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Centrepolis Accelerator’s Radomski Explains Michigan Hardware Summit
ROYAL OAK - Dan Radomski, Director of the Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University, talks about the Hardware Summit that attracted some 500 people who got to interact with some of the companies working with
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, Diva Tech Talk, as well as the upcoming events for the Michigan Council of Women In Technology - including its
Tamara Shoemaker Updates CyberPatriot Summer Camps For Michigan Students
ROYAL OAK - Tamara Shoemaker, Director, Detroit Mercy Center for Cyber Security & Intel Studies, updates the CyberPatriot summer camps offered across Michigan this summer for middle and high school students that want to learn
Breaking News
Tiny Hydrogen-Fueled Car Breaks World Distance Record
DELFT, Netherlands - While plug-in electric vehicles are the center of much hype, they aren’t
Tesla Discounts Model S By $30,000, Model X By $41,000 To Gain EV Tax Credits
Tesla Inc.’s latest discounts will newly qualify one of its models for federal subsidies that Elon Musk said
Sweden Testing Semi-Truck Trailer Covered In 100 Square Meters Of Solar Panels
STOCKHOLM - Europe’s seven largest commercial truck manufacturers agreed in 2020 to cease producing diesel vehicles within two
Ann Arbor For Public Power Seeks To Break Away From DTE Energy
ANN ARBOR - Activists in Ann Arbor have been developing a plan to remove the
Optimism Surrounds The Michigan Cannabis Market
LANSING- Although Michigan’s sales of recreational cannabis have lagged behind Illinois’ cash register totals, a
Report: Michigan Expected To Continue Growing Slower Than Nation
LANSING—Michigan’s largest employers anticipate the state’s economic growth will continue to lag that of the
Monroe Street Fair Founder Launches Michigan Cannabis Tourism & Hospitality VIP Group
ANN ARBOR - Cannabis business entrepreneur Charlie Strackbein started the Ann Arbor Monroe Street Fair
GVSU Economist: West Michigan Industrial Economy Remains Soft
GRAND RAPIDS — The West Michigan industrial economy remains marginally soft, and is poised for
Consumers Energy Spends More Than $1 Billion In 2015 With Michigan Businesses
JACKSON - Consumers Energy is making good on a five-year commitment to Michigan businesses, announcing
Google, FCA To Integrate Self-Driving Tech Into 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan
AUBURN HILLS - Google will integrate its self-driving technology into some new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Illegal Battery Recycling Business In India Subjects Some To Lead Levels Above Guidelines
ANN ARBOR - India's illegal battery recycling industry could be exposing some residents in Delhi
Energy Choice Remains Thorny Issue As Debate On Michigan Energy Policies Kicks Off
LANSING - The Michigan Senate Energy and Technology Committee kicked off testimony from interested stakeholders
Featured News
Michigan Health Endowment Fund To Give $15.2 Million In 60 Grants
LANSING – The Michigan Health Endowment Fund (Health Fund) announced it will support 60 health projects and collaboratives across the state
US Air Force Issues RFP For Autonomy Prime Drone Project
WASHINGTON DC - On the heels of its successful Agility Prime rapid prototyping initiative, the Air Force is getting ready to
Study: Humanity Has Only Nine Years To Avoid Catastrophic Global Warming
DETROIT - The world has almost used all its remaining carbon budget. In less than a decade, it will be over
Michigan
The Business Impact Of 2018 Facebook News Feed Changes
LANSING - 2018 has been an interesting year for Facebook. Earlier this year, the company decided
New Economy Initiative Awards Grant To LTU For Growth Of Small Manufacturers, Hardware Startups
SOUTHFIELD – The New Economy Initiative has awarded a one-year grant of $40,000 to the
Qi Named Associate Dean For Inclusion, Diversity In MSU College Of Engineering
EAST LANSING — Yue Qi has been named the first associate dean for inclusion and
Ann Arbor Spark Honors 16 Companies With FastTrack Awards
ANN ARBOR — As part of the a2Tech360 series of events, Ann Arbor SPARK presented
The Business Impact Of 2018 Facebook News Feed Changes
LANSING - 2018 has been an interesting year for Facebook. Earlier this year, the company decided
New Economy Initiative Awards Grant To LTU For Growth Of Small Manufacturers, Hardware Startups
SOUTHFIELD – The New Economy Initiative has awarded a one-year grant of $40,000 to the
Qi Named Associate Dean For Inclusion, Diversity In MSU College Of Engineering
EAST LANSING — Yue Qi has been named the first associate dean for inclusion and
Ann Arbor Spark Honors 16 Companies With FastTrack Awards
ANN ARBOR — As part of the a2Tech360 series of events, Ann Arbor SPARK presented
High Prices, Poor Marketing, Stunt Ohio Cannabis Market
CLEVELAND - Ohioans had great expectations for recreational marijuana after voting to legalize personal use
How to Handle a Car Accident Claim When Multiple Drivers Are Involved
When multiple drivers are involved in car accidents, there is the additional psychological pressure of
Study: Automakers Doing The Exact Opposite Of What Buyers Want
DETROIT - Frugal buyers are not looking for fancy features like a leather-wrapped steering wheel,
Did the Pentagon Spread False UFO Stories?
