SEATTLE - Amazon.com Inc. on Wednesday unveiled the Kindle Fire tablet for $199, posing a big challenge to Apple's iPad. The tablet will go on sale Nov. 15 and people can start pre-ordering Wednesday. The new tablet, which works off a customized version of Google Inc.'s Android operating system, has a 7-inch screen and can
DETROIT - OnStar, General Motors' in-vehicle navigation, emergency communication and entertainment service, has told consumers it will no longer collect data on them after they cancel the service after a U.S. senator called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the legality of the practice. Earlier this month, OnStar informed customers by e-mail that beginning
LANSING - A huge change to how most public employees' contribute toward their health insurance is now law as Governor Rick Snyder has signed a bill setting caps on what school districts, local governments and other public entities pay for their workers health coverage. Under SB 7 (PA 152), all public employers - except the
LANSING ? The Michigan Film Office announced Monday that the post-production work on the animated documentary Actor? has been approved for a $62,520 film incentive from the state. The post-production work will be done by Farmington Hills-based Digital Image Studios. ?Post-production work continues to be an important foundation for utilizing existing infrastructure and talent here
LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation on Wednesday is launching an intensive regional push to connect companies, jobs and talented job seekers including college students, seasoned pros and young professionals with Michigan ties. Three of the events begin simultaneously across the region with more in the planning stages. "The best teams are always seeking
LANSING - The Michigan Film Office announced Thursday that the feature film "Dogman" has been approved for a film incentive from the state. The film, set in northern Michigan, is being produced by Traverse City-based Brauer Productions and is shooting on location in Benzie County. ?It is a priority for the Film Office to support
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Thursday issued Requests for Proposals to provide marketing and advertising services to help the MEDC market the state and build the Pure Michigan brand. ?As we continue to transform Michigan by growing and attracting business, keeping talented residents here, revitalizing our urban centers,
GRAND RAPIDS - Niche publisher REVUE Holding Company, the publisher of Revue magazine, announced Wednesday night it has acquired MiBiz, a regional business publication serving West Michigan. Terms were not announced. REVUE President and Publisher Brian Edwards will serve as editor and publisher of MiBiz. Edwards is a former business reporter and columnist for the
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund Wednesday approved a loan of up to $5 million for Manistique Papers through the Michigan Business Growth Fund ? Loan Participation Program, averting bankruptcy and savings 135 jobs. ?Less than two months after its shutdown and bankruptcy, Manistique Papers will soon be fully operational with more than 130 people
ANN ARBOR - Research spending at the University of Michigan in 2010-11 grew 8.5 percent over the previous year to $1.24 billion. Federal research spending accounted for two-thirds of the total. "University research is a key driver of innovation in the U.S.," said Stephen R. Forrest, vice president for research. "This continued growth in funding