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.

2024 Energy Sector, MPSC Winter Fuel Prices, Sparks’ $73M Investment, Cannabis Tourism

On MITV Nov. 27, ITC Director of Public Affairs Kwafo Adarkwa - 2024 look ahead for the energy sector in Michigan. Then MPSC Chair Scripps discusses winter energy supplies and pricing. Followed by Sparks Kristine Nash-Wong provides details on State’s $73 million investment in entrepreneurial groups. Sparks is managing the program. The show wraps with

By |2023-11-26T18:11:06-05:00November 26th, 2023|Podcasts|

Artificial Intelligence Comes To Cybersecurity

BIRMINGHAM - Artificial Intelligence exploded on the tech scene a year ago when Open AI launched Chat GPT. Earlier this month, after updating Chat GPT, Open AI was hit by a denial of service attack by an hacker group, reports cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon. Now cyber hackers are using AI to gain access to more

By |2023-11-27T10:42:14-05:00November 26th, 2023|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Michigan State Capitol Building Gets AI-Enhanced Gun Detection Platform

LANSING – The state is deploying an AI-based gun detection video analytics platform at the Michigan State Capitol to protect government officials and visitors from gun-related violence. The platform was developed by Philadelphia-based ZeroEyes and is the first implementation within a state capitol building. ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software will be layered

By |2023-11-21T10:50:11-05:00November 21st, 2023|Artificial Intelligence|

Labor Department Approves Registered Apprenticeship Program For Washtenaw Community College

ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College has received approval for its first U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program, serving as an intermediary in partnership with Toyota & Subaru of Ann Arbor. The approval also opens the door for WCC to develop similar apprenticeship programs with other companies for any USDOL approved occupation. The partnership

By |2023-11-19T13:10:01-05:00November 19th, 2023|Industry 4.0|

2 degrees Equals 40-Foot Sea Rise As Melting Ice Dramatically Impacts Earth

NEW YORK - Top scientists say the world’s ice sheets are melting more rapidly than expected and that world leaders must ramp up their climate ambitions to avoid a catastrophic rise in sea levels. A report released Thursday from the International Cryosphere Climate Initiative, a network of policy experts and researchers, pleads with world leaders

By |2023-11-17T16:19:41-05:00November 17th, 2023|Clean Update, Climate Change, Science|

Michigan Economic Forecast – Continuing Growth, But At A Slower Pace

ANN ARBOR - The end of the UAW’s Stand-Up Strike removes a major risk confronting Michigan’s economy. There are certainly other risks on the horizon, but they are less localized, which in our assessment lowers the odds of a state-specific downturn here in Michigan, University of Michigan economists said in its semi-annual forecast. The U-M

By |2023-11-17T15:36:29-05:00November 17th, 2023|Featured, News|

Northwood University eSports Team Represents USA In World Finals

MIDLAND - Northwood eSports team won the 2023 Red Bull Collegiate Valorant National Championship in Chicago, earning the right to defend its world title Nov. 19-24 in Istanbul, Turkey. "When we played our first semi-professional event as a collegiate team in August, I knew that we had something special this year — we were able

By |2023-11-26T15:32:54-05:00November 17th, 2023|ESD|

U-M Economic Forecast: Modest Growth Expected, Soft Landing Likely As Inflation Eases, But No Guarantees

ANN ARBOR - The U.S. economy should avoid a recession over the next two years, though economic growth is expected to be modest as consumers deal with high interest rates and, for many, dwindling saving account balances. University of Michigan economists see an increasing likelihood of an economic soft landing, noting a resilient labor market

By |2023-11-17T08:22:56-05:00November 17th, 2023|Featured, News|

Emerging Trends In Education Technology For 21st-Century Skills

Education is evolving faster than ever, with technology being its primary driver of change. As a student, you've likely come across the constant buzz about digital tools in your academic life, and perhaps you're even considering write my lab report for me services during your studies. But what exactly do these technological advancements mean for

By |2024-05-19T14:26:37-04:00November 16th, 2023|Guest Columns|

EV Charging Pod Introduces Truck-Mounted Mobile Charging Platform

BRIGHTON – EV Charging POD has been developing stationary Natural Gas and Propane powered charging stations that allow Electric Vehicle owners to charge their EVs without plugging into the electrical grid. Now founder Steve Bratic has introduced a truck-mounted mobile charging platform that can fast-charge more than 20 EVs at a time. He also sells

By |2023-11-26T15:34:39-05:00November 16th, 2023|Auto Tech, Clean Update, mitechtv|