Top headlines of the week by GGD News
Apple x ISSEY MIYAKE Drop a $229 Knit iPhone Pocket and it’s Already Sold Out
Apple and ISSEY MIYAKE have teamed up to create a special-edition iPhone Pocket: a 3D-knitted sleeve for your iPhone, crafted in Japan and designed to wear (not just carry) your device. The concept builds on Miyake’s “a piece of cloth” philosophy, pushing wearable phone fashion to full tilt.
The NFL OKs New Helmet Tech
The NFL has permitted a new helmet technology called the Guardian Cap for all positions (except for quarterbacks or specialists) during live, regular season games.
World’s Largest EV Producer Agrees to Invest $1B in Turkey
OpenAI has announced the launch of SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine. Even as Google continues to dominate the search engine market, the tool aims to use AI tech’s conversational models to help users produce faster, more relevant search results.
Synchron Implants Enable Mind-Driven Control of Amazon’s Alexa
Next week, Apple will launch ‘Glowtime,’ a special live stream event. The iPhone 16 is expected to drop, but the tech giant remains tight-lipped on official details. Rumors of new features have been swirling. Out of the many predictions buzzing online, here’s what we believe you’ll see at Glowtime.
The Tesla Optimus Robot: Where’s the AI?
Next week, Apple will launch ‘Glowtime,’ a special live stream event. The iPhone 16 is expected to drop, but the tech giant remains tight-lipped on official details. Rumors of new features have been swirling. Out of the many predictions buzzing online, here’s what we believe you’ll see at Glowtime.
The iPhone 16 Launch Event: What to Expect at ‘Glowtime’
Next week, Apple will launch ‘Glowtime,’ a special live stream event. The iPhone 16 is expected to drop, but the tech giant remains tight-lipped on official details. Rumors of new features have been swirling. Out of the many predictions buzzing online, here’s what we believe you’ll see at Glowtime.
OpenAI Unveils SearchGPT, its AI-Powered Search Engine
OpenAI has announced the launch of SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine. Even as Google continues to dominate the search engine market, the tool aims to use AI tech’s conversational models to help users produce faster, more relevant search results.
Welcome to Tech City, Sierra Leone
An estimated $150 million has been allocated to establish Tech City, a digital innovation hub in Sierra Leone. The city will be built in Tikonko, Bo district, about 250 km east of Freetown, the country’s historic capital. The initial investment will be used to build data centers, device manufacturing/assembly lines, and boost digital infrastructure.
Google Launches AI Wildfire Tracker Tool
Right now, there are over 500,000 wildfires burning across Earth. To help the millions impacted, Google Research has announced an expansion of its wildfire boundary tracker. The AI powered tech uses satellite imagery to find active wildfires and mark their ever-changing boundaries.
Scientists Create Living Skin for Robots
In Japan, a team of scientists have created a ‘smiley face’ robot wearing live skin. To work, the innovative material binds to a layer of collagen gel and mimics the human skin cell structure. Researchers believe the advancement will help expand the field of robotics, allowing engineers to create mechanical projects with more life-like expressions and sophisticated, sensory capabilities.