BEIJING - Chinese broadcaster CCTV on Friday reported the iPhone's Frequent Locations feature poses a potential national security threat. A researcher interviewed by CCTV said, if accessed, data collected by the feature could reveal the entire country's economic status and "even state secrets," according to Reuters, which earlier reported on the state-run news outlet's comments.
WASHINGTON DC - The US Department of Justice has charged a Chinese businessman with hacking the computer systems of Boeing and other US defense contractors, amid growing tensions over computer espionage. Su Bin, a Chinese national and the owner of a Chinese aviation technology company, conspired with two individuals in China to steal information related
JENISON ? Pilot Malt House has a problem all businesses wish they had ? the brewing ingredient maker has been unable to grow fast enough to meet demand. So founder Erik May has launched a campaign under Michigan's new crowdfunding law hoping to raise up to $250,000 from Michigan residents. The Pilot Malt House campaign
NEW YORK - Streaming-television service Aereo plans to continue its fight for survival in a lower court, switching to a new legal argument: If the Supreme Court says we're a cable company, we want the cable companies' content license. "Aereo temporarily suspended its operations...despite the fact that it believes that it can still operate with
SOUTHFIELD ? Crowdfunding portal Funderbuilt was launched July 4th to service all types of fundraising needs and models, including donations to charitable causes, reward-based contributions to creative and business endeavors, and equity-based investments in new businesses and products. While most crowdfunding platforms take a percentage of a project owner's raised funds with no upper limit,
GRAND RAPIDS - Jeremiah Elbel has been named the fourth partner at the branding and marketing firm of Deksia, which has offices in Des Moines, Iowa and Grand Rapids. Elbel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts and Graphic Design from Grand View College in Des Moines, Iowa in 2003 and started at Deksia
SOUTHFIELD - Secure-24 has promoted Scott McIsaac and Sean Donaldson to co-chief technology officers and also will be leading the new interdisciplinary Technology Advisory Council. Both Donaldson and McIsaac have been with Secure-24 since 2004. Previously, Donaldson held many different roles within the company including network and Linux manager, director of infrastructure and chief architect.
ANN ARBOR - Are you interested being paid to receiving hands-on training for an in-demand career, while also being able to pursue a college degree? If so, the Michigan Advanced Technician Training program could be a perfect fit for you. Manufacturing and technology companies are experiencing a shortage of employees with the knowledge, skills, and
DETROIT - NextEnergy, in partnership with Chicago-based Clean Energy Trust, will use a $745,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to support clean energy companies with commercializing their technologies in the Midwest. Expected to launch this month, the Midwest Innovation Bridge ? or the Bridge, for short ? will offer early-stage technology companies entrepreneurial
DETROIT ? On this Internet Advisor podcast, Dr.Virinder Moudgil, President of LTU, talks about the importance of STEM Education in the formation of our future technological leaders; Jim Saber, Vice President, Business & Technology Development, NextEnergy describes how his company is casting a vision and laying the groundwork for powering the next generation of technology.