Archive of past GGD News content, pre-2023./experimenting. Not for public viewing.
Is Apple Launching a Search Engine?
Apple may be launching its own search engine. Right now, Google pays Apple $8-12 billion per year to be the default search engine on all iPhones.
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.
Meet Pepper
Pepper is the world’s first social humanoid robot. Developed by SoftBank Robotics, Pepper recognizes faces and has conversations with humans.
The McLEAR Smart Ring
The McLEAR Smart Ring lets you make contactless payments without having to carry a wallet or card. It also requires no charging.
Givenchy x PDF Haus VR Concept Goggles
PDF Haus, a studio and institute in Seoul has designed a set of virtual reality goggles for Givenchy.
Across England, Masks Become Mandatory
Today, in shops across England, wearing a mask or facial covering is mandatory. If caught shopping or entering public transportation without a mask (or covering), you can be fined £100 on-the-spot.
Wait of the World: The United Nations and Black America
The U.S. government has put more money into human rights for non-U.S. citizens internationally than it has into human rights for Black Americans. See just how much money the U.S. has invested in the UN within the past ten years.
Minneapolis Police Powers
Minneapolis Police enjoy many protections. The protesters do not. George Floyd did not. The infographic below shows how city officers are shielded from facing first-degree murder charges.
Go Figure: COVID-19 Cases Tracked Globally
This data visual is a proportional stream graph showcasing active and recovered COVID-19 cases across 166 countries and regions. Data provided by Johns Hopkins University.
Go Figure: COVID-19 Testing
The data visuals compare the rate of testing across multiple, developed countries. Containment of any virus is directly tied to awareness.