The Brutalist Report - tech
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- The Trump administration plans to require most green card applicants to return to their home countries to apply, which could adversely impact tech workers (Peter Wells/Financial Times) [2d]
- Google files its appeal of the US federal ruling deeming it an illegal search monopolist, arguing it "prevailed in the marketplace fair and square" (Lauren Feiner/The Verge) [2d]
- China's Wingtech files a lawsuit against Nexperia, saying its control over the Dutch chipmaker remained restricted, and seeks ~$1.2B for economic losses (Reuters) [2d]
- The US Ambassador to Canada accuses Canada of imposing trade barriers by requiring that US streamers contribute 15% of Canadian revenue to local programming (Paul Vieira/Wall Street Journal) [2d]
- President Emmanuel Macron says France will invest an additional €1B for quantum computing research and a further €550M in state funding for semiconductors (France 24) [2d]
- Sources: WH approved a $9B request to acquire advanced AI chips for spy agencies; Anthropic is finalizing a classified contract for NSA to keep using its tools (New York Times) [2d]
- Qualcomm stock closed up 11.6% on Friday and is now up 75% in the past month, as the company increasingly becomes a key player in AI devices (Katie Tarasov/CNBC) [2d]
- Google's AI Overviews are failing to provide search summaries for specific command-style terms including "disregard", "ignore", and "skip" (Jay Peters/The Verge) [2d]
- Sources: the SEC has delayed the release of a plan for an "innovation exemption" that would allow crypto firms to trade tokenized versions of US stocks (Scott Patterson/Bloomberg) [2d]
- Reddit stock fell 5%+ on Friday after Meta launched a standalone app for online forums, called Forum; Reddit's stock is now down almost 40% this year (Jonathan Vanian/CNBC) [2d]
- Google rolls out a Google Wallet redesign, including "dynamic quick access" for favourites, a "View more" floating action button, and more (Abner Li/9to5Google) [2d]
- Activision shareholders reach a $250M settlement over allegations that Microsoft and Activision underpaid them during Microsoft's 2023 acquisition of Activision (Tom Hals/Reuters) [2d]
- How the global memory chip crunch, driven by AI demand, is hurting China's car industry, squeezing automakers already hit by a price war and razor-thin margins (Nikkei Asia) [2d]
- Memo: Yusuf Mehdi, a 35-year Microsoft veteran who has been its consumer chief marketing officer since 2023, will leave the company after the next fiscal year (Todd Bishop/GeekWire) [2d]
- Farther Finance, which is building an AI-enabled wealth management platform for financial advisors, raised a $150M Series D at a $1B+ post-money valuation (Ryan Lawler/Axios) [2d]
- Zero2IPO Research: Chinese AI startups raised $16.2B in Q1 2026, up 185% YoY, led by top AI labs including Moonshot, Z.ai, and MiniMax (Karen Tian/South China Morning Post) [2d]
- Memo: Yusuf Mehdi, a 35-year Microsoft veteran who has been its commercial chief marketing officer since 2023, will leave the company after the next fiscal year (Ashley Stewart/Business Insider) [2d]
- Sources: DeepSeek execs told potential investors in its ongoing $10B round that it will prioritize groundbreaking AI research over short-term commercialization (Lulu Yilun Chen/Bloomberg) [2d]
- Italian police dismantle a piracy network that streamed paid content from Netflix and others via an app called Cinemagoal with annual subscriptions of €40-€130 (Ana-Maria Stanciuc/The Next Web) [2d]
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- Still using coffee capsules? You're not alone, but brewing with fresh beans can be just as easy — here's how [2d]
- 'Today’s disruptive environment is anything but normal': Report warns younger workers set to be hit by AI hiring as bosses focus more on midlevel roles [2d]
- NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, May 23 (game #1077) [2d]
- Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, May 23 (game #1580) [2d]
- NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, May 23 (game #811) [2d]
- I've found 12 top-rated soundbars and speakers from Sonos to upgrade your home audio — get up to $200 off [2d]
- AI chatbots got election information wrong 90% of the time in a new study — including ChatGPT rivals [2d]
- Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed review: Apple TV's new thriller features Tatiana Maslany's best role since Orphan Black [2d]
