Daily Digest: What Happened in Web & Tech Today (March 3, 2026)
It’s been a busy day across the web and tech landscape. We tracked 12 noteworthy developments spanning Web Dev, Themes, CMS & Platforms, AI & ML, and more. Leading the news: Popover API or Dialog API: Which to Choose?. From WordPress core updates and plugin releases to AI model launches, CMS platform news, and web dev breakthroughs — here’s everything you need to know, all in one place. We’ve ranked the most impactful stories at the top so you can quickly catch up on what matters most. Let’s dive in.
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Web Dev · March 2, 2026 · 6 min read
Popover API or Dialog API: Which to Choose?
Choosing between Popover API and Dialog API is difficult because they seem to do the same job, but they don’t! After a bit lots of research, I discovered that the Popover API and Dialog API are wildly different in terms of accessibility. So, if you’re trying to decide whether to use Popover API or Dialog’s API, I recommend you: Use Popover API for most popovers. CodePen Embed Fallback Dialog API and its accessibility Unlike the Popover API, the Dialog API doesn’t have many built-in features by default: No automatic focus management No automatic ARIA connection No automatic light dismiss So,…
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Web Dev · March 2, 2026 · 6 min read Getting Started With The Popover APITooltips feel like the smallest UI problem you can have. They’re tiny and usually hidden. When someone asks how to build one, the traditional answer almost always comes back using some JavaScript library. That was what pushed me to look at the newer Popover API . The Moment I Tried The Popover API I didn’t switch to using the Popover API because I wanted to experiment with something new. Most new web APIs promise simplicity, but still require glue, edge-case handling, or fallback logic that quietly recreates the same complexity that you were trying to escape. Continue Reading → |
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Themes · March 2, 2026 · 12 min read Backward Compatibility In Divi 5: What To ExpectDivi 5 is officially here, and while the performance boost is huge, we know you are likely wondering what this means for your current website. Native Divi 5 content uses the new, modular framework for better speed and efficiency. It provides third-party developers the necessary time to release native Divi 5 versions of their plugins while allowing you to transition your own sites at your own pace. You can start enjoying the improvements right away on new builds or existing sites, while legacy content stays perfectly supported until updated versions are released. After you adjust a setting,… Continue Reading → |
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CMS & Platforms · March 1, 2026 · 8 min read ❤️🔥 Rekindling your writingIf you’re already feeling a bit burnt out in 2026, we’re here to tell you it’s ok and things will work out. Even if you don’t believe that yet, take a deep breath and focus on what brought you to publishing in the first place: Writing. If you want to fall in love with publishing again, it’s time to rekindle your writing flame. Once all the chaos in your brain is written down, you can work on revising and improving it. Interesting stories & ideas 📚 10 charts that capture how the world is changing – Digital Native It’s time to make a strategic hire – Creator Spotlight The monkey and the monu… Continue Reading → |
AI & ML · March 2, 2026 · 6 min read
OpenAI’s “compromise” with the Pentagon is what Anthropic feared
On February 28, OpenAI announced it had reached a deal that will allow the US military to use its technologies in classified settings. CEO Sam Altman said the negotiations, which the company began pursuing only after the Pentagon’s public reprimand of Anthropic, were “ definitely rushed .” In its announcements, OpenAI took great pains to say that it had not caved to allow the Pentagon to do whatever it wanted with its technology. The company published a blog post explaining that its agreement protected against use for autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance, and Altman said the co…
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Web Dev · March 3, 2026 · 6 min read I built a single compile Mutation testing lib for Kotlin which runs inside your normal test suiteTable of Contents Introduction to mutflow Testing existing code Correct it to pass mutation tests Final Conclusions Introduction to mutflow Hey together, I built a K2 Compiler Plugin based mutation testing library for kotlin. It is quite different from most of the other mutation libraries or frameworks. It does only include mutations for the class which is under test and also only the code you have reached within your test class. In fact it just use a JUnit extension feature which runs your tests for one test class several times (one time per tested mutation). To enable mutflow you just hav… Continue Reading → |
CMS & Platforms · March 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Talking Drupal: Talking Drupal #542 – Another AI Show
Today we are talking about The Good and the Bad of AI , How our panel feels about AI , and you guessed it more AI with guest Scott Falconer. We’ll also cover Field Widget Actions as our module of the week. Processors can be provided by other modules, like AI or ECA. For example, you could attach a button to a tags field that when clicked will send the content of the body field to an AI agent that will return a set of suggested tags. Or, you could have it trigger an ECA model for a more deterministic flow This is all done using a plugin framework implemented by Field Widget Actions, so you a…
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Store API Vulnerability Patched in WooCommerce 5.4+ – What You Need To Know
A critical phishing vulnerability was discovered in WooCommerce versions 5.4 to 10.5.2 that, if exploited, could allow attackers to create admin accounts and potentially gain full site control through Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). The vulnerability requires a logged-in administrator to visit a malicious link under very specific browser circumstances (i.e. As soon as the vulnerability was reported, we began investigating whether it had been exploited and initiated development of patches for all affected versions. Our engineering team has developed patches for all 52 affected versions of…
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Wrapping Up
That covers the biggest stories from this day in web & tech. The landscape continues to evolve rapidly — from WordPress core and plugin news to AI model releases, CMS platform shifts, and web dev breakthroughs. Whether you’re a developer keeping up with API changes, a site owner watching for security updates, or a builder exploring new AI tools, staying informed is key.
We’ll be back tomorrow with another roundup. If you spotted a story we missed, have a tip, or just want to share your thoughts — drop a comment below. Until then, keep building.
