x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

news tech news

All Episodes

6:58

Shifting Currents: Innovations and Challenges in Tech...

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/10/02

Join John as he breaks down the latest in open-source advancements, healthcare contract crises, artificial intelligence breakthroughs, sustainability initiatives, and workforce dynamics shaking up the industry. From Linux kernel leaps and LibreOffice migrations to the hard realities facing patients and evolving job markets, this episode delivers an insightful overview of the week’s most significant stories. Stay informed on progress, pitfalls, and possibilities shaping the digital and medical

en

8:10

Elemental Impact: AI, Open Source, and Social Shifts

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/10/01

John unpacks this week’s biggest stories across tech, science, and society — from groundbreaking advances in AI and open-source development to emergent social trends and regulatory shake-ups. Tune in for deep dives into evolving job markets, creative coding, bold scientific breakthroughs, significant industry moves, and how digital regulation is shaping the future. It’s a comprehensive look at how technology, community, and policy intersect in today’s dynamic world.

en

9:30

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

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/30

Join John as he unpacks the week’s most compelling tech stories—from the Linux kernel’s evolution and advances in open-source AI, to the latest on MariaDB, NASA’s lunar Wi-Fi initiative, and a candid look at trust in universities. Explore how microplastics are impacting health, what new copyright debates mean for AI, and the rise of voice tech. This episode brings you fearless reporting and sharp insights on the digital, environmental, and societal transformations redefining our era.

en

9:08

Shifting Sands: Tech Titans, AI Dilemmas, and the...

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/29

Join John as he breaks down monumental changes across technology, gaming, and digital identity in this week's episode of Open Source News Elements. From the historic $55 billion buyout of Electronic Arts by Saudi Arabia's PIF to debates around open-source distribution, cybersecurity, and the societal impacts of AI, this episode navigates the fast-evolving landscape shaping our digital tomorrow. Get insights on crucial software updates, privacy debates, and the rise of AI-powered development—brought

en

8:33

Kernel Crossroads: The Rise of Linux 6.18 and EV...

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/28

Join John as he unpacks the latest in open source technology and automotive trends, spotlighting the enhancements arriving in Linux kernel 6.18—especially for AMD CPUs, cryptographic performance, and ARM64 features. Plus, dive into user interface innovation with Firefox's new AI-powered image search and analyse the shockwaves in the electric vehicle landscape as BYD's U9 Xtreme shatters records and communities rally in the wake of Fisker's bankruptcy. Perfect for tech enthusiasts keen on

en

11:09

Tech Currents Down Under: Lawsuits, Linux, and...

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/27

Join John in this jam-packed episode of Open Source News Elements as he dives into the most exciting recent breakthroughs and debates shaking up the world of technology, hardware, and software. From the community-driven innovations at Adafruit to pivotal legal showdowns impacting global companies, John covers everything Australians and tech lovers want to know. Discover why the new Raspberry Pi 500 Plus has tinkerers talking, what the game-changing Linux 6.18 kernel means for your machines, and how

en

8:59

Kernel Currents: Linux 6.17, Open Source Frontlines,...

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/26

Join John as he dives into the cutting edge of open source with the imminent release of Linux kernel 6.17, boosting everything from Panther Lake graphics to Apple hardware. Explore fresh community convergences at Kubernetes Community Days 2026, grapple with new challenges in Ubuntu’s Rust Coreutils transition, and get the scoop on the COSMIC desktop, gaming favourites like Octordle, and next-generation tech in AI, cybersecurity, stablecoins and more. From enterprise shifts to global privacy moves,

en

9:15

Seattle's Tech Reckoning, Cyber Threats, and the...

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/25

John unpacks the seismic changes shaping Seattle's tech sector, examining massive layoffs, plummeting city revenue, and the ripple effects across local businesses. He dives into the latest open source security breach with the Shai-Hulud npm malware, and offers reflections on the long legacy of GEM in modern GUIs. The episode also explores Linux's new security direction, the implications of Windows 10’s end-of-life on e-waste, ground-breaking research on microplastics, and the broader crossroads of

en

10:24

Transforming Territory: Tech, Education, and Ethics...

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/25

Join John for a sweeping look at this week's headline shifts in technology, education, e-commerce, and governance, all from an Australian perspective. From VLC’s security leap to the AI shake-up in academic publishing, pressing updates in Linux and KDE, a dramatic plunge in education confidence, and a re-examination of transparency and journalistic independence, this episode weaves together the forces reshaping the digital and social landscape. John spotlights groundbreaking software improvements,

en

11:06

Tech Trends Down Under: PostgreSQL 18, Apple v EU,...

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/25

On this episode of Open Source News Elements, John breaks down the latest advances sweeping the technology world. From PostgreSQL 18 and its game-changing features to regulatory tussles between Apple and the EU, breakthroughs in gene therapy for Huntington’s, Docker's new premium offerings, the release of the Raspberry Pi 500+, and fresh moves from Intel, Qualcomm, Cloudflare, and Microsoft—this is your comprehensive wrap of what’s happening in tech, software, and innovation. Stay tuned for deep

en

10:07

Microsoft’s Bold Move: Ethical AI and the Publisher...

