The Brutalist Report - tech
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- Musk v. Altman: in closing arguments, Musk's attorney doubled down on claims of Altman's untrustworthiness, while OpenAI's lawyer said Musk has no evidence (Associated Press) [2d]
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes a new 7.25% tax on web-based software sales, targeting $1.1B in state and local tax revenue in the upcoming budget year (Bloomberg) [2d]
- Gemini reports Q1 revenue up 42% YoY to $50.3M, vs. $47.9M est., announces a $100M capital injection from Winklevoss Capital Fund; GEMI jumps 22%+ after hours (Tanaya Macheel/CNBC) [2d]
- Cerebras co-founders CEO Andrew Feldman and CTO Sean Lie own stakes worth $3.2B and $1.7B, respectively, representing about 5.5% and 3% of the company (CJ Haddad/CNBC) [2d]
- Cerebras shares closed up 68% at $311.07 in the company's Nasdaq debut after it raised $5.5B in the year's largest IPO, giving it a market value of $67B (Bloomberg) [2d]
- OpenAI adds remote access to Codex in the ChatGPT mobile app, letting users control Codex sessions running on a connected computer directly from a phone (Zac Hall/9to5Mac) [2d]
- Figma reports Q1 revenue up 46% YoY to $333.4M, vs. $313.2M est., and forecasts Q2 revenue above estimates, citing AI monetization; FIG jumps 8%+ after hours (Zaheer Kachwala/Reuters) [2d]
- Sources: Joshua Kushner's Thrive Capital told its stakeholders that it has invested ~$100M in Shopify, framed as a bet on how AI could lead to gains in commerce (Natasha Mascarenhas/Bloomberg) [2d]
- Sources: Microsoft plans to remove most of its Claude Code licenses and push its developers toward GitHub Copilot CLI, after previously pushing Claude Code (Tom Warren/The Verge) [2d]
- The Senate Banking Committee advances the Clarity Act, which would make CFTC the primary regulator for most digital assets while SEC oversees digital securities (Bloomberg) [2d]
- Sources: 50+ researchers and engineers have left xAI since the SpaceX acquisition via layoffs, firings, and voluntary departures; many have joined Meta and TML (Theo Wayt/The Information) [2d]
- Sources: Intel has begun testing production of "low-end/legacy iPhone, iPad, and Mac processors"; Apple thinks TSMC's resources will continue tilting toward AI (@mingchikuo) [2d]
- Ford stock jumped as much as 25% in two days after the launch of Ford Energy, a new subsidiary providing battery storage capacity to AI data centers (Christian Davies/Financial Times) [2d]
- A look at GameStop's takeover bid for eBay, a bizarre way to force eBay's board and shareholders to consider GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's desire to run eBay (Matt Levine/Bloomberg) [2d]
- Cerebras opens at $350, valuing the chipmaker at $100B+, after raising $5.5B by selling 30M shares at $185, the largest US tech IPO since Uber's debut in 2019 (Jordan Novet/CNBC) [2d]
- Sources: OpenAI is weighing legal action against Apple after expectations that ChatGPT's Siri integration would generate billions in revenue fell short (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) [2d]
- Ian Crosby's Synthetic, which is building an AI bookkeeper, raised a $10M seed led by Khosla; Crosby founded Bench, which raised $100M+ and imploded in 2024 (Marina Temkin/TechCrunch) [2d]
- Anthropic and Gates Foundation pledge $200M to use AI in health and education initiatives; the foundation signed a similar, $50M deal with OpenAI in January (Jeffrey Dastin/Reuters) [2d]
- Razer updates the Blade 18 with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus chip, starting at $4000 with an Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti, up $500 from the comparable 2025 model (Antonio G. Di Benedetto/The Verge) [2d]
- Wirestock, which says it provides multi-modal data to six of the largest foundation AI labs, raised a $23M Series A, bringing its total funding to $26M (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch) [2d]
- AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon sign an "agreement in principle" to form a joint venture aiming to end wireless dead zones in the US, without giving many details (Jess Weatherbed/The Verge) [2d]
- Motorola Razr Fold review: good performance and screen, great battery life, sharp camera, and native stylus support, but heavier than Z Fold 7 and lackluster AI (Sam Rutherford/Engadget) [2d]
- Gallup: 70% of Americans oppose local data center construction, citing water and electricity issues, with opposition higher among Democrats than Republicans (Tim Craig/Washington Post) [2d]
- Klarna reports Q1 revenue up 44% YoY to $1.01B, above est., GMV up 33% to $33.7B, active customers up 20% to 119M, and a $1M profit, up from a $99M loss YoY (Connor Hart/Wall Street Journal) [2d]
