ANN ARBOR—When news of the Cambridge Analytica scandal broke, 87 million Facebook users learned that their personal data was obtained and used by a British research firm to influence the outcome of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Many were left wondering how data accessed by established researchers could have been used inappropriately and
SAN FRANCISCO - Researchers at Recorded Future, a threat intelligence company, said in a report Wednesday that North Korean hackers have used technology from Microsoft, Apple and Samsung to carry out cyberattacks. The isolated country has been behind major cyberattacks, including the 2017 WannaCry ransomware assault, which locked up thousands of computers across 150 countries and ensnared hospitals, universities and airports
ROYAL OAK - Emily Heintz, Associate Director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association, has spent a decade working with a wide range of entrepreneurial support groups and startups, in which she found gaps in funding, talent and research that she felt needed to be filled. In March, Heintz, who joins M2 TechCast co-hosts Matt Roush
ROYAL OAK - There’s a new marketing group in metro Detroit. KNC Strategies led by long-time marketing pro Joe Melnick. KNC provides strategy and marketing advisory services on a fractional or “as-needed” basis. Melnick is a senior strategy and marketing executive with over 30 years of experience. He has worked with manufacturing companies, technology businesses
ROYAL OAK - Wayne State University bought the NextEnergy Center, the state of Michigan’s advanced energy industry accelerator, and will transform it into a center for university-industry collaboration and research. Ned Staebler, president of TechTown, joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan to explain why Wayne State spent $6.6 million to create Detroit Urban Solutions, a
SOUTHFIELD – For the second consecutive year, Lawrence Technological University is the world champion of autonomous vehicles. LTU won the Self-Drive Challenge competition at the 26th Annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition, held last week at Oakland University in Rochester. The winning vehicle is called ACTor, for Autonomous Campus Transport/Taxi. The two-seat Polaris Gem electric vehicle
WARREN - Good news finally for anyone forced to drive on Mound Road. The US Department of Transportation has issued a $97.8 million grant to help fund a $184.6 million reconstruction of Mound Road. The Mound Road Corridor is a major artery for national automotive, defense, aerospace and advanced manufacturing installations. The stretch of Mound
MACKINAC ISLAND – Gov. Rick Snyder this week announced an $8 Million Michigan Mobility Challenge grant initiative to address core mobility gaps for seniors, persons with disabilities and veterans across the state. Michigan is the international hub of automotive innovation and the Mobility Challenge leverages this ecosystem to ensure everyone in the state has access
ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday June 4, AT&T’s Brian Norman will discuss its “It Can Wait” anti-driver distraction program. Jeff Cranson from MDOT will give more details on the $8 Million Michigan Mobility Challenge. Terry Bean from Motor City Connect will talk about social media trends. Rob Ponto from Comcast will tell us
DETROIT — In-House Realty, a Detroit-based subsidiary of Rock Holdings Inc., announced it has purchased ForSaleByOwner.com from the Chicago-based media firm Tronc, Inc. Founded in 1999, ForSaleByOwner.com is a website for homes for sale by their owners. The site draws millions of visitors monthly offering home listings, tools, information, how-to’s and live customer support. Studies
