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Laurie Fundukian
Oct 74 min read
Book Review: True Gretch by Gretchen Whitmer
This September, with construction all around metro Detroit and the election looming, it was a good time for me to read Governor Gretchen Whi
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Thrive Detroit
Feb 24 min read
Seeing AI
I've been a lover of books ever since first learning to read. Growing up, my favorite places were school and the public libraries.
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Thrive Detroit
Jun 24, 20181 min read
What is Blockchain?
What Is Blockchain? Daniel B. Simmons
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Thrive Detroit
Jun 9, 20162 min read
Cutting the Cord
by Daniel B. Simmons photo by Statistic world Long time readers of Thrive Detroit may remember the 2012 article entitled Do You Really...
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Thrive Detroit
Aug 19, 20153 min read
Is it Possible to Prevent Online Hatred from Turning into Offline Tragedy?
By Daniel Simmons The Internet is the most comprehensive communication tool ever contrived, so broad in scope that it defies...
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Thrive Detroit
Jul 6, 20153 min read
Attack of the Consumer Drones
Until recently, aerial drones have been solely the province of dedicated DIY-ers or clandestine government agencies. However, due to the...
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Thrive Detroit
Mar 6, 20153 min read
New Control Devices: Solutions Looking for a Problem?
If you‘re an early adopter, you’ve no doubt found yourself watching the window with bated breath for the next gadget promised to...
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Thrive Detroit
Nov 30, 20143 min read
HBO GO Finally Cuts the Cord from Cable Providers
For decades, HBO has been the standard of premium cable television service. In that period, few networks have maintained the steady...
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Thrive Detroit
Oct 5, 20143 min read
Alleged iCloud Hack Sees Hundreds of Celebrity Photos Leaked Online
In case there weren’t enough examples of the perils of storing private information on the web, an anonymous hacker (or hackers) has...
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Thrive Detroit
Aug 2, 20143 min read
Amazon Enters the Smartphone Market with Their New Fire Phone
Amazon has worked hard to establish itself as one of America’s most-loved and well-recognized brands. The number of Amazon Prime...
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Thrive Detroit
Jun 7, 20144 min read
Wi-Detroit: Bridging The Digital Divide in the D
It’s no secret that the effects of Michigan’s “brain drain” have impacted the city of Detroit. In April of last year, Mobilize.org called...
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Thrive Detroit
May 9, 20143 min read
Heartbleed: A Bloody Catastrophe
The internet as we know it is on the verge of collapse! OK, this may be a bit of hyperbole, but according to many internet security...
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Thrive Detroit
Jan 31, 20144 min read
What is Bitcoin?
If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve no doubt heard the term “Bitcoin” thrown around fairly often. So what exactly is it?...
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Thrive Detroit
Jun 2, 20133 min read
Microsoft Unveils its New Xbox One All-In-One Entertainment System
After a long, protracted wait, Microsoft finally took the wrapping off of its next-generation gaming console, the Xbox One, during a...
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Thrive Detroit
May 17, 20133 min read
Apple Stock Continues to Slide after Disappointing Financial Report
Despite posting quarterly profits of $9.5 billion, impressive numbers by most standards, Apple’s stock continues to lose ground amidst...
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Thrive Detroit
Feb 2, 20133 min read
Scientist Discover a New, More Accurate Method for DNA Storage.
If you paid attention at all during high-school biology class, then you already know that DNA(Deoxyribonucleic acid) is ostensibly a...
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Thrive Detroit
Jan 20, 20134 min read
Most Anticipated Tech of 2013
So you’ve just gotten that shiny new gadget you have been drooling over all year long, only to find that the next version is coming in a...
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Thrive Detroit
Nov 12, 20123 min read
Holiday Gadget Guide 2012
Whether you live in a red state or a blue state, whether you are celebrating or sulking right now, one thing remains unchanged. The...
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Thrive Detroit
Nov 1, 20123 min read
The iPhone 5: A Disappointing Success
The iPhone has finally made its foray into the land of 4G with the iPhone 5, and Apple fans everywhere have responded accordingly. The...
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Thrive Detroit
Oct 20, 20123 min read
Google Unveils Its Latest Projects at Google I/O 2012
Google I/O is a three-day annual conference where Google bring developers from all over the world to display and discuss their vision for...
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