Open Source News Elements

Open Source News Elements

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. We deliver concise and informative news briefs highlighting groundbreaking projects, key industry events, emerging tools, and influential contributors in the open-source ecosystem. Whether you're a developer, IT professional, tech enthusiast, or just passionate about the principles of openness and collaboration, Open Source News Elements is your go-to source for reliable, relevant updates. Discover how ELEMENT.FM leverages open-source technologies, offering unlimited shows, episodes, AI-powered chapter generation, robust analytics, and ultra-fast CDN delivery. Experience firsthand the future of podcasting with our innovative Podcasting 2.0 support, including value-for-value (V4V) integration and comprehensive transcription capabilities. Stay informed, stay inspired, and stay ahead. Subscribe to Open Source News Elements and explore how ELEMENT.FM is empowering podcasters and fostering innovation in open-source communities worldwide.

186 Episodes
Tech Trends Down Under: From Smart Bricks to Federal Contracting
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On this week's Open Source News Elements, John unpacks a diverse array of advances in consumer tech, security, market dynamics, open source software, and government procurement. From the latest gizmos at CES 2026—like Dell's new laptops and Lego's Smart Bricks—to major updates in privacy, legal action against stalkerware, groundbreaking AI tooling, and even fresh scientific discoveries about Europa, this episode delivers insightful commentary for techies, policymakers, and curious minds across Australia. Plus, John dives into how Aussies and global entrepreneurs can track, interpret, and access government contracts via platforms like USA Spending, FPDS, and SAM.gov. Tune in for a thoughtful, comprehensive tour through technology's ever-evolving landscape, all delivered in a friendly Aussie style.

Recent Episodes

Tech Trends Down Under: From Smart Bricks to Federal Contracting

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Energising the Future: Sustainable Tech, AI Chips, and Global Shifts

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AI and the Workforce: Myths, Realities, and Opportunities

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News Elements: Navigating Global Shifts in Security, Technology, and Health

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Shifting Currents: How Technology, Media, and Demographics Are Rewriting the Game

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Defending Our Digital Freedoms: EFFector Audio’s 2025 Year in Review

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Tech Frontiers 2025: Inside the Shifts Transforming Software, AI, and Society

12/27/2025 8:57

Arena of Innovation: This Week in Open-Source, AI, and Market Shifts

12/26/2025 8:37

Nvidia's Groq Grab: AI Chip Wars & Free Speech Frontlines

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Linux in 2025: A New Wave of Distros and Dynamic Developments

12/24/2025 9:22

Tech Frontiers: Autonomous Skies, Open Source Rises, and the Shape of AI to Come

12/23/2025 9:54

Travel Scams Unveiled: Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age

12/22/2025 10:20

Shaping Tomorrow: Open Source News & AI Ethics

12/21/2025 9:49

Linux Mint 22.3, AI Trends, and the Future of Tech in 2025

12/21/2025 9:34

Linux 6.18 LTS—Shaping Servers and Safeguarding Creativity

12/19/2025 8:59

Changing Tides: The Tech Shifts Defining December 2025

12/18/2025 9:21

iPad Who? The OnePlus Pad Go 2 Deep Dive and Tech Trends Shaping 2025

12/17/2025 9:19

Reclaiming Tech: Open Source Frontiers, AI-First Browsers, and the Push for Accessibility

12/17/2025 9:31

Cold War Footprints: The Plutonium Mystery of Nanda Devi

12/15/2025 9:51

Tech, Policy, and Power: Navigating a Changing Digital and Energy Landscape

12/14/2025 8:23

Rust, Kernels and a New Era of Open Source: Major Shifts in the Linux Ecosystem

12/13/2025 9:37

Beyond the Headlines: AI Integrity, Emerging Tech Trends, and Media’s Next Frontiers

12/13/2025 8:30

Year of Reckoning: AI, Security & the Shifting Digital Frontier

12/11/2025 8:21

FreeBSD vs Ubuntu: Unleashing Performance on AMD EPYC Servers

12/10/2025 9:50

Rethinking Uni: From Qualifications to Connection

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Shifting Sands: Navigating Breakthroughs in Tech, Media, and AI

