The Brutalist Report - tech
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- SK Hynix reports Q1 revenue up 198% YoY to ~$35.55B, vs. ~$36.2B est., and operating profit up 405% YoY to ~$25.4B, vs. ~$25.6B est., as memory prices rise (Dylan Butts/CNBC) [1d]
- Alibaba launches Qwen3.6-27B, an open-weight dense model with 27B parameters, saying it surpasses Qwen3.5-397B-A17B on major coding benchmarks (Qwen) [1d]
- Dune Analytics: Polymarket's global trading volumes have fallen behind Kalshi in recent months; sources: product delays are contributing to Polymarket's decline (Bloomberg) [1d]
- Kalshi suspends and fines congressional candidates Mark Moran of Virginia, Matt Klein of Minnesota, and Ezekiel Enriquez of Texas for political insider trading (Dan Mangan/CNBC) [1d]
- IBM reports Q1 revenue up 9% YoY to $15.92B, vs. $15.62B est., software revenue up 11% to $7.05B, and maintains FY 2026 guidance; IBM drops ~6% after hours (Jordan Novet/CNBC) [1d]
- ServiceNow reports Q1 subscription revenue up 22% YoY to $3.67B, vs. $3.65B est., says conflict in the Middle East weighed on growth; NOW drops 12%+ after hours (Lola Murti/CNBC) [1d]
- Texas Instruments reports Q1 revenue up 19% YoY to $4.83B, vs. $4.52B est., and forecasts Q2 revenue above estimates; TXN jumps 8%+ after hours (Ian King/Bloomberg) [1d]
- Sources: xAI held talks in recent weeks with Mistral and Cursor about a potential three-way partnership; Mistral co-founder Devendra Chaplot joined xAI in March (Grace Kay/Business Insider) [1d]
- Sean Plankey, President Trump's pick to lead CISA, withdraws from consideration after resistance from Sen. Rick Scott stalled his nomination for over a year (Politico) [1d]
- OpenAI releases Privacy Filter, an open-weight model for masking personally identifiable information in text, with 1.5B total and 50M active parameters (OpenAI) [1d]
- Meta unveils Live Chats on Threads for real-time conversations during cultural events, launching first within the NBA Threads community during the playoffs (Aisha Malik/TechCrunch) [1d]
- Sources: SpaceX isn't acquiring Cursor immediately because the deal could delay its IPO; Cursor is no longer proceeding with its reported $2B funding round (Bloomberg) [1d]
- OpenAI announces workspace agents in ChatGPT, letting teams create Codex-powered shared agents for complex tasks, and says they are "an evolution of GPTs" (OpenAI) [1d]
- Google says 75% of new code created inside the company is now generated by AI and reviewed by human engineers, up from 50% last fall (Hugh Langley/Business Insider) [1d]
- Core Automation, co-founded by ex-OpenAI VP Jerry Tworek, launches to build "the world's most automated AI lab" with talent from OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepMind (Business Insider) [1d]
- LinkedIn names COO Daniel Shapero as its new CEO, succeeding Ryan Roslansky, who will retain his position as EVP at Microsoft (Jordan Novet/CNBC) [1d]
- Monk, which automates accounts receivable workflows, raised a $25M Series A co-led by Footwork and Acrew Capital, bringing its total funding to $29M (Ryan Lawler/Axios) [1d]
- The UK FCA says it has carried out its first joint operation to disrupt illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading, targeting eight premises across London (Naga Avan-Nomayo/The Block) [1d]
- The UK's GCHQ believes ~100 countries have procured cyber intrusion software, such as Pegasus, suggesting the barrier to get access to the tech is dropping (Mason Boycott-Owen/Politico) [2d]
- Sony AI says its autonomous ping pong robot is the first robot to attain expert-level performance in a physical sport after beating some top-level human players (Will Dunham/Reuters) [2d]
- Substack adds translation tools, and says ~100K publishers earn on the platform, including ~30K outside the US; European creators earn $90M+/year collectively (On Substack) [2d]
- Sooth Labs, founded by ex-Meta employees to build AI models that let businesses forecast geopolitical events, is raising ~$50M at a ~$335M valuation (Rebecca Torrence/Bloomberg) [2d]
- Vast Data, which makes software infrastructure for managing large amounts of data with a focus on AI applications, raised a $1B Series F at a $30B valuation (Kai Nicol-Schwarz/CNBC) [2d]
