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Christina Li a senior at Utica Community Schools was  among nine people from across the country recognized Tuesday in Washington, D.C. as “White House Champions of Change for Computer Science Education.” She was nominated by Debbie Taylor, assistant director of the engineering school and director of Women in Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan, for the weeklong computer science camp she hosted last summer. The camp, called Hello World, taught 30 middle school girls how to code websites, games, apps and robots.

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Christina was our guest exactly one year ago when she was leading a group of fellow high school students on a robotics team named the Thunder Chickens.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Donna MacMurray Klein was crowned the “eBay Lady” when she first visited our …

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Hour 1: Technology That Gives Sight to the Blind

[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11885″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]John Whitacre has committed his life to training the blind in the use of a wide range of technologies that improve their quality of life through iChallenged.org. (313) 910-7811 This organization helps train the visually challenged and blind in the use of assistive technologies and also works to provide medical solutions for the needy. Today he is focusing on a revolutionary new set of eye glasses that use sound to help the blind navigate the world around them.

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Dennis Opoka is a 68 year old Royal Oak resident who has been blind since birth.He got the sonar glasses about 3 months ago and they have revolutionized the way he travels; he uses them with a white cane and verbal GPS for the blind.

Dennis worked as a Veterans Program specialist for 33 years until retirement, is married …

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Grom Social and Pwned Radio

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Video gaming is not longer the realm of disheveled, anti-social nerds locked in their mother’s basement living on Chips and Mt. Dew. In 2014, the global revenue for games was estimated at $83.6 billion (Polygon).  Meanwhile, according to the MPAA, in 2014, the movie industry worldwide grossed $36.4 billion (MPAA).

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The North American International Auto Show is the Motor City’s time to shine.  Bright lights, wild ideas, beautiful models (er) cars; it’s Detroit’s time to shine, a bright spot in the midst of normally harsh winter. In recent years technology has become almost as important a design element as the sporty curves and gutsy engines.  The recently ended Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas sported a huge number of vehicles and automotive related technology.  Now we get to see the flip side of that equation as car makers from all over the world vie for the attention of the masses of new car enthusiasts.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_cta h2=”Click Here to Download This Week’s Podcast”]

The NAIAS 2016 Report and WiTricity

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”11760″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Paul Eisenstein is the editor of The Detroit Bureau, the voice of the automotive world, and our frequent guest at this time of year.  Paul will give us an overview of the North American International Auto Show which opens to the public January 16 through the 24th.  Our focus will be on the increased importance of technology in the design and sales of the beauties on display at the Motor City’s…

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Super Show Doubleheader: CES and NAIAS

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Cal Carson and Ed Rudel are two of our Tech Experts who answer your questions during our second hour of the show and by email.  Today we look behind the curtain and visit the world of the Help Desk from their side of the monitor.  You’ll love their humor and insight.

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Click Here to Listen to Rick Broida CES 2016[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”11735″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”11739″ img_size=”medium”][vc_separator][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Max Muncey, is the public relations manager for the North American International Auto Show.  The super show is about to begin at Cobo Hall with press week.  Max announces a new app for your …

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Predictions 2016

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Predictions 2016

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Mike Amman, President/CEO San Joaquin Partnership

It may be old hat but:

IoT internet of things combined with 3 D printing

Scaling of Electric Vehicles in the next 5 years with the demise of clean diesel

Driverless vehicles should be driver assisted vehicle – low cost sensors and camera will make operating vehicles much safer- Silicon Valley becoming a software development cluster for the worlds driverless car technology

Scaling of startups with Y-combinator, Plug & Play and 500 Startups with second round financing for companies making it through the initial start up phase

Online sales out pace in-store sales for the first time in 2016.

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Why Detroit is Moving to Silicon Valley

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Automatous (self-driving) vehicles will become closer to reality with the technology changes.  For example, there is a price drop better camera/sensor technologies and new research to use a method of mapping the precise location of the vehicle without relying solely on …

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Special Show: Family Reunion and 2015 in Review

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Richard Stiennon, security expert and industry analyst, is known for shaking up the industry and providing actionable guidance to vendors and end users. He recently re-launched the security blog ThreatChaos.com and is the founder of IT-Harvest, an independent analyst firm that researches the 1,200 IT security vendors. This week Richard looks back at the major security trends in 2015.

Don’t miss him next week when he predicts what …

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Special: Drone Laws…Zoo Sustainability…Data Center Debates and More!

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Matt Roush and Mike Brennan are two long time rival commentators on technology who recently joined forces to be the hosts of M2 TechCast, a new podcast heard on the PodcastDetroit network.They join our team as guest hosts for today’s marathon show.

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Beth Wallace, Detroit Zoological Society Manager of Sustainability talked about the Detroit Zoo’s renewable electricity initiative. ITC is helping the Detroit Zoo to go 100 percent electric renewable with Renewable Energy Credits.

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Drones are incredibly popular this holiday season.  Thinking of buying one for a friend, family member or yourself.  Listen in as Enrico Schaefer explain how the FAA came out with the rules that will force most folks who buy a drone for Christmas to register those drones with the FAA.

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Yan Ness, CEO of Online Tech, a Michigan based data storage firm, …

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Shop Local and Rocket Fiber

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”11618″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]Matt Chosid decided that it was time to take the sales game back from Amazon.  His method is intriguing: Encourage people to take their business to local shops at prices that match Amazon with his new app, Get Price Local.

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Hour 2

Listener Q & A IA Tech Experts

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”11561″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Need help with a computer problem?  Looking for advice before you buy your next gadget?  You have come to the right place.  Our tech experts have helped people like you for nearly 20 years on WJR.  If  you have a question …

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”11585″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Sue Schade is an all star in technology.  She is CIO – University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers and has a long track record of success in IT.  Sue wants this holiday to be a special one for boys and girls in particular who are curious about science and the way things work.  Her recent blog post “STEM for the Holidays” highlighted some excellent gifts to help those curious minds grow while they have fun.

Recommended Book:

“Hello from 2030: Science and the Future of You” by Jan Paul Schutten

Click Here to Listen to Sue Schade STEM gifts[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”11581″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Linda Daichendt, is the Executive Director/President, Mobile Technology Association of Michigan which recently hosted a Mobile App Bootcamp at Automation Alley in Troy. Linda will explain why Mobile Apps are so important for businesses and organizations that want to connect effectively with their customers.…