The Status of TikTok
This GGD graphic presents the number of active monthly users on TikTok around the world: over 1.5 Billion.
HSBC Buys Silicon Valley Bank UK for £1
In a rescue deal, HSBC bought the UK branch of Silicon Valley Bank for a little over $1. The private sale was made on Sunday night, and overseen by the Bank of England. An estimated $7 billion worth of company deposits were saved. Many of Britain’s startups, venture capital funds, and tech companies are protected and can now make payroll.
Tesla Steering Wheels Fall Off
Tesla is now under investigation after several customers reported steering wheels falling off while driving. At least 120,000 vehicles will be probed
New UK Law Will Ban ‘Cyberflashing’
The British government has announced plans to create a new criminal offense; “Cyberflashing.” Under the proposed legislation, anyone who sends unsolicited sexual images online can face up to two years in prison.
Playing Netflix Games
Netflix Games has officially launched on iOS and iPad. Are you playing? Through its app, the streaming giant offers five games at no additional cost. Today’s announcement comes a week after first dropping on Android devices. Only two of the games are related to a Netflix show (Stranger Things). After the global success of Squid Game in September (and past experiments with actual gaming), rumors of Netflix launching a gaming vertical became more amplified.
The Parrot Anafi Drone
The Parrot Anafi drone is tiny, lightweight and perfect for selfies. Its camera has a “Follow Me” mode which tracks your movements; its camera has 180 degrees of vertical range.
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.
Envision Glasses Help Visually Impaired Users See
Envision Glasses, an AI-powered version of Google Glass helps visually impaired people see their surroundings.
Apple Invents a Device That Lets You Control Objects in Virtual Reality
Apple has invented a device that lets users move objects in virtual and mixed realities. According to the application filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Apple calls the invention a “Computer Systems with Finger Devices.”