ANN ARBOR - I don't often talk directly to my readers and listeners, but I wanted to share some exciting news with you about a new company I am a partner in called VideoMeeting. We will be launching the beta test in July and need you, my readers and listeners, to sample our cloud-based video
DETROIT - The hiatus is almost over! After two years in a holding pattern due to the out-of-state relocation of the chapter's former local leadership, Mobile Monday Lansing now has a new Steering Committee Chairperson in Leo Dion, CEO of Lansing-based Bright Digit and Chief Experience Officer for East Lansing's, Driver On Tap. Arrangements are
DEARBORN - Maker Faire Detroit returns to The Henry Ford on July 25-26 with new makers already confirmed, a new outdoor midway location and new craft partners Handmade Toledo for the family-friendly event showcasing the amazing work of makers of all ages. Scheduled to make appearances at the Faire are: The Les Paul Experience 3-story
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - Time is running out to register for the Women in Mobile and Wireless Tech program on Monday June 22 that will explore opportunity with successful women leaders. Speakers include: Krischa Winright, CIO, Priority Health / VP of Information Systems, Spectrum Health Kimberly Green-Kerr, Regional Vice-president, Sprint Business Linda Marshall, telecommunications industry consultant
SOUTHFIELD - Members of The Engineering Society of Detroit can get an exclusive first-hand look at the region's newest engineering education showplace - the spectacular new 128,000-square-foot Oakland University Engineering Center - on Monday, June 29. The members-only tour begins with registration and networking at 1 p.m., followed by the tour at 1:30. The cost
NEW YORK - Nominations are now open for the Martha Stewart American Made program that spotlights the maker, supports the local and celebrates the handmade. Each of 10 winners will be awarded a cash prize of $10,000 and a trip for two to New York City to attend the American Made Summit. Last year, Detroit
MIDLAND - Startup companies will showcase new automobile technology during an Auto Tech Forum hosted by MidMichigan Innovation Center at the Midland Holiday Inn, June 24. Participating businesses will discuss breakthroughs for energy efficiency in vehicles, such as battery electrode technology and lighter-weight materials, as well as other innovations like "touch recognition" software for on-board
LANSING - Michigan Senate officials say an agreement on their version of road funding is not imminent, but a number of sources said a proposal that would include new revenues along with cuts could be passed by the Senate by July 4. All the sources, speaking on background, said details on a possible agreement are
EGHAM, United Kingdom - Worldwide shipments of hybrid devices - portability, productivity and flexibility of touch and a keyboard - are on pace to reach 21.5 million units in 2015, an increase of 70 percent from 2014, according to Gartner Inc. Hybrid devices will account for 12 percent of total sales of mobile PCs in
SAN FRANCISCO - Millions of Samsung Galaxy smartphone owners may be at risk of eavesdropping of calls, theft of data and installation of malware - and there isn't much they can do about it. The flaw is found in Swiftkey keyboard software preinstalled on 600 million of the South Korean electronics giant's smartphones, mobile security