The Brutalist Report

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• Millions of Netflix viewers are abandoning shows after their first season — and I think I know the reasons why [2d]
• More and more US employees back forcing AI companies to transfer half of their stock into a public wealth fund [2d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, July 18 (game #1133) [3d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, July 18 (game #1636) [3d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, July 18 (game #867) [3d]
• 'My soul left my body': customers see bills in the billions after AWS billing system goes haywire — but don't go emptying your bank accounts [3d]
• 'You're giving ballistic ⁠missiles to individuals with Mythos': JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says Anthropic's AI model poses some serious risks [3d]
• 'Superb for most home uses in an emergency': Jackery HomePower 3000 combines a huge 3,072Wh battery with enough power to run almost every appliance — and it's on sale right now [3d]
• Nvidia RTX 5000 Super GPUs rumored to be ready — but they're on hold, and the reason why makes me nervous about pricing [3d]
• Meta’s AI bots drain publisher pockets with 9 billion Q2 2026 requests at host expense while returning ZERO traffic — as ChatGPT claims 88% of AI referrals [3d]
• The Samsung S99H is one of the best OLED TVs I've ever tested, even if it does feature a controversial design [3d]
• The Samsung S95H is one of the best OLED TVs I've ever tested, even if it does feature a controversial design [3d]
• Hackers breached DHS after alarms were twice ruled 'false positives' [3d]
• This super-bright Xgimi Horizon smart projector packs built-in Harman Kardon audio — and it’s $370 off [3d]
• Healthier recipes for your Ninja Creami — how I eliminated artificial sweeteners and still made the richest, creamiest ice cream of the summer [3d]
• 'Whoever came up with this is a massive idiot': LG's gaming monitors and TVs are facing a user revolt, due to seemingly installing adware on PCs — and telling you to warn guests they may be recorded by AI features, to comply with 'wiretapping' laws [3d]
• Kodak's new point-and-shoot 35mm film camera comes in 7 vibrant colors, costs just $35, and brings back one of my favorite pieces of camera design [3d]
• Moonshot reveals new AI model, and it's a big surprise — here's why Kimi K3 is a threat to the likes of OpenAI [3d]
• 'You know who isn’t the hero? The killer of physical' — Angry PlayStation fans are flocking to the new Wolverine trailer [3d]
• 'macOS users may face real, sophisticated threats that require neither exploits nor any elevated access to succeed': ClickLock Stealer tries to trick Apple users into revealing their passwords [3d]
• RugOne Xlink 7 review: A sophisticated rugged 4G walkie-talkie for populated wilderness, but not truly remote regions [3d]
• Fallout 3 and New Vegas are getting remastered, and Bethesda just promised more Starfield support [3d]
• HP's 20-core Elite Mini 800 G9 is a heavy-duty desktop replacement — and it’s $700 off at Amazon [3d]
• Dangerous new GoSerpent malware is apparently on the hunt for government secrets [3d]
• US sanctions on rogue VPN accidentally break Telegram's short links worldwide [3d]
• Ex-MBDA engineer builds $1,100, 40g AI micro-drone using AMD phased-array sonar for YC-backed startup Tornyol to eradicate mosquitoes, currently restricted to 3-minute flights [3d]
• Europe’s tech reset gives the UK a chance to lead on security and sovereignty [3d]
• Elegoo's emoji-branded Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer gets a price cut for World Emoji Day (yes, really) — and we called it one of the most reliable multifilament machines on the market [3d]
• Surfshark’s FastTrack now covers more than 2.000 servers — your city might be on the list too [3d]
• Claude can now enter all your passwords for you - if you give it permission [3d]
• Netflix has admitted to using AI on '300 movies and shows' in 2026 — and I've never been more disappointed [3d]
• 7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and more this weekend (July 17) [3d]
• 'This is the right call' — VPN industry praises the UK’s decisions to leave VPN alone [3d]
• Is sovereignty threatening your resilience? [3d]
• Two 32GB DDR5-6000 RAM kits just dropped in price — choose V-Color's low-latency Manta XSky or Corsair's Vengeance [3d]
• The Chat Control gambit: The EU's 'undemocratic' revival of chat scanning may have long term consequences for digital privacy [3d]
• Coca-Cola shuts down Fairlife dairy production lines following ransomware attack [3d]
