Open Source News Elements
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Kernel to Cloud: Latest Tech Edge from Linux, Hardware & Security
About this podcast
Welcome to Open Source News Elements, your essential digest of open-source news, innovations, and insights. Sponsored by ELEMENT.FM, the cutting-edge podcast hosting platform, this podcast keeps you informed about the latest developments in open-source software, hardware, community initiatives, and technology trends.
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Episodes
The newest 50 of 454 episodes
- Kernel to Cloud: Latest Tech Edge from Linux, Hardware & Security · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 456Join John as he unpacks a whirlwind of developments rocking the open source world: from substantial Linux kernel upgrades and cutting-edge hardware compatibility moves by Apple…
- Open Source Frontiers: Le Chonk, Linux 7.4 & Next-Gen Innovations · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 455Dive into this week’s Open Source News Elements as John explores ground-breaking advancements in open-source artificial intelligence, networking, and computing hardware. From…
- Navigating the Future: Latest Tech and Security Breakthroughs · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 454Join John for a deep dive into the latest developments shaking up the tech and cybersecurity world. From cutting-edge operating system features to AI innovations and critical…
- MariaDB 11.8 Unleashed: Smarter Buffer Pools and a New Era for Open Source Databases · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 453Join John as he delves into the transformative MariaDB 11.8 release, exploring its substantial performance gains, underlying technical changes, and the ripple effects across the…
- Open Source Frontiers: Security, Performance & Future Tech in Focus · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 452John dives into the latest breakthroughs and challenges shaping the open source ecosystem—covering everything from cutting-edge graphics compilation, Linux hardware quirks, and…
- Linux 7.4: A New Horizon for Open Source Excellence · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 451In this episode of Open Source News Elements, John delves into the landmark updates arriving with the Linux 7.4 kernel. From innovative sound subsystem enhancements and the…
- Pushing Boundaries: Linux, Open Source, and the Changing Tech Landscape · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 450John breaks down the latest in tech advancements and open source news from a uniquely Aussie perspective. This episode dives into game-changing improvements in the Linux 7.4…
- Linux, Open Source & Tech: The Latest Down Under · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 449Join John on Open Source News Elements for a comprehensive rundown of the latest developments in software and hardware. Dive into updates from the Linux 7.4 kernel, major…
- Pro and Tell: Apple’s Leap Into the Future · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 448Join John as he unpacks the excitement around Apple’s upcoming 'Pro and Tell' event in Los Angeles. From cutting-edge MacBooks to sustainable innovation and major security…
- Tech Horizons: AI, Security & Open Source Shaping Tomorrow · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 447This week on Open Source News Elements, John dives into the latest innovations propelling the technology sector forward. From AI-driven reverse engineering and democratised…
- Cutting Edge Linux: Arrow Lake Power, AI in Open Source, and Future-Proofing Your Tech · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 446Join John as he dives into the latest developments in the open source world for Australian enthusiasts and professionals. This episode covers Ubuntu 26.10’s synergy with Intel’s…
- Open Source Horizons: Empowering Communities in the Age of AI · 7 min · Season 1 Episode 445John takes you through the latest updates from the Open Source Initiative, spotlighting cutting-edge frameworks for open source AI, vital changes in the Linux kernel, enticing…
- Tech Frontiers: Innovations Shaping Software Engineering in 2026 · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 444Join John for a deep dive into the latest breakthroughs transforming software development and computing. From interactive refactoring in gopls, kernel advances like Intel TDX and…
- GNOME OS Preview: Charting a New Course in User-Friendly Open Source Desktops · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 443In this episode of Open Source News Elements, John dives into the unveiling of GNOME OS Preview, a game-changing initiative by the GNOME Project. Explore how GNOME OS Preview is…
- Maximising Performance: Intel Xeon 6980P, Linux Upgrades, and the Future of Computing · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 442Join John for a deep dive into Intel Xeon 6980P benchmarks, the power of Linux upgrades, and the broader impacts of recent hardware and software innovations. Learn how the…
- AI, Security and New Horizons: Open Source Innovations in the Linux Ecosystem · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 441Join John as he unpacks the latest innovations shaping the Linux and open source community. This episode dives deep into AI-powered hardware development, the feature-packed…
