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Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Increased 4.8% in First Quarter 2025

STAMFORD, Conn.— Worldwide PC shipments totaled 59 million units in the first quarter of 2025, a 4.8% increase from the first quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. U.S. PC shipments grew 12.6%, reaching 16 million units in the first quarter of 2025. Windows 11 Upgrades and Increased Inventory to Preempt U.S.

By |2025-04-16T17:43:37-04:00April 16th, 2025|Industry 4.0|

Airports Set To Switch To Smart Phones For Boarding Passes And Check-Ins

LONDON - Boarding passes and traditional check-ins are set to be abolished as part of the most significant overhaul of the aviation industry in half a century. Passengers will soon be able to upload passport details to their smartphones and pass seamlessly through airports using only facial recognition technology, under proposals by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

By |2025-04-16T17:26:06-04:00April 16th, 2025|Industry 4.0, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Grand Valley State University Promotes Jennifer Drake To Provost

ALLENDALE - Jennifer Drake has been named provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Grand Valley State University, effective immediately. The announcement was made by GVSU President  Philomena V. Mantella. Drake's appointment comes after serving most recently as GVSU's acting provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. Before that, she served as dean

By |2025-04-16T17:24:52-04:00April 16th, 2025|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Portable Hydrogen Fuel Cell Charging Cartridges Latest Auto Tech Wrinkle

TOKYO - Hydrogen fuel cell technology has received increasing attention from automobile companies worldwide. While electrical engine solutions have been the main contender as an alternative engine solution, hydrogen is growing in popularity and is set to become a major complement to electrical technology. Japanese automobile brand Toyota has been instrumental to this, focusing on

By |2025-04-16T17:24:52-04:00April 16th, 2025|Auto Tech, ESD|

MEDC Gets Prestigious Industry Recognition For Michigan’s Economy

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has officially been designated as an Accredited Economic Development Organization by the International Economic Development Council – a prestigious honor that recognizes professional excellence among economic development organizations worldwide. With this announcement, the MEDC is one of 86 AEDO-accredited economic development organizations across the United States, Mexico, and

By |2025-04-16T16:55:44-04:00April 16th, 2025|Politics, Politics/Government|

First Quarter Cybersecurity Funding Surges to $7.7 Billion, Marking A Three-Year High

NEW YORK - After a two-year slowdown, cybersecurity funding is making a strong comeback. The amount of capital cybersecurity companies and startups raised in Q1 shows renewed investor confidence as cyber threats keep rising. According to data from Stocklytics.com, venture capital investments in cybersecurity soared to an impressive $7.7 billion in Q1, the highest quarterly

By |2025-04-16T16:55:44-04:00April 16th, 2025|Cyber Defense, Featured|

Comcast RISE To Provide 100 Grand Rapids And Muskegon Small Businesses With Comprehensive Grant Packages

GRAND RAPIDS – Comcast announced Grand Rapids, Muskegon and surrounding areas will be one of five regions where eligible small businesses will have the opportunity to receive grants through Comcast RISE. The program will provide 100 small businesses with comprehensive packages that include a technology makeover, creative production, a media schedule, providing $3 million total

By |2025-04-16T14:32:53-04:00April 16th, 2025|Featured, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Michigan Pot Sales In March Reverse 3-Month Decline, Up 14.5 Percent Since February

LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales recovered in March posting $276.95 million in sales, up 14.5% from February, according to newly released data from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Sales growth occurred in all sales categories, but the biggest gainer was flower. The industry sold 15,000 more pounds of adult-use flower in March, totaling $121.5 million,

By |2025-04-16T13:49:26-04:00April 16th, 2025|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Rolling the Digital Dice: How Blockchain is Changing Online Gambling

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing online gambling, from increasing transparency to changing how bets are placed and winnings paid out. Understanding its role within this space is integral for players or those just curious about its future, whether experienced or novice. What Is Blockchain and Its Importance in Gambling Blockchain is a digital ledger that securely

By |2025-04-16T12:09:46-04:00April 16th, 2025|Guest Columns|

What Offshore Sportsbooks Can Teach Tech Startups About User Trust and Risk Management

Offshore sportsbooks have long operated in high-stakes environments where consumer trust can be fragile and risk ever-present. Yet despite minimal regulatory oversight, many have established loyal user bases and remain operational over the long term. Tech startups, often operating within similar uncharted waters, can learn much from how offshore sportsbooks manage user trust, manage risk,

By |2025-04-16T12:09:46-04:00April 16th, 2025|Guest Columns|