The Brutalist Report - tech
- Trump set to delay TikTok ban with yet another extension [1h]
- Pope Leo makes AI’s threat to humanity a signature issue [3h]
- After Shopify bought his last startup, Birk Jernström wants to help developers build one-person unicorns [5h]
- Police shut down Cluely’s party, the ‘cheat at everything’ startup [12h]
- Sam Altman says Meta tried and failed to poach OpenAI’s talent with $100M offers [13h]
- OpenAI’s $200M DoD contract could squeeze frenemy Microsoft [14h]
- EVs dominate the most American-made cars index and it’s not just because of Tesla [14h]
- Google’s Gemini panicked when playing Pokémon [14h]
- A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs [15h]
- Amazon expects to reduce corporate jobs due to AI [15h]
- Meta is reportedly building AI smart glasses with Prada, too [16h]
- Tumblr’s content-filtering systems have been falsely flagging posts as ‘mature,’ users blame AI [16h]
- Unlock purpose-driven growth at TechCrunch All Stage, and get $210 off for 6 more days [17h]
- Applied Intuition raises $600M as it pushes further into defense [17h]
- Facebook announces that all videos on its platform will soon be shared as reels [17h]
- Intel to lay off up to 20% of Intel Foundry workers [18h]
- Pro-Israel hacktivist group claims responsibility for alleged Iranian bank hack [18h]
- In just 3 months, Ramp’s valuation jumped to $16B, up from $13B [18h]
- Anysphere launches a $200-a-month Cursor AI coding subscription [19h]
- Threads expands open social web integrations with fediverse feed, user profile search [19h]
- Waymo robotaxis are pushing into even more California cities [19h]
- Streaming viewership exceeded cable and broadcast combined for the first time last month, report says [19h]
- How AI chatbots keep people coming back [20h]
- Elon Musk’s xAI is reportedly seeking a $4.3B equity raise [20h]
- Last call to volunteer at TechCrunch All Stage 2025 [20h]
- Own, a new social media app, aims to tokenize the creator economy [21h]
- Senate GOP bill spares nuclear and geothermal energy while hammering wind and solar [21h]
- Mastodon updates its terms to prohibit AI model training [21h]
- No new articles in the last 24 hours.
- Salesforce raises prices on Slack and more, promises more AI integration as a result [26m]
- I test coffee makers for a living, and this machine is my top pick for delicious cold-brew this summer [31m]
- Donkey Kong Bananza Direct live build-up: our predictions and all the key info ahead of the next Nintendo stream [31m]
- Windows 11’s new Start menu falls short in one key area – and it’s making people angry [1h]
- NordPass will now let you keep all your most vital files in a special secure vault [1h]
- Marvel just confirmed my biggest fear about Ironheart's release schedule on Disney+ [1h]
- Gamers, I told you voting with your wallet matters – and Borderlands 4's price tag is a prime example [1h]
- Microsoft Teams is finally fixing one of its most annoying issues - and it might change your feelings for video calls for good [1h]
- You don't need to buy a gaming laptop during Prime Day – one of the most underrated Amazon perks just got a massive upgrade [1h]
- Xbox president Sarah Bond announces that Xbox has formed a 'strategic multi-year partnership' with AMD for its next generation of consoles, handhelds and accessories [1h]
- UK watchdog hits 23andMe with multi-million pound fine over 2023 data breach [1h]
- Google just accused iOS 26 of copying these 3 features on iPhones – and it has a point [1h]
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 could launch with a big free bonus – and it's good news for AI fans [1h]
- After months of testing Dyson fans, I’ve swapped back to a cheap air circulator – here are 6 reasons why [1h]
- Amazon says it expects to cut human workers and replace them with AI [2h]
- This leaked Insta360 camera could be the Go 4 – and the design has me asking questions [2h]
- 'We were blown away by this guy': Clayface lands unlikely star for its lead role as DC's budget horror movie continues to take shape [2h]
- I’m a published cybersecurity expert: Here are five absurd cybersecurity myths that could end your business [2h]
- Bluetooth speaker heaven: my top 4 launches of 2025 so far, and what’s coming [2h]
- Getting itchy feet at work? Now could be a really good time to look for a new job in tech [3h]
