IBM Bob self-hosted for IBM i: you need an x86 cluster first
IBM Bob self-hosted keeps IBM i source off IBM's cloud, but the backend runs only on x86 OpenShift. What it takes, which model to pick, and who should wait.
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Copilot computer use on IBM i: should it drive your 5250?
Copilot computer use can now click and type in a 5250 session. Where it helps an IBM i shop, where SQL services beat it, and how to lock it down.
Rocket added AI to iCluster and DevOps. No price tag either
Rocket Software's August 2026 AI update covers RPG modularization, unit test generation, and iCluster tuning. Here's what it does and what's missing.
IBM Dev Day Bob in Action: is it worth it for IBM i shops?
IBM's free Bob in Action event runs August 27 with an IBM i track. Who should go, what the hackathon really demands, and the cost IBM doesn't mention.
Fresche X-Modernize AI review: is it worth the sales call?
An honest review of Fresche X-Modernize AI: what it does, the 50% faster claim, and why there's no public price to report.
IBM Bob 2.0 review: what actually changed for IBM i shops
IBM shipped Bob 2.0 on July 9. Here is what changed under the hood, what stayed the same in the Premium Package for i, and whether it moves the June verdict.
Claude Sonnet 5 review: what changed and should you upgrade
Claude Sonnet 5 launched June 30, 2026 with near-Opus coding scores at lower prices. Pricing, benchmarks, and a real upgrade decision framework.
IBM Bob Premium Package for i review: is it worth $60 a seat for a small shop?
IBM Bob's Premium Package for i, reviewed for small IBM i shops: what the native connection changes, what $60 a seat buys, and how to test it for $20 first.
Cursor AI Review 2026: Is It Worth $20/Month?
An honest Cursor AI review from a developer who uses it daily. Features, pricing, Composer mode, what it's bad at, and whether the $20/month Pro plan is justified.
Best AI Coding Assistants in 2026: Cursor, Copilot, Claude Code, and Devin Desktop Compared
A working developer's comparison of the top AI coding assistants in 2026. Real pricing, real trade-offs, and a clear answer on which one to use.
GitHub Copilot Review 2026: Is the $10/Month Pro Plan Worth It?
An honest GitHub Copilot review from a developer in 2026. What it's good at, where Cursor beats it, the new usage-based billing model, and who should actually pay for it.
Codeium vs GitHub Copilot in 2026: Which AI Coding Tool Wins?
Codeium (now Devin Desktop) vs GitHub Copilot compared in 2026. Free tier, agentic features, IDE coverage, and which one to choose depending on your situation.