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How Will COVID-19 Impact US Elections Nov. 3?
ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown offers a slide show he prepared for one of the two major US political parties that predicts how the pandemic could impact in-person voting. More than two-thirds
Election CyberSecurity – Can The Election Machines Get Hacked?
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon joins Mike Brennan and Matt Roush to discuss election cybersecurity. Can Russians, Chinese, Iraqis and other nation states as well as black hats throw a
Wayne State University STEM Innovation Center Opens
ANN ARBOR - Tonya Mathews, director of the new Wayne State University STEM Innovation Center, provides the back story on how she hopes it will help train the next generation of Science, Technology, Match, Arts
Breaking News
Every Phone And TV In US Set To Temporarily Blackout October 4
WASHINGTON - FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of
Michigan Cannabis Pioneer Rick Thompson Passes, Business Partner Jamie Lowell Provides Video Tribute
FLINT - Rick Thompson, one of the founding lights in cannabis legalization in Michigan, was
ITC To Build New Electric Transmission Lines To Enhance Grid Reliability
NOVI – Jeremy Coon, principal project manager for ITC, has joined the Sept. 18 episode
Survey: Athletes Report Using Cannabis Products To Promote Exercise Recovery
NEW YORK - Those who engage in regular exercise frequently report consuming cannabis products to
iHemp Hour: Soil Health, Plant Nutrition
ANN ARBOR - Mark Carrol and Gary Reding of Ozadia bring Hemp farmers up to
iHemp Hour 6: US Hemp Roundtable With Federal Legislation Update
ANN ARBOR - Jonathan Miller of the US Hemp Roundtable discusses the latest federal legislation
ITC Michigan Supports Pandemic Response With Funding To Mental Health, Substance Abuse Centers
NOVI - As the nation rallies to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, ITC
Watch LIVE Cannabis Stock Presentations from CEOs of Leading Companies
DETROIT - The can't miss event for informed cannabis investors and traders is almost here!
U-M Solar Car’s Second-Place Finish Best In Team History In Australia
ADELAIDE, Australia - In an innovative, bullet-shaped car, the University of Michigan Solar Car Team
Floodproofing Cities: U-M Professor Gets NSF $1.8 Million Grant To Develop Smart Stormwater Project
ANN ARBOR - Autonomous "smart" technologies for aging stormwater systems are being developed at the
Climate Change Action Window Could Close As Early As 2023
ANN ARBOR - As the Trump administration repeals the U.S. Clean Power Plan, a new
GM To Offer 20-Plus Electric, Zero-Emission Vehicles By 2023
WARREN - General Motors is going all-in on electric and zero-emission vehicles. Last week the
Report: Computer, IT, Healthcare Top Fields For Telecommuting Job Listings
BOULDER, Co. - FlexJobs reports that computer/information technology and healthcare are the top career fields
U-M Has More Fulbright Grants Than Any Other U.S. Public University
ANN ARBOR - For the third straight year, students from the University of Michigan have
Red Level Earns Microsoft Gold, Silver Certifications
NOVI - Technology consulting company Red Level has attained Gold Cloud Productivity, Gold Hosting, Gold
Online Tech Named To 2016 Managed Service Provider 500 List
ANN ARBOR - Data center Online Tech has been named to the 2016 Managed Service
Featured News
Ford Will Invest $3.5 Billion To Build LFP Battery Plant In Marshall
MARSHALL – Ford announced Feb. 13 it is investing $3.5 billion to build the country’s first automaker-backed LFP battery plant, offering
Flo Debuts Fast Electric Vehicle Charger
QUEBEC CITY, Quebec–Flo, the Canadian electric vehicle charger manufacturer with a new production plant in Auburn Hills, has introduced Flo Ultra,
Consumers Energy Offers 30,000 Smart Thermostats To Customers
JACKSON–Consumers Energy announced the availability of 30,000 Google Nest smart thermostats to financially vulnerable natural gas customers to help Michiganders facing high
Michigan
Liquid Web Establishes European Data Center
LANSING—Officials of Liquid Web LLC announced the company’s EU Data Center is now available for
TC Satellite Operations Company Will Support AWS Ground Station
TRAVERSE CITY–Atlas Space Operations, a provider of ground communications in the space industry and a
LTU Gets DENSO Grant For Machine Vision Safety System In Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has received a $40,000 grant from DENSO, the world’s second largest mobility
$20 Million In Grants Available For Broadband In Underserved Areas
LANSING–While much of Michigan has access to high-speed broadband internet service, there are still many
Liquid Web Establishes European Data Center
LANSING—Officials of Liquid Web LLC announced the company’s EU Data Center is now available for
TC Satellite Operations Company Will Support AWS Ground Station
TRAVERSE CITY–Atlas Space Operations, a provider of ground communications in the space industry and a
LTU Gets DENSO Grant For Machine Vision Safety System In Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has received a $40,000 grant from DENSO, the world’s second largest mobility
$20 Million In Grants Available For Broadband In Underserved Areas
LANSING–While much of Michigan has access to high-speed broadband internet service, there are still many
What Tariffs Mean To The Auto Industry
DETROIT - President Trump's Tariffs Are Already Hitting the Auto Industry Hard. Long-time auto journalist
Start Your Business Right With These Top Tips
If you are in the process of starting your own business then you may be
Ford To Increase Prices On 3 Models Produced In Mexico