12/8/2025 9:46

Shifting Screens: Navigating Education, Tech, and Privacy in the US

12/7/2025 9:05

Linux in Motion: Kernel, Code, and Change

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Protocol Power Plays: Shaping the Future of Open Source, Security, and AI

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Modularity on the Move: The Linux Platform Kit & Trends in Open Source Hardware

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Open Source Dispatch: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures

12/3/2025 9:03

Tech Tides: Innovations, Impacts, and Industry Shifts

12/2/2025 8:24

Linux 6.19: Rust, Recalls and the Rise of Multicloud

12/1/2025 9:48

AI on the Job: How Technology is Reshaping Our Work and World

11/30/2025 10:32

Open Source Shifts: Tech’s Fresh Frontiers and Global Challenges

11/29/2025 10:11

Powering Up: Linux Kernel Tweaks & Vulkan’s Next Level

11/28/2025 10:00

Pushing the Envelope: From Starliner Setbacks to AI Shake-Ups

11/27/2025 9:24

Tech, Ethics, and Sustainability: Navigating the New Frontiers

11/26/2025 10:22

Black Friday Bonanza: Smart Linux Shopping for Security & Savings

11/25/2025 8:47

Tech Currents: Compact AI and the New Digital Frontier

11/24/2025 8:47

Pushing Boundaries: Tech, Energy and the Road to 2025

11/23/2025 8:43

Gaming to Battlefields: How Video Games are Shaping Military Training

11/22/2025 10:30

Shaping the Future: Sovereign Tech Fund’s Search for Visionary Leadership

11/21/2025 9:37

ml-container-creator: Streamlining BYOC for Amazon SageMaker and the Future of Ethical AI

11/20/2025 8:46

Open Source News Elements: Innovations, Security, and Society – June Tech Roundup

11/19/2025 9:52

Clouds, Codes, and Crises: Navigating Tech’s Shifting Frontiers

11/18/2025 9:37

Tech Waves Down Under: AI Oversight, Rust’s Rise, and Heating Up with Crypto

11/17/2025 8:19

Energising Progress: October 2025’s Breakthroughs in Tech, Energy, and Security

11/16/2025 7:47

Shifting Code: Open Source, AI, and the Digital Frontier

11/15/2025 11:08

Tech Frontiers & Global Challenges: Open Source News Elements

11/14/2025 8:22

Tech in Flux: From Open Standards to AI Milestones and Market Shakeups

11/13/2025 8:20

Unpacking Open Source Shifts: From Secure Linux to Global Disruption

11/12/2025 10:41

Tech Frontiers: Python’s Turning Point, Smart Hardware & the Pulse of Open Source

11/11/2025 12:15

Shifting Currents: Unpacking the Latest in Technology, AI & Digital Sovereignty

11/10/2025 9:46

Debian Embraces Rust: Modernising APT Amid Industry Shake-Ups

11/9/2025 8:53

AI’s Billion-Dollar Boom: Power, Progress, and Pitfalls

11/8/2025 9:08

Tech Frontiers: Open Source Innovations and Industry Shifts

11/7/2025 9:51

Fedora 43: A Leap in Open Source Innovation

11/6/2025 8:09

Shifting Currents: Open Source, New Tech, and Global Digital Trends

11/5/2025 9:54

Tech Trends Unpacked: From Clouds to Nomads & Beyond

11/4/2025 11:10

The Tech Landscape Unpacked: AI Partnerships, Open-Source Growth, and Analog Wellness

11/3/2025 10:22

Rethinking Rex: Diversity and Drama in Cretaceous Dinosaurs

11/2/2025 10:33

Kernel to the Web: October’s Open Source Surprises

11/1/2025 9:31

AI’s New Frontiers: Industry Reshuffles, Semiconductors & Open Source Moves

10/31/2025 8:43

Tech Evolutions Unveiled: Supply Chains, AI Risks, New Frontiers, and Cloud Competition

10/30/2025 9:09

Tech, Trust & Turbulence: This Week in Open Source and AI

10/29/2025 10:15

Open Source Shifts: OpenAI Restructures, Fedora 43 Launch, and the Future of Tech Transparency

