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Did your kids buy gear in Fortnite without asking you? The FTC says you could get a refund
Read full article: Did your kids buy gear in Fortnite without asking you? The FTC says you could get a refundThe Federal Trade Commission announced late last year that Epic Games would pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children’s privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases.
Here’s how advanced technology at airports can help reduce delays, cancellations and exorbitant airfare
Read full article: Here’s how advanced technology at airports can help reduce delays, cancellations and exorbitant airfareWith relatively new technology, strides are being made at airports that may not just improve safety but, in turn, the chance to positively impact the entire flight experience for travelers.
Registration now open for Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360 conference
Read full article: Registration now open for Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360 conferenceThe highly-anticipated event will offer a pitch competition, networking opportunities for participants and educational workshops from Sept. 14-22.
U-M expert warns of privacy concerns with new Threads social media platform
Read full article: U-M expert warns of privacy concerns with new Threads social media platformA new social media launched by Meta and Instagram has more than 100 million already signed up in less than a week, setting itself up as an alternative to Twitter.
Why the FBI is warning against using public phone charging stations at airports, hotels
Read full article: Why the FBI is warning against using public phone charging stations at airports, hotelsThe FBI has issued a warning against using those free public phone charging stations you find at airports, hotels and malls.
University of Michigan researchers develop tech to 3D print lightweight, waste-free concrete
Read full article: University of Michigan researchers develop tech to 3D print lightweight, waste-free concreteThe method could bring down costs and make way for more ecofriendly structures in the construction industry.
Michigan Medicine to deploy drones to deliver prescriptions to homes in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Michigan Medicine to deploy drones to deliver prescriptions to homes in Washtenaw CountyLook out above: Drones will soon be delivering prescription medications to households across Washtenaw County.
University of Michigan joins state-sponsored initiative to promote careers in EV, mobility sector
Read full article: University of Michigan joins state-sponsored initiative to promote careers in EV, mobility sectorA new scholarship program is encouraging Michigan students to enter the electric vehicle and mobility sector.
Ann Arbor’s May Mobility to deploy autonomous vehicles globally with new partnership
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s May Mobility to deploy autonomous vehicles globally with new partnershipMay Mobility has partnered with global transit technology company Via to launch thousands of AVs around the world.
University of Michigan receives $15M to continue automated, connected transportation research
Read full article: University of Michigan receives $15M to continue automated, connected transportation researchHoused at U-M, CCAT will continue its work as an automated vehicle research partnership with a renewed federal grant.
University of Michigan President Santa Ono to deliver keynote address at Ann Arbor SPARK’s Annual Meeting
Read full article: University of Michigan President Santa Ono to deliver keynote address at Ann Arbor SPARK’s Annual MeetingAnn Arbor SPARK will host its annual meeting on Thursday, May 25 at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center.
Ann Arbor SPARK brings job seekers and employers together with Tech Homecoming event
Read full article: Ann Arbor SPARK brings job seekers and employers together with Tech Homecoming eventAnn Arbor SPARK’s annual Tech Homecoming event returns this year to connect growing companies with job seekers.
Jottful wins $100,000 Ann Arbor SPARK Invest360 Award
Read full article: Jottful wins $100,000 Ann Arbor SPARK Invest360 AwardAnn Arbor SPARK awarded $200,000 to startups during Invest360, a pitch competition that recognizes promising emerging companies in the mobility, healthcare, and information technology sectors.
Denovo Fertility wins $25,000 Ann Arbor SPARK Entrepreneur Boot Camp celebration prize
Read full article: Denovo Fertility wins $25,000 Ann Arbor SPARK Entrepreneur Boot Camp celebration prizeDenovo Fertility was the Best of Boot Camp winner at Ann Arbor SPARK's 2022 Entrepreneur Boot Camp Celebration.
Ann Arbor SPARK presents FastTrack Awards to 22 organizations with impressive growth records
Read full article: Ann Arbor SPARK presents FastTrack Awards to 22 organizations with impressive growth recordsThe 24th annual FastTrack Awards concluded the first day of a2Tech360 by highlighting some of the Ann Arbor area’s fastest-growing “gazelles.”
Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360 returns for celebration of technology, innovation
Read full article: Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360 returns for celebration of technology, innovationAnn Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360 will be held Oct. 7 through 14, 2022 online and in various in-person locations throughout the city.
