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Podcast 1408 Feb. 22, 2014: Like Father, Like Son – Facebook Breaks the Piggy Bank

February 22, 2014 | Comments Off

Like Father … Like Son

Show Notes:

What Are Dads For?

Ed Rudel is not just our Tech Advisor and the main contributor to our ToolKit, he is also the proud father of Talon Rudel, currently a student at Grand Valley University in Grand Rapids along with his sister Shardae. Ed recently applied his considerable skills to helping Talon solve a thorny computer problem that may in fact be the answer to your questions. Don’t miss the conversation.

Facebook Breaks the Piggy Bank to Buy Whatsapp!

Social Media Expert, Emily Hay joins us to explain the significance of the jaw-dropping $19 billion (8% of FB’s capital) to purchase of messaging app Whatsapp. What does this mean for current FB users and how will this change the whole messaging horizon around the world?

World Mobile Congress

This coming week all eyes turn Barcelona, Spain for the Mobile World Congress where companies like Samsung, Nokia and HTC will unveil the newest mobile computing devices. How will this affect the choices you make for your next computing device?

MiTechNews Report

The MiTechNews Report is a weekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com which …

Podcast 1407 2/15/14: Alternative Energy Sources and New Cyber Weapon

February 16, 2014 | Comments Off

Show Notes

Hour 1

Alternative Energy Sources

Allan O’Shea is a solar panel manufacturer and co-chair of the Michigan Energy Fair. He is also the founder of AWEA the American Wind Energy Association. He will talk about energy alternatives to produce the juice that runs our beloved devices without pouring carbon clouds into the air.

Mask/Careto Super Virus and the Conquest of the Cyberworld

Richard Stiennon, an internationally recognized authority on Security joins us to explain what this latest super virus is and how long it has been in the wild. Is the the next generation of Stuxnet? Another national cyber war super weapon?

MiTechNews Report

Mike Brennan

The MiTechNews Report is a weekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com which focuses on technology headlines and the impact of our state’s growing high tech sector. MiTechNews Report is brought through the support of ITC, the nation’s largest independent electricity transmission company, Warner, Norcross & Judd attorneys at law, and the Engineering Society of Detroit, representing 16,000 engineers in southeast Michigan.

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Hour 2: Answering Your Questions

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Podcast 1406 Feb. 8, 2014 : Exploring the World of YouTube

February 10, 2014 | Comments Off

Show Notes:

If you thought YouTube was just about dancing cats, self absorbed music or obnoxious twerking videos….think again. YouTube has grown into a remarkably sophisticated resource for individuals and businesses.

Sheri Kam is a talented and experienced social media expert who leads us through a two part course in YouTube.

Segment 1: YouTube Basics:

The breadth of content on YouTube
How to search and access that content (desktop vs mobile)
What are channels? and the other features of You Tube

Segment 2: YouTube Advanced:

Common uses of YouTube
Creative uses for YouTube
Alternative for “cord cutters”
Schools
Businesses use YouTube to provide tutorial services for their customers or as a platform for commercials

Sheri Kam’s List of Special Uses of YouTube

MiTechNews Report

Mike Brennan

Podcast 1405 Feb. 1, 2014: Smart TV's and Battling Ransomware

February 3, 2014 | Comments Off

Show Notes

Hour 1: New Microsoft CEO? Smart TV’s

The Big Stories in Tech:

Rich Jaroslovsky, National Tech Columnist and NPR Commentator gives his analysis: Will insider Satya Nadella become the new CEO of Microsoft? Was Google’s sale of Motorola to Lenovo a huge loss or very smart move?

Smart TV’s

Ty Pendelbury, Senior Associate Editor, CNet breaks down what a Smart TV is and how you can make yours smarter.

