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In Eureka Park at CES in Las Vegas, PhoneCam was showing off their body cam-like device that can offer video and communications for safety and security. Applicable in a variety of situations, Wouter Konigs, Founder & CTO, explains the concept, how they utilize the phone for features like AI, GPS, connectivity, and more, and why they expect to have iPhone support soon.
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