The Brutalist Report - tech
- Police shut down Cluely’s party, the ‘cheat at everything’ startup [2d]
- Sam Altman says Meta tried and failed to poach OpenAI’s talent with $100M offers [2d]
- OpenAI’s $200M DoD contract could squeeze frenemy Microsoft [2d]
- EVs dominate the most American-made cars index and it’s not just because of Tesla [2d]
- Google’s Gemini panicked when playing Pokémon [2d]
- A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs [2d]
- Amazon expects to reduce corporate jobs due to AI [2d]
- Meta is reportedly building AI smart glasses with Prada, too [2d]
- Tumblr’s content-filtering systems have been falsely flagging posts as ‘mature,’ users blame AI [2d]
- Unlock purpose-driven growth at TechCrunch All Stage, and get $210 off for 6 more days [2d]
- Applied Intuition raises $600M as it pushes further into defense [2d]
- Facebook announces that all videos on its platform will soon be shared as reels [2d]
- Intel to lay off up to 20% of Intel Foundry workers [2d]
- Pro-Israel hacktivist group claims responsibility for alleged Iranian bank hack [2d]
- In just 3 months, Ramp’s valuation jumped to $16B, up from $13B [2d]
- Anysphere launches a $200-a-month Cursor AI coding subscription [2d]
- Threads expands open social web integrations with fediverse feed, user profile search [2d]
- Waymo robotaxis are pushing into even more California cities [2d]
- Streaming viewership exceeded cable and broadcast combined for the first time last month, report says [2d]
- How AI chatbots keep people coming back [2d]
- Elon Musk’s xAI is reportedly seeking a $4.3B equity raise [2d]
- Last call to volunteer at TechCrunch All Stage 2025 [2d]
- Own, a new social media app, aims to tokenize the creator economy [2d]
- Senate GOP bill spares nuclear and geothermal energy while hammering wind and solar [2d]
- Mastodon updates its terms to prohibit AI model training [2d]
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- Forget the hype – here's why I’m waiting to buy a Nintendo Switch 2, as a deals expert [2d]
- This is the cheapest Wi-Fi 7 BE9300 VPN-aware router I could find and, thanks to four 2.5GbE LAN ports, it is probably also the best value out there [2d]
- Here's the first ever test of the world's largest SSD, and yes, an even bigger 246TB SSD may well land before the end of 2025 [2d]
- I'd love to buy this affordable dual-screen laptop, but there's one major flaw that's a total deal breaker for me [2d]
- I loved the Whoop MG, but didn't love the price: that's why I'm excited about this mysterious new fitness band from a major Garmin rival [2d]
- Kia becomes the latest car giant to offer in-car Netflix – and as a father with young kids, I'm fully on board with the idea [2d]
- Cybercrime gang hacks major health data provider - millions of highly personal files could be at risk of breach [2d]
- Nothing confirms its flagship Phone 3 won't have a flagship chipset, but I don't think that matters – here's why [2d]
- It's back! This mechanical keyboard with a touchscreen monitor could be the perfect partner for my smartphone - shame it has two major pitfalls [2d]
- You can now create ChatGPT AI images using WhatsApp and it's ridiculously easy to do – here's how [2d]
- A key Asus Windows tool has a worrying security flaw - here's how to stay safe [2d]
- The studio behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has announced a digital jewelry collaboration - but I just wish they were available in game [2d]
- Whole Foods supplier targeted by cyberattack says it is making ‘significant progress’ towards recovery [2d]
- VPN demand skyrockets in Iran amid new internet restrictions across the country [2d]
- Free games alert! Get Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, Saints Row 2, and more for nothing during Amazon Prime Day 2025 [2d]
- WhatsApp is officially getting ads – and I’m worried it’s a slippery slope from here [2d]
- Oracle wants to help SMBs sell their tech to the US government [2d]
- iPadOS 26 looks so powerful that I can’t see the point in buying a Galaxy tablet anymore [2d]
- Microsoft has made it harder to log in to Windows 11 using your face - and that’s good and bad news [2d]
