August 19th, 2026
Nearly three years since AI became mainstream, the dust is starting to settle. We have a much better idea of what AI can do, what it cannot do, and just how powerful it can be when used by someone who knows how to use it properly. Businesses have changed their processes, rebuilt workflows, and experimented with new ways of getting things done.
If you don't want to use AI, that's okay too. There is a lot of talk about the AI bubble popping, and eventually the hype will settle. But while the opportunity is here, there are real advantages to making AI work for you. We are entering an age of abundance, with more tools and capabilities available to us than ever before. The question is what we choose to do with them.
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- CrocoBlocks: CrocoBuilder, an AI-Native page builder, was released and is undergoing fast development.
- HostWP.io: Free migration plugin called FastMigrate has been released by the team at HostWP.io.
- PeepSo: Eric has introduced the PeepSo Power Suite, which includes hosting, management, and developer hours, all packaged together.
- WordCamp US: The event is currently underway at Phoenix Convention Centre, with live closing keynote featuring Matt Mullenweg scheduled later today.
- WordPress 7.1: The new version of WordPress, 7.1, is scheduled to be released on 19th August, 2026, on the last day of WordCamp US 26.
- WP ManageNinja: FluentCart has added support for Divi Builder through new FluentCart Divi Blocks.
- BitApps: A new CRM plugin is now available with a lifetime deal starting at $149 called BitCRM.
- WordPress: The official WordPress browser extension is now available for Chromium-based browsers and Safari on the Mac App Store.
- cPanel: In a recent major update, AI is being introduced in cPanel on multiple fronts, with AI assistant, AI App Hosting, Agentic website builder, MCP server and more.
- WPDeveloper: ThinkRank, a new SEO plugin, was recently released by the WPDeveloper team.
- Uncanny Owl: The team known for Uncanny Automator is introducing a new AI Page builder called the Uncanny Page Builder.
Podcast
- The WP Minute: Eric Karkovack talks to Vlad Georgiev, CTO of ScalaHosting, about building smarter hosting for the AI era.
- OpenChannels: Host Adam Weeks talks with Nate Stewart about how AI is transforming open-source communities and digital innovation.
- WP Builds: Nathan Wrigley talks to Casey Burridge about community, uncertainty, and adaptation in the age of AI.
- SDM Show: Rob Cairns shares his opinions about why you need a website security professional.
- Seriously, Bud?: Bud talks to Imran Siddiq, a man who makes a lasting difference with everything he does.
- WP Tavern: Nathan Wrigley talks to Adrian Sticea about navigating the decline of WordPress work on Upwork and the rise of new opportunities.
- WP Legends: Gautam Khorana talks to Graeme Inglis from Bunny.net about CDNs, Bot Traffic & Future of the Edge.
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