#947 - WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Round Table Show

We Discuss The Best WordPress And Tech Stories of the Month

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Discover the must-know WordPress and tech stories of the month in our latest video! We explore key updates, fascinating innovations, and expert commentary that are vital for anyone involved in the digital realm. Our engaging discussion aims to keep you informed and inspired as you navigate your tech journey. Don’t wait—watch now to catch up on what matters most in the world of WordPress and technology.

 

#1 - Joost de Valk’s Bold Plan for WordPress Leadership Faces Mullenweg’s Resistance

https://joost.blog/wordpress-leadership/

https://www.therepository.email/joost-de-valks-bold-plan-for-wordpress-leadership-faces-mullenwegs-resistance

 

#2 - Global tech shares fall as China AI chatbot DeepSeek spooks investors

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/27/tech-shares-asia-europe-fall-china-ai-deepseek

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpwoGjpYygI

#3 - I built an app with AI, now I'm scared for WordPress...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kkme4p-aoU0

 

#4 - Elon Musk email to X staff: ‘we’re barely breaking even!’

https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/24/24351317/elon-musk-x-twitter-bank-debt-stagnant-growth

Wall Street banks plan sale of X debt at a discount

https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/24/wall-street-banks-plan-sale-of-x-debt-at-a-discount/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X64CMd8ZqCo

 

#5 - GoDaddy Donates $500K to Support WordPress Community

https://aboutus.godaddy.net/newsroom/news-releases/press-release-details/2025/GoDaddy-Donates-500K-to-Support-WordPress-Community/default.aspx

https://www.thewpcommunitycollective.com/

#6 - From ban to buyout: What next for TikTok in the US?

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250114-from-ban-to-buyout-what-next-for-tiktok-in-the-u

 

Our Regular Monthly Panel

Heather Wilde Renze

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherwilde/

@heathriel

Marc Benzakein

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-benzakein/

@MarcBenzak

 

Chris Badgett

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-badgett-57486325/

@ChrisBadgett

Spencer Forman

https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerforman/

@SpencerForman

Kurt von Ahnen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/

@KurtvonAhnen