If there is one thing that is clear after the 2023 Consumer Electronics show, tech innovators are looking to make the lives of humans much simpler.
Smart devices are leading the charge in human efficiency and now there's new smart home technology to keep families safe. Healthcare and security firm Essence Group has created a new security defense system called MyShield.
The system uses fog to deter would-be burglars. So how does it work? Once intruders have been detected, a system user is notified via an app on their phone, at which point they can activate the fog.
It takes about 30 seconds for a 3,500 square-foot room to completely fill, and according to Essence, those breaking and entering usually run away 98 percent of the time. And while it is typically utilized in businesses, the company is developing a model for the home.
When it comes to securing the outside of your home, Genie has you covered with the BenchSentry.
It's aimed at safeguarding packages and gives handlers direct access to the locked box by entering a portion of the tracking number or via a code provided by the homeowner.
Ohio Rep. Bob Latta joined Cheddar to discuss new safety legislation he's introduced for autonomous vehicles. The Self-Drive Act will create a national standard for operation of self-driving cars.
As undocumented immigrants navigate life in America, we're hearing a firsthand account of what it's like seeking higher education while being undocumented. Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca, founder and CEO of DREAMers Roadmap, joined Cheddar to discuss how to app helps other undocumented immigrants find funds to pay for school.
California plans to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks in 15 years.
Federal prosecutors say four former eBay employees have agreed to plead guilty to their roles in sending live spiders and cockroaches in an effort to intimidate a Massachusetts couple who ran an online newsletter critical of the auction site.
Google's head of inclusion, Annie Jean-Baptiste, joined Cheddar to chat about Google's mission to be more inclusive in its products, services, and workplace.
Aly Orady,Tonal CEO, joined Cheddar to discuss the home fitness market. Orady also dove into the technology and high profile athletes that have allowed the company to grow.
Amazon has been growing its delivery infrastructure for years and is now shipping 67 percent of its own packages directly to its customers.
Tesla is working on new battery technology that CEO Elon Musk says will enable the company within the next three years to make sleeker, more affordable cars that can travel dramatically longer distances on a single charge.
Tesla is expected to announce a breakthrough in electric vehicle battery chemistry on Tuesday that could bring down the cost of the vehicles and increase their range and durability.
Facebook has helped 2.5 million people to register to vote. The social platform has rolled out a voting information center that users can go for everything voting related.
