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Firmware Vulnerabilities Also Impact MACs

SAN FRANCISCO - The common wisdom when it comes to PCs and Apple computers is that the latter are much more secure. Particularly when it comes to firmware, people have assumed that Apple systems are locked down in ways that PCs aren't. It turns out this isn't true. Two researchers have found that several known

By |2015-08-03T00:00:00-04:00August 3rd, 2015|Archive, Guest Columns|

U-M Undergraduate Computer-Engineering Programs Leads Big Ten Rankings

NEW YORK - Eight Big Ten Colleges, led by the University of Michigan, were ranked in the top 50 national schools that offer the best undergraduate computer-science and engineering schools. Business Insider said a degree from a top computer science or engineering school can land graduates jobs at elite companies like Google, Apple, Raytheon, Facebook, and

By |2015-08-03T00:00:00-04:00August 3rd, 2015|Archive, New Products|

Michigan PSC Determines Adequate Electric Resources

LANSING - While Michigan must continue working to ensure adequate electric resources beyond 2016, the Public Service Commission officially declared Thursday that the projected shortfall in 2016 is likely not as big as previously implied by a regional survey. "Michigan's focus on making sure there is an adequate reserve of capacity revealed that efforts have

By |2015-07-24T00:00:00-04:00July 24th, 2015|Archive, Politics|

Ann Arbor Amtrak Stations Debuts Prototype Shuttle Platform

ANN ARBOR - The Ann Arbor Amtrak station unveiled Thursday a prototype retractable setback-shuttle platform that will provide safer and faster boarding on its trains for all passengers including those who use a wheel chairs, seniors, and those who need assistance with luggage and strollers. The platform, developed by RLE International of Madison Heights, mechanically

By |2015-07-23T00:00:00-04:00July 23rd, 2015|Archive, New Products|

Marketing Technology Startup Coupon Wallet To Host Hackathon To Support The Mobile Technology Industry Of Metro Detroit

  STERLING HEIGHTS - Coupon Wallet is hosting its first Coupon Wallet Hackathon August 14 at the Macomb-Oakland University to inspire growth and awareness for the tech industry in Metro Detroit.   In recent history, the Detroit area has suffered an exodus of tech talent as young people entering the job market seek opportunities and

By |2015-07-23T00:00:00-04:00July 23rd, 2015|Archive|

Ballot Proposal Would Raise Michigan Corporate Income Tax To 11 Percent, Put New Revenue To Roads

LANSING - A blockbuster ballot proposal unveiled Thursday by a liberal group would raise the Corporate Income Tax from 6 to 11 percent and put the resulting $900 million in new revenue toward roads. The proposal is a voter-initiated act, so supporters will need to gather signatures from at least 252,523 registered voters to put

By |2015-07-23T00:00:00-04:00July 23rd, 2015|Archive, Politics|