Monthly Archives December 2015

Family Reunion Special Look Back at 2015

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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][vc_separator color=”black” border_width=”3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”11394″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Rick Broida is a noted columnist for CNET, Forbes, How To and many other online publications.  He is our Gadget Guy and is also known as the Cheapskate for his skill in hunting down the best deals. (Wait till you hear Cal Carson’s unvarnished praise)  Rick will also be covering the Consumer Electronic Show which will take place in Las Vegas right at the beginning of  2016.  Stay tuned for our exclusive reports with Rick.

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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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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 WallaceBeth 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.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Enrico SchaeferDrones 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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Special: Live 3-5PM Sat. 12/12 Shop Local and Rocket Fiber

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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 - HeadshotMatt 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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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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STEM Gifts and Mobile Apps: The New Wave

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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]sueschadeSue 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 Daichend MTAMLinda 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.…


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