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.

Powering EVs, May 24, LTU Breakfast And Learn Panel Discussion

SOUTHFIELD - Electric Vehicles, EVs for short, are becoming the future for auto makers and consumers. But with the electrical GRID already overtaxed, how will it support millions of EVs "pluggin" to recharge? On May 24 at Lawrence Technological University, Global Auto Mobility and MITechNews are partnering to produce a breakfast and learn meeting that

By |2023-04-04T14:33:48-04:00April 4th, 2023|Auto Tech, ESD|

U-M Health’s Sparrow Acquisition Closes, Creates $7 Billion Health System

ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan Health has officially acquired Lansing-based Sparrow Health System to become a $7 billion health system with more than 200 sites of care, according to an April 3 news release. UM Health and Sparrow said they have received the necessary regulatory approvals to partner after announcing their plans in

By |2023-04-04T10:48:53-04:00April 4th, 2023|Featured, Life Sciences|

How The Gaming Sector Is Evolving In Michigan

Michigan’s game sector is gathering speed The gaming sector in Michigan is well-established in many areas. There are more than 20 game development countries that call the state their home, as well as a thriving casino industry. It might seem like, therefore, that not a lot would have changed in recent years, but that couldn't

By |2023-04-04T08:25:37-04:00April 4th, 2023|Guest Columns|

MPSC Commissioner Outlines New Rules For Utilities When The Electricity Goes Out

LANSING - A million Michiganders lost power in two storms more than a month ago. As a result, the Michigan Public Service Commission, after two public town halls, has revised rules that utility companies must provide credits to consumers when black outs continue for more than 96 hours. MPSC Commissioner Katherine Peretick provides all the

By |2023-04-03T19:20:42-04:00April 3rd, 2023|mitechtv, News|

MPSC And Power Outages, Cybersecurity Event, Powering EV’s, EV Tax Credits

ANN ARBOR - MPSC Commissioner Katherine Petitick talks about the changes MPSC has made for electricity providers in the wake of multiple power outages this winter.  Phillip Emma talks about his Breakfast & Learn Event Keep Phish at Bay and Prevent Ransomware. John Petty announces the Powering EV's conference May 24 at LTU. Matt Roush

By |2023-04-03T12:03:34-04:00April 3rd, 2023|Podcasts|

Autonomous Vehicles And Personal Injury Liability: Who is Responsible?

The rise of autonomous vehicles has been a harbinger of great excitement and speculation, garnering public and private attention. Autonomous vehicles may revolutionize our travel, reducing the need for manual driving and potentially reducing traffic accidents. But with this rise comes questions about liability in the case of personal injury. Who will be held responsible

By |2023-04-03T07:38:35-04:00April 3rd, 2023|Guest Columns|

Comcast Xfinity Working To Close The Digital Divide In Detroit

ANN ARBOR - Comcast has been doing work with local community partners in Michigan to help bridge the digital divide for income-constrained families. Rob Ponto from Comcast shares the many ways Comcast has worked to meet this goal and why it’s so important to connect everyone to the transformative power of the internet. In this

Monroe Street Fair April 1 Ann Arbor Update

ANN ARBOR - The Monroe Street Fair returns to the Ann Arbor Hash Bash to continue its two decade run. Co-founder Charlie Strackbein talks about what attendees can see at the Fair that includes dozens of cannabis vendor booths, non profits, and more. Food trucks and portable potties also meet attendees needs on both ends.

By |2023-03-30T16:49:58-04:00March 30th, 2023|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Teaching Younger And Older Adults How To Be Cyber Safe On The Internet

ANN ARBOR - Cyber Patriot is a national program aimed at teaching young people and older people how to surf safely on the Internet. Tamara Shoemaker, founder of the Michigan chapter talks about the program and about her new book she co-authored that provides a manual for grade-school teachers to easily provides this knowledge to

By |2023-03-28T16:36:43-04:00March 28th, 2023|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Lacks To Supply Carbon Fiber Wheels For 2023 Dodge Challenger Demon

GRAND RAPIDS – Lacks Enterprises Inc. on Monday announced it is supplying exclusive high-performance carbon fiber wheels for the new 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. “Ride and handling are important for any vehicle but are even more critical for an ultra high-performance vehicle like the Challenger SRT Demon 170,” said Mike Clover, Lacks Enterprises

By |2023-03-28T16:28:08-04:00March 28th, 2023|New Products, New Products / Contracts|