- Spotify says it will adopt Apple's HTTP Live Streaming tech for video podcasts later in 2026, helping creators distribute podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify (Zac Hall/9to5Mac) [2d]
- New figures claim ChatGPT usage at 'all-time low' as "QuitGPT" movement dents popularity — with Gemini, Perplexity, and Copilot all stealing market share [2d]
- Quordle hints and answers for Friday, May 15 (game #1572) [2d]
- NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, May 15 (game #1069) [2d]
- NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, May 15 (game #803) [2d]
- New 3D memory architecture revives old camera technology to smash through AI memory wall - NAND + DRAM hybrid promises to make memory cheaper, faster and with 'unlimited endurance' [2d]
- 'Not in my backyard': New Gallup data shows most Americans would rather have a nuclear power plant in their neighborhood than a data center [2d]
- Forget the App Store — Apple could be about to launch the ‘agent store’ for AI apps, and it could transform how you use your iPhone [2d]
- Graduation ceremony speaker blasted by boos when she calls AI 'the next industrial revolution' — why Gen Z cheers for a time before AI [2d]
- Utah just approved a data center twice the size of Manhattan that will consume more electricity than the entire state [2d]
- I hate expensive headphones — but after years of testing, I've finally found a pair I can't live without [2d]
- 'The second life of drones': Why thousands of UAVs in Ukraine have stopped working, how a team of 'craftsmen' is fixing 24,000 obsolete drones every year, and what it means for the future of the drone industry [2d]
- Don't wait for Memorial Day to buy a new TV — shop record-low prices right now, with up to $1,400 off 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs [2d]
- “If you’re manufacturing EVs that can’t be repaired, it’s going to be a real challenge to sustain residual values” — experts call for more repairability in the battery industry [2d]
- Self-destructing $2,000 Nvidia chips will soon power tens of thousands of solar-run data centres hidden in lampposts [2d]
- What is the release date for Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 12 on CBS and Paramount+? [2d]
- Lowe's Memorial Day sale starts now — 45% off patio furniture, appliances, grills, tools, flowers, and more [2d]
- Another major Linux security issue uncovered - new Fragnesia flaw allows attackers to run malicious code as root [2d]
- Figure AI streamed humanoid robots sorting packages for 8 hours straight — and not everyone is convinced it was fully real [2d]
- Over a million WordPress sites hit in plugin flaw — so patch now or face the consequences [2d]
- This worrying Microsoft BitLocker backdoor can grant full access to a locked drive — and all you need is a USB stick [2d]
- There's a new alternative to the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K for immersive smart lighting synced to your TV — it's way cheaper, it still supports 4K 120Hz passthrough, it works with WiZ bulbs, and it comes from… Philips [2d]
- Assassin's Creed Hexe leak seemingly reveals the witchy tale's main character, and hints at the return of the series' most beloved assassin [2d]
- Best Buy kicks off its Memorial Day sale early with massive savings of up to 45% on appliances — save on Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Bosch, and more [2d]
- Xiaomi is teasing clip-style open earbuds, and having tested its previous open buds there's one one small feature that could make them must-buys [2d]
- YouTube is turning its TV app into a one-stop shopping platform — here’s how its new Buy with Google Pay tool allows you to buy products from advertisers in ‘just two clicks’ [2d]
- One of the most underrated soulslikes of 2025 just arrived on Steam with a huge content update [2d]
- Watch the World Cup in 4K glory with the Hisense U7 — now over $500 off this excellent Mini-LED TV at Amazon [2d]
- Microsoft's Copilot can now peek into your open tabs in Edge — if you let it — as part of new AI features for the browser [2d]
- iOS 26.5 updates unlocks Apple Watch and AirPod features for third-party alternatives — but only if you live in the EU [2d]
- Home Depot's 2026 Memorial Day sale just went live — here's everything I'm buying for my backyard [2d]
- How to watch Colors outside India – from anywhere with a VPN [2d]
- Margo's Got Money Troubles season 2 has been confirmed by Apple TV — here's why you shouldn't miss this binge worthy comedy series [2d]
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day gets a fresh poster that sparks Marvel fan hopes over a new trailer release — but some can't stop making fun of the artwork's accompanying caption [2d]
- Southeast Asia’s AI boom has a power problem — and it’s being underestimated [2d]
- Identity breaches are on the rise, and are only getting worse - so how can your business stay safe? [2d]
