DEWITT - Forensic Foundations Group, a forensic sciences consulting company, was profiled in the June National Association for the Self-Employed's Self-Informed magazine. John Collins Jr., president and founder, was featured in the Member Spotlight. Collins has been a local member of NASE since he launched his small business in 2013. Prior to launch Forensic Foundations
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
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
SAN FRANCISCO - Google on Tuesday launched the Android Security Awards program, offering researchers who seek out bugs and flaws in Android to make some cash on their discoveries. Google has assigned a $500 bounty on "Moderate" severity bugs, but will double that to $1,000 for "High" severity and hand over $2,000 for "Critical" bugs.
DETROIT - Zack Wigal joins us in studio to talk about this latest effort by Gamers Outreach to help sick children trapped in the antiseptic world of hospitals during their treatment. Our own Shane Hamelin is an ardent gamer and will be our special co host for the segment that focuses on a program to
DETROIT - A one-week training program is now offered to middle and high school STEM teachers to expose them to valuable lessons in physical science and chemistry, from an engineering perspective, to use for new STEM courses in their schools or to integrate into existing curricula. The program is offered through Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow
DETROIT - Michael Antaran, CEO of Marvel Apps in Royal Oak wants to give you a reason to get out and walk around your community, for your good health and for your town's economic well being. Mike joins us in studio to talk about Carrot, a free app, on both iOS and Android platforms, that
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
DETROIT - Gary Baker, Ed Rudel, Foster Braun, and Shane Hamelin answer your computer and technology questions during the second hour of Internet Advisor on WJR. To listen, click on http://www.internetadvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IA-1628-Hour-2-Listener-QA.mp3
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