Twenty-five years ago this month, Apple fans began unboxing the first iMacs. At the time, computers were beige boxes wired to other beige boxes, toyed with by people in beige sweater vests. Amidst the mundanity, the iMac felt like a revolution. For many of us, that first experience of an iMac was transformative; it created a vision of a technological world that wasn’t all about work. Suddenly, tech was cool.
Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and other online publishing tools, is offering a glimpse into Tumblr’s future — the blogging site Automattic acquired from Verizon in 2019. On the Evening Standard’s “How to be a CEO” podcast, the WordPress founder offered a vision of Tumblr’s future direction, including its embrace of open source, plans for algorithmic choice, and use of AI technologies, among other things.
WordPress 6.4 is set to be released on November 7, 2023, with new features aim to be added, like font management and a new default theme, and gaps filled in current functionality, like more tooling to go further with designs.
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Pornhub is concerned that the logo of Döner Haus in Lower Manhattan could “cause confusion” with its own rather notorious brand. It’s certainly not one of the best new logos, but the takeout joint says it won’t take the online giant’s threats lying down.
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I’m not the only concerned citizen. Other users have left the platform for the likes of Mastodon and Threads. I created accounts on those services – but haven’t used them. I’ve stuck with Twitter – even through the awkward rebrand. But what about the many niche web design communities? Will they survive the turmoil?
Dr. Warnock, who retired as CEO of Adobe 2000, co-founded the company in 1982, and his business went on to create a staggering footprint across multiple industries with its professional software.
So that got me thinking: what would happen if all creatives united to ask for better working environments, or fair and level pitching grounds? One potential result could be that creative agencies would get invited to participate or compete only in projects where their credentials, expertise, and costs are in line with what the client is looking for— in other words, projects they can actually win.
Frontify is a software offering a holistic approach to brand management. Helping organisations to ensure consistent experiences, it supports brands in creating brand guidelines that suit their needs and message. With 2.5 million users including the likes of Oglivy, Trainline and Volkswagen, the software has reached new heights in recent years.