- Google Cloud and Wiz debut new AI security agents at Next '26, including Threat Hunting and Detection Engineering agents, to combat automated zero-day exploits (Frederic Lardinois/The New Stack) [2d]
- Air permit docs: new gas projects linked to just 11 US data center campuses could emit 129M+ tons of greenhouse gases per year, more than some small countries (Molly Taft/Wired) [2d]
- Sources: Micron is pushing the US Congress to pass the "MATCH Act", which would put new export restrictions on equipment its Chinese rivals use to make chips (Karen Freifeld/Reuters) [2d]
- Google says Meet's Gemini-powered Take Notes for Me feature can now be used for in-person meetings and adds support for Teams and Zoom (Abner Li/9to5Google) [2d]
- Source: Mira Murati's TML signed a deal with Google Cloud, valued in single-digit billions, to access Google's latest AI systems built on Nvidia's GB300 chips (Rebecca Bellan/TechCrunch) [2d]
- Google unveils Workspace Intelligence, which understands "complex semantic relationships" between data in Workspace apps to provide personalized context (Abner Li/9to5Google) [2d]
- Google announces the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, a revamped developer tool built on Vertex AI that manages the full lifecycle of AI agent fleets (Radhika Rajkumar/ZDNET) [2d]
- Google unveils a new TPU lineup consisting of the TPU 8t for AI training and the TPU 8i for inference, with general availability scheduled for later in 2026 (Ian King/Bloomberg) [2d]
- The UK's High Court rules that London's Metropolitan Police can keep using live facial recognition; police say the tech has led to 2,100+ arrests since 2024 (Connor Jones/The Register) [2d]
- It’s finally happened — renewable energy just overtook coal as the world’s main source of electricity as solar growth hits 'the largest ever observed for any source' [1d]
- NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, April 23 (game #1047) [1d]
- Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, April 23 (game #1550) [1d]
- NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, April 23 (game #781) [1d]
- I counted every gadget in my home for Earth Day — and the results surprised me [1d]
- "The need to 'record data I want to keep onto a disc I have on hand' continues to genuinely exist," : Blu-ray isn't dead after all — Verbatim and I-O Data pledge support even as rivals leave [1d]
- The $5 Drone Killer: The Navy’s new 20kW LOCUST laser just proved its "unlimited magazine depth" on the USS George H.W. Bush — it neutralized multiple UAVs for a fraction of the cost of a missile, protecting the fleet from cheap enemy drone swarms [1d]
- "SIM-Farm-as-a-Service": How a Belarus-based network hijacked UK and US telcos to enable global fraud [1d]
- "Inference requires infrastructure that is closer to users and more energy-efficient": Antimatter debuts global AI network built to bypass grid bottleneck with a 400,000 GPU roll out by 2030 across 1000 data centers [1d]
- China says world's largest recycling scheme saw 41 million tech items traded in 2026 for discounts [1d]
- This fun IKEA lamp is a brilliant talking point in my home, and my friends can't believe how cheap it was [1d]
- OnePlus Watch 4 revealed with a software surprise — but fans aren’t impressed [1d]
- You deserve to watch the World Cup on the best TV on the market — save $1,400 on LG's award-winning C5 OLED TV [1d]
- 'We will reveal their identity photos, names, location, and other': Experts reveal extraordinary battle between rival ransomware gangs — and how victims can get their data back [1d]
- Ransomware negotiator recruited by BlackCat ransomware gang pleads guilty to 2023 attacks, faces 20 years in prison [1d]
- I've picked the top 14 deals from Amazon's surprise Tech Week sale — get up to 30% off Asus, Shark, Shokz, Garmin, and more [1d]
- 'A tabletop window into extreme physics': How graphene is breaking a fundamental law to unlock quantum computing [1d]
- 5 things John Ternus won’t change as Apple CEO when he takes over from Tim Cook (and 2 things he might) [1d]
