Posing for the cover of Innovation & Tech Today’s spring issue, hip-hop sensation Akon lights up the world of tech. In an exclusive interview, the Grammy nominee and Billboard chart-t0pper opens up on his recent work in sustainable energy with Akon Lighting Africa. But, of course, this acclaimed singer isn’t the only star of this slick 160-page perfect bound issue, which features a bounty of tech world celebrities, such as Adrian Grenier, Jon Favreau, and Danni Washington. This issue isn’t without great stories either. I&T Today continues its coverage of science, sustainability, cyber security, STEM education, connected car technology, and more. Follow the story of Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, a teenager embattled in one of the most important court cases of the year. Find out why, despite advances in electric cars, the internal combustion engine is sticking around. And discover how Detroit’s tech companies are bringing the city back from the brink. With in-depth articles on a wide range of to