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Technologist Turned Politician Rosemary Bayer Running For Michigan Senate
ROYAL OAK - Rosemary Bayer, Chief Inspiration Officer at ardentCause, also is a candidate for Michigan Senate in District 12. She joined M2 Techcast to describe what she’ll do for Michigan technology should she win in
The NEXT Education Seeks To Upskill, Reskill Workers For Tomorrow
ROYAL OAK - Elaina Farnsworth, CEO of The NEXT Education, explains her company’s certification and training programs to upskill and reskill the workers of tomorrow. Elaina Farnsworth In this segment of M2 Techcast, Elaina explains:
123Net Update: What’s Driving Autonomous Vehicles, Why High Density Colocation Matters
ROYAL OAK - What’s Driving Autonomous Vehicles and Why High Density Colocation matters are two topics 123Net’s Jon Eyerman discusses in this segment of M2 TechCast. Eyerman also announces 123Net will host a webinar Oct.
Breaking News
Northwood Hosting Largest Outdoor New Car Show In North America Oct. 7-9
MIDLAND, Mich. — Northwood Hosting Largest Outdoor New Car Show In North America Oct. 7-9
Some Municipalities Inadvertently Supporting Cannabis Black Market
SEATTLE - Some states’ cannabis legalization laws inadvertently allow local municipalities to establish specific regulations
New Hydrogen Fuel Cell More Efficient Than Diesel Engine
DETROIT - Hydrogen fuel cell maker Loop Energy said that its latest cell system can
Economic Data Shows How IT Sector Increasingly Powers U.S. Economy
WASHINGTON—Industries vary in the relative contributions they make to national economies, but even among advanced
ITC Aerial Helicopter Inspection Seeks To Keep The Electricity Flowing To Michigan
ANN ARBOR - ITC took MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan up in a helicopter Friday that
Barracuda Networks To Expand In Ann Arbor With $750,000 State Grant
LANSING – Barracuda Networks is expanding in Ann Arbor with support from the Michigan Strategic
FCC Approves Plan To Roll Back Net Neutrality Rules – Major Political Battle Looms
WASHINGTON—The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved a plan to begin rolling back Obama-era net
CloudTech1’s Beckers Announces Internet Of Things Conference In October
ROYAL OAK - If you want to learn more about the Internet of Things and
Featured News
Black Startup Founders Raised Record $1.8 Billion In First Half Of 2021
LOUISVILLE —According to Crunchbase, black startup founders raised a record $1.8 billion in January through June of 2021, 80 percent more
Deep Sea Wind Turbines Could Reverse An Unexpected Effect Of Climate Change
DETROIT - While they only cover seven percent of the ocean, they are estimated to account for somewhere between 10 percent
Study: 42 Million Serve As Family Caregivers, Spend 26 Percent Of Household Income Doing So
DETROIT - A new study shows a record 42 million Americans are serving as family caregivers and spending an average of 26 percent
Michigan
Ford To Invest $1.2 Billion At 3 Michigan Plants – Ford Bronco, Ranger Returns
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. says it will invest $1.2 billion at three Michigan plants,
Michigan Strategic Fund Funds Flint Business Incubator, Factories In Grand Rapids, Port Huron
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved three grants to create a new business
Profile Of A Detroit Cool Place To Work
LANSING - Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Jordan
Tom Tong, Steve Acho, Tech Innovations, Changing Careers
ROYAL OAK - We had a great, informative episode Monday night on ITInTheD as we
Ford To Invest $1.2 Billion At 3 Michigan Plants – Ford Bronco, Ranger Returns
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. says it will invest $1.2 billion at three Michigan plants,
Michigan Strategic Fund Funds Flint Business Incubator, Factories In Grand Rapids, Port Huron
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved three grants to create a new business
Profile Of A Detroit Cool Place To Work
LANSING - Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Jordan
Tom Tong, Steve Acho, Tech Innovations, Changing Careers
ROYAL OAK - We had a great, informative episode Monday night on ITInTheD as we
What Could Totally Void Your Appliance Warranty?
Image credit There’s nothing like the comfort of knowing your appliance is still under warranty.
