Join John as he unpacks the latest in open source technology and automotive trends, spotlighting the enhancements arriving in Linux kernel 6.18—especially for AMD CPUs, cryptographic performance, and ARM64 features. Plus, dive into user interface innovation with Firefox's new AI-powered image search and analyse the shockwaves in the electric vehicle landscape as BYD's U9 Xtreme shatters records and communities rally in the wake of Fisker's bankruptcy. Perfect for tech enthusiasts keen on performance, security, and the future of user-driven solutions.

Join John in this jam-packed episode of Open Source News Elements as he dives into the most exciting recent breakthroughs and debates shaking up the world of technology, hardware, and software. From the community-driven innovations at Adafruit to pivotal legal showdowns impacting global companies, John covers everything Australians and tech lovers want to know. Discover why the new Raspberry Pi 500 Plus has tinkerers talking, what the game-changing Linux 6.18 kernel means for your machines, and how the future of energy, copyright, and entertainment is being redrawn before our eyes. Stay ahead of industry trends, learn about significant legal cases, emerging tech, and workplace insights shaping tomorrow’s technology—straight from the experts, with clear, accessible analysis from down under.

Join John as he dives into the cutting edge of open source with the imminent release of Linux kernel 6.17, boosting everything from Panther Lake graphics to Apple hardware. Explore fresh community convergences at Kubernetes Community Days 2026, grapple with new challenges in Ubuntu’s Rust Coreutils transition, and get the scoop on the COSMIC desktop, gaming favourites like Octordle, and next-generation tech in AI, cybersecurity, stablecoins and more. From enterprise shifts to global privacy moves, tune in for an essential round-up of innovation in open source and beyond.

John unpacks the seismic changes shaping Seattle's tech sector, examining massive layoffs, plummeting city revenue, and the ripple effects across local businesses. He dives into the latest open source security breach with the Shai-Hulud npm malware, and offers reflections on the long legacy of GEM in modern GUIs. The episode also explores Linux's new security direction, the implications of Windows 10’s end-of-life on e-waste, ground-breaking research on microplastics, and the broader crossroads of law, environment, and technology. Tune in for thought-provoking perspectives on how innovation, risk, and sustainability intertwine in today’s tech landscape.

Join John for a sweeping look at this week's headline shifts in technology, education, e-commerce, and governance, all from an Australian perspective. From VLC’s security leap to the AI shake-up in academic publishing, pressing updates in Linux and KDE, a dramatic plunge in education confidence, and a re-examination of transparency and journalistic independence, this episode weaves together the forces reshaping the digital and social landscape. John spotlights groundbreaking software improvements, new academic integrity dilemmas, and the latest moves in online commerce—plus, the societal undercurrents affecting decision-makers and everyday users alike. Stay tuned for a nuanced, accessible digest of trends influencing our future.

On this episode of Open Source News Elements, John breaks down the latest advances sweeping the technology world. From PostgreSQL 18 and its game-changing features to regulatory tussles between Apple and the EU, breakthroughs in gene therapy for Huntington’s, Docker's new premium offerings, the release of the Raspberry Pi 500+, and fresh moves from Intel, Qualcomm, Cloudflare, and Microsoft—this is your comprehensive wrap of what’s happening in tech, software, and innovation. Stay tuned for deep insights, clear updates, and what it all means for Aussie developers and the global digital landscape.

Join John as he dives into Microsoft’s groundbreaking Publisher Content Marketplace, which promises fair compensation and rights management for content creators whose work fuels AI tools like Copilot. Explore the ethical frameworks emerging in a rapidly digitising world, recent tech advancements from Linux to MLB’s robot umpires, and why these shifts matter for the future of creators, developers, and consumers in Australia and beyond. Thoughtful, engaging, and packed with insights, this episode unpacks the evolving relationship between technology and ethical content use.

Join John as he delves into the latest open source news: a hands-on with Bcachefs DKMS modules on Ubuntu, deep-dives into Linux kernel advancements, explores Apple Silicon support, covers Windows 11's new multimedia features, modern Java refactoring with GitHub Copilot, security insights for AI infrastructure, Raspberry Pi upgrades, and Git's next era. Stay ahead with practical insights for the evolving open-source ecosystem, straight from Australia.

Join John as he unpacks the latest happenings in the world of open source, AI, hardware, software, and the broader impacts on tech and society. This episode covers ROCm’s leap ahead with AMD Ryzen AI Max, urgent Linux security updates, CiliumCon’s place in the Kubernetes ecosystem, advances in graphical power management, and crucial debates around surveillance, AI in education, and whistleblower protection. Tune in for insightful stories on distributed filesystems, space discoveries, the next-gen Linux kernel, and much more for your weekly open source and tech news—direct from Australia’s tech frontlines.

Join John as he takes you through this fortnight’s most thought-provoking stories from the world of technology. From Ubuntu’s daring new developer desktop and the nostalgic decline of DVD rentals in Paris, to groundbreaking AI shifts by Google and Microsoft, and power moves by Intel, Nvidia, and Apple—this episode covers the highs, lows, and curious pivots of modern tech. We’ll discuss open-source community changes, urgent security updates, innovations in file-systems, and the global echoes of automation and precarious workforces. Whether you’re a developer, digital rights enthusiast, or just want to keep your finger on the tech pulse, this episode unpacks the news with sharp insight and a measured Aussie sensibility. Proudly brought to you by Element.fm – unlimited podcast hosting for just a fiver.