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Hour 1

Stephanie Scapa is  CEO, WEYV, Inc. and Vice President, Corporate Development of Software Technologies, Altair. WEYV is an app with music, magazines and more all in one experience. WEYV is available on iOS and Android devices and via a web player for U.S.-based users. WEYV contains a full catalog of music from all the major record labels and magazines including People, Real Simple, Fortune and Sports Illustrated.  With unique customization options, sharing and connectivity features, WEYV was designed with families in mind. Additionally, WEYV is donating 0.5% of its revenue to charity. The more you listen to a music artist in WEYV, the more WEYV donates to the charity selected by or on behalf of that artist.

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Special Holiday Promo Code for Internet Advisor Listeners.

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Show Notes

Hour 1

Winners: MCWT Foundation

2017 Website Design Competition for

Middle  School & High School Girls

 

Today we are joined by a group of very talented young women (Gen Z) who won the Michigan  Council of Women in Technology Website Design 2017 Competition. Our guests include:

Jamie Fu – 1st place high school advanced category – Novi High School

Sonia Bhakkad – 2nd place high school advanced category – Plymouth High School

Haneen Alaouie – 2nd place high school beginner category – Dearborn Center for Math, Science & Technology High School

These three young ladies represent a much larger group of young women who are excited about technology.  They have been encouraged to endure in their efforts by mentors, teachers and parents alike. The fruit of their labors can be see at …

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Lisa Reynolds, VP of Marketing & Audience Development introduces us to 1001 Inventions and invited everyone to join in the the Michigan Science Center’s 5th Birthday Celebration.  If you are planning some Holiday field trips with the family, then you don’t want to miss what Lisa has to say about the exhibits and events planned at the Science Center for this time of year.

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”black” border_width=”5″][vc_column_text]Steve DeDoes is the creative genius behind the theme music for our show, the Internet Advisor.  Steve joins us today to talk about his current Christmas release Hurray for Christmas. (Here is a link to a sampler of the tunes on the album.

 

 

 

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  From “Christmas Air”:

“Hurray For Christmas” (excerpt).  HurrayXMasEx1.dedoes

 

“Michigan Christmas Air” (…

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Show Notes:

Hour 1

 

Tom Lawrence is many things to the online world: Entrepreneur (owner of Lawrence Technology Services in Taylor, MI), tech expert who has helped answer our listener questions, podcaster and YouTube celebrity.

Recently Tom returned from a trip to New York City where he met with Microsoft executives and got a peek at the future of the “House that Bill (Gates) Built”.  During today’s program we will introduce you to Tom and the many resources that he offers from individual computer repair to wiring entire business networks and even some web design.

 

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Microsoft’s Vision of the Future in 2020

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MiTechNews Headlines for Dec. 2, 2017

 

NSA Breach Spills Over 100GB Of Top Secret Data

MSU Professor: Transparent Solar Is Wave Of The Future

Report: Smart Speakers Set To Be …

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[/vc_cta][vc_separator color=”black” border_width=”5″][vc_single_image image=”14575″ img_size=”Large” alignment=”center” title=”Show Notes: Hour 1″][vc_column_text]Robert Capps isn NuData Security’s Vice President of Business Development, Robert is responsible for developing and nurturing company partnerships and channels. He is a recognized technologist, thought leader and advisor with over 20 years of experience in the design, management and protection of complex information systems.

Researchers at the University of Michigan created 2-factor voice authentication by creating a wearable device like a necklace, earbuds or eyeglass attachment that runs software called VAuth It continuously registers speech-induced vibrations on the user’s body, then pairs them with the audio, providing verification of the person’s identity.

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MiTechNews Headlines for Nov. 25, 2017

Cut The Cord With CloudTech1’s Satellite-Based, High-Speed Internet Connections

Orbio Space Technology Wins $500,000 In Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition

Bamboo Detroit Co-Founder Lewan Discloses Details Of Co-Working …

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”black” border_width=”3″][vc_single_image image=”11549″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” title=”Show Notes Hour 1″][vc_column_text]Rick Broida is a columnist for CNet who has worn the title of Cheapskate proudly for the past 10 years!

