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.
The vehicles' cheerleaders, chief among them Tesla CEO Elon Musk, maintain that self-driving vehicles, while susceptible to accidents, are still safer than human drivers.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Thursday, December 26, 2019.
In 2009, going to Target or Walmart to buy the newest album was still the norm for most people. However, that trend would fade by the end of the decade. Now paying a monthly fee for a subscription music service that gives you access to the latest music is mainstream.
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick will resign from the board next week, effectively severing ties with the ride-hailing company he co-founded a decade ago.
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Cheddar's Michelle Castillo looks ahead to see the trends that will dominate the world of streaming entertainment in the upcoming year.
A look back on the hits and misses from last year's crystal ball on business, tech, politics, and culture.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Monday, December 23, 2019.
A look back on the decade.
Boeing's new Starliner capsule went off course after launch Friday and won't dock with the International Space Station during its first test flight.
