The Brutalist Report

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• Microsoft's finally letting you change the Copilot key back to what it was before Windows 11's AI assistant existed [17d]
• Researchers have built a device that increases computer chip processing speed by 1000 times — but without generating extra heat, potentially ushering in a new generation of devices, but you won't get one for several years at least [17d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, May 19 (game #1576) [17d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, May 19 (game #1073) [17d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, May 19 (game #807) [17d]
• Here are the 3 Google I/O 2026 Android XR smart glasses announcements I'm hoping to see [17d]
• You can't buy them for your home or office, but AWS just snapped up a host of Apple's most highly desired M3 Ultra Macs [17d]
• Yamaha's new budget AV receivers mean you can build a Dolby Atmos system with 4K 120Hz passthrough for the price of a decent soundbar setup — and it's even offering a bundle with a 5.1 surround setup to prove it [17d]
• With a chart-topping 86,000 supporters on its subreddit, Proton VPN has built-in community of like-minded privacy advocates – and it's a good time to join them with $48 off the usual price [17d]
• The Sonos Move 2 has a new Bluetooth speaker competitor that comes in a cool and practical Scandi design — and it's way cheaper, though it lacks two key features [17d]
• 'I'm sorry Dave': NASA is working on an AI chip to help next-generation spacecraft think for themselves — so clearly they haven't seen 2001: A Space Odyssey [17d]
• 'We have not seen the limits of what Atlas can do': Boston Dynamics shows off Atlas robot's impressive fridge-lifting and drink delivery capabilities — it's only 'limited by our imagination' [17d]
• Thinking of upgrading to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra? Here's why you should consider an older model instead [17d]
• 12 Memorial Day TV Deals worth shopping at Best Buy — up to $2,000 off best-rated Samsung, Sony, and LG TVs [17d]
• As TechRadar's TV tester, I've created 4 TV and soundbar setups to suit every budget — just in time for the World Cup [17d]
• ‘Coming Bright Up’ — Apple reveals when to tune into the WWDC 26 keynote and teases what’s coming — and yes, it’s probably Siri [17d]
• 21 of the top deals from the Best Buy Memorial Day sale — get up to 50% off TVs, appliances, laptops, headphones, wearable, and more [17d]
• Anthropic to present exposed Mythos flaws to global watchdog – claims critical vulnerabilities found ‘in every major operating system and web browser’ [17d]
• What is the release date for Half Man episode 5 on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer? [17d]
• The AndaSeat Phantom 4 Pro brings a lot to the table, but comfort takes a back seat for impressive ergonomics [17d]
• How to watch Married at First Sight USA season 19 for FREE – stream dating show from anywhere [17d]
• 'It's kind of humbling to come back to a project after all these years, to know that the fans love the game and they love the character so much' — Edward Kenway's actor speaks about revisiting the character for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced [17d]
• 5 ChatGPT hacks I wish I’d started using sooner — they completely changed how I use AI [17d]
• 'Almost entirely unmanageable': Linus Torvalds says AI bug hunters have ruined Linux security mailing list [17d]
• How to watch The Dark Side of Married at First Sight from anywhere – it's *FREE* [17d]
• Edward Kenway actor says among the new scenes for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced there's one that adds 'more weight' to the character's personal conflict [17d]
• Lanterns has received a thrilling new trailer ahead of its August launch on HBO Max — and it feels like a direct response to fan criticisms of the DC comic book show's first teaser [17d]
• This smart spotting scope can identify up to 10,000 bird species for you, sports a 30x zoom, and 4K video with subject tracking autofocus — bird watching might never be the same again [17d]
• Another top WordPress plugin exploited — hackers target credit card details, here's what you need to know [17d]
• Discord's latest 'year of the Linux desktop' update is a game-changer for Steam Deck, but fans are concerned about its age verification plans [17d]
• I listened to 90+ audiobooks whilst building successful businesses – here are the only 8 you really need [17d]