10/28/2025 10:46

Open Tech Frontiers: AI, Hardware, and Privacy Trends in 2025

10/27/2025 8:08

Tech Tides: Upgrades, Spacefeats, and the AI Workfront

10/26/2025 9:23

Seamless Networks: Uniting Kubernetes, Cilium, and SD-WAN for the Modern Enterprise

10/25/2025 9:49

Turning Air Fryers into Game-Changers: Innovations in 3D Printing & Tech This Week

10/24/2025 9:34

Tech Frontlines: Linux Breakthroughs, E-waste Realities, and AI Moves

10/23/2025 8:00

Monarch & Lightning AI: Ushering in the Future of Distributed Training

10/22/2025 10:04

Cloudy with a Chance of Robots: The State of Tech, Security, and Labour in 2024

10/21/2025 9:58

Tech Tides: October Surges in Security, Cloud Woes & AI Leaps

10/20/2025 7:53

GIMP Gets Snappy: Official Ubuntu Release & the Changing Road for EVs

10/19/2025 7:40

Tech Tides: Vanguards, Vulnerabilities, and Vintage Vibes

10/18/2025 8:16

Navigating Progress: Open Tech, Secure Connections, and the Future of AI

10/17/2025 9:12

Tech Evolution: AI, Privacy, and the Future – Weekly Pulse

10/16/2025 7:48

Behind the Headlines: Pentagon Press Policy & Indonesia’s AI Film Revolution

10/15/2025 9:53

Tech Frontiers: Julia, Firefox, and the Next Wave of Digital Change

10/14/2025 10:59

Navigating the Ethics and Innovations of Modern Tech

10/13/2025 9:18

Digital Frontiers: Privacy Fines, Post-Quantum Surprises, and Open Source Innovations

10/12/2025 9:31

Tech Unplugged: AI in the Classroom, EV Breakthroughs, and Safeguarding Hawking's Digital Legacy

10/11/2025 7:41

Securing AI on Kubernetes: Zero-Trust for a Safer Future

10/10/2025 5:29

AI Booms, Breaches & Open Source: Tech Shifts Decoded

10/9/2025 10:50

TiVo’s Next Chapter: Streaming, AI, and the Future of Tech

10/8/2025 8:58

Memory Matters: Breaking Down Linux 6.18's Massive Memory Management Leap

10/7/2025 8:20

Linux Kernel Gears Up: Unlocking Intel’s IAA for Wildcat Lake

10/6/2025 9:44

Bursting the Bubble: What If the AI Boom Goes Bust?

10/5/2025 10:10

Navigating the Open Source Frontier: Kernel Boosts, Secure Messaging, and MariaDB’s Rise

10/4/2025 9:27

Cyber Shields Down: The Fallout from CISA’s Expiry

10/3/2025 8:12

Shifting Currents: Innovations and Challenges in Tech & Healthcare

10/2/2025 6:58

Elemental Impact: AI, Open Source, and Social Shifts

10/1/2025 8:10

Shaping Tomorrow: Open Source, AI, and Our Changing World

9/30/2025 9:30

Shifting Sands: Tech Titans, AI Dilemmas, and the Future of Digital Identity

9/29/2025 9:08

Kernel Crossroads: The Rise of Linux 6.18 and EV Innovation

9/28/2025 8:33

Tech Currents Down Under: Lawsuits, Linux, and Lightning-fast Change

9/27/2025 11:09

Kernel Currents: Linux 6.17, Open Source Frontlines, and the Future of Tech

9/26/2025 8:59

Seattle's Tech Reckoning, Cyber Threats, and the Future of Open Source

9/25/2025 9:15

Transforming Territory: Tech, Education, and Ethics in 2024

9/25/2025 10:24

Tech Trends Down Under: PostgreSQL 18, Apple v EU, and Future Innovations

9/25/2025 11:06

Microsoft’s Bold Move: Ethical AI and the Publisher Content Marketplace

9/25/2025 10:07

Cutting-Edge Open Source: Bcachefs, Apple Silicon, and the Future of Linux

9/25/2025 9:48

Tech Frontiers: Open Source, AI, and the New Digital Landscape

9/25/2025 8:38

Tech Shifts and Turning Points: September Snapshots

9/19/2025 8:43

Open Source Pulse: Updates, Tech Advancements & Global Impacts – 18 September 2025

