Join John for a ripper episode of Open Source News Elements, powered by Element dot fm, where he unpacks the latest tech news affecting the Aussie and global landscape. This week’s yarn covers everything from Adafruit’s upcoming CircuitPython Day and the ongoing battle between digital rights and online safety, to the latest in cloud-native infrastructure, powerful new AMD processors, Linux kernel enhancements, and the changing tides of the plant-based protein market. John also tackles pressing issues like school surveillance technology, open source software security, new FFmpeg features, and the rise of AI-powered cybercrime. To top it off, he’ll take you into the skies and beyond with innovation in wildfire-fighting helicopters and the futuristic quest for exploring black holes. Tune in for an insightful, in-depth rundown that brings you right up to speed on the dynamic world of tech Down Under.