Latest Product Updates and Feature Enhancements on Automattic Inc.
Releases: Automattic/harper
Automattic released version 2.9.1 of its Harper software, featuring enhancements such as improved text editing capabilities, new linter features, and various bug fixes. The update includes changes to... the web and desktop applications, as well as updates to build tooling and dependencies.
Automattic's Mesh AI CRM Launches on Android to Organize Your Contacts Smarter
Automattic has launched its AI-powered CRM, Mesh, on Android, expanding from its initial iOS-only availability. Mesh offers features like AI-driven contact organization, natural language search, and ...smart reminders, aiming to simplify relationship management for freelancers and small business owners. The Android version integrates with Google Contacts and Android's native features, maintaining feature parity with the iOS app.
Mesh, Automattic's CRM for everyone, comes to Android
Automattic's CRM, Mesh, is now available on Android, offering features like split-screen and pop-up views, keyboard shortcuts, and real-time sync. The app supports personal and professional network m...anagement and is integrated with Automattic's messaging app, Beeper. Mesh's Nexus AI provides network navigation and business-card scanning, emphasizing privacy and subscription-based support.
Automattic's Systems Operations team is upgrading its database servers to MariaDB 11.8, enhancing performance with faster query execution, online ALTER TABLE queries, and improved server restart time...s. The upgrade addresses issues like auto-increment resets and charset changes, demonstrating significant infrastructure improvements. Automattic uses HyperDB for WordPress to manage database connections during upgrades.
Automattic Invests in University of Illinois Chicago Tech Solutions Open Source Fund Automattic
Automattic has partnered with the University of Illinois Chicago to support the UIC Tech Solutions Open Source Fund. This initiative focuses on advancing AI literacy through a workforce-first program... called AI Leaders, which integrates WordPress projects. Participants gain WordPress micro-credentials, enhancing job placement opportunities. Automattic aims to grow the WordPress contributor base and establish WordPress as a platform for applied AI work.
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Business Moves by Automattic Inc.
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WebHosting.com Acquired by WordPress Parent Automattic
Automattic, the parent company of WordPress, has acquired the domain WebHosting.com from AT&T. This strategic move is expected to bolster Automattic's presence in the web hosting space, potentially c...reating a new brand for WordPress users. The domain was previously underutilized by AT&T and is now registered to Automattic, Inc.
Automattic Welcomes Stephen Wolfram as Special Advisor
Automattic has appointed Stephen Wolfram as a Special Advisor. Wolfram, known for his pioneering work in computation as the founder of Wolfram Research and creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha, and ...the Wolfram Language, will bring his expertise to Automattic. His previous engagements with Automattic include speaking at their Grand Meetup and participating in advisory roles earlier this year.
Corporate News and Organizational Updates on Automattic Inc.
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg says the Tumblr acquisition may be the ...
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg described the 2019 acquisition of Tumblr as potentially the company's biggest mistake, citing high operating costs and integration challenges with WordPress. Despite inv...esting over $100 million, Tumblr's revenue struggles persist, leading to operational downsizing. Mullenweg emphasized ongoing efforts to integrate Tumblr into WordPress infrastructure to improve cost efficiency.