- Shaping the Future: HP OmniBook X 14 and Tech Trends · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 440John takes you through an in-depth analysis of the HP OmniBook X 14, the ultrabook making waves with its high-performance hardware and stunning 3K AMOLED display. Get the lowdown…
- AI, Security and Open Source: Navigating the New Frontier · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 439In this thought-provoking episode, John breaks down the latest news and trends in the rapidly evolving world of technology. From the integration of AI in software development and…
- Inside the Bloomberg Terminal: From Trading Floors to Tech Triumph · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 438Join host John as he explores the extraordinary story of the Bloomberg Terminal—its genesis after Michael Bloomberg’s bold leap from Salomon Brothers, its technological…
- Emerging Frontiers: Navigating Technology, Safety, and Society · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 437In this week’s episode of Open Source News Elements, John dives deep into the latest headlines at the intersection of technology, science, public health, and ethics. Get a…
- CRAMming It In: Linux 7.4, Memory Breakthroughs and Data Privacy in Voting · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 436Join John on Open Source News Elements as he explores the ground-breaking CRAM memory compression technology coming to Linux 7.4 and its implications for laptops, handheld…
- Tech Crossroads: Hardware, Law, and Digital Rights · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 435On this episode of Open Source News Elements, John takes us through the ever-shifting intersections of hardware innovation, legal frameworks, and digital rights. From turning…
- Beyond the Code: Bias, Gender, and Expression in the Age of AI · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 434Join John as he unpacks recent research spotlighting gender bias and pay disparity within artificial intelligence systems, revealing how even neutral technologies can mirror…
- October Currents: Banned Books, Digital Frontiers, and Shifts in Tech · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 433Join John for a lively summary of October’s technological and societal pulse. Explore the themes of Banned Books Week, advances in hardware, AI’s ever-growing presence, and the…
- Open Source Frontiers: New Linux Moves, Security Shifts, and AI Accountability · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 432Join John as he unpacks the latest and most significant developments shaping the open-source and Linux landscapes. From TrueNAS 27 RC.1's enterprise-grade storage enhancements…
- Tech Horizons: From Lava Lamps to AI Ethics – This Week in Open Source · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 431Join John on this episode of Open Source News Elements as he delves into the week's most captivating stories from the worlds of technology and science. Explore innovative DIY…
- Crypto Charters and Community Banks: The New Frontier in US Financial Regulation · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 430John examines the high-stakes legal battle between the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This episode…
- AI on the Edge: Innovations, Legislation, and the Changing Face of Tech · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 429John brings you the latest open source and technology news from AI breakthroughs on your desktop to legal showdowns over copyright and privacy. This episode spotlights…
- Tech Frontiers: Legal Wrangles, Climate Warnings, and AI Breakthroughs · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 428Join John as he explores the latest in open source, AI development, legal battles in digital rights, and chilling climate updates. From game-changing Linux tools and Amazon's…
- Elements of Progress: Innovations, Security, and Ethical Tech in 2024 · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 427Join John for this week’s episode of Open Source News Elements, brought to you by Element.fm. Discover the latest breakthroughs shaping the tech world—from the release of Qt…
- Shaping Tomorrow: FOSSY 2026, Hibiscus & Open Source Breakthroughs · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 426Dive into this week’s Open Source News Elements with John as he unpacks the biggest headlines from FOSSY 2026, explores the impactful release of OpenStack 2026.2 Hibiscus, and…
- Shaping Tomorrow: Cutting-Edge Tech, AI Risks, and the Future of Innovation · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 425Join John for a deep dive into this week’s open source tech headlines—straight from Scantron’s evolution in education to the dawn of gene-edited bananas. Explore hardware…
- MicroPython Meets the World: Chips, Code, and Community · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 424Join John as he unpacks the freshest headlines from the Python for Microcontrollers Newsletter. From groundbreaking hardware like Espressif’s ESP32-S31 and a rare Batman Returns…
