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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.
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.
Nintendo Music is now Streaming
Buying a CD and reading song credits, rewinding a mixtape or finding your parents old vinyl records around the house have become uncommon experiences. The Audio-Technica LP70XBT caters to digital audiophiles who desire a more visceral, throwback connection to music.
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.
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.
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.
The GGD Hit List: Volcano Erupts Gold, SpaceX Scores Big, and Toyota’s EV Self-Driving Cars in China
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 medicine to EV technology. Here are the top innovation headlines for this week.