In this episode of Open Source News Elements brought to you by Element.fm, John unpacks the week’s most influential trends shaping the technology, media, and open source landscapes. From massive mergers among media giants to performance innovations in Linux and FreeBSD, and the impact of artificial intelligence on hardware pricing and employment, we tackle the headlines and their broader industry implications. Discover how open source is revolutionising the public sector in Europe, why retro tech is seeing a resurgence, what software safety means in aviation, and how next-generation nuclear reactors could redefine sustainable energy for the future. Whether you’re a developer, enthusiast, or just curious about the rapid changes in tech, this episode is your essential briefing—straight from the bleeding edge, in Australian English.