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Software Lab, THC123 Workers, High School Coders, RSA Cybersecurity Horror Stories
ROYAL OAK - A 3000 square foot collaboration hub for the local software community is coming to downtown Detroit. Jacob Evan Smith, Partnership Manager from Altimetrik, explains. THC123 has more than 4,000 Marijuana business workers in its
Smart Bracket AI App – Crush Your Office NCAA Basketball Tournament Bracket
ROYAL OAK - Supported Intelligence, an East Lansing based Artificial Intelligence software developer, has again produced its "Smart Bracket" app that helps basketball enthusiasts crush the NCAA College Tournament office brackets...like scoring in the 97
Global Auto Mobility Challenge Finalists To Compete At SAE World Congress
ROYAL OAK - David Stout with the Global Auto Mobility Innovation Challenge talks about the 12 Finalists that will compete in April at the Society of Automotive Engineers Conference at Cobo Center. The winning teams
Breaking News
UN Report: Indiscriminate Use Of Hydrogen Could Slow The Energy Transition
NEW YORK - Hydrogen use by the G-7 could jump by four to seven times
MPSC Approves DTE Electricity Rate Increase – Cost Residential Customer 71 Cents More Each Month
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today authorized DTE Electric Co. to implement a
More Tech Innovation Needed In Cannabis, Hemp Industries
ANN ARBOR - Thomas Lavigne, the managing partner of Cannabis Counsel, one of the oldest
Internet Outages Could Spread As Temperatures Rise
SAN FRANCISCO - Climate change is hitting us at an ever faster pace. 2022 is
GVSU Economist: West Michigan Economy Will Remain Strong In 2018
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy looks strong for the new year, according to a
MITechNews.Com Headlines On WJR’s Internet Advisor
MiTechNews Headlines for Dec. 2 DETROIT - MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan joins Internet Advisor on
Michigan Unemployment Rate Falls In 16 of 17 Major Labor Markets
LANSING - Seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates fell in 16 of the state's 17 major labor
Grand Rapids GiveCamp Provides Free Coding, Web Development For 18 Nonprofits
GRAND RAPIDS - Earlier this month, the first “Weekend for Good” nonprofit event took place
Ann Arbor’s Duo Security Opens London Office To Serve Europe, Middle East, Africa
ANN ARBOR - Duo Security announced this week that is has opened an office in
Detroit Zoo Goes 100 Percent Renewable Electric With Help Of ITC Holdings
ROYAL OAK - The Detroit Zoo is going 100 percent renewable electricity from wind farms
Board Reviews Threat To Aging Oil Pipeline Under Straits Of Mackinac
LANSING - The Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board put most of the final touches Monday
DTE Electric Rate Increase To Add $8.22 Monthly To Residential Bill
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission and DTE Electric Company reached an agreement to
Featured News
98 Percent Of US Universities Switched To Remote Learning During Pandemic
DETRIOT - Ninety-eight percent Of US universities switched to remote learning during pandemic. Since then, more students are continuing with online
Limitless Electric Power By The End Of Decade Now Possible
LONDON, UK - Scientists have been scrambling to crack the code to harness nuclear fusion, which has been hailed as a “holy
Angel Investing In 2021 Neared Or Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Levels
GRAND RAPIDS - Angel investors put $69.1 million into 111 Michigan-based companies last year, an amount and deal flow that well
Michigan
Considering Solar Energy?
LANSING - Considering solar energy? Solar is now so cheap in the United States it
NSBA Report: Small-Business Outlook On Economy Highest In Seven Years
WASHINGTON DC. – The National Small Business Association Monday released its 2017 Mid-Year Economic Report where the
LTU Symposium Presents Examples Of People Using Technology To Do Good
SOUTHFIELD — At a time when technology is all too often used to divide and
Pitch Club For Startups And Entrepreneurs
LANSING - Kyyba Xcelerator, Bodman PLC and TiE Detroit will launch Pitch Club, a mentoring
Considering Solar Energy?
