mikebrennan

About Mike Brennan

Founder of Michigan News Network, and serves as CEO, as well as Editor & Publisher of MITECHNEWS.COM. Brennan has worked since 1980 as a technology writer at newspapers in New York, NY, San Jose, CA., Seattle, WA., Memphis, TN., Detroit, MI., and London, England. He co-founded and served as managing editor of Pacific Rim News Service (SEATTLE), which developed a network of more than 100 freelance journalists in 17 Asia-Pacific countries.

Apple Removes iPhone, iPad Apps Infected By Malware From Stores

CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple has discovered and removed from its iPhone and iPad App Store dozens of apps that were infected by malware. The tainted software made it into the App Store via a counterfeit version of Apple's Xcode program, which is used to create apps for the iOS and Mac system software, CNET.Com reported.

By |2015-09-21T21:14:03-04:00September 21st, 2015|Cyber Defense, Featured|

New US-China Treaty Could Limit Cyberattacks

NEW YORK - Could cyberattacks one day be governed by treaties like those limiting the use of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons? The US and China are reportedly taking a first step in that direction. The countries are discussing a mutual promise not to launch a first-strike attack with cyberweapons on the other country's critical

By |2015-09-21T20:52:14-04:00September 21st, 2015|Cyber Defense, Featured|

MichBio Biosciences Capital Day Set For Oct. 20

LANSING – MichBio's annual Biosciences Capitol Day Oct. 20 is the chance for members to showcase their innovative products, services, and discoveries at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. Members are invited to set up a display table in the Capitol's rotunda to catch the eyes and ears of Michigan legislators. The event takes place

By |2015-09-21T20:47:33-04:00September 21st, 2015|Featured, Life Sciences|

Time Running Out to Register For Mobile Monday Lansing Re-launch

LANSING - A topic of interest to a wide range of organizations has been selected as the keynote topic at the upcoming re-launch of Lansing’s Mobile Monday chapter. ‘Apps for the Enterprise; How is Business Maximizing the Benefit of Apps’ is the selected topic and it will be presented by Jeff Imholz, WebSphere Technical Specialist

By |2015-09-20T18:45:51-04:00September 20th, 2015|Mobile MI|

Camp ShopBot Held At Maker Works

ANN ARBOR - Join Randy Johnson, Chief Operation Officer of ShopBot and former Editor-In-Chief of American Woodworker Magazine on Sept. 26, for this all-ages and all-skill levels camp. Great for beginners, seasoned veterans, and those just interested in learning more about CNC fabrication. The day will consist of demos, topic-based presentations from guest presenters, and

By |2015-09-20T11:36:41-04:00September 20th, 2015|Maker MI|

Exploring Michigan’s Connected Culture in the Automotive Industry

GRAND RAPIDS - With Michigan being the global center of the automotive industry, that industry’s convergence in the last few years with mobile/wireless technologies is having significant impact on our state. To explore that topic in depth MICHauto is hosting its’ 2015 Summit focusing on “The Connected Culture: Shaping Michigan’s Automotive Future” on September 30th. Join Michigan Mobile

By |2015-09-20T11:27:54-04:00September 20th, 2015|Podcasts|

MTAM CEO & Mobile Comply CEO to Speak at 2015 Michigan Broadband Conference

DETROIT – Mobile Technology Association of Michigan Executive Director and CEO, Linda Daichendt and Mobile Comply CEO, Elaina Farnsworth will share the stage at a breakout session entitled "Michigan's Mobile Industry - Driving Development" at the 2015 Michigan Broadband Conference on October 20th. Every year, the Michigan Broadband Conference attracts nationally recognized broadband and technology

By |2015-09-20T11:04:34-04:00September 20th, 2015|Featured, Mobile MI|

Asterand Buys Memphis Human Tissue Specimens Company

DETROIT - Asterand Bioscience Inc., the Wayne State University TechTown research company, Tuesday announced the acquisition of AdeptBio LLC, a Memphis, Tenn.-based company that procures human tissue specimens. Terms were not announced. Said Peter Ferrigno, CCO of Asterand Bioscience: "Together, we will strengthen our partnership with the pharmaceutical and diagnostic community, providing unparalleled quality samples,

By |2015-09-20T10:30:00-04:00September 20th, 2015|Life Sciences|