From Amazon to HBO Go to YouTube: App availability on TVs compared

MiTechNews Report

Mike Brennan

Weekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com, highlighting technology headlines from Michigan and around the world that impact of our state’s growing high tech sector. This MiTechNews report with Mike Brennan is brought to you by the Engineering Society of Detroit, representing 16,000 engineers in Southeast Michigan and Warner, Norcross & Judd attorneys at law: how well protected and capitalized is your intellectual property.

Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

Attention:

Microsoft Special Sale: Surface Pro v1 for just $499.00 with I5 processor and 128 GB solid state drive. Visit Microsoft Store at Somerset Collection in …

Podcast 1404 Jan. 25, 2014: 16th Anniversary Show

January 25, 2014 | Comments Off

Happy 16th Anniversary

Show Notes

Hours 1 & 2

Pasty.net: The Internet: Past, Present and Future

Charlie Hopper has been keeping Yoopers connected to the Internet with all sorts of innovative solutions. He began Pasty.comand Pasty.net at almost the same time Internet Advisor began.

IGD Solutions: Gateway to the Internet – Battling Hackers

Steve Hyer, CEO of IGD Solutions, hosts the Internet Advisor homepage and last week spent over 24 hours battling a DDOS attack that kept our site off the air until just before the show.

Agile and Beyond

Jason Dinkelmann and Tom Churchwell describe the collaborative workplace conference coming Feb. 21 and 22 in Detroit. Tickets are $149 but if you go to the Agile and Beyond website for the next two weeks and type in WJR760, they get tickets for $99!

LoveforDetroit: The Future of Detroit

Terry Bean runs Motor City Connect, a group of some 5,000 folks in the metro area trying to make a difference. Terry is helping Mike Brennan organize LoverforDetroit.com on March 13 to celebrate Detroit at Charles Wright Museum to help them kick off their celebration of our city’s 313th year. …

Podcast 1403 Jan. 18, 2014 David Behen, State of Michigan CIO

January 18, 2014 | Comments Off

The Internet Advisor

16 Years Serving Michigan and the World

Show Notes:

Hour 1

David Behen, State of Michigan CIO

As Michigan’s chief information officer, David Behen is responsible for setting the strategic direction and ensuring the timely delivery of the state’s IT services.

Derek Turner is the Director of Business Development at Grand Circus Detroit, a modern tech training institute in the heart of downtown Detroit. An Arizona transplant, Derek has a passion for transforming Detroit by educating Detroiters with skills that local companies need, to the benefit of both.

Grand Circus, a training institute in the heart of downtown Detroit, is offering readers of MITechNews.Com and listeners of the Internet Advisor a 10 % discount on in-depth classes that start Jan. 28. The discount is good until Jan. 29.

Mike Brooks has been on the ACE (Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship ) committee for several years. Bloom has served on public, private and non-profit boards and is the co-founder and Chairman of Peak Rescue Institute, which teaches advanced rescue skills to first responders in law enforcement, public health and the military. He is also the Chairman of DonorsChoose.org. He has been on the Organizing Committee …

Podcast 1402 Jan. 11, 2014: CES 2014 Gadget Guy Review

January 12, 2014 | Comments Off

Show Notes:

Hour 1: Rick Broida, The Gadget Guy, Presents:

Best of CES:

DVR’s for Over-the-air TV: Tablo has started to take preorders for its DVR, which promises to record up to four shows of free over-the-air broadcast TV at the same time.
3D Printers like 3 Doodler
Nanoport: When two devices with Nanoport connectors built into them link, they can transfer information, charge each other or even share their screens.

Worst of CES: Ideas we hope they don’t pursue!

Bluetooth Toothbrushes and other things we DON’T need!
Bendable TVs: Exactly why?
“Mother“: A device designed to nag you, in case your mom doesn’t.

MiTechNews Report

Mike Brennan

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North American International Auto Show

Podcast 1401: Jan. 4, 2014 First Things First & Roadtreking

January 6, 2014 | Comments Off

Show Notes:

So you got a new computer. What are the first things you should do to ensure smooth sailing? How about that old computer or laptop, is it ready for 2014?Throughout this show we will be giving you tips on how to get your new and old computers ready for the new year.

