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Proliferation Of Smartphones Maximizes Cybersecurity Risks

LANSING - By 2017, the number of smartphone users in the United States is expected to surpass 200 million, nearly 65 percent of the population. Negotiating security in the face of an ever growing implementation of mobile devices presents serious challenges for organizations. Risks include the growth of Bring Your Own Device (coupled with a

By |2015-05-04T00:00:00-04:00May 4th, 2015|Archive, Guest Columns|

Michigan Technological University Students Win First Place In Air Force Research Lab University Design Challenge

HOUGHTON - It's hot in the desert, where many American military men and women serve. By designing a cooling apparatus to wear in such climates, one of Michigan Technological University's Mechanical Engineering Senior Design teams may help countless suffering soldiers. Their design won them first place in the Air Force Research Lab University Design Challenge.

By |2015-05-04T00:00:00-04:00May 4th, 2015|Archive, Politics|

Lawrence Tech Ranks Fifth In Brookings Study Identifying College Superstars

SOUTHFIELD - A new study from the prestigious Brookings Institution ranks Lawrence Technological University fifth in the country for providing the most value-added in preparing its graduates for well-paying occupations. CBS MoneyWatch has hailed the leaders identified in the study as the new college superstars. The goal of the Brookings study was to go beyond

By |2015-05-04T00:00:00-04:00May 4th, 2015|Archive, New Products|

Microsoft HoloLens Headset Creates 3D Holograms

REDMOND, Wa. - Microsoft offered another tantalizing look at its HoloLens headset, as it aims to turn your living room and workplace into a living, breathing desktop. The world's largest software company saved the best for last during the keynote presentation at its Build 2015 developer conference, closing a three-hour parade of demonstrations and speeches

By |2015-04-30T00:00:00-04:00April 30th, 2015|Archive, Maker MI|

NASA Takes Another Step Towards Warp Drive

WASHINGTON DC - Potentially good news for those who want to zip around our solar system, and beyond, at speeds approaching that of light - and maybe even faster. NASA, according to NASASpaceFlight.com, is quietly claiming to have successfully tested a revolutionary new means of space travel that could one day allow for such insane

By |2015-04-30T00:00:00-04:00April 30th, 2015|Archive, New Products|

GM To Invest Nearly $800 Million In 3 Michigan Plants

PONTIAC - General Motors announced Thursday it will invest nearly $800 million at three Michigan plants in Pontiac, Warren and Lansing - part of a $5.45 billion U.S. manufacturing upgrade over the next three years. GM and UAW executives met for a news conference to announce the investments at GM's Pontiac Metal Center, which is

By |2015-04-30T00:00:00-04:00April 30th, 2015|Archive, New Products|

4 Tips For A Spring Technology Check Up

PLYMOUTH - Spring is the time of year for fresh starts. We change the batteries in our smoke alarms. We go through closets and give away old clothes, toys and other unused items. We clean up the yard, garden beds and even the garage. It's also a good time to ensure the technology in our

By |2015-04-30T00:00:00-04:00April 30th, 2015|Archive, Politics|

Episode 89 ITINTHED: Pure Storage, Penguicon

DETROIT - Well we've had smoother running episodes, that's for sure but Episode 89 of our live weekly broadcast is in the books. We were plagued by technical difficulties this time around for some reason, so please excuse some of the rough cuts during conversations. We did the best we could getting everything cleaned up

By |2015-04-30T00:00:00-04:00April 30th, 2015|Archive|