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IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.

UM Makes Esports Multiplayer Video Game Competition An Official Recreational Sport

ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan Recreational Sports department is joining numerous universities across the country in forming a competitive Esports program, schedule to be up and running for the Fall 2019 semester. Esports is a multiplayer video game competition played in a team format. Games are primarily played on PCs, and competitions can take place

By |2019-03-23T16:23:36-04:00March 23rd, 2019|ESD, IoT|
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CAV/Smart Cities Track At IoT Techconnect All-Star Cast Of Technology Experts

DETROIT - If you or your company want to better understand the latest technologies in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and Smart Cities, IoT Techconnect April 29 at the Michigan Science Center has got you covered. Early bird tickets purchased by March 31 cost just $99 and include breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, and beverages all day.

By |2019-03-23T14:27:41-04:00March 23rd, 2019|Auto Tech, Featured, IoT|
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LTU Expo Celebrates Gaming, Cosplay, and Anime Culture

ROYAL OAK - Matt Roush interviews Emily Auten and Carissa Vadella about the LTU Expo, a FREE community-driven, campus-wide event that celebrates a unique blend of gaming, cosplay, and anime culture. Hosted as an annual campus takeover, the event is family-friendly and open to the general public. The convention is a one-day event that takes

By |2019-03-22T16:32:59-04:00March 22nd, 2019|IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|
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UM’s Bloom Named Judge Of China-Government Back InnoSTARS IoT Pitch Competition

DETROIT – David Bloom, University of Michigan Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, has joined the judging panel for the Chinese-government backed InnoSTARS competition that concludes the day-long IoT Techconnect Conference April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. Bloom works at the UM’s School of Information that develops digital and computer skills for more than 500 students.

By |2019-03-22T16:21:15-04:00March 21st, 2019|Entrepreneurs, Featured, IoT|
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InnoSTARS Opens Competition To Any IoT Company Interested In China Market

DETROIT - A few changes have been made to the Chinese-government backed InnoSTARS competition that is coming to Detroit April 29, part of the IoT TechConnect conference at the Michigan Science Center. Modifications in the rules now have opened the quarter final competition to any Michigan or Ontario, Canada, company interested in the China market,

By |2019-03-15T06:39:41-04:00March 15th, 2019|Featured, IoT|
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Altimetrik To Open 3000 Square Foot Software Collaboration Hub In Downtown Detroit

ROYAL OAK - A 3000 square foot collaboration hub for the local software community is coming to downtown Detroit. Jacob Evan Smith, Partnership Manager from Altimetrik, says it will be the go-to place for software professionals to meet, get additional training, host events, and much more. Hear all the details on this M2 TechCast podcast.

By |2019-03-15T06:08:10-04:00March 14th, 2019|IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts, Software|
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AccelerateKID Hopes To Offer Software Coding Workshop At IoT TechConnect April 29

ROYAL OAK - AccelerateKID hopes to provide coding training to 75 high school students during IoT TechConnect on April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. Founder and CEO Thanh Tran explains how the workshop will let the students create an app they can use right away...and perhaps excite them into becoming involved in STEM careers.

By |2019-03-15T06:05:43-04:00March 14th, 2019|IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|
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IoT TechConnect Connected And Autonomous Vehicle Track Who’s Who Of CAV Experts

DETROIT – The Connected and Autonomous Vehicle track at IoT TechConnect has been announced, a who’s who of emerging driverless vehicle market experts. They include: Kirk Steudle, former Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation, and now Executive Vice President of Econolite, a company that managed traffic signals and develops other smart cities technologies. Jeremy

By |2019-03-10T16:29:12-04:00March 10th, 2019|Auto Tech, Featured, IoT|
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Wayne State, Amesite Partner To Offer Professional Certificates In AI And Blockchain

ANN ARBOR - Amesite has partnered with Wayne State University on a new online professional certificate programs to advance knowledge and skill in artificial intelligence and blockchain. These six-week programs are tailored to engineers seeking the latest innovations and applications of this technology, or professionals in other fields — law, health care, accounting or business —

By |2019-03-06T18:28:46-05:00March 6th, 2019|Blockchain, IoT|
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Crush Your Office NCAA Basketball Bracket With AI Tool Developed By Michigan Company

LANSING - The Michigan-based artificial intelligence software firm Supported Intelligence kicked off its “SmartBracket” application for fans of the annual NCAA basketball tournament today. SmartBracket uses patented, invented-in-Michigan technology to fill out every single bracket of the 64-team tournament, after the user answers just three questions. It has been recognized by Forbes magazine as “the

By |2019-03-03T10:47:57-05:00March 2nd, 2019|Featured, IoT|
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