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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
2 degrees Equals 40-Foot Sea Rise As Melting Ice Dramatically Impacts Earth
NEW YORK - Top scientists say the world’s ice sheets are melting more rapidly than
Michigan Economic Forecast – Continuing Growth, But At A Slower Pace
ANN ARBOR - The end of the UAW’s Stand-Up Strike removes a major risk confronting
ACSI: Quality, Quantity Of U.S. Economic Output In A Freefall
ANN ARBOR—The third quarter report of the American Customer Satisfaction Index predicts a bleak future for the
Sensi Part Grow Facility Near Battle Creek Offering Discounts Until Dec. 31
BATTLE CREEK - Steve Bratic, the contractor at Sensi Park, a 100-acre, potentially five million
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Hosts Quarterly Virtual Meeting Dec. 10
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency is hosting a virtual meeting Thursday Dec. 10 that
Nearly A Third Of Workers Don’t Want To Ever Return To The Office
NEW YORK - The vaccines are on their way. So far, they appear so effective
Fuel-Efficient Cars: Best Way To Fight Climate Change
ANN ARBOR - While Americans can do a lot of little things in their daily
Detroit Dirt Founder To Keynote West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Conference
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host Detroit Dirt founder Pashon Murray
Michigan PSC – Renewable Energy To Exceed 10 Percent Of Grid In Michigan In 2016
LANSING - The estimated renewable energy percentage is expected to exceed the 10 percent requirement,
MI Earth Day Fest Returns April 22 To Rochester Municipal Park
ROCHESTER - The MI Earth Day Fest will return to last year’s new location in
Featured News
HAP Expands Statewide Health Care Provider Network
DETROIT—Health Alliance Plan, the Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, announced the addition of 25 health care facilities and nearly 900 health care
Gov. Whitmer Creates Semiconductor Talent Action Team
LANSING—The Michigan Economic Development Corp. and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have established a Semiconductor Talent Action Team, a public-private partnership aimed
MCWT Celebrates 20 Years Of Impact, Previews New Programs
SOUTHFIELD—The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation, along with host sponsor Dow Inc., gathered 650 professionals to celebrate and empower
MI Tech TV
Greg Doyle Updates Tech248 Tech Networking Group
ROYAL OAK - Greg Doyle from Oakland County government also serves as one of the managers of the Tech248 technology networking group formed by Oakland County four years ago. Greg updates the growth of the
Buttons2Button’s Gina Adams On Crowd Funding Campaign
ROYAL OAK -Gina Adams, Co-Founder of Buttons2Button, magnetic button covers to help people with disabilities become more self sufficient, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to expand her fledgling operations. She is getting coaching for his
Pingree Detroit CEO Jarett Schlaff On His Custom Leather Goods Shop
ROYAL OAK - Jarett Schlaff, CEO of Pingree Detroit, will talk about his custom leather goods business that works with veterans. Schlaff is getting coaching for his business from Lawrence Technological University's Centropolis Accelerator. https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e171-pingree-detroit
Michigan
Duo In Partnership To Curb e-Prescribing Fraud
ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor cybersecurity provider Duo Security announced a partnership with DrFirst,
Emerging Tech Trends Business Leaders Should Be Monitoring
LANSING - Technology is changing at a rapid pace. From artificial intelligence to augmented reality,
ESD To Host Engineering & Tech Career Fair March 6
SOUTHFIELD – The Engineering Society of Detroit will host its spring Engineering and Tech Career
Robotics, Vision And Motion Control Set Records In 2017
ANN ARBOR — The North American robotics, machine vision and motion control markets continue to
Duo In Partnership To Curb e-Prescribing Fraud
ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor cybersecurity provider Duo Security announced a partnership with DrFirst,
Emerging Tech Trends Business Leaders Should Be Monitoring
LANSING - Technology is changing at a rapid pace. From artificial intelligence to augmented reality,
ESD To Host Engineering & Tech Career Fair March 6
SOUTHFIELD – The Engineering Society of Detroit will host its spring Engineering and Tech Career
Robotics, Vision And Motion Control Set Records In 2017
ANN ARBOR — The North American robotics, machine vision and motion control markets continue to
Report: Earth Reached Its First Climate Tipping Point
ATLANTA - The planet just crossed a terrifying milestone, and scientists say it could be
