There is nothing more important than our health, and the health of those we care about. When an illness does strike, fear and a loss of control are often the first emotions that surface. Through technology and a shift in healthcare however, it is possible to empower patients and let them regain control. Healthcare is at an inflection point. An aging population and a rise in chronic illnesses, coupled with shortages in healthcare practitioners, is putting increasing pressure on public resources.

LG is hopping on the home-brewing bandwagon. At CES on Monday morning, the firm unveiled its first beer-making appliance, which will let users brew their own IPAs, pale ales, and malt beverages'with little more than the push of a button.' LG also kicked off its CES presence by revealing its 2019 TVs, including a jaw-dropping new 8K model and its highly-anticipated rollable OLED TV. And, the firm teased its ambitious plans to launch 5G connectivity in its devices before 2020, with its first 5G phone set to be unveiled at LG's Las Vegas keynote Monday night. Onstage in Las Vegas, LG and Qualcomm promised 5G will soon be hitting devices, claiming firms who aim for a 2020 rollout of the technology are'definitely going to be too late.'

More than 3,900 companies are on hand to show off their latest technologies at CES this week, but there's one giant name that stands out from the pack: Google. This is the first time in several years that the Mountain View, Calif. CES is changing from a show where you show up with the flashiest gadget. Now there's a greater focus on creating partnerships between small and large companies to make each product work within constellation of others to help people get through the day more efficiently, said Gary Shapiro, chief executive of the Consumer Technology Association, which hosts CES. Tech giants want their assistants to be the glue of that life operating system -- the voice that helps you turn on your lights, power your car's dashboard and control everything from your shower head to your bed.