Hour 1

PC Mike Goes Roadtreking

Mike Wendland, a legend in Michigan TV and Radio is also one of the most knowledgeable commentators on technology. Mike shares his new pursuit, taking high tech on the road in his mobile home with his wife and dog. Follow their travels at Roadtreking.

MiTechNews Report

Mike Brennan

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Hour 2

First Things First

Gary, Cal and …

Podcast 1351: Predictions 2014

December 29, 2013 | Comments Off

Show Notes

Hour 1

Gary: IT and Enterprise 2014

Ed: for Windows and Microsoft 2014

Cal: Apple 2014

MiTechNews Report

Weekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com, highlighting technology headlines from Michigan and around the world that impact of our state’s growing high tech sector. This MiTechNews report with Mike Brennan is brought to you by the Engineering Society of Detroit, representing 16,000 engineers in Southeast Michigan and Warner, Norcross & Judd attorneys at law: how well protected and capitalized is your intellectual property. .

Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

*** Mike Brennan: 2014 top headlines

Sending Your Questions to the Show During Sports Season

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Podcast 1350 Dec. 21, 2013: Cyber Santa and 2013 in Review

December 21, 2013 | Comments Off

Show Notes:

Hour 1:

Predictions 2013: How did we do?

2013 in Review

Gary: 2013 in IT and Enterprise

Ed: 2013 for Windows and Microsoft

Cal: 2013 for Apple

Mike Brennan: 2013’s top headlines

MiTechNews Report

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Hour 2:

Richard Stiennon: Security in 2013

The Year Trust Died Statement

Foster Braun: RIP Balmer and Blackberry

Answering Listener Questions

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Archives for Show

Like Father … Like Son

Show Notes:

What Are Dads For?

Facebook Breaks the Piggy Bank to Buy Whatsapp!

World Mobile Congress

Show Notes

Hour 1

Alternative Energy Sources

Mask/Careto Super Virus and the Conquest of the Cyberworld

Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

Hour 2: Answering Your Questions

Welcome Network Affiliates

WJRW

Show Notes:

Segment 1: YouTube Basics:

Segment 2: YouTube Advanced:

Sheri Kam’s List of Special Uses of YouTube

Show Notes

Hour 1: New Microsoft CEO? Smart TV’s

The Big Stories in Tech:

Smart TV’s

Ty Pendelbury, Senior Associate Editor, CNet breaks down what a Smart TV is and how you can make yours smarter.

Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

Attention:

Happy 16th Anniversary

Show Notes

Hours 1 & 2

Pasty.net: The Internet: Past, Present and Future

IGD Solutions: Gateway to the Internet – Battling Hackers

LoveforDetroit: The Future of Detroit

The Internet Advisor

16 Years Serving Michigan and the World

Show Notes:

Hour 1

David Behen, State of Michigan CIO

Show Notes:

Hour 1: Rick Broida, The Gadget Guy, Presents:

Best of CES:

Worst of CES: Ideas we hope they don’t pursue!

Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

North American International Auto Show

Show Notes:

So you got a new computer. What are the first things you should do to ensure smooth sailing? How about that old computer or laptop, is it ready for 2014?Throughout this show we will be giving you tips on how to get your new and old computers ready for the new year.

Hour 1

PC Mike Goes Roadtreking

Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

Hour 2

First Things First

Show Notes

Hour 1

Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

Hour 2:

Sending Your Questions to the Show During Sports Season

Show Notes:

Hour 1:

Predictions 2013: How did we do?

2013 in Review

Gary: 2013 in IT and Enterprise

Ed: 2013 for Windows and Microsoft

Cal: 2013 for Apple

Mike Brennan: 2013’s top headlines

Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

Hour 2:

Richard Stiennon: Security in 2013

Foster Braun: RIP Balmer and Blackberry

Answering Listener Questions

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Sending Your Questions to the Show During Sports Season

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