SOUTHFIELD - Students can register now for summer semester classes that begin May 13 at Lawrence Technological University. Day, evening, weekend and online options are available, including many fast-track certificate programs in growing tech career fields. Lawrence Tech has associate, bachelor?s, master?s and doctoral programs that can lead to careers in areas such as robotics
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Google on Wednesday announced its long-anticipated wireless service in the United States, called Project Fi, which will let the customer pay for only what data they use on their phones. But for now, the program is invite-only and will only be available on Google's Nexus 6 smartphone. "It's important that wireless
SOUTHFIELD - The Marburger STEM Center at Lawrence Technological University offers more than 20 engineering, science, design and technology summer camps for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in improving their academic preparation while previewing career fields and college experiences. The week-long summer camps will be held from June 22 through July 24. There
DETROIT - Registration is now open for attendees and exhibitors for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers advanced manufacturing technology event, THE BIG M, at the Cobo Center, June 2-4. SME?s THE BIG M offers expert keynotes, educational sessions and panels, as well an exhibit floor featuring new manufacturing technologies, hands-on experiences and experts from leading
TROY - Automation Alley is hosting a 24-hour hackathon to benefit the city of Detroit and is inviting the region?s brightest and best coders and computer programmers to participate for a grand prize of $5,000. The event, titled #hack4detroit, will take place at Grand Circus Detroit, June 12-13, from 7 p.m. to 7 p.m., and
WASHINGTON DC - Federal Communications Commission staff recommended that the regulatory agency designate Comcast Corp.?s proposed acquisition of Time Warner Cable Inc. for a hearing, according to people familiar with the matter, a significant setback for the companies? merger plans, the Wall Street Journal reported. The staff reached a conclusion that the best option for
CUPERTINO, Ca. - The Apple Watch will make its debut on April 24, but already tech experts have had a chance to put it through its paces. The verdict is mixed at best. Some have labeled it the latest toy, but not really a "must have" tool. A CNET.Com columnist said he wore the watch
LANSING - Michigan, already a national leader in FIRST Robotics teams, has been named as one of two hosts for FIRST championship events from 2018 to 2020, bringing teams from around the world to Detroit. Gov. Rick Snyder applauded the announcement that FIRST Robotics has named Detroit as one of two cities to host international
DETROIT - Ohio Governor John Kasich is not a presidential candidate, yet, but he told the Detroit Economic Club at a luncheon Monday that lessons learned in the recoveries of Detroit and Cleveland can carry to improving the economy nationally. While he is not rushing to join the list of announced candidates, Kasich said he