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With Michigan Reopening For Business, Where Does COVID-19 Contagion Stand?
ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown updates the level of COVID-19 spread in Michigan now that the state is reopening many of its businesses. Michigan has kept the pandemic under control since March.
Canada Encourages Its Businesses To Make PPEs To Battle COVID-19
ANN ARBOR - Joe Comartin, Canadian Consul General in Detroit, explains what steps his government has taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. That includes working with companies to make Personal Protective Equipment. He also updates
Michigan Marijuana Report To Launch Four20Post Streaming Video Channel July 8
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Marijuana Report is launching a cannabis-focused live streaming video show on July 8 – Four20Post. The show will be co-hosted by Rick Thompson, long-time Michigan Cannabis advocate, and feature Jamie Cooper,
Breaking News
Solar-Powered Electric Houseboat From China
BEIJING - I’ve found plenty of fun and strange EVs for this Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric
MPSC Winter Energy Forecast: Lower Petroleum And Propane Prices, Increased Demand For Natural Gas
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission’s Winter Energy Appraisal for 2023-2024 projects demand for
Scientists Predict Solar Panel Advances Will See Millions Leaving Electric Grid
LONDON - More than 30 million homes in Europe could meet all their energy needs
Bill Gates Backs Fan On A Stick Wind Energy Device That Cut Costs By One Third
SEATTLE - It looks nothing like a typical "fan on a stick" wind turbine, but
Rick Thompson With Four20Post Cannabis News
ANN ARBOR - Rick Thompson of JazzCabbageCafe fame provides hot Cannabis headlines from across the
U-M Study: Facial Recognition Tech In Schools Should Be Banned
ANN ARBOR—Facial recognition technology should be banned for use in schools, according to a new
COVID-19 Forces Monroe Street Fair Organizers To Reschedule Event For 2022
ANN ARBOR - Monroe Street Fair Founder Charlie Strackbein announced this week on the event’s
iHemp Hour Aug. 13 – Delta-8 THC, Types Of CBD Oil Products
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour July 16 featured what's happening with the US Hemp Authority
Royal Oak’s Powerley Rolls Out Smart Home, Real-Time Electricity Usage App
ROYAL OAK — Powerley, the utility-led smart home technology pioneer, has introduced the next generation
Study: Electricity Demand Will Be Met In Lower Peninsula If Planned Projects Are Completed
LANSING - Current utility projects under way now should result in Michigan's electric reliability remaining
Michigan Tech Partners in Department of Energy Research Institute
HOUGHTON - Michigan Technological University is one of 85 partners in a US Department of
Examining Climate Resilience Topic Of Sustainable Business Forum Feb. 13
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a luncheon examining climate resilience
Firefox Adds Protection To Stop Browser Tracking
SAN FRANCISCO - Firefox has a new tool to stop websites from spying on you,
Comcast To Hire Nearly 400 In Michigan, Primarily In Call Centers
PLYMOUTH – If you want to handle questions from Comcast customers, the cable company has
Comcast Business Offers Voice Mobility Product For Small Business
PHILADELPHIA – Comcast Business has launch its Comcast Business Voice Mobility product, a new type
U-M Plays Role In Regional Big Data Hub
ANN ARBOR - A "big data brain trust" has been established by the National Science
Featured News
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
Muskegon Public Schools Open STEAM Lab At Elementary School
MUSKEGON – Students at Muskegon Public Schools are learning about science and technology in a new, next-generation STEAM lab that opened this
Humanity May Reach Singularity With Artificial Intelligence Within Just 7 Years
DETROIT - Technology is moving so quickly some experts suggest artificial intelligence will reach singularity within seven years, meaning there will
Michigan
Continental Business Incubator Produces First Spinout – Door Lock Passive Bolt
AUBURN HILLS — Continental Automotive, the Auburn Hills-based U.S. subsidiary of the German auto supplier
MDEQ To Sample Wells Near Grand Rapids Airport For PFAS
GRAND RAPIDS — The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality announced that it will sample 49
Notre Dame Ups Equity Stake In Spider Silk Company
ANN ARBOR – Kraig Biocraft Laboratories announced a new agreement with one of its early
ACEC Michigan Honors State’s Top Engineering, Surveying Projects
LANSING – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/M) recently honored firms for engineering
Continental Business Incubator Produces First Spinout – Door Lock Passive Bolt
AUBURN HILLS — Continental Automotive, the Auburn Hills-based U.S. subsidiary of the German auto supplier
MDEQ To Sample Wells Near Grand Rapids Airport For PFAS
GRAND RAPIDS — The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality announced that it will sample 49
Notre Dame Ups Equity Stake In Spider Silk Company
ANN ARBOR – Kraig Biocraft Laboratories announced a new agreement with one of its early
ACEC Michigan Honors State’s Top Engineering, Surveying Projects
LANSING – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/M) recently honored firms for engineering
