Consumer Technology Association CEO Gary Shapiro sits down with Venture Beat to talk tech, economic progress and his new book, "Pivot or Die: How Leaders Thrive When Everything Changes," where he shares insights into navigating technological and political shifts. Shapiro discusses how organizations can benefit from being agile and ready to pivot in response to external pressures, drawing on his experiences at the CTA and CES. "What I've learned in my career is that you never get to perfect, but you just try to do better than you did last year," said Shapiro.

ZDNET provides a guide for beginners looking to set up a smart home, highlighting five essential devices: video doorbells, locks, lights, thermostats and smart speakers. The article explains the benefits of each device, such as convenience, security and energy savings, and offers tips on integrating them into a cohesive smart home system.

Gemini, Google's AI chatbot, now includes a memory feature that personalizes interactions by remembering user-specific information like interests and job details.  One AI Premium subscribers can use the "Saved Info" page to input and manage their data.

T-Mobile intercepted a cyberattack and potential data breach of customer data, reports Bloomberg, and the attack exhibited similarities to a recent Salt Typhoon incident involving Chinese hackers targeting US telecoms. T-Mobile has faced nine security breaches from 2018 to early 2023, including a 2021 incident affecting over 47 million customers and a 2023 breach exposing data of 37 million customers.

TikTok is testing a feature that lets a limited number of content creators add links from affiliate networks such as Walmart, Target and Amazon directly to posts. The integration simplifies the purchasing process by placing links atop the comment section, potentially increasing sales for brands and boosting TikTok's status as a digital shopping destination.

Make the most of every moment of your time at CES 2025 with one of our show floor tours, presented by StoryTech®. Led by industry experts, these interactive walking sessions provide context and insights for the technologies displayed on the show floor. Customize your CES experience by choosing from a variety of tour options to add to your CES registration.

Shark Tank, the 5-time Emmy Award-winning business-themed show, is searching for the best Entrepreneurs with the best businesses and products that America has to offer. If you’ve got a great product or business, then Shark Tank is for you. An open call with the show’s casting team will take place at CES on Friday, January 10. Numbered wristbands will be distributed from 9-11 a.m. Only those with a wristband will be seen. Register for CES 2025 to make your mark.