9/18/2025 9:47

AI Showdown: Windows 11 25H2 vs Ubuntu Linux, and the Future of Tech

9/17/2025 8:42

Changing Currents: Navigating the Latest in Open Source, AI, and Societal Shifts

9/16/2025 9:03

Assessing Ubuntu WSL2 Performance and the Evolving Digital Landscape

9/15/2025 7:29

Tech Tides Down Under: Open Source Shifts, Cybercrime Surges, and the AI Race

9/14/2025 10:19

Open Source Frontiers: Tech, Ethics, and Innovation

9/13/2025 9:40

Swiss Privacy at a Crossroads: Global Ripples in the Digital Age

9/12/2025 8:36

Navigating Legal Hurdles in Open Source: F-Droid’s Approach & Fresh Innovations

9/11/2025 9:48

A New Era for Open Source: Big Moves, Big Ideas

9/10/2025 8:13

Agility, Security, and Community: Navigating the Latest in Open Source Tech

9/9/2025 9:10

Shifting Gears: Security, Tech, and Workforce Trends in September 2025

9/8/2025 8:24

Open Source Horizons: New Tech, Fresh Games, and Linux Updates

9/7/2025 9:13

Ubuntu 25.10 Unplugged: Early Benchmarks, Kernel Tweaks & Tech Currents

9/5/2025 8:18

Security Shifts & Future Frontiers: Your Weekly Tech Roundup

9/4/2025 9:12

Niri 25.08: Bridging Legacy Apps and the Modern Desktop

9/3/2025 10:35

Clang 21.1: Powering Up Performance & Open Source Evolution

9/2/2025 8:53

File Systems, Fresh Kernels, and Open Source Frontiers: August 2025 Update

9/1/2025 8:29

Ned the Lefty: Uncoiling Nature's Surprises and the Power of Community

8/31/2025 8:59

Tech Tides Down Under: From Python’s Past to AI’s Future

8/30/2025 10:33

Systemd v258, Open Source Frontiers & Digital Ethics: Navigating the Modern Tech Landscape

8/29/2025 9:18

Clearing the Air: Why Workplace Jargon, Digital Privacy, and Pollution Matter

8/28/2025 9:27

AI, Automation, and the Youth Workforce: Navigating a Rapidly Changing Job Market

8/28/2025 9:03

The Secret Power of Digital Influence: Unpacking Political Advocacy in the Social Media Age

8/28/2025 10:57

Tech Shifts & Security Rifts: Unpacking 2023’s Digital Evolution

8/28/2025 8:22

Tech Shifts: Privacy, Play, and the Pulse of Progress

8/28/2025 9:59

Shifting Sands: The Latest in Tech, Trends & Policy

8/28/2025 8:41

Tech Trajectories: Quantum Leaps, AI Bots, and Solar Solutions

8/22/2025 9:30

Zen, Kubestronauts, and Avatars: The Latest in Open Source & Tech

8/21/2025 8:50

Bringing Cloud Native Together: Highlights from KCD SF Bay Area

8/20/2025 9:29

AI Frontiers, Privacy Wins, and Open Source Fortitude: This Week’s Tech Wrap

8/19/2025 9:28

Navigating Security, AI, and Cutting-Edge Tech: August 2025 Updates

8/18/2025 7:48

Open Source Frontiers: From Quokkas to Quantum Leaps

8/17/2025 7:47

Shifting Codes: How Python, Perl, and Tech’s New Frontiers Are Rewriting Our World

8/16/2025 8:05

AI and Power: How Technology Shapes Democracy, Ethics, and Society

8/15/2025 9:24

Evolving Frontiers: Open Source, Fintech, and Tomorrow’s Innovations

8/14/2025 8:34

Dissecting Tech Frontiers: AI, Cybersecurity, and Quantum Shifts

8/14/2025 10:01

Celebrating CircuitPython Day: The Snakiest Celebration of 2025

8/12/2025 9:55

Tech Currents Down Under: Python Snakes, Cloud Shakes, and AI Stakes

8/11/2025 10:01

The Pulse of Progress: Unpacking the Latest in Tech, Legal Tech Battles, and AI in Schools