Michigan’s Tech Scene: Gaming Industry Growth
Michigan's tech scene is profoundly transforming, significantly influenced by the burgeoning gaming industry. Once known
Michigan Supreme Court: Pot Smell Cannot Justify Police Search Of Vehicle
LANSING - The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the smell of marijuana alone is
Key Tips for Successful CFDs In Trading
CFD Trading Contract for Differences (CFD) trading provides a unique and flexible approach to trade
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Science Tech
TechTown Detroit To Honor Ainsworth, RetroSense Therapeutics As Entrepreneur Of Year
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit will honor Sean Ainsworth and RetroSense Therapeutics as 2016’s Entrepreneur of the Year at its first annual Salute! Awards, to be presented as part of the Toast of the Town celebration
Support Sustainable Business At The Triple Bottom Line Bash
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will again honor local organizations and professionals at The Third Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash on October 12. A sell-out in its first two years, the event
Cancer Stem Cells: New Method Analyzes 10,000 Cells At Once
ANN ARBOR - A new device for studying tumor cells can trap 10,000 individual cells in a single chip that could one day help screen potential cancer treatments better than techniques used today. Developed at
TiECon Midwest Offering $1 Billion To Startups That Revolutionize Health-Care Mobility
DEARBORN - TiECon Midwest is offering up to $1 billion to startups that can revolutionize health-care mobility. The deal comes with incubation space and mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs for those selected. All ideas must be
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Foresight, UM Partner On Vision Systems For Autonomous Vehicles
ANN ARBOR—Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: FRSX), the automotive vision systems developer based in Ness
Solar-Powered Electric Car That ‘Never Needs Charging’ Sells Out In 24 Hours
SAN FRANCISCO - The makers of a $26,000 solar-powered electric car that they claim never needs
WWJ Panel At LTU: A Long Road Ahead To Self-Driving Cars
SOUTHFIELD–American automakers are wrestling with issues of safety systems and distracted driving, while American drivers
Lear Invests In Silicon Valley Autotech Ventures
SOUTHFIELD—Tier 1 auto supplier Lear Corp. announced an undisclosed investment in Menlo Park, Calif.-based Autotech
Digital and Mobile
Cyberattacks – No One Is Beyond Reach
ANN ARBOR - Take a tip from one of the world’s best known hackers, Kevin
Internet Advisor: Russia Is Deep Inside The American Political Process
DETROIT - Richard Stiennon is an internationally recognized expert on Cyber Security and published author.
New Educational Partnership Seeks To Boost Pool Of Scarce Cybersecurity Workers
DETROIT - Thousands of people will receive cybersecurity training next year, thanks to a new
Misspelled Malwarebyte Is A Ransomware Website
SAN FRANCISCO - Magicians are always coming up with new ways to trick people, and
Energy Department Notifies Workers Hackers Gleaned Personal Info On 14,000
WASHINGTON DC - The Energy Department on Wednesday notified workers that a hack in late
Hackers Crack Baby Monitor In Houston To Shout Obscenities At Sleeping Child
HOUSTON - A Houston couple on Tuesday revealed to ABC News that earlier this month,
Chinese Army Group Caught Trying To Hack Fake U.S. Water Control System
BEIJING - A Chinese hacking group accused this February of being tied to the Chinese
Hackers Could Be Gunning For Your Bluetooth-Enabled Toilet
SAN FRANCISCO - It's not just your phone calls and Internet activity you need to
Business and Finance
Kalamazoo Candle Company Wins Makers’ Mart Competition – Pockets $5000 In Prizes
KALAMAZOO - Kalamazoo Candle Company earned the coveted Makers’ Mart title Thursday at Catalyst University,
Desai Accelerator Names Next Round Of Startups, Names New Managing Director
ANN ARBOR - This week the Desai Accelerator announced its next round of startups and its
Open Systems Technologies Forms Strategic Partnership With Sweden’s Configura
GRAND RAPIDS – A recent meeting with longtime Open Systems Technologies client Herman Miller provided
Ford’s ‘Go Detroit Challenge’ Competition To Build Apps To Help Detroit
GRAND RAPIDS - To help Detroit residents get access to the transit options they need