- One of KitchenAid's best coffee makers just got a fresh summer makeover, and it looks good enough to eat [2d]
- OnePlus ditched metal on the new Nord 5 because its buyers 'prefer styles that are brief, simple, and elegant' [2d]
- After hitting top retail stores, experts warn this infamous criminal gang is now going after US insurance giants [2d]
- Your next coworker could be an AI agent: will you be ready to welcome it as a team member? [2d]
- I’m an AI expert and if you're still missing calls, you’re already falling behind [2d]
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- NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, June 18 (game #472) [2d]
- NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, June 18 (game #738) [2d]
- Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, June 18 (game #1241) [2d]
- Max is getting its own AI-supported homepage update – but don't worry, it won't be as bad as Netflix's new redesign [2d]
- The next Nintendo Direct will highlight the Switch 2's next big game, Donkey Kong Bananza – here’s when you can watch it [2d]
- Europol doesn't only want an encryption backdoor, but also your metadata [2d]
- Major hack against car-sharing firm Zoomcar sees 8.4 million users at risk [2d]
- Microsoft 365 launches an on-premise edition that wants to solve productivity issues for good [2d]
- Intel set for huge factory job cuts as it makes a major policy shift [2d]
- 'I don't even know if I wanna play anymore' - Pokémon player left devastated after Nintendo Switch 2 system transfer lost over 1,000 hours of gameplay and 20 years of data [2d]
- Sigma just reinvented a classic lens loved by indie filmmakers like me – and it has one big improvement [2d]
- Windows 11’s new update is reportedly proving a nightmare to install for some, but I’m hardly surprised given its messy rollout [2d]
- Nintendo has made Switch 2 scalping much harder in Japan by making a simple change to what’s in the box [2d]
- Major police operation takes down notorious dark web marketplace Archetyp Market [2d]
- Android 16 is finally giving the Pixel Camera app the makeover it needs – and I’m fully on board with the refresh [2d]
- Hide my wallet – this Apple Watch charger looks like the best iMac ever and has one neat design touch [2d]
- OpenAI just signed a huge deal with the US government - and it could change the future of AI as we know it [2d]
- Microsoft study finds what's stopping us from being productive at work is...work [2d]
- 'I think I have a way in': James Gunn gives exciting update on the DCU's Batman movie, but I want clarity about The Dark Knight's next film as well [2d]
- I think the iPhone 17 will be boring, but iOS 26 could save it [2d]
- Cheaper QLED TVs might be on the way: Samsung is developing a less expensive quantum dot layer [2d]
- Google Pixel 10 tipped to get a big upgrade for macro photography – and it could convince me to upgrade [3d]
- Paging medical drama fans: HBO Max is officially making The Pitt season 2, and my blood pressure has gone into orbit [3d]
- Surprisingly enough, it seems some AI agents aren't quite up to scratch on some basic business tests [3d]
- Audio-Technica’s new wireless earbuds have a genuinely mind-blowing upgrade that leaves my AirPods feeling utterly inadequate [3d]
- I have witnessed firsthand the damage caused by fake employees: here's what your business must do to avoid it [3d]
- Phillips Hue lights get a free AI upgrade – and it's a feature that could take your smart home to the next level [3d]
[ai]
- I’m an AI expert and this is why strong ethical standards are the only way to make AI successful [3d]
- My hope for Micro Four Thirds is waning – OM System's latest travel camera is yet another disappointing upgrade [3d]
- Wimbledon 2025 is set to be the smartest Championships yet, and it might help me fall in love with tennis again [3d]
- Visual Intelligence is getting a big upgrade with iOS 26, and here's why I can't wait to use it again [3d]
- I tested the Sony Bravia 8 II OLED TV, and I don’t think Samsung and LG have anything to worry about [3d]
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