WordPress conflict escalates due to new lawsuitNew lawsuit escalates conflict between WP Engine and Automattic, alleging monopolistic behavior and service disruption affecting customers.
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg talks succession -- 'I don't want to pass it to a committee' | TechCrunchMatt Mullenweg intends to remain CEO of Automattic and wants to choose a steward for WordPress's future instead of a committee.
Tumblr migrates more than 500 million blogs to WordPressAutomattic plans to migrate Tumblr's blogs to WordPress back end while preserving its user experience.
Automattic acquires WPAI, a startup that creates AI solutions for WordPress | TechCrunchAutomattic acquires WPAI to enhance AI integrations in WordPress, including the discontinuation and merging of current WPAI tools.
Automattic staff walk with severance over WP Engine feudMullenweg feels relieved after 159 employees left, following his conflict with WP Engine over trademark licensing.
159 employees are leaving Automattic as CEO's fight with WP Engine escalates | TechCrunchMullenweg reported that 159 employees, about 8.4% of staff, accepted a severance package amid disagreements over the direction of WordPress.
WordPress conflict escalates due to new lawsuitNew lawsuit escalates conflict between WP Engine and Automattic, alleging monopolistic behavior and service disruption affecting customers.
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg talks succession -- 'I don't want to pass it to a committee' | TechCrunchMatt Mullenweg intends to remain CEO of Automattic and wants to choose a steward for WordPress's future instead of a committee.
Tumblr migrates more than 500 million blogs to WordPressAutomattic plans to migrate Tumblr's blogs to WordPress back end while preserving its user experience.
Automattic acquires WPAI, a startup that creates AI solutions for WordPress | TechCrunchAutomattic acquires WPAI to enhance AI integrations in WordPress, including the discontinuation and merging of current WPAI tools.
Automattic staff walk with severance over WP Engine feudMullenweg feels relieved after 159 employees left, following his conflict with WP Engine over trademark licensing.
159 employees are leaving Automattic as CEO's fight with WP Engine escalates | TechCrunchMullenweg reported that 159 employees, about 8.4% of staff, accepted a severance package amid disagreements over the direction of WordPress.
Beeper Messaging App Is Acquired as a Bet on a Regulatory ShiftBeeper acquired by Automattic for $125 million to develop unified messaging service for various platforms.Regulators are pressuring tech companies to open messaging services to third parties for enhanced communication options.
The new Beeper app combines all of Automattic's messaging systemsBeeper's latest beta updates enhance its app's functionality by merging Texts, offering cross-platform messaging capabilities.
Beeper Messaging App Is Acquired as a Bet on a Regulatory ShiftBeeper acquired by Automattic for $125 million to develop unified messaging service for various platforms.Regulators are pressuring tech companies to open messaging services to third parties for enhanced communication options.
The new Beeper app combines all of Automattic's messaging systemsBeeper's latest beta updates enhance its app's functionality by merging Texts, offering cross-platform messaging capabilities.
Automattic and others back Openvibe, an app that's unifying the open social web | TechCrunchOpenvibe has secured $800,000 in funding to enhance development and support for open social networks.
The 'WordPress' fight is now a lawsuitWP Engine is suing Matt Mullenweg and Automattic over alleged libel and extortion related to WordPress trademarks.
Blackrock marks down its investment in Automattic by 10% | TechCrunchBlackrock has reduced the valuation of its Automattic stake by 10% amid ongoing competitive and legal challenges.
Federal judge slaps down Automattic, granting temporary injunction to WP Engine in ongoing WordPress squabbleAutomattic is required to restore WP Engine's access to wordpress.org and stop blocking its resources and functionalities.
Open source gets complicatedCompliance requirements in the Linux kernel highlights the growing importance of open source amidst global scrutiny.
The 'WordPress' fight is now a lawsuitWP Engine is suing Matt Mullenweg and Automattic over alleged libel and extortion related to WordPress trademarks.
Blackrock marks down its investment in Automattic by 10% | TechCrunchBlackrock has reduced the valuation of its Automattic stake by 10% amid ongoing competitive and legal challenges.
Federal judge slaps down Automattic, granting temporary injunction to WP Engine in ongoing WordPress squabbleAutomattic is required to restore WP Engine's access to wordpress.org and stop blocking its resources and functionalities.
Open source gets complicatedCompliance requirements in the Linux kernel highlights the growing importance of open source amidst global scrutiny.
Automattic launches AI writing tool that aims to make WordPress blogs more readable and succinct | TechCrunchAutomattic's Write Brief with AI tool on WordPress.com helps bloggers write more clearly and concisely.
Tumblr launches its semi-private 'Communities' in open beta | TechCrunchTumblr launches "Communities" feature in open beta, offering users dedicated spaces to connect on various topics.