- Geekom's 'tiny powerhouse' A7 Max AI Mini PC for creators, home offices and power users gets a massive price cut [1d]
- I've hunted out a selection of super solar-powered gadgets that stay juiced up with the energy of the sun [1d]
- Good news, EV buyers — the average price of electric cars just undercut petrol for the first time ever [1d]
- How to watch The Traitors India online from anywhere — stream Karan Johar's celebrity edition now [1d]
- "The way we move light": Tiny optical chips smaller than a grain of salt could save data centers billions [1d]
- I compared the telephoto zooms of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra against pro cameras, and the side-by-side photos will blow your mind [1d]
- New EV battery promises incredible six-minute charges — as electric cars edge closer to gas pump refueling speeds [1d]
- One of the best Verizon deals ever is back — get an iPad or Apple Watch included when you buy an iPhone [1d]
- These are the 18 best home office finds under £50 in Amazon's Tech Week sale — I scrolled through the depths of the deals to find all the gear I'd buy to get work done [1d]
- The 12 best Garmin watch deals for running, swimming, and hiking at Amazon — save up to $250 on best-rated models [1d]
- 'Turns out I'm deaf': Someone built a browser tool to test the difference between Hi-Res Audio FLAC and lossy MP3 with your own music, so you've no excuse for getting it wrong [1d]
- Which is the best new iOS 26.4 emoji? Have your say in our reader poll [1d]
- Mullvad pushes an update in a bid to make your iOS VPN app even more secure — but there's a catch [1d]
- This trackable wallet is made from responsibly sourced, recycled materials — and I think I prefer it to AirTags [1d]
- 'Nature has the solution': Researchers fuse DNA and silicon to build Holy Grail of memory storage [1d]
- That's not a sub, THIS is a sub — Deus Audio's 60-inch infrasonic bass driver is nearly 6 feet tall, can hit 8Hz, and handles 20,000W of power. This would be the ultimate home theater upgrade… [1d]
- Beat the UK heatwaves with these ultra-cool home office finds — I found the best home office finds to stay cool when the temperatures are rising [2d]
- 'EVs have to be fun': Kia lifts the lid on its wild Vision Meta Turismo concept that uses a joystick as a gear shifter [2d]
- Sullivan's Crossing season 4 losing Scott Patterson to 'untenable creative differences' could be an unexpected lifeline for Netflix's Virgin River season 8 [2d]
- Google Cloud Next 2026: all the live details from Google Cloud's biggest annual event [2d]
- Russia eyes 'whitelist' of approved VPNs to stop internet blocks harming businesses [2d]
- I used to edit print magazines — ChatGPT Images 2’s magazine layouts look real, but they’re completely unusable [2d]
- 'Defender covers everyday risk without requiring additional software': Microsoft says its antivirus is all many Windows 11 users need — but is that right? [2d]
- 'Hacktivist attacks at scale’: UK could face hacktivist threats akin to some of the biggest ransomware incidents but with 'no option to pay a ransom to help recover' [2d]
- Building a great website now means simplifying your tech stack [2d]
- Framework reveals its 'MacBook Pro for Linux users' — and fans say the new Laptop 13 Pro is 'genuinely stellar' aside from one drawback [2d]
- 'Felony murder law does not require that a defendant pull the trigger': Ex-FBI chief calls for ransomware attackers to face homicide charges if attacks lead to deaths [2d]
- Walt Disney World says its new solar facility can produce 100% of the daytime power for all its parks — and the scale is equivalent to 366 football fields [2d]
- These are the games you should be playing if you loved The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — and yes, I've picked more than just the Mario Galaxy titles [2d]
- 'Perfect' Dutton Ranch casting reveal carries on a longstanding Yellowstone tradition — but don't think this recurring role is going to be the same [2d]
- As a new era approaches for Apple, we take a look back at the brand's big wins — here are the 6 best Apple gadgets ever, as voted by TechRadar readers [2d]