Cannabis Flower Prices Rose In September For First Time In Two Years, But Sales Fell
LANSING - An ounce of cannabis flower in September rose by its largest amount month-over-month
EV Tax Incentives Elimination Force GM To Take $1.6 billion Hit In Next Quarter
DETROIT - General Motors will record a negative impact of $1.6 billion in its next
Ohio Senate Passes Bill To Change Pot DUI Laws
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate unanimously passed legislation to overhaul the way that prosecutors must
Advanced Technologies
Science Tech
Genomenon Debuts Version 1.3 Of Mastermind Genomic Search Engine
ANN ARBOR – Genomenon has announced version 1.3 of its Mastermind genomic search engine that adds new tools to help clinicians quickly find authoritative research related to their patients genomic mutations and a new suite
Esperion Therapeutics Files Initial Public Offering For $150 Million
ANN ARBOR — The cholesterol-fighting drug developer Esperion Therapeutics Tuesday announced an initial public offering of $150 million of its common stock. Esperion also expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up
Heat-Conducting Plastic Could Lead To Lighter Electronics, Cars
ANN ARBOR - Advanced plastics could usher in lighter, cheaper, more energy-efficient product components, including those used in vehicles, LEDs and computers - if only they were better at dissipating heat. A new technique that
Michigan Opts Into FirstNet First Responder Wireless Broadband Network
RESTON, Va. - Michigan will become the 10th state or territory to adopt first responder advanced technologies by opting in to FirstNet, an AT&T specialized wireless broadband network. AT&T, in a public-private partnership with FirstNet,
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Study: Ride Sharing Experience Consists Of 13 Steps, Before, During And After Ride
NOVI – Yanfeng, a global automotive supplier, recently released proprietary research conducted by its global
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:
University Of Michigan’s New Ford Motor Co. Robotics Complex
ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan and Ford Motor Co. are opening a state-of-the-art facility dedicated
2021 GAMIC Finalists Named – Competition April 12 During SAE International
DETROIT - GAMIC has selected 11 Automotive and Mobility Start-Up Companies for the 13th Annual
Digital and Mobile
Trump Signs Order To Bolster U.S. Cybersecurity, Protect Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON DC - President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to bolster the
Mobile Monday Grand Rapids May 15 Event Focus On Big Data
GRAND RAPIDS - Mobile Monday Grand Rapids will tackle Big Data at the organization’s upcoming
CyberSecurity Headlines: French Election Email Bomb…Computer Apps Eavesdropping…Two Factor Banking Hacked
DETROIT - Richard Stiennon is an internationally recognized security analyst and author with a sharp eye
Google Shuts Down Massive Google Docs Phishing Scam
MOUNTAIN VIEW - Google shut down a massive phishing scam that targeted users of its
Password List Shows 123456 Worst Of 2013
SAN FRANCISCO - Spend a morning or two with Sesame Street and you should have
Neiman Marcus Cyber Hack Went Undetected For Six Months – New York Times
NEW YORK - A security breach that yielded Neiman Marcus customers' payment card information went
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
Business and Finance
Consumers Energy Foundation Approves $50,000 Grant For Saginaw Future
SAGINAW -The Consumers Energy Foundation recently approved a $50,000 grant to support economic development in
Stefanini Group Launches New Version Of AI Virtual Assistant
SOUTHFIELD — Stefanini Group, a $1 billion global technology company specializing in digital solutions, has
Michigan Businesses Awarded Grants Through Small Business Restart Program
LANSING -More than 11,300 small businesses and nonprofits across Michigan have been awarded $69 million
TechTown Detroit Launches Coworking Classroom For Children Of Coworking Tenants
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit is offering Coworking Classrooms designed to ease the uncertainty and stress
OST Chosen By CRN Magazine As 2015 Triple Crown Winner
GRAND RAPIDS - Open Systems Technologies announced it has been chosen by CRN Magazine as a
Survey: 75 Percent Of Southeast Michigan Companies Have Implemented Eureka Technologies
DETROIT – Seventy five percent of Southeast Michigan businesses surveyed have implemented so-called Eureka! Technologies
National Venture Capital Investment For First 3 Quarters Higher Than Full Year Totals For 17 Of Past 20 Years
WASHINGTON, DC – Venture capitalists invested $16.3 billion in 1,070 deals in the third quarter
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
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