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/25

Join John as he dives into Microsoft’s groundbreaking Publisher Content Marketplace, which promises fair compensation and rights management for content creators whose work fuels AI tools like Copilot. Explore the ethical frameworks emerging in a rapidly digitising world, recent tech advancements from Linux to MLB’s robot umpires, and why these shifts matter for the future of creators, developers, and consumers in Australia and beyond. Thoughtful, engaging, and packed with insights, this episode

en

9:48

Cutting-Edge Open Source: Bcachefs, Apple Silicon,...

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/25

Join John as he delves into the latest open source news: a hands-on with Bcachefs DKMS modules on Ubuntu, deep-dives into Linux kernel advancements, explores Apple Silicon support, covers Windows 11's new multimedia features, modern Java refactoring with GitHub Copilot, security insights for AI infrastructure, Raspberry Pi upgrades, and Git's next era. Stay ahead with practical insights for the evolving open-source ecosystem, straight from Australia.

en

8:38

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

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/25

Join John as he unpacks the latest happenings in the world of open source, AI, hardware, software, and the broader impacts on tech and society. This episode covers ROCm’s leap ahead with AMD Ryzen AI Max, urgent Linux security updates, CiliumCon’s place in the Kubernetes ecosystem, advances in graphical power management, and crucial debates around surveillance, AI in education, and whistleblower protection. Tune in for insightful stories on distributed filesystems, space discoveries, the next-gen

en

8:43

Tech Shifts and Turning Points: September Snapshots

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/19

Join John as he takes you through this fortnight’s most thought-provoking stories from the world of technology. From Ubuntu’s daring new developer desktop and the nostalgic decline of DVD rentals in Paris, to groundbreaking AI shifts by Google and Microsoft, and power moves by Intel, Nvidia, and Apple—this episode covers the highs, lows, and curious pivots of modern tech. We’ll discuss open-source community changes, urgent security updates, innovations in file-systems, and the global echoes of

en

9:47

Open Source Pulse: Updates, Tech Advancements &...

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/18

On this episode of Open Source News Elements, John breaks down the latest open-source software security updates, explores major new releases like Universal Blue’s Bluefin LTS and Oppo’s innovative Find X9 smartphones, and spotlights emerging trends in AI, finance, and workplace safety. You'll hear insights on community initiatives, legal developments in digital rights, and global challenges facing workers and online communities. Whether you’re a developer, tech enthusiast, or just keen on the

en

8:42

AI Showdown: Windows 11 25H2 vs Ubuntu Linux, and the...

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/17

In this episode, John breaks down a major performance benchmark comparison between Windows 11 25H2 and Ubuntu Linux, focusing on AI inferencing with Llama.cpp. Dive deep into key findings around CPU and GPU utilisation, large language model performance, and practical implications for developers and organisations. We’ll also touch on wider technology updates – from the ongoing evolution of legacy brands like AOL, to the latest GitHub Model Context Protocol (MCP) Registry, new regulatory moves shaping

en

9:03

Changing Currents: Navigating the Latest in Open...

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/16

John delves into the cutting-edge transformations sweeping the world of open source, artificial intelligence, data privacy, and workplace dynamics. From Fedora Linux 43's new installer to Google’s privacy-focused VaultGemma AI, the episode covers performance leaps in server processors, emergent cybersecurity threats in software supply chains, and the rising tide of workplace surveillance. Tune in for deep dives into Meta's smart glasses innovation, Mozilla's Firefox 143 upgrades, the real-world

en

7:29

Assessing Ubuntu WSL2 Performance and the Evolving...

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/15

Join John on Open Source News Elements for an insightful exploration of Ubuntu WSL2’s performance on Windows 11 Pro 25H2. We’ll dissect the technical benchmarks comparing WSL2 to native Ubuntu installations, highlight the usability trade-offs, and share practical optimisation tips. Plus, tune in for John’s take on shifting social media engagement, breakthroughs in coral reef restoration, and Microsoft’s response to European antitrust scrutiny. From development workflows to climate tech innovation,

en

10:19

Tech Tides Down Under: Open Source Shifts, Cybercrime...

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/14

John delivers an in-depth analysis of the latest waves sweeping technology and cybersecurity, with a focus on recent settlements at Meta, staff shakeups at Intel, and Qualcomm’s advances for Linux laptops. This episode unpacks the rise of gaming hardware support for Linux, Perl’s surprising comeback, NASA’s struggles with its Titan mission, global moves in remote work, and the grim realities of Southeast Asia's cybercrime racket. Plus: the UAE enters the global AI arms race. Tune in for a uniquely

en

9:40

Open Source Frontiers: Tech, Ethics, and Innovation

Open Source News Elements ·

2025/09/13

Join John for a comprehensive roundup of the week’s most pivotal developments across open-source tech, aviation safety, AI, and digital ethics. From the latest Linux kernel advancements, GNOME updates, and virtual machine improvements, to academic scandals, copyright controversies, and shifting educational trends — this episode explores the dynamic edge of technology and society. Tune in for in-depth insights on global shifts, influential research, and how AI and open-source collaboration are

en

329 results

Similar Podcasts

iHeartRadio 24/7 News: The Latest

iHeartPodcasts and TTWN

Las Vegas Raiders News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

The Daily News Now!

Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

The Daily News Now!

Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

The Daily News Now!

Open Source News Elements

Element.fm