I use OpenCode over Claude Code, and it's every bit as good
…OpenCode uses the AI SDK and Models.dev to support over 75 LLM providers, as well as local LLMs. Related I gave Claude Code control of my desktop for a week, and…
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Curtain automation is fun, but the weird smart home projects are where things get really useful
Jasmine Mannan Apr 25, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT Jasmine is Software and PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of tech reporting experience ranging from AI chatbots right down to gaming…
Firefox's free VPN and split view finally give you a reason to leave Chrome behind
…Even when it comes to AI, Firefox has at least been more tactful, giving users clear options to disable all AI features outright, which is certainly appreciated. Firefox See at Mozilla
Google's Gemma 4 isn't the smartest local LLM I've run, but it's the one I reach for most
…for a voice-controlled agent running entirely on a phone, and that's exactly what people have been doing. It supports "native skills" as part of Google's AI Edge Gallery, so…
Android Auto won't give me an equalizer, so I use this free app instead
…He's written about everything from UI and UX changes across various apps to emerging software and AI trends. At XDA, he showcases his versatility in the tech reporting space with articles…
The X2D proves Bambu Lab understands what desktop 3D printing still gets wrong
Jeff Butts Apr 14, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system…
XDA's top picks from Computex 2026: The most exciting tech of the year
…We're excited to see what this will bring to market with the first confirmed devices to be the Acer Predator Atlas 8, MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, and OneXPlayer. Inside the…
I stopped reaching for Raspberry Pi when the $60 board hit $95
Jeff Butts Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system…
After years on Figma, I finally found a free alternative I'd actually switch to
…It uses the same Kiwi binary codec Figma uses internally, so it reads and writes the format natively rather than through a conversion step. The dev team is also openly opinionated about…
These 4 Google Pixel tweaks fixed the slowdown nobody talks about
…He's written about everything from UI and UX changes across various apps to emerging software and AI trends. At XDA, he showcases his versatility in the tech reporting space with articles…