- The future of enterprise comms is simple: use locally and act globally. Here's what's next [4h]
- The iPhone 17 Air may have a small battery, but l don't think you'll need to worry [5h]
- I watched some of the viral ASMR videos made with AI and I feel more confused than soothed [8h]
- I don't like the idea of my conversations with Meta AI being public – here's how you can opt out [9h]
- Can the Trump Mobile T1 Phone really be 'made in the USA'? Here's what experts say [10h]
- Remember that mysterious RTX 5080 GPU with an SSD slot? Well, turns out Asus has a plan for it, and of course it involves AI and LLM [11h]
- Forget the hype – here's why I’m waiting to buy a Nintendo Switch 2, as a deals expert [11h]
- This is the cheapest Wi-Fi 7 BE9300 VPN-aware router I could find and, thanks to four 2.5GbE LAN ports, it is probably also the best value out there [13h]
- Here's the first ever test of the world's largest SSD, and yes, an even bigger 246TB SSD may well land before the end of 2025 [14h]
- I'd love to buy this affordable dual-screen laptop, but there's one major flaw that's a total deal breaker for me [15h]
- I loved the Whoop MG, but didn't love the price: that's why I'm excited about this mysterious new fitness band from a major Garmin rival [15h]
- Kia becomes the latest car giant to offer in-car Netflix – and as a father with young kids, I'm fully on board with the idea [16h]
- Cybercrime gang hacks major health data provider - millions of highly personal files could be at risk of breach [17h]
- Nothing confirms its flagship Phone 3 won't have a flagship chipset, but I don't think that matters – here's why [18h]
- It's back! This mechanical keyboard with a touchscreen monitor could be the perfect partner for my smartphone - shame it has two major pitfalls [18h]
- You can now create ChatGPT AI images using WhatsApp and it's ridiculously easy to do – here's how [18h]
- A key Asus Windows tool has a worrying security flaw - here's how to stay safe [19h]
- The studio behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has announced a digital jewelry collaboration - but I just wish they were available in game [19h]
- Whole Foods supplier targeted by cyberattack says it is making ‘significant progress’ towards recovery [19h]
- VPN demand skyrockets in Iran amid new internet restrictions across the country [19h]
- Free games alert! Get Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, Saints Row 2, and more for nothing during Amazon Prime Day 2025 [20h]
- WhatsApp is officially getting ads – and I’m worried it’s a slippery slope from here [20h]
- Oracle wants to help SMBs sell their tech to the US government [20h]
- iPadOS 26 looks so powerful that I can’t see the point in buying a Galaxy tablet anymore [20h]
- Microsoft has made it harder to log in to Windows 11 using your face - and that’s good and bad news [20h]
- One of KitchenAid's best coffee makers just got a fresh summer makeover, and it looks good enough to eat [20h]
- OnePlus ditched metal on the new Nord 5 because its buyers 'prefer styles that are brief, simple, and elegant' [20h]
- After hitting top retail stores, experts warn this infamous criminal gang is now going after US insurance giants [21h]
- Your next coworker could be an AI agent: will you be ready to welcome it as a team member? [21h]
- I’m an AI expert and if you're still missing calls, you’re already falling behind [21h]
[ai]
- NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, June 18 (game #472) [21h]
- NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, June 18 (game #738) [21h]
- Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, June 18 (game #1241) [21h]
- Max is getting its own AI-supported homepage update – but don't worry, it won't be as bad as Netflix's new redesign [21h]
- The next Nintendo Direct will highlight the Switch 2's next big game, Donkey Kong Bananza – here’s when you can watch it [22h]
- Europol doesn't only want an encryption backdoor, but also your metadata [22h]
- Major hack against car-sharing firm Zoomcar sees 8.4 million users at risk [22h]
- Microsoft 365 launches an on-premise edition that wants to solve productivity issues for good [23h]
- Intel set for huge factory job cuts as it makes a major policy shift [23h]
- 'I don't even know if I wanna play anymore' - Pokémon player left devastated after Nintendo Switch 2 system transfer lost over 1,000 hours of gameplay and 20 years of data [23h]
Previous Day