Throughout the year he is on the hunt for the best deals that can be found.  Black Friday and Cyber Monday have been two post Thanksgiving days when stores have traditionally lowered prices with hopes of ending the year on a profitable note.  In fact, however, Rick knows and can lead you to great deals all year long.  This weekend he will lead you, our faithful friends, to the very best deals available in the hidden corners of the Internet.

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MiTechNews Headlines for Nov. 18, 2017

 

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Show Notes

Hour 2

The second hour of our show is dedicated to answering your questions.

If you are listening over the Michigan Talk Radio Network or to our Podcasts (subscribe through iTunes) send us an email.  Today it’s a holiday crew here …

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Remember: The only dumb question is the one you don’t ask!  ;-b

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Kathleen Norton-Schock joins the advisors to report on the Past. Present and Future of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology including:

MCWT Web Design Competition

Results of MCWT Gala fundraiser

The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation named Allison Gleeson its “Woman of the Year in Technology.” Gleeson is the Sr. VP of the Americas for Cisco.

MCWT Giving Tuesday Campaign – 11/28

MCWT Record Year for Grants – and who the grantors are, and the purposes of the grants

     6. New MCWT President (Rebecca Bray)

Listen to MCWT History

 

 

Kathleen is also the cohost of Diva Tech Talk along with Amanda Lewan and Nicole Johnson Scheffler.  She will discuss some of the outstanding guests they have interviewed, the future of the podcast and Diva Tech Talk’s celebration of NATIONAL WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP DAY (11/19)

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MiTechNews Headlines for Nov. 11, 2017

ITIF …

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[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”black” border_width=”5″][vc_single_image image=”14461″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_separator color=”black” border_width=”5″][vc_column_text]Justin Coffey, is the Microsoft Solutions Manager for Red Level Networks and has helped us understand the many facets of Microsoft.  Justin returns to help us catch up with all the Microsoft News that has come out in the past few days.  Not only is there a huge update available (Fall Creator’s Update) but there are many other important announcements to be aware of.  Get ready to take notes…Redmond is on the move!

Red Level is a technology consulting firm, cloud solutions developer and managed IT services provider that serves businesses throughout the Michigan.

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Cal Carson has a report on Youmacon, the Japanese anime culture festival going on at Cobo Center in Detroit November 2-5.  This colorful festival last year drew over 21,000 people to Detroit.

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Have a question for our tech experts? Use the form below to leave us your problem and we’ll get you some answers this week.

Remember: The only dumb question is the one you don’t ask!  ;-b

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Sophie Boudreau is a freelance write for Only in Michigan website.  Sophie is originally from the west side of the state (Holland, specifically) and she graduated from the University of Michigan in 2014 with a degree in Screen Arts & Cultures. Following a year as a Fulbright grantee in Malaysia, Sophie returned to Michigan and started searching for writing-related jobs. She actually came across Only In Your State via a Craigslist ad about a Michigan freelance writing position, Sophie has now been with the company for a year and while she continue to work primarily with the Only In Michigan and Only In Detroit initiatives, she also oversee video projects for the website as a whole. Sophie currently live in Grand Rapids.

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Charlie Nooney is President and CEO of MobiTV, a company that helps video content providers …

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Don’t let this happen to your home or office.  KRACK is a security flaw in the WPA2 protocol, which could see an adversary break the encryption between a router and a device, allowing them to intercept and interfere with network traffic.

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Dug Song was recently featured in Michigan news:

Ann Arbor-based Duo Security, a cybersecurity firm with 500 employees, has set a record for venture capital valuation in Michigan after securing a new round of $70 million in investment.

The company’s value is now more than $1 billion as it takes on more customers and ponders its future in Ann Arbor.

Duo Security Explains the KRACK vulnerability 

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