STAMFORD, Conn. - Worldwide PC shipments declined 2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017, the 13th consecutive quarter of declining PC shipments, as well as the sixth year of annual declines, a new report says. In the fourth quarter, 71.6 million units, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. For the year, 2017 PC
DETROIT - Seven transitioning soldiers have graduated from a pilot program developed by Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow - LIFT - to earn national credentials in marketable skills that include metalworking, CNC machining and industrial technology maintenance. The pilot program, called Operation Next Advanced Manufacturing Certification Program, includes its first graduate Tim Short, a soldier who
ANN ARBOR - Kelly Sexton, an assistant vice chancellor at North Carolina State University, has been named associate vice president for research — technology transfer and innovation partnerships at the University of Michigan. Sexton will provide leadership for U-M’s innovation and technology transfer activities along with building partnerships with public and private entities that are
DETROIT - The North American International Auto Show is a global showcase for the world’s top vehicles – but also displays the talent and skills of the people who design and build the top models. While crowds are getting a closer look at the newest cars and trucks, people interested in working in the automotive
ANN ARBOR - Faculty at the University of Michigan School of Information and Washtenaw Community College will collaborate on an open-source course with the goal of encouraging more students to consider a U-M Bachelor of Science in Information degree. The two institutions have teamed up to offer WCC students, particularly those underrepresented in STEM fields,
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy looks strong for the new year, according to a Grand Valley State University expert. "We are heading into 2018 with a full head of steam," said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. "I don't see anything on the horizon that will trip
MiTechNews Headlines for Dec. 2 DETROIT - MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan joins Internet Advisor on WJR 760 AM each Saturday to discuss the top headlines from the previous week. NSA Breach Spills Over 100GB Of Top Secret Data MSU Professor: Transparent Solar Is Wave Of The Future Report: Smart Speakers Set To Be Big Hit
LANSING - Seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates fell in 16 of the state's 17 major labor market areas in October. "October changes in the state's various local labor markets were typically small and seasonal," said Jason Palmer, director of the Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives. "Michigan's metropolitan area payroll job levels continued to
GRAND RAPIDS - Earlier this month, the first “Weekend for Good” nonprofit event took place at downtown Grand Rapids accelerator Start Garden that brought together 220 volunteers - programmers, designers, developers, non-technical folks - to create websites, databases and more for local nonprofits. The event was a collaboration with Grand Rapids Give Camp and AIGA
DETROIT - Throughout the year Rick Broida, a columnist for CNET, is on the hunt for the best deals that can be found. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have been two post Thanksgiving days when stores have traditionally lowered prices with hopes of ending the year on a profitable note. In fact, however, Rick
