GGD Startup: Pavegen Pavements
Just by walking on a Pavegen block, you generate human kinetic energy which then gets converted into clean, off-grid electricity. The founder, Laurence Kemball-Cook came up with the idea after noticing the large number of commuters passing through Victoria Station in London.
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.
The GGD Hit List: HIV Patient Cured, AI Voice Cloning Revs Up, and a New Time Zone
The GGD Hit List is a weekly, curated list of discoveries in tech and science. For this edition, we rounded up news in everything from a possible cure for HIV to a new time zone. Here are the top innovation headlines for this week.
GGD Top Pick: The Nomad Tracking Card
Even in a world of digital, contactless payments, keeping track of your physical wallet is a must. Similar to an AirTag, the Nomad Tracking Card allows you to locate or monitor any type of ID container easily.
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.
GGD Top Pick: Frame AI Glasses
AI keeps pushing the limits of every industry, creating a new wave of mass customization. This week, Brilliant Labs announced its release of “Frame” a pair of glasses equipped with OpenAI technology.
Prada to Design New Astronaut Suits
For their upcoming lunar mission, NASA has enlisted the help of Italian fashion house Prada and Axiom Space—architects behind the world’s first commercial space station. Both entities will collaborate on tech to design a brand new spacesuit.
Twitter is Now X
Elon Musk and his team have officially rebranded Twitter. The iconic blue bird was ditched in favor of a minimal ‘X’ logo in black and white. The design can already be seen on the social media app and the company’s headquarters in San Francisco.
New Apple iPhone 15 Design Leaks
The iPhone 15 series is expected to be unveiled in September. But until Apple’s official showcase, rumors of what the new iPhone will feature have been leaking everywhere online. Developers, beta testers, tech journalists, and Apple’s partnering manufacturers have all been dropping hints. Even though we officially won’t see the latest iPhone until about six months from now; we’ve rounded up our favorite predictions below.
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.