When it comes to coding harnesses capable of running autonomous programming agents, you’ve got plenty of options to choose from. Claude Code and OpenCode are among the most popular options, with the former meshing incredibly well with Anthropic’s powerful large language models. Likewise, Google’s Antigravity and Cursor include their own flavors of agent harnesses to orchestrate complex workflows from simple conversational prompts.

Are we living through a small car renaissance? There's the Slate Truck, Amble's dune buggy, and the Fiat Topolino, as well as a whole galaxy of kei cars and trucks from Japan that have their own built-in fan base. While microcar sales in the US are still as tiny as the vehicles themselves, there are some signs that Americans might not be as closed off to the idea of downsizing as you might think.The latest example is the launch of Chip Motors, a Miami-based startup with an adorably boxy, open-air electric vehicle that defies easy categorization. Is it a golf cart? A Jeep Wrangler that got hit with a shrink ray? A bit of both?The company …Read the full story at The Verge.

The discounted Asus QD-OLED in all its glory. | Image: The Verge The Asus ROG Swift 32-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor has almost everything I want in a high-end gaming monitor, most notably a QD-OLED panel for inky black levels and vivid colors that go beyond what’s possible on an LCD screen. Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo have this model on sale for $899.99 (usually $1,299.99). It’s particularly well-suited for fast-paced games with its 240Hz refresh rate, and G-Sync variable refresh rate to prevent screen tearing.This monitor has been available for this price for most of July. We’re not sure how long the deal will stick around for, but Asus is likely trying to move units at a discount so it can put more focus on its newer $1,299.99 model that has a Tandem QD-OLED display and slightly better specs.Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDMRWhere to Buy: $1299.99 $899.99 at Amazon $1299.99 $899.99 at Best Buy $1299.99 $899.99 at B&H PhotoThe port selection is good, comprised of a DisplayPort 2.1 input, a pair of HDMI 2.1 ports, and USB-C for video via DisplayPort alt mode (with 90W of charging power), plus a USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub with three Type-A ports. A unique feature is that this and several other Asus OLED monitors have a proximity sensor that let it turn off when you walk away to reduce the risk of burn-in. It has a three-year warranty that covers burn-in with normal use.Other deals to considerNewegg has Marathon for Steam on sale for $21.99 when you apply the coupon code EPF5365 at checkout. The notoriously difficult extraction shooter from Bungie is gorgeous and more inviting to new players in its second season that’s currently available. This is the cheapest price we’ve seen if you’re looking to start your career as a runner, and great timing ahead of the experimental PvE mode that’s launching on July 21st.A perennial favorite in our deal coverage, the Anker Nano Smart Display Charger Block is on sale for $25.99 at Best Buy and Amazon. The compact 45W USB-C power adapter with foldable prongs comes in four fun colors, and has a display on the front with charging progress and speed and a cute, smiley face to accompany you as your device charges.The Sennheiser Accentum Open Wireless Earbuds are $59.99 (usually $129.99) at Best Buy. They don’t have the same truly open design as other clip-on style earbuds like the Asus ROG Cetra Open Wireless, and instead fit in your ear without tips, similar to the standard Apple AirPods. They have an IPX4 rating, multipoint pairing, and up to 28 hours of runtime on a single charge, while still allowing outside noise to pass through. They’re a good, budget-friendly option if you’re looking for something to stay aware while working out or doing yardwork.

When building a PC, it's common to agonize over selecting your CPU and graphics card, but storage drives are often seen as an afterthought. Even many enthusiasts typically sort SSDs by 'price: low to high' and then click on whatever cheap, unbranded M.2 drive sits at the top of the list.

Summer brings intense heat, which means upping the use of fans, AC units, and whatever else keeps us cool. That also means occasional power issues due to an infrastructure that's being stressed, leading to some downtime that can last a couple of minutes or a few hours.

If you’re trying to de-Google an Android phone (good luck with that), replacing the Play Store is a reasonable place to start. Google has an unfair monopoly when it comes to the app market, largely because the Play Store is available on almost every mainstream Android smartphone by default. The majority of people, I would say 99% of those who use an Android phone, don't want to look beyond the Play Store for installing apps because it's convenient.

Leaker Evan Blass shared images of Samsung's redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 8 just days before the July 22nd launch event where Samsung is expected to officially announce the phone.The leaked images show a shorter, wider foldable matching earlier leaks of the Z Fold 8. They also reveal some of its specs, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite For Galaxy processor, 50MP wide and 50MP ultra wide rear cameras, 10MP selfie cameras on the inside and outside screens, and an advertised battery life of "up to 26 hours of video playback." Blass also posted images of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and shared images of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra in an email receive …Read the full story at The Verge.

Apple is suing OpenAI. The complaint is readable and intense, as these things often are, though many experts seem to think many of the allegations are just the ways things are done. So what does Apple really want here, and why is it picking such a public fight with OpenAI?On this episode of The Vergecast, Nilay and David go through the lawsuit, and look at Apple's history of splashy litigation to determine whether Apple is worried about a possible competitor or simply looking to capitalize on a weak moment for OpenAI. All this is happening as Apple ships the public betas of its new software, headlined by the new Siri AI, and we have though …Read the full story at The Verge.

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned after tinkering with multiple Network-Attached Storage rigs over the years is that the hardware isn’t the only aspect that I need to consider when grabbing a backup server. Rather, the operating system under the hood matters just as much as the NAS specs, and considering the sheer number of options out there, it’s easy to run into a mismatched setup where an overkill ZFS-laden distro can be too much to handle for a budget workstation.

Apple Music is more expensive now. In the US, an individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, a $1 bump up from the previous $10.99 price. A family plan now costs $19.99 per month, up from $16.99, and a student plan costs $6.99 per month, up from $5.99. Apple, in a statement to Music Business Worldwide, says it is increasing prices "as a result of rising licensing costs."Music Business Worldwide also reports that prices gone up in the UK and Europe, and the publication "understands" that hikes are hitting other countries as well. Apple didn't immediately reply to a request for comment from The Verge.Apple Music last got a price increase i …Read the full story at The Verge.

A final hearing will take place in June. | The Verge / Beatrice Sala Federal authorities have arrested a Florida man suspected of stealing at least $220,000 in crypto through malware-infected Steam games, as reported earlier by local news outlet Local10. In the complaint, officials accuse 21-year-old Zyaire Wilkins and co-conspirators of launching eight malware-embedded games from around May 2024 to February 2026, allowing them to infect about 8,000 devices and gain access to 80 crypto wallets.Though the complaint doesn't specifically say the games were uploaded to Steam, it's likely referring to the Valve-owned gaming platform. As noted by Local10, the FBI put out a call for victim information in a "Steam …Read the full story at The Verge.

The Pebble Appstore is filled with stuff, but you don’t need much of it. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky says buyers of its new e-paper smartwatches should know what they're signing up for and trust Pebble to make things right if they run into issues, despite the short warranty. "I think the most important thing is trust," Migicovsky told me in an interview this week. "Do people trust the product that we're making and do they trust the company and the people behind it?"Migicovsky revived Pebble early last year, after the original company shut down in 2016. The new generation of Pebbles has the same aesthetic, but with updated tech, including larger e-paper displays. I was excited about Pebble's return after miss …Read the full story at The Verge.