Published Nov 2, 2026, 1:00 PM EST

Jasmine is Software and PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of tech reporting experience ranging from AI chatbots right down to gaming hardware, she's covered just about everything.

Whether it's breaking news about the latest AMD NPUs or creating video tutorials on social media platforms, Jasmine has contributed to the world of AI and tech in a variety of ways including interviewing the CEO of Razer, AMD's Director of Product Marketing and the VP of Lenovo. Passionate about gaming and PC technology, she has built countless computers, keyboards and other peripherals - knowing them inside and out.

The modern smart home ecosystem relies on subscription models, and some of them feel predatory. They force you to make continuous monthly payments just to access features like remote camera feeds, cloud history storage, or essential automation bridges.…