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.
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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.
Debian Embraces Rust: Modernising APT Amid Industry Shake-Ups
Open Source News Elements
8 minutes
1 week ago
Debian Embraces Rust: Modernising APT Amid Industry Shake-Ups
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.
Open Source News Elements
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.
