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BINGHAM FARMS - In Jacobs Media's new web study of radio listeners, a big story is how radio’s traditional listening locations – the home, the car, and the workplace – are undergoing change. From content consumed to new distribution outlets to emerging gadgetry, the traditional pattern of media usage and radio listening are changing – in

By |2017-05-04T19:24:25-04:00May 4th, 2017|Connected Tech, Mobile MI|

Mobile Monday Michigan Chapters in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing Seeking Volunteer Organizers

DETROIT - Have you enjoyed attending an MTAM Mobile Monday Michigan event at one of our chapters in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids or Lansing? Have you benefitted from education you received from an expert speaker, or contacts you made at one of our monthly events? Have you thought about finding a way to be

By |2017-05-04T19:08:22-04:00May 4th, 2017|Connected Tech, Mobile MI|

Mobile Monday Detroit Discusses 3D Development for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality

DETROIT – Mobile Monday Detroit will explore 3D virtual and augmented reality development skills and resources to help Michigan’s developer community be on the fore-front of this exciting technology that provides yet another way to enhance connected experiences. While traditional developer skills are useful, VR and AR require different tools and skill sets which to-date

By |2017-05-04T19:08:22-04:00May 4th, 2017|Connected Tech, Mobile MI|

Climate Change Basics for Busy People

HOUGHTON - Michigan Technological University partnered with the US Forest Service to provide education modules designed at Michigan Tech and shared through the Climate Change Resource Center.   Scientists have long known that the Earth’s climate is changing, but finding interactive and up-to-date information about why it’s changing and what can be done to mitigate

By |2017-05-04T19:09:43-04:00May 4th, 2017|Clean Update|

Securonix, Hatch Detroit

ROYAL OAK - Another great episode as we were joined by Securonix to talk predictive behavioral analytics and other great security topics, and Hatch Detroit about their upcoming submission period for this year’s contest. Securonix is at: https://www.securonix.com/ Hatch Detroit is at: http://hatchdetroit.com/ Penguicon is this weekend, so you might want to read Bob’s take and then

By |2017-05-03T10:58:18-04:00May 3rd, 2017|IT in the D, Podcasts|

Registration Open For HackWSU 2017 – Wayne State University’s Hacking Competition

DETROIT - Wayne State University will turn into a computer programming hub from May 19 - 21 for its third annual hackathon: HackWSU 2017 - where beginner, intermediate and advanced hackers will come to learn, compete and develop software, or hardware projects. The event is sponsored by Wayne State's entrepreneurial resource office, Innovation Warriors and

By |2017-05-03T09:54:27-04:00May 3rd, 2017|Entrepreneurs|

MISBDC Update: Dataspeed, One Of The 50 Companies To Watch Winners

ROYAL OAK - Paul McCown, the Chief Financial Officer for Dataspeed, is one of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch winners this year. He will receive his award Thursday night at the gala in Lansing. Keith Brophy, state director of the Michigan Small Business Development Center, interviews McCown - along with M2 TechCast Co-Hosts Mike

John Tews Joins The Millerschin Group

AUBURN HILLS  - John Tews has joined The Millerschin Group as a vice president. His focus will be on transportation, alternative energy, and life sciences industries. “We’re excited to have John on board,” said TMG president Erin Millerschin. “He’s a PR professional with a proven record of success in all facets of communications.  His experience

By |2017-05-02T20:15:01-04:00May 2nd, 2017|New Products / Contracts|

Detroit Startup Week: Interview With Event Lead Monica Wheat

ROYAL OAK - Monica Wheat joins M2 TechCast Co-Hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush to provide more details on Detroit Startup Week, scheduled for May 22-26, this year in partnership with Detroit Entrepreneur Week. Startup businesses of every type and stage are invited to more than 100 completely free events that are designed to support

By |2017-05-03T12:26:33-04:00May 2nd, 2017|Entrepreneurs, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Traverse City Drone Expert Schaefer Explains SharedSky Drone Park In Northern Michigan

ROYAL OAK - Five entrepreneurs. including Drone Law Pro Founder Enrico Schaefer, have partnered to create a group dedicated to expanding and promoting the drone industry in this northern Michigan resort town. The nonprofit is called SharedSky. Its mission statement reads: To connect individuals, businesses, local government, and organizations interested in the safe and ethical

By |2017-05-04T09:06:15-04:00May 2nd, 2017|Drones, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|