- "The future of space will look less like single-use expeditionary missions and more like a transport network": Pulsar Fusion's quest to build a nuclear fusion exhaust system for deep-space travel hits "first plasma" milestone [2d]
- Even my technophobic mum found this Epson printer ridiculously easy to use — now the EcoTank gets a big price cut at Amazon [2d]
- VPN deal of the week: Get a year of Windscribe for only $29 — and keep the same price forever! [2d]
- What is the release date for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 episode 9 on Apple TV? [2d]
- After months of waiting, I've finally played Yoshi's new game on Nintendo Switch 2 — and its whimsy-filled world and engaging exploration have me feeling hopeful [2d]
- Adobe will continue to learn your brand even after you've established brand guidelines – AI "brand brain" will help cut out 'inefficient processes and broken workflows' [2d]
- A24's upcoming Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie made me roll my eyes — until I found out who's directing it [2d]
- ‘Big Game Hunters’: UK ransomware volume drops significantly 'but the reality is more alarming' – big orgs are being hit harder and with greater success [2d]
- Adorama’s Sony sale includes record-low prices on the A7R V, A7 IV, a7C II, and more [2d]
- ChatGPT can threaten to ‘key your car’ and become increasingly abusive if you prompt it just right, new study finds [2d]
- A Previously Banned Apple Watch Health Feature Is Now Here to Stay [1d]
- Meta Adds New Live Chat Feature to Threads for NBA Playoffs, Major Events [1d]
- T-Mobile Begins DoorDashing 5G Internet to Customers for Same-Day Deliveries [1d]
- Everything You Need to Know From Google Cloud in Under 15 Minutes video [1d]
- NBA Playoffs 2026: First-Round Matchups, TV Schedule, How to Watch Tonight's Games [1d]
- Sony's New AI Robot Can Probably Beat You in Table Tennis [1d]
- Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 23 #781 [1d]
- Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 23, #1047 [1d]
- Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 23, #577 [1d]
- Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 23, #1769 [1d]
- Apple Releases iOS 26.4.2 to Address iPhone Bugs and Security [1d]
- Meta Will Track Employees' Keystrokes, Clicks and Mousing to Train AI [1d]
- What's Next for Apple Without Tim Cook at the Helm video [1d]
- TikTok Says It's Testing an AI Remix Setting for Making Memes. Creators Are Concerned [1d]
- WhatsApp Launches a Subscription Tier With Bonus Features [1d]
- Apple's Earth Day Offer: You Can Get 10% Off Select Apple and Beats Accessories [1d]
- How to Watch the NFL Draft for Free: Start Time, TV Schedule, Draft Order and More [1d]
- Google's Gemini for Home Is Bringing Back Continued Conversations [1d]
- La Liga Soccer: Stream Barcelona vs. Celta Vigo Live [1d]
- Disney Adapts Hit Songs Like 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' Into ASL, Expanding Access for Deaf Audiences [1d]
- Disney Adapts Hit Songs Like 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' Into ASL for Deaf Audiences [1d]
- Best Gaming Chair for 2026 [1d]
- Premier League Soccer 2026: Watch Burnley vs. Man City Live [1d]
- 9 Eco-Friendly Activities to Celebrate Earth Day [2d]
- 'Send Help' Is Coming to Hulu. Here's the Movie's Streaming Release Date [2d]
- Anker Soundcore Space 2 Headphones Are a Top Value Alternative to Bose and Sony [2d]
- I Played the Expanse: Osiris Reborn's Beta. It Trims the Fat Off Mass Effect [2d]
- Google Cloud Pushes Hard on AI Agents and Hardcore Computing [2d]
- Don't Toss That Broken Toaster Just Yet. These Small Appliances May Be Worth Fixing [2d]
- Xfinity Launches New Cheaper Mobile Plans and Included Device Protection [2d]
- Dinnerly Meal Kits Start at $6 a Serving. We Tested the Budget-Friendly Service in 2026 [2d]
- Xbox Game Pass Adds New Indie Darlings After Price Drop [2d]
- Looking For a Job in Another Language? Duolingo Could Help [2d]
- Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO, Amazon Backs Claude, Deezer's AI Music Problem video [2d]
- Why Proxy Servers Can Be Your Best Tool for Web Scraping Success [2d]
- My Top Off-the-Grid Home Security Picks for Self-Reliant Living [2d]
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