Dan Ackerman, Senior Editor at CNET, says that existing competition in the sector offers many perks, and consumers are wondering whether Apple's HomePod is worth the price.
For full interview [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/camera-wars-heat-up-as-samsung-teases-galaxy-s9).
Cheddar News' Courtney Sturgeon reports live from the options trading floor to break down the busy earnings week ahead for big tech, and the launch of Cboe's 1-Day Volatility Index (VIX1D).
Haley Sacks, founder and CEO of Finance Is Cool, joined Cheddar News to provide tips on when hiring a financial planner is needed. "They will help you figure out exactly how to maximize your personal situation," she said. "They're going to think about your long-term plans, consider your goals and incorporate all of that into the structure that they create for you."
