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.
IEEE

Machine Learning Techniques to Improve the Cognitive Workload Classification Using Multimodal Sensors’ Data

Abstract: Using machine learning applied to multimodal physiological data allows the classification of cognitive workload (low, moderate, or high load) during task performance. However, current ...
Reuters

Pentagon readies 1,500 troops for potential Minnesota deployment, US officials say

WASHINGTON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers in Alaska to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota, the site of large protests against the ...
9to5Mac

iOS 26’s Photos app has a helpful new feature for events: Here’s how it works

At WWDC25, Apple introduced a few new capabilities to the Photos app for iOS 26. Most notably, it reintroduces a tab bar layout after last year’s controversial single-page redesign. It also allows you ...
IEEE

Deep Learning on Modulation Classification using Google’s Teachable Machine

Abstract: Wireless communication is essential to people's daily lives and jobs. In the development of cognitive radios, automatic modulation classification (AMC) is a crucial and necessary topic.
Upstream

Harbour Energy to deploy FPSO at Mexico's Zama development

London-listed Harbour Energy will deploy a floating production, storage and offloading vessel for first-phase production at Mexico’s giant shallow-water Zama oilfield, the operator told Upstream ...