The Brutalist Report

The Verge

• Meta is increasing the performance of its Quest 2 and Pro headsets [1038d]
• A first-of-its-kind climate trial just ended — will it work? [1038d]
• Spotify’s podcast plan is going off the rails [1038d]
• Some HBO shows could be heading to Netflix soon [1038d]
• Opera launches revamped browser equipped with an AI sidekick [1038d]
• Rivian’s R2 electric SUV will cost between $40,000 and $60,000 [1038d]
• Reddit says it’s ‘not acceptable’ for communities to go NSFW in protest [1038d]
• YouTube TV expands multiview beyond sports — but you still can’t customize it [1038d]
• How to check your version history on Google Docs [1038d]
• Sennheiser SoundProtex earplugs review: concert safety without sacrifice [1038d]
• An AT&T-backed cellular satellite company sent a 4G LTE signal from space [1038d]
• Apple reportedly has fitness features for the Vision Pro we haven’t seen yet [1038d]
• Easily replaceable phone batteries might be back, and I’m here for it [1038d]
• Figma’s design tools are now free on Chromebooks for all US school students [1038d]
• Apple’s last-gen iPad is on sale for $200 less than the newest model [1038d]
• Microsoft is hiking the price of Xbox Series X and Xbox Game Pass [1038d]
• Gary Vaynerchuk is ‘petrified’ of Slack [1038d]
• The 5 biggest announcements from the June 2023 Nintendo Direct [1038d]
• Elemental’s co-writers wanted it to be open, honest, and not another Zootopia [1038d]
• Detective Pikachu... Returns! [1038d]
• Netflix’s new show ranking system doesn’t change much [1038d]
• Google may be readying new ‘Chromebook X’ branding for more premium ChromeOS laptops [1038d]
• Chuck Schumer calls on Congress to pick up the pace on AI regulation [1038d]
• The new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC trailer is all about style [1038d]
• Patreon is launching a free membership tier — and will let fans buy things, too [1038d]
• WarioWare’s latest gimmick is making you move your body [1038d]
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder brings 2D action to the Switch in October [1038d]
• Super Mario RPG is getting a remake for Nintendo Switch [1038d]
• FTC sues Amazon for tricking customers into signing up for Prime [1038d]
• Final Fantasy XVI adds blood and grit but doesn’t change the series’ soul [1038d]
• DPReview will live, actually — under new ownership [1038d]
• What we’re learning from the Reddit blackout [1038d]
• Dropbox’s AI tools can help you find your stuff — from everywhere on the internet [1038d]
• FTC v. Microsoft: all the news from the big Xbox courtroom battle [1038d]
• Otter’s AI-powered chatbot can answer questions about your meetings [1038d]
• Lunar Energy’s home battery system is designed to make solar easier to use [1038d]
• Nintendo Direct June 2023: all the news and trailers [1038d]
• Final Fantasy XVI: all the latest on the darkest FF yet [1038d]
• How to watch Nintendo Direct June 2023 [1038d]
• Google’s Nest cameras are randomly going offline in Europe [1038d]
• Spotify overhauls design of its desktop app [1038d]
• Amazon Prime Day 2023 will take place on July 11th and 12th [1038d]
• Discord plans to let creators sell downloadable products [1038d]
• Reddit starts removing moderators behind the latest protests [1039d]