Daily Digest: What Happened in Web & Tech Today (March 8, 2026)
It’s been a busy day across the web and tech landscape. We tracked 5 noteworthy developments spanning Themes, Web Dev, AI & ML, CMS & Platforms, and more. Leading the news: How To Make The Most Of Divi 5’s Best New Features. 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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Themes · March 7, 2026 · 11 min read How To Make The Most Of Divi 5’s Best New FeaturesDivi 5 is here , and to make the most of its best new features, it helps to approach the builder a little differently than before. Where previous versions relied heavily on column-based layouts, Divi 5 introduces a system built around Flexbox and CSS Grid . When these variables are in place from the start, a brand update becomes a single variable change rather than a page-by-page correction. When a brand adjustment requires tighter spacing or a refined button treatment, you update the preset once and every connected instance reflects that change. Because presets can reference your design va… Continue Reading → |
Web Dev · March 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Should You Pay That AI Agent? Add a Trust Check in 3 Lines
2.8 million agents on Moltbook. 80% of agents don’t prove their identity. When your agent pays another agent, nobody asks "should I?" Payment is the only gate. The Problem Your agent is about to pay an unknown agent $5 via x402 for some API call. Right now the answer to all three is: 🤷 The Fix: 3 Lines npm install @agentscore-xyz/trust-check“` {% endraw %} {% raw %} “`javascriptimport { trustCheck } from ‘@agentscore-xyz/trust-check’;const result = await trustCheck(‘SomeAgent’, { threshold: 30 }); if (!result.trusted) { throw new Error(`Won’t pay agent: score ${result.score} (${result.ba…
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Themes · March 6, 2026 · 6 min read Divi 5 Compatibility Check: What’s Compatible Right NowBefore migrating your site to Divi 5 , you need a clear picture of what will convert natively and what will continue running in backward-compatibility mode. The Divi 5 Migrator includes a built-in compatibility scan that audits your site and produces a detailed report. It identifies which pages, templates, library items, widgets, presets, WooCommerce products, and custom post types are ready for native Divi 5 conversion — and flags anything that still depends on legacy Divi 4 modules or unsupported third-party modules. It scans, catalogs, and reports back so you can decide whether to migrat… Continue Reading → |
AI & ML · March 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Understanding Context and Contextual Retrieval in RAG
Why traditional RAG loses context and how contextual retrieval dramatically improves retrieval accuracy The post Understanding Context and Contextual Retrieval in RAG appeared first on Towards Data Science .
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Gábor Hojtsy: My experiment in bringing Drupal Module Upgrader back from the dead in less than 24 hours
My experiment in bringing Drupal Module Upgrader back from the dead in less than 24 hours Drupal Module Upgrader (DMU) was created by Angie Byron and Adam Hoenich way back in 2014 at Acquia to help folks upgrade custom Drupal 7 modules to modern Drupal. Cameron Zemek at PreviousNext built the crucial underlying library, Pharborist, which abstracted PHP manipulation into a generic dependency. Many relied on DMU to upgrade custom code, and it was even updated for Drupal 9; however, keeping it current over time proved challenging. Gábor Hojtsy Sat, 03/07/2026 – 09:13
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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.
