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Visual Studio Code stabilizes agent mode

Visual Studio Code 1.99, the latest release of Microsoft’s popular code editor, is now available. Highlights of the update center on GitHub Copilot agent mode, Next Edit Suggestions, and Copilot chat. Developers can access Visual Studio Code 1.99, also known as the March 2025 release, through code.visualstudio.com. VS Code is available for Windows, Linux, and

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T-Mobile’s ‘Family Freedom’ deal will now wipe out your Verizon debt and give you free phones

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile has renamed its Carrier Freedom initiative to Family Freedom, extending it beyond AT&T customers to those on Verizon. Eligible people switching up to four lines can receive up to $800 per device ($3,200 total) via prepaid card reimbursement if they submit the proper documentation. The reimbursement can be

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Meta got caught gaming AI benchmarks

Over the weekend, Meta dropped two new Llama 4 models: a smaller model named Scout, and Maverick, a mid-size model that the company claims can beat GPT-4o and Gemini 2.0 Flash “across a broad range of widely reported benchmarks.” Maverick quickly secured the number-two spot on LMArena, the AI benchmark site where humans compare outputs

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The best budget robot vacuums

Today’s robot vacuums are becoming a bit like cars: with all the features, upgrades, and fancy trimmings available these days, it’s easy to forget that they can just be simple machines that get us from point A to point B. Yes, some bots blow hot air on their bums (mop pads), deftly navigate dog poop,

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Google fixes one of Gmail’s most annoying quirks for frequent phone switchers

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Gmail for Android will now use the user’s web-based email signature if no mobile-specific one is set. The new feature supports full formatting, including images and logos, mirroring the desktop experience. The change is available to all users of Google Workspace, Workspace Individual, and personal accounts. If you’re fully

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