The Brutalist Report

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• Experts warn ChatGPT isn't just predicting words anymore — It's now predicting human thoughts [10d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Friday, August 14 (game #1663) [10d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, August 14 (game #894) [10d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, August 14 (game #1160) [10d]
• Japan launches sovereign satellite navigation network as GPS cannot reach all of its country [10d]
• 'When I first came up with the term, no one had heard of it before' — Quote of the day by NASA's former software director Margaret Hamilton on the birth of software engineering [10d]
• $130 billion worth of AI data center projects were cancelled or delayed in Q1 2026 — developers sick of losing are fighting back, and are already finding victory [10d]
• World-first autonomous ‘end-to-end’ AI attack against Taiwan tied to Chinese hackers — and the scariest part is that it was fully open source [10d]
• Wait, is this actually a good gaming laptop deal? This Gigabyte A16 features an RTX 5070 and 32GB of RAM for $1,249 [10d]
• There's at least 200 hours of Disney X Square Enix RPG magic in the Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece Collection — and it's now only $30 / £25.50 [10d]
• The Pentagon has unveiled an improved online store to buy counter-drone kits, but you probably won't ever be able to see it [10d]
• I'm a professional photographer and I have zero regrets that I simply enjoyed the solar eclipse with my family, and a colander [10d]
• Linus Torvalds says 'huge' Linux kernel updates are now the status quo — and it's all thanks to AI [10d]
• Dutton Ranch season 2 confirms Taylor Sheridan will have a 'bigger writers room presence' as more behind-the-scenes 'drama' leaks — but it's the new showrunner I'm the most worried about [10d]
• How to watch NFL Pre-Season Games 2026 for FREE: TV channels, live streams and schedule [10d]
• The RAMpocalypse is suffocating Apple's MacBook Air supply, with delivery delays up to a month — here's what to buy instead [10d]
• Microsoft's nemesis returns: Nightmare Eclipse is back with a new zero day which could be bad news for Windows users [11d]
• Fans believe they've solved the secret name of The Elder Scrolls 6, and the clue might have been hidden in Starfield the whole time [11d]
• Scientists are developing a ‘magnetoelastic’ tent that makes its own electricity like a wind turbine — but don’t expect to be able to take one to Glastonbury next year [11d]
• Android users targeted by new WindRelay malware which can clone contactless cards in just 13 minutes [11d]
• New leak claims the first special edition Nintendo Switch 2 will be released to celebrate The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary — and yes, there are pictures [11d]
• I shot the Perseid meteor shower after the eclipse with my Pixel and a pro Nikon camera — here’s which one I’d recommend for the spectacular celestial show tonight [11d]
• The travel-friendly ProtoArc XK01 TP is an ultra-portable 88-key folding keyboard with touchpad and three-device Bluetooth switching to turn your tablet or phone into a mini workstation — and Amazon just cut the price [11d]
• Nintendo is now warning customers about upcoming Switch 2 price hike in stores — and it's a reminder to buy ASAP if you want one [11d]
• 9 of the best photos from Europe's 2026 solar eclipse, including that viral shot of an Olympic skateboarder's rad ollie [11d]
• How AI agents will change how people work — and what they need from a PC [11d]
• Bad news: your AI application isn't that special [11d]
• ‘A full 40-hour week now takes just 60 minutes’: Ahrefs’ new AI agents promise 'always-on' marketing support [11d]
• 1 in 3 Windows users have 'fallen into a reset trap' and can't escape Edge — I think it's high time Microsoft stopped messing around with default browser choices [11d]
• In an era of deepfakes, can digital evidence still be trusted? [11d]
• 'Scammers often take advantage when temperatures rise' — industry experts explain how to spot fake air conditioner storefronts before you lose your money this summer [11d]
• Secure your data on the new Google Pixel 11 for less than $2.20 per month [11d]
• Crunchyroll is coming to BMW and Mini vehicles with 40 other brands to follow — and I can't wait to watch anime in my car [11d]
• Xbox unveils new limited edition Gears of War controllers, and fans say 'they look frigging awesome' [11d]
• Good news, 4K Blu-ray fans: Dolby confirms that Dolby Vision 2 HDR can work on existing players and disc tech — bad news: it's up to the manufacturers, and Sony already said 'we do not plan to provide an update' [11d]
