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.
Facebook has launched the 'Voting Information Center' as a hub to provide users with accurate information regarding everything voting related. Emily Dalton, director of social impact product at Facebook, talks the company's new initiative and goals of the program.
TikTok is planning to fight back against the Trump administration's ban on the company with a lawsuit. The social media platform is suing for unsubstantiated claims that the app is a security threat. Howard YU discusses ByteDance's --TikTok's parent company -- presence in China and the government's ability to request data.
Tesla will split its stock for the first time in its history so more investors can afford to buy a stake in the electric car pioneer following a meteoric rise in its market value.
CuriosityStream CEO, Clint Stinchcomb, talks about the company's plan to go public as it expands its global reach and also explains what sets his platform apart from others.
E-commerce company Mercari makes selling products online easier. US CEO, John Lagerling talks competing with services like E-Bay and highlighting the everyday person looking to make money through the platform.
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the need to level the 'educational playing' field when it comes to quality internet access as more students learn from home. LEGO Education president, Eseben Staerk, talks closing the 'digital divide' through a partnership with leaders in tech and education.
New York City's MTA is reaching out to Apple in hopes that a new facial recognition update can be released as the agency encourages riders to keep masks on while riding public transportation. The ask comes as ridership on buses and subways in the city ticks up .
Tony Petitti is leaving Major League Baseball after 12 years to become president of sports and entertainment for the video game and esports company Activision Blizzard Inc.
TikTok's global chief information and security officer, Roland Cloutier, dismisses claims that the app is a security threat and provides user information to China.
Wall Street’s big rally let off the accelerator on Friday, despite a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market, amid worries about worsening U.S.-China tensions and whether Washington can deliver more aid for the economy.