- Future Focus: Open Source, Solar Breakthroughs, and the Tech Frontier · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 423Join John on Open Source News Elements for an exclusive tour through today's most exciting technological advances. From the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility’s role in deep space…
- From Copilot+ to Crisis: How Security Shaped the Fate of AI PCs · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 422John dives into the turbulent rise and fall of Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC brand, unpacking how security flaws and public trust issues altered the tech industry’s direction. Hear an…
- Evolving Design Systems: Seamless Shifts Without Disruption · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 421Join John as he unpacks the art and strategy behind transitioning modern design systems without jeopardising product stability or user satisfaction. Using compelling industry…
- Global Awakening: Why the UN is Calling for Urgent AI Regulation · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 420Join John on this special edition of Open Source News Elements as he unpacks a landmark United Nations gathering where leading voices in artificial intelligence, including Sam…
- Evolving Code: Security Threats and Innovation on the Open Source Horizon · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 419John delves into the latest updates from the cutting edge of open source and tech innovation. In this episode, you'll hear about the new features in systemd v262, major security…
- Tech Horizons: Benchmarks, Breakthroughs & the AI Frontier · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 418Join John as he unpacks October 2023’s open source news, covering fresh releases like SPECViewPerf 15 for Linux, advances in musical hardware, the offline AI revolution on…
- From Kernel Updates to Brain Waves: Navigating the Intersection of Tech, AI, and Human Evolution · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 417Join John as he unpacks the latest in open source news, including recent Linux kernel updates, security breaches in surveillance tech, AI's disruptive role in publishing, and…
- Digital Currents: Policy and Progress from Gzip to the Kids Act · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 416Join John as he unpacks the latest developments in the world of open source technology, legislative initiatives, and the digital landscape across Europe and the United States…
- Futureproof: Aviation Surprises, AI Advances & Privacy at the Crossroads · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 415John unpacks the latest technology headlines, from Google's playful Easter eggs and a high-stakes military aviation incident in Michigan, to the meteoric rise of artificial…
- Versioning Horizons: Git 2.56, Open Source Hardware, and Securing Tomorrow · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 414John explores the evolving open source landscape in this Element.fm sponsored episode. Get the scoop on the upcoming Git 2.56 release and the energy gathering around Git 3.0. We…
- Evolving Bytes: Tech Frontiers, Open Source Wins, and The Battle for Youth Online · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 413Join John on this episode of Open Source News Elements, proudly sponsored by Element dot fm, as he guides you through a dynamic landscape of technological innovation and digital…
- Guarding the Digital Frontier: Insights from FOSSY 2026 on Server Encryption · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 412John breaks down the must-know highlights from Romeo Solano’s captivating FOSSY 2026 talk on encryption for remote servers, unpacks new Linux enhancements, and explores how AI is…
- Circuit Breakers and Code: The Pulse of Open Source in 2026 · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 411Join John for a journey through the world of open source as of September 2026, where old tech meets new, bold experiments test AI’s limits, and the community powers forward. From…
- Tech Frontiers: Innovation, Labour, and Security in 2024 · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 410Join John for this week’s episode of Open Source News Elements, where we journey through the latest in global tech developments, major software and OS updates, breakthroughs in…
- Privacy, Progress, and Press Freedom: Navigating the New Tech Frontier · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 409John delves into the latest intersections of technology, surveillance, and civil liberties. From pivotal Linux kernel upgrades that boost efficiency, to investigative journalism…
- Tech, Space, and Science: A Deep Dive into the Current Landscape · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 408Join John as he unpacks a sweeping array of the latest tech, science, and policy developments shaking the world. From Intel’s bold open source cuts and revived font projects, to…
- Tech Law Down Under: California’s Bold Move to Protect Kids Online · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 407On this episode of Open Source News Elements, John navigates California’s landmark legislative crackdown on tech giants to better shield minors from the risks of social media and…