DEARBORN - Ford Motor said it is raising prices on three models produced in Mexico, pointing
Study: EVs Could Save Money For 80 Percent Of Drivers And Up To $8,000 A Year
LONDON - A new study has revealed that electric vehicles could save money for 80% of drivers, with motorists
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Michigan Health Endowment Fund To Provide $2.95 Million For Telemedicine
LANSING – The Michigan Health Endowment Fund and several funding partners are coming together to provide $2.95 million to help 61 Michigan providers and safety net organizations ramp up telehealth efforts, which can help patients
Thumb Filter Maker Converts To Coronavirus PPE With State Help
LANSING–National Filters Inc., an industrial filter manufacturer located in Harbor Beach in Michigan’s Thumb, is retooling and purchasing new machinery to produce healthcare equipment critical to COVID-19 relief efforts with support from the Michigan Strategic
Michigan Insurers Waive Copays, Deductibles For COVID-19 Tests, Treatment
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services announced that the state has received agreements from nearly all of the state’s health insurance companies to waive cost-sharing, including copays, deductibles, and coinsurance for coronavirus (COVID-19)
Ex-Lions Quarterback Eric Hipple Helping Ex-NFL Players, Veterans Cope With Mental Health Issues
ANN ARBOR - Eric Hipple, who played quarterback for the Detroit Lions and suffered serious head injuries, is now helping former NFL players and Veterans cope with post traumatic stress, and related mental health issues.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
GM CEO Barra Says Self-Driving Car Goes On Sale Soon
DETROIT - General Motors CEO Mary Barra recently turned to the past to define the
Ford Wants To Patent A Roof-Mounted Chair For Tailgating And Camping
DEARBORN - There are few pleasures in life that rival sitting on top of your
Ford Strikes Deal To Help End Its Chip Shortage
DEARBORN - Ford and chip manufacturer GlobalFoundries on Thursday said they plan to work together
JD Power Survey: Car Consumers Still Aren’t Connecting With Phones Through Apps
TROY—The top-cited problem for new-vehicle owners is connectivity issues with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
Digital and Mobile
MSU Engineering Students Win IEEE Antenna Event
EAST LANSING — Michigan State University engineering students sounded the channel and won the “foxhunt”
CNET Details How Russian Hackers Infiltrated The DNC Computers
WASHINGTON DC - In the months leading up to the 2016 US presidential election, Russian
Congress Upset Not Told Immediately About Spectre, Meltdown Vulnerabilities
WASHINGTON DC - The US government wishes it had gotten the memo on Spectre and
Researchers Find Stolen Military Drone Secrets For Sale On Dark Web
WASHINGTON DC - Researchers from Recorded Future, a threat intelligence company, say they found a cache
Hello Barbie Doll Toy Vulnerable To Hackers
SAN FRANCISCO - Hello, Barbie. Can we talk? Security researchers are worried about your safety.
MI-SBDC Offers Small Business Cyber Threat Risk Assessment Tool
GRAND RAPIDS – The Small Business Development Center of Michigan Friday announced its intention to
Internet-Connected Toys Pose Cybersecurity Risk For Christmas
SAN FRANCISCO - Better watch out if you buy an Internet-connected toy this Christmas. Hackers
Christian Kopasci, Michigan’s New CSO, Talks Cybersecurity Readiness
FERNDALE - Michigan State Chief Security Officer Christian Kopasci, talks about the state of cybersecurity
Business and Finance
Kathleen Norton-Schock Updates Diva Tech Talk, MCWT Summer Happenings
ROYAL OAK -Kathleen Norton-Schock updates the recent podcasts she has done on her own show,
Five Startups Named To MSU’s Conquer Accelerator Summer Program
EAST LANSING - Five startup teams from Michigan State University have been selected to participate
KLA’s John McLaughlin Talks Ann Arbor R&D Lab
ROYAL OAK - KLA Ann Arbor Lead John McLaughlin talks about the hundreds of job
Hatch Detroit Opens $100,000 Business Idea Competition
ROYAL OAK - The 2019 $100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest is officially underway, and submissions
M2 TechCast: AmyCell Seeks To Match Software Talent In Region To Available Jobs
ROYAL OAK - Lori Emerson, Talent Connector at AmyCell LLC, works with recruiters to promote
M2 TechCast: WIN Director Katz Updates Opportunity Detroit Tech
ROYAL OAK - Lisa Katz, Executive Director at the Workforce Intelligence Network, updates Opportunity Detroit
Inforum’s Downs Named National Director At Dandelion – Community Projects Agency
DETROIT - Rachele Downs, long-time Vice President of Entrepreneurial Strategies at Inforum, has been hired
Media Multitasking Not Only Reduces Performance But Also IQ
LANSING – Attention all you multitaskers that pride yourself on your ability to read emails,
Business News
- California Drops Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over $4 Billion High-Speed Rail Funding Cut
- Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Calls 2025 'Defining Year' As Stock Soars 79%, Nvidia And SoftBank Deals Fuel Turnaround Despite Trump Conflict
- TikTok Enters $3 Billion Micro-Drama Boom With In-App 'Minis'— Aims To Keep Viewers Inside Its Platform
- California Drops Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over $4 Billion High-Speed Rail Funding Cut
- Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Calls 2025 'Defining Year' As Stock Soars 79%, Nvidia And SoftBank Deals Fuel Turnaround Despite Trump Conflict
- TikTok Enters $3 Billion Micro-Drama Boom With In-App 'Minis'— Aims To Keep Viewers Inside Its Platform




















































