The battle for home assistant domination is heating up on the Las Vegas Strip. Google Home and Amazon Alexa are the stars at CES 2018.
Cheddar CEO Jon Steinberg gives a preview of what to expect at this year's CES. Cheddar is going live from the conference all day.
In other retail news, people are shopping again in big numbers. Consumer confidence hit a 17-year-high in November. Major retailers like Target and Macy's reported major sales gains over the holiday season.
Online tickets marketplace Vivid Seats CEO Stan Chia joined Cheddar’s "Opening Bell" to discuss the decision behind launching an IPO via a SPAC merger with Horizon Acquisition Corporation. According to Chia, it was the best route for the company as it looked to partner with a proven track record to strategize for the future. He also noted that pent-up demand for live events is as high as it's been in five years due to the pandemic. Shares are listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol SEAT.
Apple is expected to unveil a redesigned MacBook Pro, Mac Mini and the long-awaited AirPods 3 at its "Unleashed" event. We are also anticipating more information on Apple's own chip, as the chip shortage continues to ravage the tech industry. John Biggs, a writer and editor, gives a preview of the event and what we can expect from the new and improved devices.
Toyota is pledging to invest $3.4 billion into developing hybrid car batteries in the United States through 2030. The Japanese carmaker plans to establish a U.S. factory by 2025 and expects to create 1,750 jobs.