- With Saros demanding more complex button mapping, I might finally upgrade to the Dualsense Edge at this record-low price [2d]
- I used Dale Carnegie’s people skills on ChatGPT — and the AI instantly became more helpful [2d]
- Ticketmaster president says queue placements aren’t randomized despite previous claims, but it’s still not giving us music fans the explanation we deserve [2d]
- Why digital sovereignty is becoming a priority for every industry [2d]
- Surfshark joins forces with Amnesty International to train digital human rights defenders [2d]
- 'We are committed to helping business owners harness AI more fully and effectively': Anthropic reveals Claude for Small Business to help 'close the gap' using AI [2d]
- 'We are back!' — PC Gaming Show announces its four hosts for the annual showcase airing next month [2d]
- I've spent a week reviewing the Motorola Razr Fold 2026 and think it's a good foldable flagship start, but I have some notes [2d]
- 'Holy crap! They are doing it!' — Xbox introduces highly requested Gamerscore feature [2d]
- The Motorola Razr 2025 FIFA World Cup edition is a limited edition flip phone that's actually worth buying [2d]
- Demi Moore's AI comments at Cannes Film Festival have split the internet in two — but Hacks season 5 episode 6 had the perfect response even before she made them [2d]
- Don't miss this surprising discount on the 4.5-star Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB SSD at Amazon [2d]
- Europe wants to dodge troublesome regions by building undersea cables beneath the Arctic [2d]
- Forza Horizon 6 is magnificent, and one new feature cements it as my favorite in the series to date [2d]
- Insta360 reveals one of the wackiest camera kits for 2026 — its thumb-sized 4K camera with no screen can now include a waist-level optical viewfinder and new Polaroid-like look [2d]
- We Got Chatbots to Turn Over Personal Information. How to Keep Yours Safe [2d]
- Microsoft Copilot Can Collect Data From Your Edge Browser Tabs to Get to Know You [2d]
- I Drove Hyundai's Hydrogen-Fueled Nexo. It's Perfect, Just Not for the US [2d]
- Instagram's New Instants Feature Is Annoying. Here's How to Turn It Off [2d]
- Samsung Will Reportedly Unveil Galaxy Glasses in July in London [2d]
- Best Peloton Alternatives if You Enjoy Indoor Cycling [2d]
- You Can Now Make Apps on Meta Display Glasses if You Want To [2d]
- Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 15, #599 [2d]
- Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 15, #803 [2d]
- Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 15, #1791 [2d]
- Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 15, #1069 [2d]
- GTA 6: Preorder Rumors, Release Date, Pricing, Locations and More [2d]
- Madonna, Shakira and BTS Teaming Up for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show [2d]
- Dell Is Out With an Alienware Laptop You Have a Better Chance of Affording [2d]
- Motorola Razr Fold Review: One Hell of a First Impression [2d]
- We Tested 33 New Phones to See Which Charge Fastest and Crown 2 Winners [2d]
- How to Enable Xbox: Embrace the Gamepad on Your Gaming PC video [2d]
- Google I/O 2026: What Google's AI Past Tells Us About Its Future [2d]
- Why 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' is the Perfect Sequel video [2d]
- Here is why Wall Street is racing to tokenize the entire stock market [2d]
- Bitcoin hits $82,000, Coinbase leads crypto stock gains as Clarity act advances [2d]
- Cerebras shares skyrocket 100% after $5.5B IPO amid AI stock frenzy [2d]
- Clarity Act clears U.S. Senate committee, on its way to a final test in Congress [2d]
- CME dives further into $85 trillion digital assets market with Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures [2d]
- U.S. senators lament failure to win bipartisan support, yet, on crypto Clarity Act [2d]
- Kraken to replace LayerZero with Chainlink to bridge assets across blockchains [2d]
- Crypto for Advisors: Stablecoins: finance's new rails [2d]
- LIVE: Senate Banking Committee holds key hearing to advance Clarity Act [2d]
- Why bitcoin’s recent climb to $80,000 might just be a temporary liquidity squeeze [2d]
- CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bittensor (TAO) rises 1.7%, leading index higher [2d]
- Turnkey raises $12.5 million in round backed by Circle Ventures and Sequoia Capital [2d]
- BlackRock, Janus Henderson tokenized funds get instant redemptions with new $1 billion facility [2d]
- Stablecoin-powered neobank Fasset raises $51 million to expand across emerging markets [2d]
- XRP edges higher while bitcoin, ether and dogecoin slip, keeping focus on $1.49 breakout zone [2d]
- Coinbase backs Hyperliquid stablecoin push as DeFi trading volumes climb [2d]
- Strive’s SATA to become first U.S. listed security to pay daily cash dividends [2d]
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