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Brennan Updates CAR’s MBS Conference, Progress On MITechNews TV
TRAVERSE CITY - The Center for Automotive Research’s Management Briefing Seminars has morphed into a technology show, and this year the focus was on Autonomous Vehicles - how to build them, protect them from hackers,
Marburger STEM Center Update With Executive Director Collins
ROYAL OAK - What is the Marburger STEM Center at Lawrence Technological University? Executive Director Sibrina Collins explains in this segment of M2 Techcast. In September, the STEM Center celebrates is third anniversary. It was
LTU’s New Dorm, Karamba Auto Anti-Hacking, Ashleigh Laabs, BullsEye VirtualTech
ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Aug. 13, Joe Veryser, LTU campus architect, talks about all the high tech touches in our new dorm, and all the other real estate projects under way on campus
Breaking News
Nation’s Power Grid Fails During Heavy Christmas Storms
NEW YORK - Two-thirds of the US population faced snowstorms, high winds, or frigid winter
Retirement Reforms, Marijuana Changes Meet Veto Pens
LANSING - Lame duck legislation that mostly tightened public employee retirement options or made tweaks
Michigan Democrats Introduce Bill To Require 100 Percent Renewable Energy By 2035
LANSING - A Democratic leader’s bill aims to require Michigan to use 100 percent renewable
The Chevy Bolt A Red Hot Deal – Until March
DETROIT - The Chevy Bolt is already a great enough deal to get our Electrek
Consumer Confidence Surges In October To Highest Level Since 2004
ANN ARBOR - Consumer sentiment surged in October, reaching its highest level since the start
Job Prospects In Southeast Michigan Keep Growing – Unemployment At 16-Year Low
DETROIT – There’s good news for jobseekers; employers in southeast Michigan are hiring. From April
MEDC CEO: Large Incentive Package Needed To Lure $4.2 Billion Foxconn Plant To Romulus
LANSING - Conversations with Foxconn Technology Group over locating a plant in the state are
DOD Awards $2.23 Million Grant To Southeast Michigan Agency To Help Defense Contractors Diversify
DETROIT - Cutbacks in Defense Department procurements have resulted in a $2.23 million grant to
Featured News
Deep Sea Wind Turbines Could Reverse An Unexpected Effect Of Climate Change
DETROIT - While they only cover seven percent of the ocean, they are estimated to account for somewhere between 10 percent
Study: 42 Million Serve As Family Caregivers, Spend 26 Percent Of Household Income Doing So
DETROIT - A new study shows a record 42 million Americans are serving as family caregivers and spending an average of 26 percent
LG Energy To Spend $1.7 Billion To Produce Lithium-Ion Vehicle Batteries In Holland
HOLLAND, MI – LG Energy Solution, an advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturer, is investing $1.7 billion to expand its operations in the
Michigan
Redford School Wins ESD’s Future City Competition, Advances To National Finals
NOVI — A team from St. Valentine Catholic School in Redford Township won the 2017
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
2016 Breaks Record For Robot Orders, Shipments
ANN ARBOR — The Robotic Industries Association, the Ann Arbor-based advocate for the robotics industry,
Andre Arbelaez, HITEC, Mustard And Onions Podcast
ROYAL OAK - Back to the 80s with our latest episode as we hit #180
Redford School Wins ESD’s Future City Competition, Advances To National Finals
NOVI — A team from St. Valentine Catholic School in Redford Township won the 2017
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
2016 Breaks Record For Robot Orders, Shipments
ANN ARBOR — The Robotic Industries Association, the Ann Arbor-based advocate for the robotics industry,
Andre Arbelaez, HITEC, Mustard And Onions Podcast
ROYAL OAK - Back to the 80s with our latest episode as we hit #180
Trading S&P 500 Futures: Key Indicators To Watch
S&P 500 futures are among the most widely traded financial instruments, providing a highly liquid
Travel Smart with OPPO A3: The Ultimate Companion for Long-Distance Adventures
If one is a frequent traveler, whether for business, education, or tourism, then the smartphone
How To Become More Productive At Work
Pic - CCO License There are a lot of good reasons you might want to
6 Problematic Commercial Issues A Mentor Can Help You Solve
There are so many benefits to working with a mentor, especially in a commercial setting.
