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Latest Cyber Hack Of Security Camera Provider Verkada
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon joins Matt and Mike to talk about the latest cyber hacks, including Verkada, a Silicon Valley security startup that provides cloud-based security camera services. The company suffered a
COVID Pandemic Could Be Under Control In Michigan By Fourth Of July
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to update Matt and Mike about the rate of COVID vaccinations in Michigan, the level of the contagion, and how if the stars align right Michigan could get
What Are The New Social Media Rules For Those Vaccinated?
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown explains what anyone receiving the COVID vaccines should do before they plan large gatherings with family and friends this summer....probably the earliest safe mixer can occur. Trained as a
Breaking News
Biden Administration To Loan $1.5 Billion To Restart Shuttered Palisades Nuclear Plant In Southwest Michigan
COVERT TOWNSHIP - The Biden administration on Wednesday announced a $1.5 billion loan to restart
Energy Secretary Granholm Discloses Battery Apprenticeship Guidelines For Michigan
DETROIT - Top officials in President Joe Biden's administration visited a United Auto Workers union
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Proposed Change Would Expand Allowable e-Bike Operation
LANSING - Operation of Class 1 electric bicycles on state park-managed nonmotorized trails open to
Black Friday Shopping Might Be Too Late Thanks To Shipping Delays
SAN FRANCISCO - The school year just started, Halloween is coming and Thanksgiving plans are
Skymint Buys 3Fifteen Cannabis, Lands $70 Million Loan, Gets $8 Million Investment
ANN ARBOR – The wave of consolidations in the Michigan cannabis market continued Tuesday when SKYMINT announced
GVSU Economist: West Michigan Economic Recovery Slows
GRAND RAPIDS — Although still positive, the recovery for the West Michigan industrial economy has
Cloud Cannabis Buys Kalamazoo Cultivator, Partners With California’s Wonderbrett
TROY - Cloud Cannabis Co. has acquired a cultivation facility in Kalamazoo, formerly operated by
GVSU Cuts Deal With MSU To Deal With Water-Related Issues
MUSKEGON - Grand Valley State University's Annis Water Resources Institute have signed a memorandum of
MPSC Approves More Wind For Consumers’ Renewable Energy Plan
LANSING – The Michigan Public Service Commission this week approved Consumers Energy Co.’s request to
UM Launches Carbon Neutrality Commission
ANN ARBOR – Officials at the University of Michigan announced the selection of the President’s
Study: Fairness In Planning A Big Deal To People’s Perception Of Wind Turbines
ANN ARBOR – When local residents feel the planning process for building wind turbines is
Idemitsu Lubricants America Opens 13,000 Square Foot Lab In Wixom
WIXOM — Japanese company, Idemitsu Lubricants America, has opened a new, 13,000-square-foot laboratory space in
LIFT, ASM Partner To Bring To Deliver Materials Science Content To High School Curriculum
DETROIT - Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow and the ASM Materials Education Foundation are introducing a
Red Level Named To MSPmentor 501 List
NOVI - Red Level has been named by MSPmentor to the MSPmentor 501, a listing
Cobo Center Upgrades Internet, Wi-Fi, Fiber Optics, Adds Broadcast Studio
DETROIT - During the recent $279 million renovation of Cobo Center in downtown Detroit, a
Featured News
Chinese Solid-State Battery Maker Offers EVs 557 Miles Of Range
BEIJING - Chinese electric vehicle automaker NIO is set to introduce its highly anticipated 150 kWh solid-state battery pack, which promises
Portage Gets High Speed Fiber Internet From Metronet
PORTAGE–Evansville, Ind.-based Metronet announced that residents and businesses in the city of Portage in Kalamazoo County now have, or will soon
Forget Solar Panels Now We Have Rain Panels To Generate Electricity
DETROIT - In a potentially game-changing breakthrough in energy harvesting, researchers have found a way to capture, store and utilize the
Michigan
Induction Heating Company To Partner With NextEnergy To Advance Technology
AUBURN HILLS—Heat X, a developer of magnetic induction heating technology, announced an agreement with NextEnergy,
Davenport Offers Free Online Workshop for K-12 Teachers To Boost Online Education
GRAND RAPIDS—Davenport University will offer Michigan PreK-12 teachers a free virtual workshop, based on a
J.D. Power: Auto Retail Sales Forecast To Decline 11.3 Percent In June From Year Before
TROY—The Troy-based customer experience analytics and auto industry consulting firm J.D. Power predicted that new
LTU’s Robofest Goes Online- Only Robotics Competition In World In 2020
SOUTHFIELD—Like so many other educational activities, Lawrence Technological University’s Robofest World Championship is moving online
Induction Heating Company To Partner With NextEnergy To Advance Technology
AUBURN HILLS—Heat X, a developer of magnetic induction heating technology, announced an agreement with NextEnergy,
Davenport Offers Free Online Workshop for K-12 Teachers To Boost Online Education
GRAND RAPIDS—Davenport University will offer Michigan PreK-12 teachers a free virtual workshop, based on a
J.D. Power: Auto Retail Sales Forecast To Decline 11.3 Percent In June From Year Before
TROY—The Troy-based customer experience analytics and auto industry consulting firm J.D. Power predicted that new
LTU’s Robofest Goes Online- Only Robotics Competition In World In 2020
SOUTHFIELD—Like so many other educational activities, Lawrence Technological University’s Robofest World Championship is moving online
What It Costs To Charge Tesla Monthly vs. Buying Gas For Chevy Equinox
DETROIT - Thinking of making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV)? It’s the more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants To Crack Down On Kratom
DETROIT - After a viral video on TikTok and a press conference with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during which
Tariffs Rock Auto Industry Driving Up Prices For US Consumers
DETROIT - President Trump said he launched his tariff program to force US and foreign
Women In Cannabis Program Seeks Sponsors For Fall Celebration
DEARBORN - Four20 Post publisher Dan Keelan talks about the Women in Cannabis Leadership series.
