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CES 2023 Returns to Las Vegas with Strong Global Presence

The Consumer Electronics Show welcomes 100,000 attendees back to Las Vegas, featuring thousands of exhibitors from around the world. The event highlights how technology addresses worldwide challenges, with a strong focus on digital health, transportation, and the metaverse.

CES 2022 Wraps Up In-Person Event Highlighting Global Tech Innovation

CES 2022 concludes its in-person event in Las Vegas, featuring over 2,300 exhibitors and major advancements in automotive and digital health technologies. The show successfully welcomes back global attendees to showcase innovations designed to solve pressing worldwide challenges.

Google Unveils AI Skin Analysis Tool Amid Clinical Concerns

Google introduces a new artificial intelligence tool that analyzes photos to identify potential skin conditions. The app faces scrutiny from medical professionals regarding diagnostic accuracy and racial bias in training data.

US State Rollout of COVID-19 Exposure Notification Apps Remains Fragmented

A new review explores the development and fragmented state-level deployment of Google and Apple's Exposure Notification system during the COVID-19 pandemic. The technology offers privacy-preserving contact tracing, but faces significant adoption hurdles across the United States.

CES 2020 Highlights Digital Health, Sustainability, and 5G Innovations

The Coresight Research team highlights five major takeaways from CES 2020, where thousands of exhibitors showcase transformative new products. Key trends include a surge in digital health solutions, a corporate push for sustainable operations, and the expanding capabilities of 5G connectivity.

Health Tech Startups Face Unexpected Layoffs Amid Coronavirus Economic Fallout

Despite high demand for digital health tools during the pandemic, health tech startups are furloughing and laying off workers due to the broader financial meltdown. Virta Health confirms it is cutting staff to weather the economic uncertainty caused by Covid-19.

Big Tech Drives Massive Spending Into Healthcare Sector

Major technology companies are pouring billions into healthcare through strategic investments and acquisitions. This aggressive push shows how tech giants aim to reshape medical technology and patient care.

Tech Giants Battle for Control of Unlocked Digital Health Records

New federal data-sharing rules unleash an unprecedented wave of healthcare data access, sparking a fierce competition between Apple and Google. Patient advocates worry that moving sensitive medical information into consumer tech apps strips away vital privacy protections.

Men's Wellness Startup Hims Reaches Unicorn Status With $100M Raise

Digital health startup Hims officially joins the unicorn club after securing $100 million in new funding at a $1 billion pre-money valuation. The company expands its direct-to-consumer offerings with its recently incorporated women's brand, Hers.