U.S. exempts smartphones, computers from global Trump tariffs
The exemptions, published late Friday in a notice by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office, cover various electronic goods, including smartphones.
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The exemptions, published late Friday in a notice by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office, cover various electronic goods, including smartphones.
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e, a lower-cost version of the iPhone 16. The new phone includes AI features.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the iPhone 16 is designed specifically to make use of AI, "raising the bar" on what the device can do.
The app allows users to point out the locations of speed traps which Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard says is a concern for law enforcement.
Use your smartphone to truly maximize your holiday shopping. From coupon finders to shopping lists, these apps have everything you need to get the best savings.
While fewer bags are being lost by the airlines these days, people are still stealing them! Which is why Air France and KLM have spent the last year developing two gadgets that help prevent luggage from being lifted.
The home audio-visual system control app iRule won the Consumer Electronics Association's Mark of Excellence Award as "Control Product of the Year" at this week's International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
A Michigan judge whose smartphone disrupted a hearing in his own courtroom has held himself in contempt and paid $25 for the infraction.
Pro-face America, the North American division of Digital Electronics, a global provider of human-machine interface, operator interfaces and industrial computers, Wednesday announced the release of the remote monitoring software Pro-face Remote HMI.
As the end of year nears it is time to take a moment to look back to see what made the top of the best of lists for 2012. Other than the presidential election there have been many other battles this year to score a number one spot in the United States. Companies, writers, public relation experts and cities have all been vying for the golden top spot.
Dematic, a supplier of logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and distribution center, is rolling out a new technology to enable customers to manage their businesses remotely.
The race is on to be first in line for this year's best deals on holiday gifts: Black Friday is almost here. Every year, the stores open earlier in the wee hours of the morning, some even open at midnight after Thanksgiving Day, while other stores start the Black Friday sales on Turkey Day itself. If you're going to get up that early (on a day off, no less), it is important to be prepared.
People are finding it necessary to always be connected to their work and personal email, even interrupting meals and daily activities to check email, and workers are willing to drive great distances for connectivity.
The Frankenmuth Convention and Visitors Bureau has launched a free smartphone app to give visitors more access to all the things there are to see and do in Frankenmuth.
Munetrix.com, a fiscal health and planning tool popular with local units of government, is now available to the general public via smartphones like iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and others.
Authorities say there are no reported fatalities, and all of the employees have been accounted for.
Two men found unconscious in a home on Tuesday in St. Clair County have died from hydrogen sulfide exposure, the sheriff's office says.
After decades of alleged abuse at Vista Maria in Dearborn, eight survivors of the residential facility are speaking out, calling for accountability and encouraging others to share their stories.
The Michigan native will stay on the team until a successor is hired, the team says.
More than 60 animals living in what police are calling "deplorable" conditions were rescued on Tuesday from a home in Flint Township, Michigan.
Police say the bodies were found in the basement of a home in the 3100 block of Edsel Street near Francis Avenue.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says the two incidents happened in the last few months, on Dec. 16, 2025, and Feb. 9, 2026.
No vehicles were involved in the derailment, and no injuries have been reported, police said.
Authorities say there are no reported fatalities, and all of the employees have been accounted for.
An 18-year-old was arrested after allegedly kidnapping his 12-year-old brother along with his mother during a domestic incident, according to Michigan State Police.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Reese claims Hershey is cutting costs by relying on cheaper ingredients, risking the Reese's brand.
The wreck of the stone-hauling vessel is in the same area where the founder of the Cleveland Underwater Explorers died in 2024.
The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.
Two Michigan legislators got the chance to tour an ICE detention facility in northern Michigan on Tuesday, and now they are sharing what is happening behind those doors.
Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and White House Chief of Staff for Barack Obama spoke to members of Detroit's Economic Club on Tuesday at the Masonic Temple.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
The Michigan native will stay on the team until a successor is hired, the team says.
A Washtenaw County judge on Tuesday granted a motion for an evidentiary hearing for ex-Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, saying that prosecutors made an omission.
Lucas Raymond of the Detroit Red Wings was Sweden's best player and perhaps one of the best in the entire men's hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Mikaela Shiffrin, who is the winningest athlete on the World Cup circuit, has now failed to win a medal in eight straight Olympic events since the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang.
Michigan is in a position to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll because the program had financial support to make moves in the transfer portal and coach Dusty May has developed a selfless culture that money can't buy.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Three people were taken to a hospital on Wednesday after a possible gas explosion in Ypsilanti Township at a manufacturing facility.
After decades of alleged abuse at Vista Maria, eight survivors of the residential facility are speaking out, calling for accountability and encouraging others to share their stories.
The FBI says it has not found a match to the DNA found on a glove in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The latest comes as the search for Guthrie is in its third week.
Two teenagers have been charged in connection with a shooting at Partridge Creek Mall in Clinton Township, Michigan.
More than 60 animals living in what police are calling "deplorable" conditions were rescued on Tuesday from a home in Flint Township.