Ann Arbor SPARK presents sixth annual Tech Talk on Oct. 14
Read full article: Ann Arbor SPARK presents sixth annual Tech Talk on Oct. 14Ann Arbor’s top tech visionaries will offer inspirational talks and personal stories on entrepreneurship, inclusion, creativity, and technology during a2Tech360 series.
Nostalgia factor: Ypsilanti’s Game Pawn brings back retro gaming
Read full article: Nostalgia factor: Ypsilanti’s Game Pawn brings back retro gamingThe new video game and electronics store is set to open on Friday with a customized mural, store swag, a raffle for a free PlayStation 5 and other giveaways.
Washtenaw Community College hosting computer science, IT open house on Sept. 8
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College hosting computer science, IT open house on Sept. 8Washtenaw Community College will be hosting an open house in its new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab on Thursday, Sept. 8 from 6-8 p.m.
Wait, you heard that? Your mic might not really be muted during video calls, according to study
Read full article: Wait, you heard that? Your mic might not really be muted during video calls, according to studyFawaz and Yang tested videoconferencing applications on major operating systems such as iOS, Android, Windows and Mac, to see if the microphones were still accessed by the apps while muted.
How to participate in National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Juneteenth programs
Read full article: How to participate in National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Juneteenth programsJuneteenth became a federal holiday last year, but many African Americans have celebrated it for years. It marks the day when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned they were free.
University of Michigan study: Young children exposed to sneaky ads, profit tactics in apps
Read full article: University of Michigan study: Young children exposed to sneaky ads, profit tactics in appsResearchers from U-M found a majority of apps contain tricks to keep children playing longer or make purchases.
Ann Arbor SPARK annual meeting celebrates regional investments, reveals updated strategic plan
Read full article: Ann Arbor SPARK annual meeting celebrates regional investments, reveals updated strategic planAnn Arbor SPARK hosted its 2022 Annual Meeting on Thursday at Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center.
Do you love how tech has changed your life, or are you over it?
Read full article: Do you love how tech has changed your life, or are you over it?Just take a moment and think about how technology has changed your life - your phone, your TV, even food delivered right to your door - that’s what we are talking about today on What’s The Buzz.
Tech Time: Illinois museum turns to tech to preserve Holocaust stories
Read full article: Tech Time: Illinois museum turns to tech to preserve Holocaust storiesA Holocaust museum in Illinois is turning to tech to help give visitors a more engaging experience when learning about a traumatic event in world history.
Watch how climate change has impacted Earth since 1984
Read full article: Watch how climate change has impacted Earth since 1984With Earth Day 2021 rapidly approaching, Google Earth has released a feature that might really open some eyes when it comes to how certain parts of the globe have changed in recent decades.
How one app is changing lives of the visually impaired
Read full article: How one app is changing lives of the visually impairedThere are countless apps that help us do all kinds of things in our daily lives, but there’s a relatively new app that is actually helping people who are visually impaired with what some people don't have to think twice about.
New app offers real-time financial advice for times you’re in ‘money pickle’
Read full article: New app offers real-time financial advice for times you’re in ‘money pickle’You might be scared or embarrassed to work with a financial advisor. Some people feel awkward talking to someone about their personal finances or debt. Now it’s easier than ever to get professional help without the embarrassment.
Tech Time in Space: Mars news; Earth’s new companion; NASA to crash International Space Station
Read full article: Tech Time in Space: Mars news; Earth’s new companion; NASA to crash International Space StationThere's a lot happening in space lately -- here's a roundup of what's new this week, including a tree stump of sorts on a different planet, Earth has a new companion and the International Space Station will come crashing to Earth soon.
Tech Time in Space: Metal barreling toward moon, a cosmic mystery, more
Read full article: Tech Time in Space: Metal barreling toward moon, a cosmic mystery, moreThis past week has been a busy one in the space world: We’re talking about a telescope’s final destination one million miles from Earth, four tons of metal barreling toward the moon and a mystery in the cosmos that is baffling scientists.
How to improve your ‘Wordle’ game -- plus, some of the best starting words
Read full article: How to improve your ‘Wordle’ game -- plus, some of the best starting wordsIt seems as though Wordle has swept the internet: Everywhere you turn, you see people posting that little box grid, showing off their final score, and what it took to get there.
Check out this really cool science fact about the classic Christmas film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
Read full article: Check out this really cool science fact about the classic Christmas film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’An annual NBC tradition is airing “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Christmas Eve -- but there’s something you might not know.