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Tesla Files Lawsuit Challenging Michigan’s Auto Franchise Sales Law – Wants To Sell Direct

LANSING - The showdown between Tesla Motors Incorporated and the state about whether the company can sell its vehicles in Michigan without a franchise dealer agreement, brewing for years, is on with the company filing a lawsuit Thursday. Tesla filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for Western Michigan one week after the Department

By |2016-09-23T12:08:18-04:00September 23rd, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Featured, Politics|

State-Sponsored Hackers Steal 500 Million Yahoo Accounts – Biggest Data Breach In History

SAN FRANCISCO - Hackers swiped personal information associated with at least a half billion Yahoo accounts, the internet giant said Thursday, marking the biggest data breach in history. The hack, which took place in 2014, revealed names, email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates and, in some cases, security questions and answers, Yahoo said in a

By |2016-09-22T21:26:09-04:00September 22nd, 2016|Cyber Defense, Featured|

AT&T To Roll Out Near 5G Internet Speeds Over Power Lines In 2017

DETROIT - Someday power lines could deliver low-cost, multi-gigabit wireless internet speeds. No need to build new towers.  No need to bury new cables in the ground. That's what AT&T has in mind for its Project AirGig launched Tuesday - described as having the potential to transform Internet access globally, well beyond the AT&T footprint and

By |2016-09-21T21:06:38-04:00September 21st, 2016|Featured, News|

The Debut Of The Automobility: Reimagining Transportation 2016 Conference

GRAND RAPIDS  - Transportation is changing at a faster rate than at any time in history and this change will be discussed at the launch of a Michigan-based transportation conference, Automobility: Reimagining Transportation 2016. Produced by AutoBeat Daily, this hands-on, fast-paced event will provide a road map to the future. Automobility 2016 provides an open

By |2016-09-21T14:53:59-04:00September 21st, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Featured, Michigan Mobile Musings, Podcasts|

ITInTheD Episode 163: Conexess, Clarity Newhouse, New Mind Group

ROYAL OAK - ITINTHED hosted a fun episode 163. Bob and Dave were joined by one of their Pink Slip Party sponsors, Conexess, along with the folks from Clarity Newhouse and New Mind Group…and somehow Randy snuck in the studio. Conexess can be found at: http://conexess.com/ Clarity Newhouse is at: http://claritynewhouse.com/ New Mind Group is at: http://newmindgroup.com/ To

By |2016-09-21T14:54:32-04:00September 21st, 2016|Featured, IT in the D, Podcasts|

U-M Joins edX To Offer MicroMasters For Online Learners

ANN ARBOR - Online learners interested in educational leadership, social work and the growing field of user experience research and design now can earn more comprehensive certification or complete work toward an advanced degree at the University of Michigan. In some cases, learners can earn as much as a quarter of the required credit for

By |2016-09-20T15:36:41-04:00September 20th, 2016|Featured|

NSBE Partners With Google To Increase Black Engineers In Computer Science

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The National Society of Black Engineers has partnered with Google to launch the Code Success NSBE program, an initiative committed to increasing the number of black professionals in the field of computer science. The year-round engagement provides NSBE collegiate members interested in computer science, technology, software engineering and web design with opportunities

By |2016-09-19T20:52:43-04:00September 19th, 2016|Featured, New Products / Contracts, News|

TiECon Midwest Offering $1 Billion To Startups That Revolutionize Health-Care Mobility

DEARBORN - TiECon Midwest is offering up to $1 billion to startups that can revolutionize health-care mobility. The deal comes with incubation space and mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs for those selected. All ideas must be preregistered on the conference’s website, and applicants must attend the event. During TiECon Midwest, an anonymous investor and innovation team will

By |2016-09-15T20:15:59-04:00September 15th, 2016|Connected Tech, Featured, Life Sciences, Mobile MI|

TiE, Autonebula Announce Connected Car, Mobility $50K Competition For Startups

DEARBORN – The contest is to identify entrepreneurs and startups from the connected transport ecosystem. The emphasis would be on products, areas of applications within the connected transport space, vehicle management, traffic management, vehicle logistics, telematics, navigation, cybersecurity, infotainment and data analytics. During the contest, six finalists will have seven minutes to pitch their product to

By |2016-09-15T16:51:56-04:00September 15th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured, News|