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.

Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Year In Review

SOUTHFIELD - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for to provide a year in review for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. In this video interview on MITechTV she recaps some of the major events of 2023 and looks ahead to more in 2024. MCWT has several major fund raisers each year that include golf outings in

Michigan Cyber Patriot Programs Gets Funding, Seeks Mentors

SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Cyber Patriot program works with grade-school students to teach them how to surf the Internet safely. It also gives them the basic tools they need to eventually become highly paid cybersecurity professionals. Founder Tamara Shoemaker joins MITech TV to provide details on how the program works, how instruction can also include

By |2023-12-14T08:38:57-05:00December 12th, 2023|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

MCWT Update, Cybersecurity Manual For Teachers, Is EV Demand Waning, LTU News Report

MITech TV Dec. 11, Kathleen Norton-Schock updates MCWT news. Tamara Shoemaker talked about big cybersecurity conference in 2024 and her teaching cybersecurity manual sales. Paul Eisenstein examines the question has EV demand declined? Matt Roush updated the latest LTU news.

By |2023-12-11T13:11:01-05:00December 11th, 2023|Podcasts|

Is Google’s Gemini The Real Start Of The Generative AI Boom

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - The history of artificial intelligence has been punctuated by periods of so-called “AI winter,” when the technology seemed to meet a dead end and funding dried up. Each one has been accompanied by proclamations that making machines truly intelligent is just too darned hard for humans to figure out. Google’s release of

By |2023-12-09T13:45:06-05:00December 9th, 2023|Artificial Intelligence|

Michigan Woman Tries To Coax UFO To Land By Singing It A Song

EATON RAPIDS, Mi - Dozens of UFO sightings are reported in Michigan each year. An Eaton Rapids woman says she saw one last summer, and tried to coax the aliens to stay by singing them a song. According to a report filed with the National UFO Reporting Center (or NUFORC), the four-minute sighting was reported to have happened around 3:45am

By |2023-12-09T13:35:12-05:00December 9th, 2023|Guest Columns|

Streaming Update: Why Netflix, Max, Disney, And Others Are Teaming Up

SAN FRANCISCO - The streaming wars have reached a fever pitch with more ads, higher prices, and greater competition as platforms scramble to reach profitability and capture paying users. With so many choices now available to consumers, the media landscape seems to be reverting to the cable TV bundle of years past — the very

By |2023-12-09T12:30:05-05:00December 9th, 2023|Industry 4.0|

What To Look For When Outsourcing Your Business Bookkeeping And Accounting

Outsourcing is important for businesses looking to streamline their operations and focus on core competencies. When it comes to financial functions like bookkeeping and accounting, outsourcing can offer numerous advantages, such as cost savings, access to specialized expertise, and improved efficiency. However, entrusting your financial processes to an external partner requires careful consideration. Here are

By |2026-06-07T18:06:26-04:00December 7th, 2023|Guest Columns|

How Technology And Weed Pens Are Interconnected?

In recent years, the intersection of technology and cannabis consumption has led to significant advancements, particularly in the development and popularity of weed pens. These devices, which are a product of sophisticated engineering and design, offer a futuristic approach to cannabis consumption.  This article explores the intricate relationship between technology and weed pen, shedding light

By |2023-12-07T15:56:36-05:00December 7th, 2023|Guest Columns|

Paper Says We Live In A Giant Void In The Universe

NEW YORK - One of the biggest mysteries in cosmology is the rate at which the universe is expanding. Scientists can predict this using the standard model of cosmology, also known as Lambda-cold dark matter. This model is based on detailed observations of the light left over from the Big Bang, the so-called cosmic microwave background. The

By |2023-12-07T09:54:27-05:00December 7th, 2023|Science|

Global AI Market To Reach $298 Billion By 2024, 100 Fold Increase From 2022

LONDON - The surge in the AI market is attributed to the escalating demand for cutting-edge solutions that harness the power of machine learning, natural language processing, and other advanced AI technologies. As businesses increasingly recognize and make use of the transformative capabilities of AI, investments in research and development are expected to soar, contributing

By |2023-12-06T09:04:11-05:00December 5th, 2023|Artificial Intelligence, Featured|