Daily Digest: What Happened in Web & Tech Today (March 6, 2026)
It’s been a busy day across the web and tech landscape. We tracked 13 noteworthy developments spanning Core Updates, Security, AI & ML, Web Dev, and more. Leading the news: WordPress 7.0 Beta 3. 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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Core Updates · March 5, 2026 · 3 min read
WordPress 7.0 Beta 3
WordPress 7.0 Beta 3 is available for download and testing! This beta version of the WordPress software is still under development . Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Command Line Use this WP-CLI command: wp core update –version=7.0-beta3 WordPress Playground Use the WordPress Playground instance to test the software directly in your browser. Your help testing Beta and RC versions is vital to making this release as stable and powerful as possible. Catch up on what’s new in WordPress 7.0 : Read the Beta 2 announcement f…
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Security · March 5, 2026 · 47 min read Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (February 23, 2026 to March 1, 2026)Triple Threat Bug Bounty Challenge Hunt High Threat vulnerabilities and earn triple the incentives! Now through April 6, 2026 , earn three stacked bonuses on all valid submissions from our ‘High Threat Vulnerabilities’ list: 2x all high threat vulnerability bounties (excluding 5,000,000+ installs) +30% bonus for high threat vulnerabilities in software with 30,000+ active installs (excluding 5,000,000+ installs) $300 extra for every 3 High Threat vulnerabilities submitted (minimum of 1,000 installs) Use the Bounty Estimator to see what rewards are possible through the promotion. Last week, t… Continue Reading → |
AI & ML · March 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Bringing Robotics AI to Embedded Platforms: Dataset Recording, VLA Fine‑Tuning, and On‑Device Optimizations
Continue Reading →Web Dev · March 5, 2026 · 3 min read
The Different Ways to Select <html> in CSS
Temani Afif recently did this exercise and I thought I’d build off of it. html html { /* I mean, duh */ } :root :root { /* Sarsaparilla, anyone? */ } :root is a CSS pseudo-class that matches the root element of the current (XML) document. If the current document is a HTML document, then it matches . However, this is only true when not used within the newly baseline @scope at-rule, which is used to define a custom scope root. */ } Normally, the & selector is used with CSS nesting to concatenate the current selector to the containing selector, enabling us to nest selectors even when we aren’t…
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AI & ML · March 5, 2026 · 5 min read The Download: an AI agent’s hit piece, and preventing lightningThis is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Online harassment is entering its AI era Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library he helps manage. In the middle of the night, Shambaugh opened his email to discover the agent had retaliated with a blog post. Titled “Gatekeeping in Open Source: The Scott Shambaugh Story,” the post accused him of rejecting the code out of a fear of being supplanted by AI. ( BBC ) 3 A new lawsui… Continue Reading → |
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Core Updates · March 5, 2026 · 8 min read Is WordPress Secure? (And How to Prevent Security Issues)At its core, WordPress software is highly secure. The platform itself follows strong security practices and is regularly updated. Most WordPress security issues don’t come from WordPress itself — but from how a site is set up and maintained. Vulnerabilities in WordPress core are relatively rare and are usually patched quickly when discovered. For example, Patchstack, WordPress’s vulnerability database, reported that of 5,948 vulnerabilities, almost 97% were found in WordPress plugins, while the core WordPress software had just 13 vulnerabilities in 2024. That improves WordPress security, bu… Continue Reading → |
Web Dev · March 6, 2026 · 4 min read
MCP Can’t Upload Files — Here’s What I Learned Building a Production Workaround
TL;DR Connected MCP to a cloud accounting API → expense registration went from 8 hours to 30 minutes Tried to upload a receipt → 400 error (MCP can’t do multipart/form-data) This is a protocol-level limitation , not a server bug Built CLI Skills (curl + jq) as a workaround → 90% token reduction + full file upload support The Setup I’m a freelance engineer. Every year, expense registration in cloud accounting software takes hours of manual work — checking receipts one by one, entering amounts, selecting account categories, uploading images. This year, I connected MCP (Model Context Protocol)…
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Themes · March 5, 2026 · 22 min read Mobile Responsive Design With Divi 5: Best Practices (Free Download!)It launches with an entirely new framework rebuilt from the ground up, moving away from shortcode-based content storage to a modern, block-editor-like format and layout system. Using the Responsive Editor streamlines your workflow for quick fixes and detailed refinements. Other Responsive Features Divi 5 introduces several new features that make complex, responsive designs easier to build and maintain over time. Download the Files Download For Free Join the Divi Newsletter and we will email you a copy of the ultimate Divi Landing Page Layout Pack, plus tons of other amazing and free Divi re… Continue Reading → |
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How MX records work during Kinsta migrationsMar 5 — Migrating a website involves two facets: the site’s files and databases, and your email servers. A common issue is email servers failing due to a misunderstanding of how your MX records and web hos… |
AI & ML
AI in Multiple GPUs: ZeRO & FSDPMar 5 — Learn how Zero Redundancy Optimizer works, how to implement it from scratch, and how to use it in PyTorch The post AI in Multiple GPUs: ZeRO & FSDP appeared first on Towards Data Science . |
CMS & Platforms
Debug Academy: Accelerating Drupal Core developmentMar 5 — Accelerating Drupal Core development A LinkedIn post (by Jay Callicott) made the case that Drupal core development needs to accelerate to meet modern (AI-driven) expectations, and adopting AI-DLC i… |
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From audit to impact: How AI-powered SEO and AEO is accelerating organic growthMar 5 — See how Webflow’s AI-powered SEO and AEO tools remove manual optimization work to drive growth |
Understanding AI by its building blocks: The AI ecosystem— Explore the AI ecosystem and understand artificial intelligence through its fundamental building blocks, components, and interconnected systems that power modern AI technology. |
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.