LANSING - Considering solar energy? Solar is now so cheap in the United States it
NSBA Report: Small-Business Outlook On Economy Highest In Seven Years
WASHINGTON DC. – The National Small Business Association Monday released its 2017 Mid-Year Economic Report where the
LTU Symposium Presents Examples Of People Using Technology To Do Good
SOUTHFIELD — At a time when technology is all too often used to divide and
Pitch Club For Startups And Entrepreneurs
LANSING - Kyyba Xcelerator, Bodman PLC and TiE Detroit will launch Pitch Club, a mentoring
Ohio Could Become $2 Billion Market By 2027 If Legislators Do Not Change Laws
COLUMBUS — A national cannabis company predicts Ohio will be a $2 billion market in
Former Tesla, Lucid Executives Create EV Sports Car
LONDON - A new niche EV brand, Longbow, has emerged into the public eye, hailing
Toyota EV Now On Sale For Under $20,000
TOKYO - When you’re able to offer an EV with 267 miles of driving range,
The IT Secrets of Big Companies That Small Businesses Can Steal
Image source Big companies have access to massive IT budgets, advanced security systems, and dedicated
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
LTU Wins Grant To Boost STEM Education From Howard Hughes Medical Institute
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University is one of 24 schools nationwide to be selected for a new program to boost minority participation in STEM study and careers. The $1 million grant was awarded to Lawrence
Ann Arbor Health Hacks Weekend: Removing Barriers To Healthcare
ANN ARBOR - A2 Health Hacks started as a passion project between four Ann Arborites interested in solving problems in healthcare and bringing the community together to do it. A2H2 is a healthcare hack-a-thon in
STEM Funders Network To Support Southeast Michigan STEM Alliance
DETROIT - The newly-formed Southeast Michigan STEM Alliance, formed by the Michigan STEM Partnership, has just been selected to join the STEM Learning Ecosystems national initiative to make a significant impact on STEM education and
VoiceGR Expands To Gather Critical Health Information From Kent County
GRAND RAPIDS - VoiceGR, Grand Rapids’ community survey, is expanding to become countywide thanks to a new partnership between the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University and the Kent County
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Toyota’s Acquisition Of Lyft’s Self-Driving Unit Bolsters Automation Ambitions
DETROIT - Toyota Motor Corp will acquire Lyft Inc's self-driving technology unit for $550 million,
May Mobility Grand Rapids Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Could Be Extended
GRAND RAPIDS — The autonomous shuttle that runs through downtown could transition to an on-demand
Auto Industry Customer Satisfaction Skids To All-Time Low
ANN ARBOR—The U.S. auto industry, like the economy at large, couldn’t escape the crosshairs of
Bollinger Motors Moves To New Headquarters In Oak Park
OAK PARK—Bollinger Motors has announced a move of its headquarters to a larger building in
Digital and Mobile
Mobile Monday Michigan Chapters in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing Seeking Volunteer Organizers
DETROIT - Have you enjoyed attending an MTAM Mobile Monday Michigan event at one of
Mobile Monday Detroit Discusses 3D Development for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality
DETROIT – Mobile Monday Detroit will explore 3D virtual and augmented reality development skills and
Smartphone Security Hole: ‘Open Port’ Backdoors Widespread
ANN ARBOR- A sweeping study of an internet communication mechanism common in mobile devices has
Applications Now Open For Women In Defense Horizons – Michigan Scholarships
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan Chapter of Women in Defense, an organization for women in the
Target Cyber Hack Involved Malware Installed On Checkout Keypads
MINNEAPOLIS - While Target has said hackers used malware installed on point-of-sale terminals to pilfer
Blackphone Smartphone Puts Privacy, Controls In Hands Of Its Users
SAN FRANCISCO - A new Android-powered smartphone soon to be launched will put privacy and
RazorThreat Appoints Tierney Vice President Strategic Accounts
PONTIAC - RazorThreat has appointed Deane Tierney, Vice President Strategic Accounts. He reports to Greg
Michigan Cyber Summit 2013: The Importance Of Government Partnerships
NVOI - Kelvin Coleman, Branch Chief for the Government Engagement Office of Cybersecurity and Communications
Business and Finance
Feedback-Seeking CEOs Boost Business Performance
ANN ARBOR - For chief executive officers who want to boost their company's bottom line,
Pitch n’ Pontiac, Momentum Biz Plan Competition Offer Cash Prizes For Startups
DETROIT - Calling all startups and small businesses, Michipreneur has found more pitch opportunities that
Co-Working Space Bamboo Detroit Adds Another Floor In Downtown Detroit
DETROIT - Blogger turned entrepreneur Amanda Lewan announced this week that she has signed a
Toyota Launches AI Ventures To Provide Early-Stage Financing To Tech Startups
LOS ALTOS, Ca. - Toyota Research Institute will invest an initial $100 million to launch
Benzinga’s Detroit Move Fuels Its Big Vision
DETROIT - Jason Raznick founder of Benzinga says their success was somewhat accidental at first. He started Benzinga, the
10th Annual MCWT Signature Gala Attracts 60 Companies, Raises $390,000
DETROIT - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation raised $390,000 in donations earlier
Mobile Technology Association Of Michigan Offers Developers Chance to Win Great Prizes
DETROIT - Which IoT platforms are competing with Apple and Google? Which are the most
10th Annual LTU RoboParade Celebrates Halloween Oct. 24
SOUTHFIELD - Students from elementary through high school will demonstrate their ability to design, program