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
MichBio Biosciences Capital Day Set For Oct. 20
LANSING – MichBio's annual Biosciences Capitol Day Oct. 20 is the chance for members to showcase their innovative products, services, and discoveries at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. Members are invited to set up
Asterand Buys Memphis Human Tissue Specimens Company
DETROIT - Asterand Bioscience Inc., the Wayne State University TechTown research company, Tuesday announced the acquisition of AdeptBio LLC, a Memphis, Tenn.-based company that procures human tissue specimens. Terms were not announced. Said Peter Ferrigno,
Arboretum Ventures Files With SEC To Raise $215 Million VC Fund
ANN ARBOR - Arboretum Ventures LLC is raising a new fund of $215 million, according to a form filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, what would be the largest VC fund in Michigan,
MSU Makes Smart Material Even Smarter
EAST LANSING - A team of researchers, including some from Michigan State University, is making a smart material smarter in order to make a better antenna. Using a series of grants from the National Science
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Mobility Spotlight: Navistar Establishes eMobility Center in Rochester Hills
ROCHESTER HILLS - Navistar International Corporation is working to further establish itself in the automotive
Detroit Auto Show Moves To Fall 2021 In Hopes Pandemic Won’t Be Impact
DETROIT - The North American International Auto Show move its reimagined indoor and outdoor show,
Amazon Orders 100,000 Electric Delivery Trucks From Rivian
SEATTLE - Amazon will be stepping up its efforts to reduce its climate impact, CEO Jeff Bezos
Seven Michigan School Districts to Use Electric Buses to Transport Students
LANSING - The Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation rolled out the MAPT Electric School Bus project Thursday
Digital and Mobile
Apple Kills iPhone Diagnostic App That Reveals If Device Infected By Malware
CUPERTINO - A new iPhone diagnostic app - aimed to reveal if your device had
Change Your Password If You Have LinkedIn Account – Hackers May Have It
SAN FRANCISCO - LinkedIn announced Wednesday that more than 100 million members' email and password
Michigan Mobile Musings: Cybersecurity: Across The Board How Much Is It Truly An Issue?
GRAND RAPIDS - Security breaches and cyber threats, they are increasingly a concern for companies, governments
7 Reasons You Should Care if the United Kingdom Leaves the European Union
LANSING - On June 23, the world will be watching as the citizens of the
New Cyber Attack Targeting European Governments Through Adobe Reader
SAN FRANCISCO - A new attack is targeting European governments through flaws exploited in Adobe's
China Accuses U.S. Of Cyberattacks Against Its Military Networks
BEIJING, China - China's Ministry of National Defense said that cyberattacks against its military sites
Troop Health Initiatives Gets Contract For Disaster Relief Telehealth System
BAY CITY - Troop Health Initiatives has received a contract from the Office of Emergency
Center For Computer Resources Successfully Completes SOC 2 Examination
TROY - Center for Computer Resources announced Wednesday said that it has successfully completed a
Business and Finance
BlueWater Angels Invest In Dental Recycling Of North America
MIDLAND - BlueWater Angels said it has funded Dental Recycling of North America, although the
M2 TechCast: Bamboo Detroit Doubles Office Space In Downtown Detroit
ROYAL OAK - Amanda Lewan, president of Bamboo Detroit, describes its new 6000 square foot
MCWT Names U of M’s Nancy Benovich Gilby ‘Woman of the Year in Technology’
DETROIT - University of Michigan Associate Professor Nancy Benovich Gilby has been named the Woman
SPLT Wins Grand Prize – $500,000 – At Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
DETROIT - Ride sharing SPLT won the $500,000 top prize Thursday night at the Accelerate
Business News
- Former WH Advisor Pushes Back On Job Loss Fears, Says 'AI Has Dramatically Lowered The Cost Of Writing Code'
- Anthropic To Become More Valuable Than Today's AMD, Sk Hynix And Micron? Crypto Prediction Market Is Fully Convinced
- Mark Cuban Says Giant Healthcare Conglomerates Are Abusing Their Power: 'There Is A Reason We Have Anti-Trust Laws'
- Former WH Advisor Pushes Back On Job Loss Fears, Says 'AI Has Dramatically Lowered The Cost Of Writing Code'
- Anthropic To Become More Valuable Than Today's AMD, Sk Hynix And Micron? Crypto Prediction Market Is Fully Convinced
- Mark Cuban Says Giant Healthcare Conglomerates Are Abusing Their Power: 'There Is A Reason We Have Anti-Trust Laws'
