July 2026 Summaries

Phil Nash, known for his developer advocacy work at Twilio and IBM, has joined Resend as a DX Engineer, where he aims to enhance developer productivity by leveraging his extensive experience in teaching and building web applications. With a background in mathematics and computer science, Nash's journey into software began at age 13 and involved navigating various roles in the industry, including creating his own WordPress blog to delve into front-end development. Inspired by industry peers and social interactions, he is drawn to environments that foster creativity and passion, which he finds at Resend, a company he had followed closely. Nash, who loves the versatility of web browsers and values sharing knowledge, advises aspiring software engineers to document and share their learning experiences, as it deepens understanding and builds a supportive community, potentially leading to rewarding career opportunities. His personal interests include music and rugby, and he has a fondness for visiting Spain, especially Barcelona and San Sebastián.

DMARC has been updated with new specifications, known as "DMARCbis," now formalized as three separate standards: RFC 9989, RFC 9990, and RFC 9991, to reflect its central role in email authentication. The updates introduce significant changes, including a new DNS Tree Walk for determining organizational domains, replacing the Public Suffix List, and modifications to DMARC tags such as the removal of the pct tag and the introduction of the np and psd tags. These changes aim to simplify policy enforcement and enhance protection against spoofing by allowing domain owners more control over their domain boundaries and policies for non-existent subdomains. Reporting has also been split into its own standards, with aggregate reports now consistently provided in XML format and sent on the receiver's schedule. While most users will not need to change their existing configurations immediately, they can benefit from adopting new features to improve email security and policy enforcement.

Matt Gilbert has joined the Trust & Safety team at Resend as a Data Analyst, bringing with him a decade of experience as a Deliverability Engineer at Mailchimp, where he managed vast email sending infrastructures. His journey into software began with a Computer Science degree, which led him to a career in email deliverability, a field he finds engaging due to its multifaceted nature, involving infrastructure operations, data analytics, and troubleshooting. Enthusiastic about Resend's innovative approach to email services, Matt aims to enhance their capabilities by leveraging his expertise to help developers integrate email services seamlessly. He draws inspiration from his wife, colleagues, and personal interests such as scuba diving and custom keyboard building, and he advises software engineers to find a niche they enjoy and excel in it.

The announcement of sunsetting new.email marks a strategic shift in consolidating its features into Resend, reflecting on lessons learned from maintaining separate brands and tech stacks. Introduced in February 2025, new.email aimed to standardize email templates using AI and natural language processing, but sustaining it as a distinct entity proved challenging due to the high investment required for brand maintenance and the complications of managing a separate tech infrastructure. In hindsight, integrating new.email into Resend from the start would have eased these burdens, though the initial separation allowed for rapid development. The experience underscored the importance of market testing, revealing that frequent template creation was unnecessary, while also emphasizing the value of experimenting and learning from real-world outcomes. Despite the transition, the core innovations of new.email will enhance the Resend email editor, which now incorporates AI-driven features like content rewriting and brand extraction, underlining the continued commitment to evolving email solutions.