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.
With just two months left until the U.S. presidential election, Facebook says it is taking additional steps to encourage voting, minimize misinformation and reduce the likelihood of post-election “civil unrest.”
Patreon has been valued at over $1.2 billion as the coronavirus pandemic forces creators find new outlets. CEO Jack Conte joined Cheddar to discuss the company's vision.
Altice USA, Cheddar's parent company, has made an offer to purchase the rest of Cogeco, which owns Atlantic Broadband. Altice USA will sell the Canadian assets to Rogers Communications.
Samsung’s second attempt at a foldable smartphone will come with a $2,000 price tag and a few elite perks aimed at affluent consumers still able to afford the finer things in life during tough times.
Facebook said Tuesday that it removed a small network of accounts and pages linked to Russia's Internet Research Agency, the “troll factory" that has used social media accounts to sow political discord in the U.S. since the 2016 presidential election.
West Virginia University has developed technology that can predict coronavirus outbreaks with 90 percent accuracy. Dr. Ali Rezai, executive chair of WVU's Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, joined Cheddar to discuss the technology and protocols the university will implement to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Getting an Amazon package delivered from the sky is closer to becoming a reality..
China on Friday introduced export restrictions on artificial intelligence technology, including the type that TikTok uses to choose which videos to spool up to its users.
From Wall Street to Silicon Valley, these are the top stories that moved markets and had investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs talking this week on Cheddar.
Abbott has announced a new FDA approved rapid COVID-19 test. Dr. John Hackett, divisional vice president of applied research and technology for Abbott's diagnostics business, joined Cheddar to discuss how the test works and its accuracy.