- Corsair DDR5 stick spotted using Chinese memory chips — here's why that could mean the RAM crisis ends sooner than expected [2d]
- 'We know that fans will love them' — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced creative director says Ubisoft changed the music's execution in the remake and added new scores for some 'emotional moments' of the game [2d]
- Cisco tried using AI to write security incident reports — and things didn't really go as planned [2d]
- 'We wanted to make a new and unique story, where fans will recognize moments throughout as they're playing' — TT Games on creating a new adventure and how it squeezed decades of superhero history into Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight [2d]
- Cheap Garmin alert! The Garmin Forerunner 165 is getting discounted thanks to it's successor being announced, and it's a perfect summer running watch pick [2d]
- 'You have no way to revoke it faster or confirm when it stops working': Experts find Google API keys are still usable, even after you delete them [2d]
- “Honestly? We’re genuinely terrified” — Flipper Zero creators reveal massive new Flipper One swiss-army knife PC and ask community for help [2d]
- A founding member of OpenAI has joined Anthropic to boost Claude's research capabilities [2d]
- Microsoft confirms two major Defender security issues — so update now or face possible attack [2d]
- Here are the biggest announcements from Warhammer Skulls 2026, including how to claim a free 40,000 Steam game [2d]
- "Google Search is now AI Search" equals the worst thing to happen to the internet since social media, except this time we can all see it coming [2d]
- Walmart's Memorial Day sale is filled with summer essentials — 60% off grills, patio furniture, pool speakers, lawn mowers, and more [2d]
- Mozilla VPN's shortcut lands on iPhone, with macOS and Linux users also getting a boost — here's all you need to know [2d]
- How to watch Montpellier vs Ulster: Free Streams & TV Channels for 2025/26 EPCR Challenge Cup final [2d]
- Exclusive: Funko’s latest Star Wars figures bring The Mandalorian and Grogu to your desk [2d]
- 'An unrelenting drive to make the best entertainment' — Call of Duty studio heads outline vision for 'immersive' new Modern Warfare entry [2d]
- 'No-logs architecture and encryption are non-negotiable' — ExpressVPN joins the backlash against Canada's controversial Bill C-22 [2d]
- 5 essential features to look for when buying a new TV for the World Cup — from beating reflections to finding the right balance of value [2d]
- Prime Video has revealed the first trailer for The Boys prequel spin-off Vought Rising — and it already looks far more interesting than its parent show's divisive final season [2d]
- 'I think those people are dead wrong': Jeff Bezos slams AI naysayers, plays down job fears for young workers, and defends billionaires and Trump [2d]
- Rivals season 2 episode 4 just hinted at the show's first lesbian romance — but I've already asked Hulu and Disney+ creators for more sapphic storylines [2d]
- Passenger review — this predictable road trip horror movie crashes and burns [2d]
- 'Off the wishlist it comes': 007 First Light fans are requesting refunds after learning about Denuvo DRM addition ahead of launch [2d]
- “£400 for a fan? No thanks” – 8 products to keep you cool at work for less than £100 [2d]
- 7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (May 22) [2d]
- Amazon Memorial Day sale: This sub-$100 Samsung business monitor deal is just the start — I've found screens for business and creative professionals with massive discounts [2d]
- Architects of innovation: How ICs power the modern tech organization [2d]
- How to watch Canadian Grand Prix 2026 F1: Live Stream, Preview, Schedule [2d]
- Stop chasing shadow IT. Start governing around It [2d]
- Dutton Ranch episode 3 recap: an affair begins, an old romance is rekindled, a shock past is exposed and a dangerous disease breaks out in Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone spinoff this week [2d]
- Mysterious: The Sonos app for iPhone and iPad has disappeared from the App Store (but Android phone users are safe for now) [2d]
- 11 of the best coolers to keep your food and drinks chilled in the heat — recommended by a former outdoors editor [2d]
- I tried the Insta360 Luna vlogging camera — and it’s going to give the DJI Pocket 4 some serious competition [2d]
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