Python’s concurrency, through hardware hacking with everyday lightbulbs, to game-changing advancements in mobile Linux and the threats facing AI security, this episode covers the most important shifts shaping software and hardware. Explore the stories behind Docker Engine updates, the growth of cloud native certification, retro gaming on Linux, the privacy promise of Tails, and the changing landscape of social media buttons. Whether you’re a developer, IT pro, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers clarity and insight into the trends and innovations defining tomorrow’s technology.

Join John as he explores the fast-evolving world of technology, diving deep into the surging investments in subsea cable infrastructure, the new face of AI engagement, advancements in software and quantum computing, Europe’s quest for digital sovereignty, and the innovation wave transforming consumer electronics. Discover how these trends are interconnected and what they mean for the future of industries, individuals, and the broader digital realm. Proudly sponsored by Element FM.

In this episode, John dives into Debian’s game-changing decision to weave Rust into its APT package manager, aiming to boost security and stability for millions of users. We break down what’s driving this bold move, why Rust is catching on in major projects like the Linux kernel and Firefox, and what it all means for maintainers and the broader open source community. Plus, we cover recent tech headlines—from Meta’s ad controversies and Mozilla’s translation fallout to industry responses following a major UPS and FedEx incident. All that, and more open source news, with an Aussie touch.

Join John as he unpacks the enormous, headline-making investments by global tech giants in artificial intelligence and data centres. This episode examines the economic ripple effects of Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta pouring $360 billion into AI in a single year, with major implications for energy use, sustainability, and the future of work. John also delves into the knock-on effects for retail security, children's online safety, and international digital trade, painting a comprehensive picture of a rapidly evolving tech landscape in Australia and abroad.

On this episode of Open Source News Elements, John unpacks a whirlwind of the latest developments in open source, security, AI, and gaming. From Intel’s game-changing Linux patches to the discovery of historic UNIX tapes, we dive into major headline stories and explore their wider impacts. Tune in as we cover Keycloak’s passwordless leap, the controversy around Polymarket’s trading volumes, post-quantum security in Linux, and Microsoft’s AI ambitions. We also examine the return of Direct3D 7 games, the launch of Mozilla’s new Firefox mascot, global cybersecurity threats, Apple’s regulatory crossroads, and the future of TypeScript in an AI world. Whether you’re a hardcore developer, a gamer, or just keen to understand where open source tech is heading, this packed episode helps you make sense of the fast-evolving digital landscape.

Join John for a deep dive into Fedora 43, spotlighting its sleek new Gnome 49 desktop, strengthened security measures, and pivotal shifts like Wayland-only display and expanded hardware support. From enhanced modularity and performance to the latest industry developments—including Mastodon’s updates, emergency texting expansion, and graphics driver enhancements—discover how Fedora 43 and the open source community are shaping the tech future.

Join John for a lively exploration of the latest in open source, tech innovation, and global digital practices. This episode dives into LXQt 2.3.0’s game-changing release, AI-driven hurricane forecasts, major green finance for forests, cyber breaches, Apple’s web App Store, the impact of Australia’s streaming quotas, and advancements in AI policy. With a spotlight on digital engagement among seniors and the evolving tech landscape, John breaks down key challenges and opportunities facing today’s connected world—all in under half an hour.

John breaks down the week's crucial updates in open source technology, cloud computing, AI, and policy, covering everything from renewable energy initiatives in Australia to cutting-edge programming news. Highlights include RBC’s open-source leap, major conference previews like KubeCon, ground-breaking updates in the Julia language and Debian architectures, cybersecurity alerts, AI controversies, shifts around digital nomadism, and developments in privacy law. Tune in for an essential, in-depth look at the global technology landscape and its impact on our world, all in less than an hour.

Join John as he unpacks the latest breakthroughs and debates shaping the technology world. From Devuan’s systemd-free release and OpenAI’s billion-dollar move to Amazon, to Linux gaming’s rise and challenges in tech unions, this episode covers critical shifts that matter to developers, users, and businesses. Catch insights on compiler advances, the open standardisation of AI, evolving home tech trends, and the growing movement towards ‘dumb homes’. Tune in for a clear look at how collaboration, sustainability, and privacy concerns define today’s tech ecosystem in Australia and beyond.

Join John as he dives deep into cutting-edge paleontological findings shaking up what we thought we knew about the late Cretaceous period. Recent analysis of the Dueling Dinosaurs fossil reveals the emergence of Nanotyrannus, a predator that coexisted with T. rex, challenging the long-held theory of tyrannosaur monopolisation. Unpack the evolutionary drama, ecological complexity, and the broader implications these discoveries hold, not only for palaeontology but for our understanding of how science and technology shape the knowledge frontier.

Join John for an action-packed edition of Open Source News Elements, where we delve into the month’s biggest headlines in technology and open source. Hear about Linux running natively in your web browser via WebAssembly, MIT's steps forward in antimatter research, vital updates for Arch Linux users, Samsung's AI Megafactory ambitions, evolving streaming disputes, and much more. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or an open-source advocate, discover how these breakthroughs shape our rapidly evolving digital landscape.

John unpacks the latest in open-source news and AI innovation, diving into how companies from Amazon to OpenAI and SpaceX are reshaping strategies, the tools and tech propelling the next wave of productivity, and global challenges like the semiconductor supply crisis. Tune in for up-to-the-minute updates on major conferences, developer tools, device security, gaming milestones, fascinating advances in sustainable tech—and how they all come together to chart the future of technology across industries.

Join John for a jam-packed episode dissecting the latest waves hitting the tech world: from urgent alerts about software supply chain security, to AI-driven advances and challenges, big shifts in regulatory landscapes, and the innovations moving cloud, gaming, and planetary research forward. Stay ahead of the curve as John explores how open source, hardware, usability, and global policies are reshaping technology for developers and everyday users across the globe.