The Brutalist Report

TechRadar

• United just opened its biggest-ever airport lounge, and it's a dream for tech fans – here's what's inside [1h]
• SharePoint-ageddon attacks riddled with free Warlock ransomware - and thousands of services could be compromised [2h]
• Apple TV+ Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical does something I’ve never seen in a Peanuts animated special, and even the trailer gave me chills [2h]
• Nvidia throws Windows 10 gamers a lifeline with driver support - but time's up for the popular GTX 1060 GPU, as support runs out in October 2025 [3h]
• "You may lose your job to an engineer who uses AI" - here's why so many US workers pretend to use AI on the job [3h]
• These smart glasses promise to remember your life better than you can, and we simply aren’t ready for these next-gen wearables [4h]
• Hackers target critical WordPress theme flaw - hundreds of sites at risk from potential takeover, find out if you're affected [5h]
• AMD mulls dedicated NPUs for desktop PCs - like graphics cards, but for AI tasks - and this could be excellent news for PC gamers [5h]
• I tested LG's cheapest OLED TV and Samsung's more affordable mini-LED TV side-by-side and I know which one I'd buy [5h]
• Asus releases security updates for its routers after major vulnerabilities surface - here's how to stay safe [6h]
• Weapons director assures fans it's just as good as his first horror movie hit: 'If you liked Barbarian, this is more – and in a good way' [6h]
• Battlefield 6 multiplayer reveal event live build-up: start time, how to watch, and our moment to moment coverage in the run-up to the event [6h]
• Two Square Enix RPGs have been announced for Nintendo Switch 2, including the next entry in the Octopath Traveler series [7h]
• Defunct crypto platform FTX Japan leaked thousands of user records after shutting down - here's how to stay safe [7h]
• Weapons has some of the best viral marketing I’ve ever seen, but the new horror movie’s director admits he ‘was not a believer at the beginning’ [7h]
• Python devs targeted with dangerous phishing attacks - here's how to stay safe [8h]
• I’m a gigging musician, and these wireless headphones with instant-switching sound profiles look incredibly useful – and yes, there's wired connectivity for ultra-low latency [8h]
• The next Monster Hunter game gets an official Nintendo Direct announcement and it's releasing next year for PC and consoles [8h]
• Zootopia 2 trailer teases what might be the weakest Disney movie storyline in years, but I’m even more furious about another massive missed opportunity [8h]
• Is the cloud the wrong place for AI? [9h]
• Buckle up, MSI – the Lenovo Legion Go 2 looks set to outperform the Claw A8, based on new benchmarks [9h]
• Cracking the code: resilient defense and rapid recovery [9h]
• Spotify introduces face-scanning age checks for UK users, as some furious fans threaten to return to piracy [9h]
• Quordle hints and answers for Friday, August 1 (game #1285) [9h]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, August 1 (game #782) [9h]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, August 1 (game #516) [9h]
• Meta's mixed reality glasses make my Meta Quest 3 look like a boulder [9h]
• New Marvel report about its X-Men movie reboot might have dispelled a big cast rumor about Spider-Man: Brand New Day [9h]
• Ransomware gang sets deadline to leak huge cache of stolen Ingram Micro data [10h]
• Huawei’s new MatePad has got me thinking: where are all the good cheap tablets? [10h]
• Microsoft's trying to force OneDrive on us yet again - this time for moving from a Windows 10 PC to a Windows 11 one [10h]
• Google says it will start disclosing security issues much quicker than before [11h]
• DJI Osmo 360 officially lands – here are 5 ways it beats the Insta360 X5 and 2 ways it doesn't [11h]
• It’s ‘everywhere’ – Mozilla ramps up access with VPN now available on all Linux distros [11h]
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets a new Battle Retry feature that I wish it had during my first playthrough [11h]
• Not even the best Hulu shows of all time can touch this masterpiece comedy with 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, and all seasons are now streaming [11h]
• LG's updated and more useful portable smart TV is now available to order – I could actually see myself using this at home [11h]
• These new sneakers have a secret AirTags compartment to track your child's location – but they’re dividing opinion among parents [12h]
• Nintendo Direct live build-up: start time, how to watch, and our predictions ahead of today's Partner Showcase that's kicking off shortly [12h]
• Google Pixel 10 pricing and on-sale dates have just leaked – and it’s good news all round [12h]
• Microsoft says it will spend billions this years as AI moves pay off [12h]
• The Galaxy Z Fold 7 might be Samsung’s best-selling foldable yet, and I think a tri-fold Galaxy is inevitable [12h]
• Apple Mac users should install this new update right now, as macOS Sequoia bows out with a crucial bug fix [13h]
• Microsoft says Xbox Game Pass reached 'nearly $5 billion' in annual revenue over the last year, setting a new record for the service [13h]
• Meta pledges to spend billions on AI infrastructure - but will this help it catch up in the AI race [13h]
• Epson’s new laser projector with 4K 120Hz support is its cheapest gaming projector yet [13h]
• AI means data breaches now cost much less - but they're still a huge threat to businesses [13h]
• Young Sheldon and Big Bang Theory fans need to stream this hilarious new Netflix comedy this weekend, and not just for Leanne Morgan [13h]
• The Rings of Power season 3 just got a major filming update – here's what it means for the return of The Lord of the Rings TV show on Prime Video [13h]
• UK firms are dropping single cloud infrastructure ahead of hyperscaler crackdown [13h]
• It seems Battlefield 6 isn't going to cost $80 as EA 'isn't looking to make changes on pricing at this stage' [14h]
• Future Games Show at Gamescom to be hosted by actors Maggie Robertson and David Hayter [14h]
• Why AI is forcing an invisible shift in risk management [16h]
• Here’s why the future of AI is emotion [17h]
• Millions of users were impacted when Spotify went down: 8 key takeaways for businesses [17h]
• World Productivity Day reminder: tech adoption isn’t just a strategy – it’s growth [18h]
• South Park is taking a break after its controversial premiere - here's when you can watch episode 2 [23h]