Tech stories by GGD News
Follow the Money: These Tech Investors are Hosting a Fundraiser for Trump
Just a week after becoming a convicted felon, former President Trump will be attending a fundraiser hosted by two well-known venture capitalists in San Francisco.
The GGD Hit List: New Cancer Vaccines, Diamonds Made in Minutes and AI “Memory” Photos
The GGD Hit List is a weekly, curated list of discoveries in tech and science. For this edition, we rounded up news in astronomy, diamonds, cancer cures, and AI memory imaging.
50 Cent’s Diddy Docuseries Sold to Netflix
After an intense bidding war, Netflix has secured the rights to a Diddy docuseries, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. Even before CNN revealed a horrific video of Sean “P.Diddy” Combs beating and dragging Cassie (his former partner and recording artist) inside a hotel hallway; 50 Cent hinted at a “Diddy Do it?” titled documentary (via Instagram).
Google Launches “Umoja” Cable: Linking Africa and Australia
As part of its Africa Connect initiative, Google has announced the construction of a new fiber optic cable system linking Australia and Africa. The project, known as “Umoja” is the first-ever fiber optic cable to directly boost internet services between the two continents.
NASA Plans to Build the First Railway on Moon
The new space economy may be arriving sooner than you think. NASA has detailed plans to put levitating, magnetic robot trains on the moon. The railroad would help transport cargo or mined resources between spacecraft and bases across lunar surfaces.
Europe Might Ban TikTok Next
Aside from the “ban-or-sell” law recently issued in the United States, TikTok could soon be facing a complete ban in Europe. Ursula von der Leyen, the European Union’s president considers the social media app a “danger.”
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.
Apple Removes Fake Password App from Store
This week, popular password management app LastPass issued a security warning; a fake app with a similar logo and name was live on the Apple Store. Aside from collecting user information and acting as a data decoy, “The LassPass Password Manger” was poised to take cash.
U.S. Government Offers $10 Million Reward for Info on Hospital Hackers
The U.S. State Department has announced a $10 million reward for information on the key members of Hive, a ransomware gang. The group has generated over $100 million in cyberattacks; targeting hospitals, schools, and institutions around the world.
Google Gives its AI Chatbot a Makeover
Google has announced that Bard (its AI chatbot) is now officially known as “Gemini.” The rebrand includes a new app available on all Androids. You can use the Gemini app to replace Google Assistant as the the main AI tool on your phone.