The Brutalist Report

The Verge

• US plans livestream of execution by firing squad [15d]
• Anthropic launches free AI security scans for open-source projects [15d]
• SpaceX announces plan to become a ‘major mobile carrier’ [15d]
• AMD will bring FSR 4 to handhelds by the end of 2026 [15d]
• Apple will reportedly debut its first touchscreen MacBook in three weeks [15d]
• California is trying to shut down robot vs. human cage matches [15d]
• ICE detainees in Georgia used the facility’s video calling software to expose the conditions inside [15d]
• Microsoft’s new Windows Search is exactly what Windows 11 needs [15d]
• Paramount is making a Cyberpunk 2077 film [15d]
• Tim Cook says ‘I’m not meddling’ in the new Apple CEO’s business [15d]
• I only bought Pokémon Legends: Z-A during Prime Day, and it’s still on sale [15d]
• Forza Horizon 6 is being delayed on PS5 to January 2027 [15d]
• USA Today becomes the latest publisher to sue OpenAI [15d]
• SpaceXAI backs Omarchy, the controversial Linux distro, with $1.5 million in compute [15d]
• Older Pixel watches are losing free cellular access to several safety features [15d]
• Anthropic bans ‘abusive or cruel behavior’ towards Claude [15d]
• Trump administration says Microsoft ‘abused’ worker visa program and is cutting off access [15d]
• New York accuses TikTok of serving users ‘placebo’ safety features [15d]
• Are you ready for you ready for everything to look like TikTok? [15d]
• Amazon is phasing out Fire Tablets because they weren’t ‘giving customers what they were asking for’ [15d]
• Apple announces surprise ‘Welcome home’ launch event [15d]
• Google’s AI note-taking app transcribes your meetings completely offline [15d]
• GTA VI will have in-game podcasts and at least six radio stations [15d]
• The Retro Song Bird plays just the music from your favorite Game Boy cartridges [15d]
• 75 great October Prime Day deals are still happening [15d]
• Google is launching a one-stop Gemini agent for your work tasks [15d]
• Atari is bringing back one of its earliest 8-bit home computers [15d]
• Alexa Plus is better at running my home, but it’s not ready to run my life [15d]
• Can you trust Meta’s Muse or OpenAI’s Dots to run your life? [15d]
• Artificial is a wicked satire that also sticks to the facts [15d]
• Amazon’s new Kids Tablets let parents manage access to the Google Play store [15d]
• GTA VI leaks continue with a lengthy (and very nude) gameplay video [15d]
• Hands-on with Amazon’s Alexa Tablet 12 Pro and its wild new matte display  [15d]
• Amazon’s Alexa Tablets are coming for the iPad [15d]
• Joe Rogan and Spotify renew massive podcast deal [15d]
• Xbox is launching a new film and TV division [15d]
• Cupertino might be made for your mom, but it’s a good take on tech [15d]