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Casinonic: License, Security, and Fairness of Games
Introduction The flashing lights and enticing promises of online casinos can be alluring, but stepping
Why Crypto Is More Usable Than You Think
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Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Gov. Whitmer Appoints Tonya Matthews To MI-STEM Council
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Wayne State University Director of STEM Learning Innovation and Associate Provost for Inclusive Workforce Development Tonya M. Matthews, Ph.D., to the Michigan STEM (MiSTEM) Advisory Council. Matthews is
LIFT Gets $200,000 From Skillman For STEM education
DETROIT—Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow, a national manufacturing innovation center operated by the American Lightweight Materials Innovation Institute, announced that it has received a $200,000 grant from The Skillman Foundation. The grant will help Detroit-area youth
Genomenon Partners With Chinese To Sell Mastermind Genomic Search Engine
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon, Inc., and Shanghai Shanyi Biological Technology Co., Ltd have formed a partnership to provide Genomenon’s leading Mastermind Genomic Search Engine to clinical laboratory customers in China. Genomenon’s Mastermind is a genomic
GVSU Begins 2nd Cohort Of Digital Marketing Pro Development Program
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University will begin its second cohort of a unique digital marketing professional development program that offers industry-recognized certification in platforms like Google Analytics and HubSpot. The program will begin September
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Tesla Could Get 15 Percent Bump In Range From New Batteries
DETROIT - Tesla has spent several years hyping its next-generation batteries and it appears that
Clare Battery Maker Wins Deal For Up To 10,000 EV Charging Stations
CLARE—Advanced Battery Concepts LLC, the Clare-based company bringing advanced technologies to the lead-acid batteries long
Car Sales, Shipping Startup To Exhibit At Motor Bella
PONTIAC—Earlier this year, the Detroit Auto Dealers Association announced a “bridge to the future” auto-centric
J.D. Power Finds Auto Satisfaction Stalled
ANN ARBOR—Customer satisfaction with the auto industry is stuck in neutral. Overall customer satisfaction with
Digital and Mobile
Michigan Science Center CEO Matthews To MC IoT TechConnect April 4 At Troy Marriott
TROY - Michigan Science Center President and CEO Dr. Tonya Matthews will serve as Mistress
Pixo Releases Virtual Reality Safety Training For Utility Companies
ROYAL OAK - Pixo VR announced the release of its Gas Meter Safety Inspection Virtual
Duo Security Announces Record-Breaking Year, Tops $100 Million Revenue
ANN ARBOR — Cybersecurity company Duo Security said it topped $100 million in annual recurring
Malware Lab Warning: Healthcare Providers Need To Protect Medical Imaging Equipment From Cyber Threats
BEER-SHEVA, Israel – Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Malware Lab researchers are warning medical imaging device manufacturers and
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting: How Contemporary Military Strategies Impact The Business Cyber Security Realm
LIVONIA - A new reality in information security has developed that it is now a
Merit Offers QuadMetrics Cybersecurity Tools to Members
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network signed an agreement Wednesday with QuadMetrics to provide the company's
Connected And Automated Vehicles And The Cybersecurity Threat: How Industry Is Responding
LIVONIA - Cybersecurity for vehicles represents a critical topic and important growth area for the
Older Version Android Smartphones, Tablets Have Google Security Flaw
SAN FRANCISCO - People with Android smartphones and tablets running older versions of the mobile
Business and Finance
Detroit Tech Watch Software Event Coming To TechTown June 29
DETROIT—The organizers behind the Detroit DevDay software development conference are rolling out a new event, Detroit
15 MSU Student Startups To Compete April 17 For $40,000 In Prizes
EAST LANSING—The Burgess New Venture Challenge (BNVC) has announced 15 finalists for its first annual venture competition
Backstage Capital Managing Director Wheat To Judge InnoSTARS IoT Pitch Competition
DETROIT - Monica Wheat, Managing Director of Backstage Capital, has joined the judging panel for
Akervall Technologies Named 2019 Michigan SBDC Best Small Business Of Year
SALINE - Akervall Technologies has been selected the 2019 “Michigan SBDC Best Small Business of the
Motor City Connect July 12 – West Side – On The Border
NOVI - This it the perfect combination of enjoying a good meal, meeting cool people
Report: Michigan’s Economy At Crossroads – More Investment Needed In Innovation, Entrepreneurship
LANSING - Michigan’s investments in the 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program
SBAM Recognizes Leaders, Volunteers At Annual Meeting
LANSING - Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof was recognized on June 23 at the Small
5X5 Night Comes To Holland To Offer Entrepreneurs $5000 In Seed Capital
HOLLAND - A popular pitch competition pioneered by Rick DeVos, the founder of Grand Rapids