• 'One of the best 3D printers out there': Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo brings fast four-color printing and filament drying together for $100 less [11d]
• I’ve played Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, and it could be the epic tactical RPG that defines the Nintendo Switch 2 — here’s why it’s already got me hooked [11d]
• The $535,000 TLD: Could .ai dethrone .com? [11d]
• This GTPlayer Big and Tall chair gives you extra space, thick spring cushioning, and room to stretch your legs — and it's 10% off right now [11d]
• Get your next graphics card, monitor, or motherboard for just £1 thanks to MSI's new UK store promotion [11d]
• Elegoo's 3D printer back-to-school sale is live — and these 3 machines smashed our workshop tests [11d]
• Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are getting a free update with 4 new features, announced quietly alongside Pixel 11 phones at the Made By Google event — including a new way to use Gemini [11d]
• ‘If it was opt in, nobody would opt in’: Amazon’s AI is being trained on your Twitch streams unless you turn it off — here’s how to stop it [11d]
• Trump signs memo calling for cyber privateers to conduct cyberattacks abroad against criminal groups targeting Americans — but they have to escrow $1 million to join [11d]
• After taking on Whoop, Garmin could come for Oura with its own smart ring — and as a Garmin fan, these are the 3 features I want to see [11d]
• Proton VPN rolls out Rust-powered 'Proton Protocols' in beta across all major apps [11d]
• Not thrilled by the new Google Pixel Watch 5? Here are 3 Android smartwatches we recommend instead, based on our own testing data [11d]
• I've spent my summer testing portable fans, and these are the two that kept me coolest — including one that costs just £20 [11d]
• Apple TV just added a fresh batch of classic movies to its library for free, including my favorite Spielberg tear-jerker — here’s how to find them [11d]
• Leaked IdeaPad looks like a proper MacBook Neo rival — but I don't think Lenovo can beat Apple on price [11d]
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 has been delayed to 'deliver the quality of experience we've always envisioned,' developer says [11d]
• Apple's back-to-school offer is live — students and teachers get exclusive savings on iPads and MacBooks, plus free gift cards [11d]
• Tokenomics: AI Has an income statement - it’s time to read it [11d]
• Is Big Tech's grip on global influence already unbreakable? [11d]
• How to watch Dictator: The Hitler Interviews online for FREE – stream chilling documentary series from anywhere [11d]
• Claude Cowork is coming to your Chrome browser, and I might finally use it now [11d]
• Why employees, not threat actors, are 2026’s biggest risk [11d]
• 'We’re further strengthening the value of PlayStation Plus' — Helldivers 2 has just dropped on PS Plus in time for a huge Warhammer 40,000 crossover [11d]
• Surfshark takes aim at the smishing epidemic with new real-time scam text protection [11d]
• Windows users face six times more malware than Mac owners, Surfshark reveals — but 'Macs are safer' is only half true [11d]
• Pearl Abyss confirms Crimson Desert DLC is scheduled to 'release this year' — and I'm not ready for it, even after 240 hours [11d]
• Data sovereignty is more than a pin on a map [11d]
• What is Tokenmaxxing, and why should businesses care about it? [11d]
• Is the Sky Glass Gen 2 worth the money? I've used it at home for more than a year — here are my thoughts on it compared to rivals from LG, Samsung and Sony [11d]
• My Brilliant Career has cured my period drama-hating past by being the best TV show I've seen on Netflix this year — but don't expect it to be a Bridgerton bonkbuster [11d]
• Espresso yourself — I’ve found the 7 best coffee machine deals brewing this Afterpay Day [11d]
• Most UK tech leaders say network outages are becoming a critical business problem [11d]
• Pre-ordering the new Google Pixel 11 range? Score a free PS5 or a Fitbit Air from these telcos and retailers [11d]
• ‘The best Shark vacuum cleaner overall’ is now down 48% — just in time for spring cleaning [11d]
• 11X cheaper than ChatGPT: Tiny 150M model just proved AI doesn't need to "think out loud" to be smart [11d]
• Redditor turns Android phone into a desktop PC in a stroke of genius, sandwiching it between two huge CPU coolers so it runs Witcher 3 at 1080p ultra [11d]
• Russia's Microsoft Office challenger forced to shut down offices and fire workers as reports claim it is losing millions [11d]
• Roku's new AI channel is top of the slops: is this an important AI milestone or just "the cutting edge of AI slop"? [11d]