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Michigan Health Info Network Shared Services Adds New Board Member
ANN ARBOR — The Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services has added Dr. Andrew Rosenberg, M.D. has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. His appointment is effective Oct. 20. Rosenberg, a tenured Associate
What Is The Status Of COVID-19 Vaccines?
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates the status of the multiple COVID-19 vaccine candidates in development around the world. Some very preliminary candidates could be available for very high risk people by year's end.
MIOSHA Issues Emergency Rules To Control COVID-19 Spread In The Workplace
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed her concurrence of the need for a comprehensive set of Emergency Rules that will help protect Michigan workers, businesses, customers and communities from the spread of COVID-19. The new
Reopening Survey: Only 28 Percent of Workers Expect Return to Workplace by End of 2020
NEW YORK - As new COVID-19 cases continue rising, a survey of US employees finds that only 28 percent expect returning to the workplace by the end of 2020. The Conference Board survey also reveals
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Cheap, Simple, At-Home EV Charging for the Masses
DETROIT - ConnectDER makes a widget that taps directly into your home’s electrical meterand can
Report: Record Electric Car Sales As World Governments Double Down on Support
CAMBRIDGE, UK - While 2022 continues to add to the challenges electric vehicle (EV) makers
MPSC Approves Pilot Program To Expand Electric Vehicle Chargers In Upper Peninsula
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved tariff changes and the creation of an
DeLorean Sets Date For Its Electric Resurrection
DETROIT - The DeLorean is an iconic vehicle — stainless steel body, gull-wing doors —
Digital and Mobile
Cybersecurity Expert Lohrmann Makes His 2019 Predictions
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Dan Lohrmann, former Chief Information Security Officer for the state
Shutdown Threatens Even More Government Websites
WASHINGTON DC - The government shutdown, now in its 25th day, continues to affect the
IoT TechConnect Focus On Michigan Technology, Supporting Michigan Science Center
DETROIT - How would your company like to participate in an Internet of Things event
Comcast Xfinity xFi Uses AI To Block Cyber Threats Connected To Home Network
PHILADELPHIA – Comcast has launched nationally Xfinity xFi Advanced Security, an artificial-intelligence-powered service that monitors,
Houses Unanimously Approves Email Privacy Act – Senate Expected To Do Same
WASHINGTON DC - Who says Congress can’t work together? Well certainly so when it
Secret Code For Smart Devices To Keep Black Hats Out Of Internet Of Things
SAN FRANCISCO - Everyone knows that all these smart devices plugging into today’s homes -
FBI Maintains Silence On How It Cracked Terrorist iPhone – Israeli Company Suspected
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI is maintaining its silence about a hack that gave it
May ISACA Detroit Chapter Meeting May 12: Insider Threats, IT Risk
TROY - Insider threats and IT Risk will be the topics discussed at the May
Business and Finance
Kathleen Norton-Schock, Brian Wassom, Tech Legal Issues Update
ANN ARBOR - Diva Tech Talks' Kathleen Norton-Schock, and Warner Norcross + Judd's Brian Wassom
Executive Search Partners: How To Land That C-Level Tech Job During A Pandemic
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, a recruitment company that
LIFT Offers CNC, Welding Training To Help Fill 21,000 Advanced Manufacturing Jobs
DETROIT - LIFT is offering CNC Operations Technician and Welding Operations Technician programs starting September 14 to
Update: Diva Tech Talk & Michigan Council Of Women In Technology
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Shock updates the latest happenings with the Michigan Council of Women
Entrepreneur You Conference For Women Is Back
DETROIT - Entrepreneur YOU is the premier women led conference supporting other women entrepreneurs in
Bamboo Detroit Co-Working Space Offers Starter Memberships For Just $40 A Month
ROYAL OAK - If you’re an early stage entrepreneur in Detroit, Bamboo Detroit has a
March 7 Deadline To Pitch At Michigan Growth Capital Symposium
ANN ARBOR - March 7 is the deadline for companies wishing to be selected to
Great Lakes Angels To Vet Three Tech Start-Ups On March 15
FARMINGTON HILLS - Great Lakes Angels will hear three elevator pitches on March 15 at