8/10/2025 8:55

Powering Change: From Virtual Grids to Open Source Frontlines

8/9/2025 10:50

Flying on Points: How Loyalty Programs Are Reshaping the Airline Industry

8/8/2025 10:28

Ryzen AI, Open Source, and the Future: Linux Benchmarks & Tech Trends

8/7/2025 9:18

Chain Reactions & Securing Tomorrow: Open Source, Semiconductors, and Supply Chains

8/6/2025 10:12

Fighting For Digital Rights: EFF at the Forefront

8/5/2025 7:56

Building Tomorrow: R2-D2 VEX Robots and the Rise of Smarter AI on Linux

8/4/2025 8:12

Switch 2’s Big Launch: Sales Soar, Supply Struggles, and the Tech Frontier

8/3/2025 8:59

Free Your Tunes: Converting Apple Music to MP3 & Digital Safety in 2025

8/2/2025 7:15

Evolving Frontlines: Open Source, Security, and Tech Shake-Ups

8/1/2025 8:31

Quantum Choices, Open Source Moves: Tech Frontlines in Focus

7/31/2025 7:15

Beyond Diablo: Epic ARPG Adventures and Digital Rights on Linux

7/30/2025 9:14

Tech Pulse: Linux, Security, Cryptography and More – Your Weekly Open Source Wrap

7/29/2025 8:44

Norway’s Paradox: Too Much Wealth, Too Little Progress?

7/28/2025 9:49

FreeBSD 15.0: Usability Meets Modern Tech Trends

7/24/2025 11:32

Navigating the New Tech Frontier: Open Source, Security, and AI Innovations

7/24/2025 9:20

Flathub, Fedora, and Open Source Futures: This Week’s Tech Pulse

7/22/2025 11:06

Breaking the Code: From AI Mishaps to Antimatter Mysteries

7/21/2025 9:37

ThinkPad 701: The Butterfly Effect in Tech Innovation

7/20/2025 8:25

Open Source Shifts: From Clear Linux Farewell to Cloud-Native Frontiers

7/19/2025 7:51

Cadence vs Temporal: Navigating Workflow Orchestration & Cloud Pricing

7/18/2025 10:08

Uber’s Robotaxi Revolution: Lucid, Nuro, and the New Frontier of Urban Mobility

7/17/2025 8:49

Pushing Boundaries: Open Source, Quantum Navigation, and Tech’s Next Steps

7/16/2025 10:20

Open Source Momentum: Compilers, Kernels, & Tomorrow’s Tech

7/15/2025 9:37

Serving Up Data: How Bay Area Restaurants Are Changing the Dining Experience

7/14/2025 9:18

Tech Tangles: Gaming Bans, Open Source Gains & Solar Dilemmas

7/13/2025 7:55

Aviation in Focus: The Air India Flight 171 Tragedy and Its Lessons

7/12/2025 10:31

Tech Frontiers: AI Scalpel, Open Graphics, and the Battle for Content Quality

7/11/2025 8:58

Open Source Shifts: Tech, Security & Market Moves

7/10/2025 7:29

Tech Frontiers: Innovations & Insights — A Deep Dive from Element FM

7/9/2025 10:17

Shaping Tomorrow: Open Source Evolution, AI in Schools, and Anime's Streaming Surge

7/8/2025 7:46

Open Source News: From Kernels to Copilots – Global Shifts in Tech

7/7/2025 10:09

Open Source Horizons: June’s Hottest Tech News & Game-changers

7/6/2025 8:22

Open Source Elements: New Frontiers in Software, Gaming, and Tech

7/5/2025 7:51

Open Source News Elements: Cutting-Edge Tech, Gaming Shake-Ups & Global Shifts

7/4/2025 13:20

Tech Shifts & AI Frontiers: Navigating Progress, Risks, and Resilience

7/3/2025 9:22

Farewell to Laptop Mag: Shifting Tides in Tech Journalism and Beyond

7/2/2025 10:39

Faith, Forecasts, and Facebook: Ghana’s Bold New Bid to Regulate Prophecies

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