Top Pick stories by GGD News highlight inventions, products, and culture transforming our world.
Urbanista’s Light Powered Speaker Drops
The Swedish audio company Urbanista just released its latest Bluetooth speaker; the Urbanista Malibu. Powered through light, the wireless speaker doesn’t need to be plugged in to recharge; and can be used indoors or outdoors. The Urbanista Malibu is made from recycled plastics and fibers, and uses Powerfoyle solar cell technology to function.
Vintage Apple Sneakers on Sale for $50,000
A pair of limited edition Apple sneakers are now available via Sotheby’s for $50,000. Originally, the rare shoes were a giveaway at a National Sales Conference in the 90s. Never for public sale, the Omega Sports Apple Computer Sneakers were custom-made for Apple employees.
GGD Top Pick: Air Afrique Magazine Takes Flight
As an ode to the airline and its iconic publication, Air Afrique officially launched its first issue earlier this summer. With support from Italian label Bottega Veneta, the magazine aims to highlight contemporary creative work of artists across the African diaspora.
GGD Top Pick: Anker Wireless Charger
Wireless chargers can be found everywhere, but the Anker 313 Wireless Charger, 2-Pack PowerWave stands out for its value. Under $50, one unit comes with two wireless charging packs. See what else we adore about this week’s GGD Top Pick—perfect for Father’s Day:
Lenovo Tech World 2021: Top Pick
At Lenovo Tech World 2021, the Yoga Slim 7 Carbon laptop was unveiled. Like the rest of its new premium tech products, Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7 Carbon laptop is designed for portability and the hybrid work-life.
CES 2021 Top Picks: 10 Innovations Coming Soon
This year marked the first time CES became a virtual event. Over 2000 companies presented new products and innovations. It was very hard to narrow down, but here are GGD’s fav gadget picks for 2021 and beyond.
The Parrot Anafi Drone
The Parrot Anafi drone is tiny, lightweight and perfect for selfies. Its camera has a “Follow Me” mode which tracks your movements; its camera has 180 degrees of vertical range.
GGD Top Pick: The UNDONE Space Xplorer Watch
The UNDONE Space Xplorer watch is now officially sold out. Inspired by SpaceX‘s Dragon V2, only 300 pieces were produced.
No More Cracked Screens: ADcase Your Smartphone
ADcase is popping. Literally, it’s a smartphone case that automatically pops out a set of winged tips to protect your phone from cracking its screen.