Paris Photo 2025: The World’s Largest Photography Fair Takes Over the City
This weekend, the world turns its lens to Paris for the 28th edition of Paris Photo 2025; an event that’s not just an art fair but the single largest gathering on the planet dedicated to photography and image-based art.
Go Figure: After Almost Half a Century, Leonard Peltier is Free
After nearly five decades behind bars, Native American activist Leonard Peltier has been released from prison following a commutation by President Joe Biden in January, before leaving office. Convicted in 1977 for the deaths of two FBI agents during a 1975 incident on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Reservation—a conviction long contested by Peltier and his supporters—Peltier, now 80, has consistently maintained his innocence.
Data Viz 11: Hugging Habits
Hugs are small but powerful acts of connection, and our latest infographic highlights how their frequency varies throughout the week. According to a scientific study published in the Journal of Nonverbal Behavior; adults hug at different frequencies throughout the week.
Data Viz 10: The Big Money Split
Former President Trump is now President-elect Trump. Securing his title took more than just votes. A pathway paved in dollar bills, funded by Silicon Valley and global financial investors helped propel his efforts to the White House. VP Kamala Harris also managed to nab billionaires and heavy hitters in Big Tech during her campaign, but Trump’s fundraising efforts spanned both new and old money.
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.
McDonald’s Instagram Account Gets Hacked
Hackers took over McDonald’s official Instagram account this week, advertising a Solana meme coin to followers. As a result of their promotion, the hackers were able to make approximately $700K.
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.
Apple Opens Flagship Store in Malaysia
The very first Apple Store has opened in Malaysia. Located in Kuala Lumpur, doors to Apple The Exchange TSX officially opened to an excited crowd of hundreds.
Queen Sells Catalogue for More Than $1 Billion
In a historic deal, Sony Music Entertainment will acquire Queen’s music catalogue and key ownership rights for an estimated $1.27 billion. This means Sony will not only control most of the global revenue generated from the legendary rock band’s music and merchandise, but also own their name and likeness.
The GGD Hit List: OpenAI’s Video Creator, Slayonce’s Headset and Google’s AI Hub in Paris
The top innovations in science and tech transforming our world. This week, we rounded up innovations in AI, consumer tech, construction, robotics, and yes, Beyonce’s iconic Super Bowl ad.