"Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart" dives into one of the most infamous child abduction cases in the U.S. Here’s what to know about Elizabeth’s story and what she and her family reveal in Netflix’s new documentary.

At CES 2026, I noticed quite a few smart glasses trends, but maybe one of the most interesting was that smart glasses seemed to be leaning into their potential as aids for people with low vision or hearing. Companies like eSight, for example, are pitching a new crop of smart glasses as a way to help people with central vision loss.

Elizabeth Smart became a household name when she was abducted at age 14, held captive for nine months and then found safe. Now 38, she is married with children and devotes her time to advocating for survivors of abduction,

Smart glasses and haptic wearables turn visual scenes into sound and touch, helping blind and low‑vision users read, navigate and interpret social cues with greater independence.

Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ones to buy.