AWS has announced a refreshed Management Console, boasting a vibrant color palette, streamlined typography, and reduced visual clutter. The overhaul features blue interactive elements, thinner strokes for better focus, and optimized layouts for easier navigation. With improved task efficiency and a visually pleasing design, this update aims to enhance the admin experience. Available now in select regions, it will roll out globally across all AWS services.
Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, has acquired Harper, a privacy-focused Grammarly competitor aimed at developers. Harper processes grammar checks locally for speed and security and delivers suggestions in under 20 milliseconds. Automattic will integrate Harper’s capabilities into platforms like WooCommerce and Jetpack. Founder Elijah Potter joins Automattic, driving innovation as the company addresses challenges with WP Engine over WordPress contributions and trademark use.
