The Brutalist Report

The Verge

• Charlie Kirk’s legacy is a 30-year sentence for moving zines [28d]
• Microsoft introduces cheaper Surface devices with half the memory [28d]
• A new paper argues Microsoft exaggerated its quantum claims a year ago [28d]
• Congresswoman denies staff used AI to write defense funding amendment [29d]
• GTA VI is a worrying sign for the future of physical games [29d]
• Google’s new rules for the app store will allow alternative billing next week [29d]
• Prime Day deals under $50 that are really worth it [29d]
• The $27 million Al proxy war over Alex Bores ends in a draw [29d]
• Riot now lets you enable its anti-cheat when you want to [29d]
• UK staff at the foundation that runs Wikipedia seeks union recognition [29d]
• Figma now has AI motion graphics and shader tools [29d]
• The solar-powered Birdbuddy Pro is on sale for $168, the lowest price yet [29d]
• The SwitchBot battery-powered fan we love is $90 for Prime Day [29d]
• 21 Prime Day deals Verge readers are buying right now [29d]
• 8BitDo’s all-button controller gets a screen upgrade for customizations without an app [29d]
• Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi is getting a refresh [29d]
• OpenAI reveals its first AI processor: Jalapeño [29d]
• Philips Hue’s smart lights are getting a connectivity upgrade [29d]
• 19 great Prime Day deals on our favorite charging gear [29d]
• Google’s capable TV Streamer 4K is back to its best price for Prime Day [29d]
• Some of our favorite Switch 2 accessories are cheaper during Prime Day [29d]
• The Google Home Speaker sounds good and looks great — but it’s finicky [29d]
• Star Fox is the Switch 2’s most impressive visual showcase yet [29d]
• I drove the Slate Truck — there’s more to it than EV minimalism [29d]
• The Slate Auto pickup truck starts at $24,950 [29d]