The Vergecast · October 5, 2026 · 55m

We hear pitches on the best vibe-coded apps

The Vergecast's 'Bear Lair' segment invites fans to pitch their vibe-coded app projects, judged by The Verge's Hayden Field. The episode explores the growing trend of building software using AI coding tools, where development is driven by describing intent rather than writing code. No specific projects or winners are detailed in the show notes.

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Preview

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Vibe coding as a trend

The episode showcases how people are using AI tools to 'vibe code' — building apps by telling the computer what they want rather than writing code.

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Bear Lair pitch competition format

The show adopts a 'Shark Tank'-style pitch format, called 'Bear Lair,' where fans present their AI-generated projects to the hosts and Hayden Field.

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