• What is the release date for House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5 on HBO Max? [3d]
• The biggest barrier to AI success isn't AI [3d]
• 'Maybe there could be more to tell there' — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced director says staff have DLC ideas, but is unsure if Freedom Cry will get remade yet [3d]
• The Mission 1 Pro isn’t just GoPro's flagship action cam, it’s a fantastic all-round vacation camera with the point-and-shoot grip — I just wish it was cheaper [3d]
• Ugreen's 'exceptionally powerful' NASync DXP4800 Plus NAS drops in price — and its 10GbE speed is a win for small businesses [3d]
• Experts warn software budgets could be set to soar as AI bills are on the rise [3d]
• Taylor Sheridan's 'most underrated series' finally releases explosive full trailer — but Lioness season 3 has already impressed me in a completely different way [3d]
• 'I thought it was satire': Sam Altman mocks Anthropic's latest AI ad that's getting widely blasted for being 'dystopian marketing slop' [3d]
• Viaim OpenNote review: I wore this open-ear voice recorder all day, and its AI meeting summaries proved invaluable [3d]
• Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced director says the team scrapped the original hidden blade combat because it 'prioritized core combat' but is 'listening to the community' and is 'interested in what people want the most' [3d]
• iPhone fans aren't happy as Apple closes a popular money-saving loophole — but there’s better news for iPad buyers [3d]
• GameStop CEO says Sony's axing of physical games 'doesn't matter at all' in a statement sure to enrage gamers [3d]
• This clever Anker portable projector is 19% off at Amazon — and its flippable speakers are a win for presentations and screenings [3d]
• What is the Codex Micro? OpenAI's first hardware gadget explained [3d]
• The Medion Signium 27 S1 isn't going to turn the computing world upside down, but it's a surprisingly capable all-in-one desktop with a sensible price tag [3d]
• Teenage TfL hackers sentenced to years in prison following Scattered Spider attacks [3d]
• This sneaky Lenovo promo code combo cuts almost $400 off the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 AMD — and it works on other PCs, too [3d]
• Human-led, AI-assisted testing: Why AI won’t replace penetration testers...yet. [3d]
• How to watch Belgian Grand Prix 2026 F1: live stream from anywhere [3d]
• You can't deny it any more: physical music is back in a big way with new sales figures proving it... and no, this time it's not vinyl [3d]
• Windows 10 still powers one in six PCs around today — and that could be a major security issue very soon [3d]
• How to watch Ann Droid online from anywhere – it's *FREE* [3d]
• 'The first week of pre-orders brought in $180 million' — Analysts report that GTA 6 has 'the strongest pre-order campaign ever recorded' [3d]
• Nothing Phone (3) gets another price cut at Amazon — is this under-rated phone now a better buy than the Pixel 10, Galaxy S25, or iPhone 17? [3d]
• Who decides what runs on your website? [3d]
• A unified front against fraud: Securing the UK's payments future [3d]
• HP hit with massive 1.4 billion rupees fine for running 'cartel' of ink cartridges, toner, PCs in India [3d]
• Enterprise AI has a trust problem, and guarantees are how we fix it [3d]
• Why brokers need clean data to execute in the age of AI [3d]
• Report warns UK is falling behind Europe on modernizing its mobile networks [3d]
• More Garmin Cirqa smart band leaks have appeared — this time on a Garmin website [3d]
• Heartstopper Forever is the best farewell that fans could have hoped for as new Netflix movie makes Nick and Charlies the most vulnerable — and adult — they've ever been [3d]
• Heartstopper Forever ending explained: are Nick and Charlie still together, who breaks up, Easter eggs you might have missed and where the gang will end up next [3d]
• Prime Day might be over but these 21 deals under AU$50 prove you don't need a major sale to upgrade your tech [3d]
• Hurry, these 55 Prime Day deals are still going strong — up to 68% off headphones, appliances, fitness tech and more [3d]
• Google takes aim at Canva and Adobe as its AI image editor Pics gets an official rollout date [3d]
• Missed Prime Day? Robot vacuum deals are still going strong on Amazon, with prices from just AU$299 [3d]
• Space mirrors get FCC approval — orbiting mirrors will look to extend daylight to the darkness, but wasn't this the plot of a Bond film? [3d]
• MacBook users are filing off the sharp corners of their laptops for better wrist comfort [3d]