mikebrennan

About Mike Brennan

Founder of Michigan News Network, and serves as CEO, as well as Editor & Publisher of MITECHNEWS.COM. Brennan has worked since 1980 as a technology writer at newspapers in New York, NY, San Jose, CA., Seattle, WA., Memphis, TN., Detroit, MI., and London, England. He co-founded and served as managing editor of Pacific Rim News Service (SEATTLE), which developed a network of more than 100 freelance journalists in 17 Asia-Pacific countries.

Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $150K Grant To Accelerate Innovation In Sustainable Energy

SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator has received a $125,000 grant from the Kirkland, Wash.-based Breakthrough Energy Foundation to accelerate innovation in sustainable energy and in other technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Centrepolis Accelerator Executive Director Dan Radomski joins MITech TV to explain how the money will be spent. More info at Centrepolis

By |2023-10-19T14:32:37-04:00October 19th, 2023|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, mitechtv|

Spinning ‘UFO’ Shaped Like Gimbal Producing Heat Sighted

During a conversation with Joe Rogan, former Navy pilot, Ryan Graves talked in length about the ‘Gimbal UFO’ captured in a declassified video released by Pentagon and he claims that the unidentified project was allegedly emitting heat. The UFO hearing held a couple of months ago pressurized the United States government to share classified information about UAPs and alleged aliens as

By |2023-10-18T16:31:35-04:00October 18th, 2023|Guest Columns|

ISSA Motor City Meeting Oct. 19: Securing The Modern, “Sassy” Workforce

SOUTHFIELD - The 40-hour work week hasn’t evolved in over eight decades…is change on the horizon? Research, recent catalysts, and advancements in technology indicate that we may be zeroing in on a new frontier. Rob Morse, an account manager at Netskope, will answers that question. He is a network and cybersecurity company, and resides in

By |2023-10-18T12:59:07-04:00October 18th, 2023|Cyber Defense|

Auto Industry Pricing Report With Michelle Krebs From Cox Automotive

TROY - Michelle Krebs, a senior analyst with Cox Automotive, joins MITech TV to update the latest car prices and news, including the impact of the United Auto Workers Union strike against the Detroit Three. She talks about how used car prices are somewhat stable, but with potential buyers shying away from purchasing new vehicles

By |2023-10-16T16:19:08-04:00October 16th, 2023|mitechtv, Mobile MI, Mobility|

Michigan Cannabis Sales In September Remain Flat For Second Consecutive Month

LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in September came in at $274.7 million, a half percent decline from peak sales of $276.7 million in July. But the good news is September cannabis sales were up nearly 30 percent from the same month a year ago. Looking more closely at the numbers, adult-use sales expanded to $269.8

By |2023-10-16T10:45:45-04:00October 16th, 2023|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Two European-Built Hydrogen Buses Each Achieve Up To 650 Mile Range

BELGIUM - Two bus manufacturers have unveiled prototypes of hydrogen-powered buses with record-breaking ranges of “up to 1,000km” (620 miles) at the same conference in Brussels. Spanish company Irizar displayed a new H2 version of its i6s Efficient long-distance coach, also known as a high-floor bus, at Busworld Europe this week, while Turkish firm Temsa showcased

By |2023-10-11T16:39:51-04:00October 11th, 2023|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

UM Private Equity Conference Introduces Investors To Startups

ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan is hosting its annual Private Equity Conference Oct. 12-13 again organized by U-M Finance professor David Brophy. The opening reception is Thursday night at the U-M Golf Course club house, followed Friday by the conference at the U-M Michigan Union. Tickets are still available and Brophy encourages any

By |2023-10-16T09:16:48-04:00October 11th, 2023|Entrepreneurs|

Lawrence Technological University Grants Increasing

SOUTHFIELD - Kathryn Wrench, executive director of sponsored research and educational grants at Lawrence Technological University, joins MITech TV Oct. 9 to provide details on a series of grants the private university has received recently, pushing LTU over the $3 million milestone three months into the 2023 fiscal year with a $5 million fiscal year

By |2023-10-10T15:27:33-04:00October 10th, 2023|ESD, mitechtv|

UAW Strike Against Detroit 3 Impact Analyzed By Anderson Economic Group

LANSING - The United Auto Workers strike against General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Stellantis has dragged on for weeks, costing the US economy more than $5 billion and counting, says Patrick Anderson, CEO of Anderson Economic Group, in this video interview. For the first time, the UAW is not conducting pattern negotiations with one

By |2023-10-10T09:33:49-04:00October 10th, 2023|ESD, mitechtv|

Amazon Prime Day 2023: The E-Commerce Event and How You Can Thrive

BIRMINGHAM - Amazon is hosting its semi annual Prime Days again on Oct. 10-11. So we've brought in our digital marketing expert, Melih Oztalay from SmartFinds Marketing, to tell sellers, and buyers, how they can participate and get the best deals and results possible. Heads Up, eTailers! Dive into Prime Day 2023 with Insider Secrets!