ROYAL OAK - Jake Sigal founded Livio in 2008 and spent five years developing Internet radios and a language that lets mobile apps and hardware systems communicate. Ford bought Livio in 2013 and in 2014 Jake co-founded Tome to develop products for the hot new technology market called the Internet of Things. Jake told his
ROYAL OAK - Diva Tech Talk Co-Host Kathleen Norton Schock announced on M2 TechCast that her show won two Clarion Awards from the Association for Women in Communications: Radio Regular Talk Or Interview Program and Women’s Issues Radio Program. The competition drew entries from 19 states and two countries. Kathleen also talked about the 11th
ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday July 24, Warner Norcross & Judd Partner Brian Wassom will provide all the details on a case he handled that confirms First Amendment Free Speech Protection for Augmented Reality video games. DroneLaw.Pro Founder Enrico Schaefer will discuss the FCC’s plans to automate Air Traffic Control for drone flights
DETROIT — Is the Motor City ready to ditch the car dealer? Phoenix, Ariz.-based Carvana aims to find out, at least when it comes to used cars. The service launched in Michigan, allowing Detroit-area residents to search through the 7,000-plus vehicle inventory on Carvana.com, finance, purchase and schedule home delivery of their vehicle as soon
ROYAL OAK - Networker supreme Terry Bean is well-known in the metro Detroit social media scene. More than a decade ago he created Motor City Connect as a way for other digital entrepreneurs and marketers to network. It has since grown to more than 10,000 members. But like most entrepreneurs, Bean also experiments with projects
SOUTHFIELD - A lot of Michigan law firms offer legal expertise in Intellectual Property. A few have touched on issues related to Augmented and Virtual Reality. Others are exploring the newly emerging technologies of Drones and what’s called the Internet of Things. Now Warner Norcross & Judd has created the Emerging Media and Connected Devices
MILWAUKEE - In a decision that provides First Amendment protection for Augmented Reality games, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin ruled Thursday that Milwaukee County's efforts to force game maker Candy Lab AR to buy permits for its customers to use public parks to play Texas Rope 'Em violates the free
NOVI - For all of its entrepreneurial spirit and historical legacy of innovation, Southeast Michigan isn’t Silicon Valley. This region built its business foundation on hardware, in the truest sense of the word – big factories, big machines, big cars – and lots of it. Given our mindset, a transition from a self-run, in-house IT
ANN ARBOR - For chief executive officers who want to boost their company's bottom line, it pays to be humble. In fact, something as simple as seeking feedback from those who work closely with the CEO has important payoffs. New research indicates that a CEO who asks for feedback on his or her performance from
DETROIT - Calling all startups and small businesses, Michipreneur has found more pitch opportunities that lead to cash prizes. In Pontiac their second annual Pitch n’ Pontiac is back. With partnership from CEED Lending, businesses can pitch and compete for prizes. First prize is $7,500 in cash with support services too. Those in food, technology,
