EPISODE · Aug 9, 2025 · 10 MIN
Powering Change: From Virtual Grids to Open Source Frontlines
from Open Source News Elements · host Element.fm
Join John on this week’s episode of Open Source News Elements as he unpacks California’s virtual power plant milestone, the latest game-changing updates to Vulkan and HandBrake, shifts in AI development methods, challenges in open-source sustainability, and the cultural and legal currents impacting technology around the globe. Whether it’s solar batteries keeping the lights on or open-source maintainers steering the ship, you’ll find out what’s new, what’s changing, and why it matters for users and developers alike.
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Join John on this week’s episode of Open Source News Elements as he unpacks California’s virtual power plant milestone, the latest game-changing updates to Vulkan and HandBrake, shifts in AI development methods, challenges in open-source sustainability, and the cultural and legal currents impacting technology around the globe. Whether it’s solar batteries keeping the lights on or open-source maintainers steering the ship, you’ll find out what’s new, what’s changing, and why it matters for users and developers alike.
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