Code 313 STEM Academy helps kids bridge tech divide
The non- profit organization provides hands on educational training using cutting edge technology.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Apple to pay up to $500 million due to slowing down old iPhones
iPhone owners could get money from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones.
Larry Tesler, computer scientist who pioneered 'copy' and 'paste,' has died
"The inventor of cut/copy & paste, find & replace, and more was former Xerox researcher Larry Tesler. Your workday is easier thanks to his revolutionary ideas,” Xerox said in a tweet Wednesday.
Coder school opens in Plymouth bringing Silicon Valley kids program to Michigan
Computer coding schools line shopping plazas in California. Raj Patel and his wife bought into the franchise, bringing the first of its kind school to Michigan.
Facebook VP of Messenger Stan Chudnovsky discusses privacy, encryption
The massive project has already gotten pushback from regulators worried about Facebook's size and power. Government officials also worry about Facebook's plans to extend end-to-end encryption to Messenger.
California couple who just adopted newborn girl showered with love on Southwest flight
A couple who adopted a newborn daughter in Colorado was heading back home to California and had an unforgettable experience on a Southwest Airlines flight.
How you can watch the Super Bowl
Here are some ways that you can watch the Super Bowl - whether you have cable or not.
There's a new app for clearing your driveway of snow - think of it like Uber for your snowplowing
An app that is gaining popularity in Grand Rapids has migrated to southeast Michigan. Called Quik Plow, you can think of it like uber but for snowplowing.
Gov. Whitmer sends letter to Facebook's Zuckerberg asking to do more to curb hate speech
After a public Facebook group that called for violence against several women, Muslims, and Democratic lawmakers was shut down after its contents were reported by a weekly Detroit newspaper, Gov. Whitmer called on Facebook to do more to curb hate speech.
Detroit area woman finds fake Bumble profile with her photos and info
But now Hailey Zureich's unnerved to learn someone, or something, got a hold of her information including where she went to school and even the year she graduated.
Utah man gets locked inside 24 Hour Fitness after hours, shares selfies from inside facility
A Utah man was locked in a 24 Hour Fitness gym after swimming laps alone in the pool and he decided to have some fun with the late-night lockup.
Amazon Alexa device alerts family to man suspected of stealing from loved one at assisted living facility in Florida
Amazon's Alexa device is being credited with notifying a family of a suspected theft in progress. A family across the country checked in on an aging relative at an assisted living facility and noticed a stranger in his room.
Detroit Pistons upgrading their digital infrastructure
The Detroit Pistons are entering a new age of technology with an upgrade in their digital infrastructure. With the help of Rocket Fiber, the franchise hopes their tech will help guide more informed decisions during and after the game.
Cardi B bashes Trump, says she's seeking Nigerian citizenship amid tensions with Iran
Although it’s hard to tell if the singer is serious about fleeing the U.S. for fear of an attack by Iran, a Nigerian government official responded to the tweet, noting that she is welcome in the country.
Sterling Heights police bust thief who stole Yeezys and Air Jordans in online sales
Two thefts in two days prompted a Sterling Heights police officer to chase down a pick-up truck matching the description of the vehicle used in both thefts.
Man's Apple watch proves he lied about anti-Semitic stabbing in West Bloomfield
Police say Sean Samitt fabricated an attack on December 15 as he left a synagogue leaving the Jewish community in West Bloomfield shaken up.
Phone applications can track its location. Here's how tell which ones are on yours
Following a big dump of location data that was recently released, cybersecurity experts are warning about just how many applications on your phone are notifying others about your location.
Classes delayed for Richmond School District after ransomware attack
A metro Detroit school district was impacted by a ransomware attack over New Years and students were asked to stay home a little longer over break as officials worked on recovering access to district operations.
Texting while walking could be hazardous to your health, study suggests
A new study has found an uptick in head and neck injuries among distracted cell phone users.