WASHINGTON DC - A recent article in the Wall Street Journal suggests that the Pentagon itself fueled
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
LTU Version Of Global Game Jam Helps Students Develop New Video Games
ROYAL OAK - Last month, Lawrence Technological University host its version of Global Game Jam where 30 developers came together to create new video games in a 48-hour marathon. There wasn't much sleep but there was
Clues To Aging Found In STEM Cells’ Genomes
ANN ARBOR—Little hints of immortality are lurking in the stem cells of fruit flies. Stem cells that produce sperm use a genetic trick to stay perpetually young across generations, researchers at the University of Michigan
Wayne State Receives $1 million NSF Grant To Support Commuter Students In Engineering
DETROIT - A team of Wayne State University faculty was awarded $1 million from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) initiative for a new program called ACCESS: Achieving Commuter
Saphetor, Genomenon Agree To Share Genomic Variant Data Between Platforms
ANN ARBOR - Saphetor S.A., a precision medicine analysis company and Genomenon Inc., a genomic literature search engine company, have signed an agreement to share genomic variant data between their software platforms. Genomenon’s Mastermind Genomic
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
48-Volt Quant Gets 600 Miles On A Tank Of “Salt Water
DETRIT - There is another energy storage system for electric vehicles starting to gain traction:
Daimler Rejects German Environmental Groups’ Demand To Stop Selling Combustion Engines By 2030
BERLIN (AP) — German automaker Daimler earlier this month dismissed a “cease and desist” demand
Lexus Holds World Premier of LF-Z Electrified Car
TOYOTA CITY, Japan – This week, Lexus held the world premiere of “LF-Z Electrified,” conceptual
Hercules Electric Vehicles Opens Series A Funding Period
DETROIT – Hercules Electric Vehicles is opening a $20 million Series A investment round managed
Digital and Mobile
Homeland Security Bans Agencies From Using Kaspersky Cybersecurity Products
WASHINGTON DC - Homeland Security is banning Russia-based Kaspersky Lab from doing business with the
Report: 1.65 Million Computers Targeted By Cryptocurrency Mining Malware In 2017
MOSCOW - More than 1.65 million computers were targeted by cryptocurrency mining malware attacks in
Russian Hacker Campaign Aimed At Potentially Taking Down U.S. Power Grid
SAN JOSE, Ca. - The horror story scenario of taking down electrical power grids has
Mobile Monday Detroit Explores Use Of Connected Tech In Healthcare
DETROIT, MI – Mobile Monday Detroit will explore the use of connected technologies in healthcare
Midwest Technology Leaders Conference Focuses On How To Lead The Charge
PLYMOUTH ? Leading the charge was the theme of the 10th annual Midwest Technology Leaders
Internet Of Things Poses Risks, Rewards For Cyber Security Professionals
GRAND RAPIDS ? The Internet of Things, where it seems everything from wearable computers to
Goggle Ups Cyber Security On Apps With Text Message Verification
SAN FRANCISCO - In an effort to block unauthorized use of its Google Apps services,
Michigan Cyber Awareness Luncheon Series Set For June 25 In Detroit
DETROIT - The Michigan Cyber Awareness Luncheon Series 2014 will serve as a follow up
Business and Finance
AI Replacing Human Headhunters? Executive Search Partners’ Erickson Says No Way
ROYAL OAK - I sensed a controversial story in an email I received predicting the demise
Monica Wheat Updates Techstars Startup Week Detroit – All This Week
ROYAL OAK - Startup Week Detroit Co-Founder Monica Wheat talks about her week-long entrepreneurial extravaganza
Deadline To Apply For Pitch Club Grand Circus July 1
FARMINGTON HILLS – The deadline to apply for Pitch Club Grand Circus is July 1.
Five MSU Student Startups Launched In 10-Week Conquer Accelerator Program
EAST LANSING — Five student startups from Michigan State University kicked off on June 3
MCWT Webinar Feb. 16 To Discuss Volunteering To Advance Your Career
SOUTHFIELD - During a webinar on Feb. 16, Rosemary Bayer, Michigan Council for Women in
DTX Launch Detroit Accepting Applications For Student Tech Accelerator
DETROIT - DTX Launch Detroit, a 10-week technology startup accelerator for college students and recent
I-Corps Energy And Transportation Training Program Accepting Applications
DETROIT - Researchers and entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the I-Corps Energy and Transportation
Comcast Business Opens $440,000 Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs Competition
DETROIT – How could your business use technology to help enhance your business? If you














































