I tried a Claude Code alternative that's local, open source, and completely free - how it works

I was curious if Block's Goose agent, paired with Ollama and the Qwen3-coder model, could really replace Claude Code. Here's how I got started.
TechCrunch

Luminal raises $5.3 million to build a better GPU code framework

Three years ago, Luminal co-founder Joe Fioti was working on chip design at Intel when he came to a realization. While he was working on making the best chips he could, the more important bottleneck ...
Forbes

The Compiler Is Having Its Punch Card Moment

Richie Etwaru, Co-founder & CEO of Mobeus, is an evangelist for the probabilistic math revolution and a pioneer in emerging technologies. When I say the compiler is having its punch card moment, I ...
InfoQ

GPULlama3.java Brings GPU-Accelerated LLM Inference to Pure Java

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
Android Authority

Google has released Android 16's source code, but Samsung fans won't need to wait long for One UI 8

Google has officially released the Android 16 source code, allowing developers to build their own versions of the operating system. Major smartphone manufacturers like Samsung have already had ...
ZDNet

Java at 30: How a language designed for a failed gadget became a global powerhouse

Some programming languages, such as Rust, Go, or TypeScript, are cool. Others, including Cobol and Java, are regarded as dull. However, while Java, which turned 30 on May 23, may not be the most ...
InfoWorld

How to handle type erasure in advanced Java generics

Type erasure in Java generics programming can cause a variety of problems in your code. Fortunately, there are ways to work around them. Generics programming in Java enhances type safety and code ...
Variety

Bill Gates Tells His Story for First Time in New Memoir, ‘Source Code: My Beginnings’

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Less than one week after its release, Bill Gates‘ new book ...
The New York Times

As a Kid, Bill Gates Sneaked Out His Window at Night — to Write Code

A new memoir by the tech mogul recounts a boyhood steeped in old-fashioned, analog pastimes as well as precocious feats of coding. By Jennifer Szalai When you purchase an independently reviewed book ...