• 'The exact same issue that was reported to Microsoft by Google project zero is actually still present, unpatched': Chaotic Eclipse strikes again with another worrying Windows security flaw [17d]
• Deepfakes are eroding trust: Why verification tools are essential [17d]
• I've scanned Adorama's Memorial Day sale: these are the 15 best early deals on Canon, Sony, Nikon, and other brands [17d]
• The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales trades turn-based combat for real-time action [17d]
• Pro-Iran hackers claim recent Spotify outage was revenge for US action in their country [17d]
• ‘The key switches have an immensely satisfying thwock’ — I reviewed Keychron’s gratifyingly clacky keyboard and it’s a beautifully constructed but hefty beast that I'm loving for my home office [17d]
• Grafana says hackers hit its GitHub environment, demand ransom to prevent codebase release — but it's refusing to pay [17d]
• 'It’s all shaping up to be a wonderfully daring adventure, with plenty of surprises in store' — The 2026 Future Games Show Summer Showcase has found its hosts in The Last of Us actor Troy Baker and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis' Alix Wilton Regan [17d]
• Dutton Ranch fans are convinced Yellowstone spinoff's premiere has glaring 'plot hole' that completely ruins season 5 part 2 ending of hit Taylor Sheridan Western series [17d]
• What is the release date for The Boys season 5 episode 8 on Prime Video? [17d]
• 'I'm confused and I need an adult' — that unsettling Steam game you're seeing on Instagram is real, it's coming soon, and frankly, I'm terrified [17d]
• 5 things to expect at Google I/O 2026 — from Android XR smart glasses to Gemini Remy [17d]
• Windows 11 is getting some much-wanted features for the Start menu and taskbar, and that's great to see — but it's not the change I really want [17d]
• OpenAI is giving everyone in this country free access to ChatGPT Plus for a year [17d]
• I tested the new Keychron K2 HE Concrete Edition for a week, and it's dressed to impress — and priced to match [17d]
• Grand Theft Auto CEO believes GTA 5 was so successful because it's a 'highly social' experience [17d]
• What is the release date for Dutton Ranch episode 3 on Paramount+? [18d]
• Apple says its new AI Siri will be ‘fundamentally different’ from ChatGPT and Gemini — but WWDC could be a make-or-break moment [18d]
• AI is breaking the limits of work (not jobs) [18d]
• The 16GB RX 9070 XT just dropped to its lowest price on Amazon — an unbeatable value GPU for 1080p and 1440p gaming [18d]
• The rise of AI advice - and why peer networks still matter [18d]
• iPhone Ultra delayed until 2027? Apple is reportedly struggling to solve a major hinge problem — but the phone's 'visually creaseless' display sounds promising [18d]
• 'Goodbye Together mode, hello simplified meeting layouts': Microsoft Teams is finally ditching its virtual room views in a farewell to a proper relic of the lockdown days [18d]
• The scale-up playbook is broken. Here's what replaces it [18d]
• Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is a masterful Disco Elysium successor [18d]
• These new ultra-audiophile wired earbuds offer nine drivers, are made from carbon fiber and are all literally unique — but they cost 30x the price of AirPods Pro 3… [18d]
• I tested this MSI gaming mouse and it has some interesting aspects — but it’s the price that really stands out [18d]
• Breaking free from pilot purgatory. The strategies needed to scale agentic AI [18d]
• Google I/O is almost here, and Wear OS 7 needs these 5 upgrades to stay competitive against Garmin and Apple Watches [18d]
• The hidden data layer enterprises can't afford to ignore [18d]
• Why ten tech brands now dominate global media influence [18d]
• Enterprise safety stacks are missing real-time response [18d]
• Exclusive: Roblox ‘like a poster child for unsafe’ says Nex Playground president as company’s kid-friendly console arrives in UK [18d]
• Exclusive: 'We're not a compliant organization, we're a leading organization' — How Nex's kid-friendly console aims to be ahead of the UK's Online Safety Act [18d]
• I tried Sony's new 100-400mm f/4.5 GM — this lens is for bird and sports photography 'on easy mode' with the A7R VI [18d]
• I finally tried the Pixel’s new desktop mode, and it’s the coolest hidden feature you aren't using [18d]
• The AI stack replacing a $50k hire: 11 AI tools doing the work of a full-time employee [18d]