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.

DroneSec Provides Security For Drones, And Anti Drone Defense

ANN ARBOR - DroneSec is a pioneer in UAS Threat Intelligence. Its intelligence subscription service provides organizations with the latest emerging trends, threat actor TTPs, technology types and component analysis. DroneSec Founder Mike Monnik provides background on his Australian-based company that has provided training to hundreds of companies globall to upskill their staff and grow

By |2023-09-13T17:34:28-04:00September 13th, 2023|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Michigan Infragard Helps Companies Protect Critical Infrastructure From Hackers

ANN ARBOR - There's a national group that works closely with the FBI to keep hackers out of critical infrastructure, such as power grids, water systems and much more. It's called Infragard. Michigan has it's own chapter. Former Michigan Infragard President Stephanie Scheuermann joins MITech TV to provides details on how Infragard works and how

By |2023-09-13T16:37:07-04:00September 13th, 2023|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Three Possible UFOs Over Ohio Caught On Camera

Three unverified lights allegedly spotted in Kettering, Ohio in August 2023 have sparked talks on the possible visit by “aliens” in the “UFOs,” while others are more intrigued by its appearance. Gone are the days when aerial sightings and theories surrounding alien life were mostly limited to fiction. Alleged UFO sightings have become common worldwide and most of the

By |2023-09-13T09:37:35-04:00September 13th, 2023|Guest Columns|

Tickets Selling Fast For Michigan Venture Capital Association Awards Dinner Sept 28

DETROIT - The Michigan Venture Capital Association is hosting its Awards Dinner Thursday Sept. 28 at the Fillmore in Detroit. MVCA Executive Director Ara Topouzian warns only 200 tickets are available and they are selling out fast. Ticket deadline is Sept. 15. TICKETS $200 MVCA Members Only $275 Non-MVCA Members More info at MichiganVCA.Org  https://youtu.be/7yvnJHwI3ZA

By |2023-09-14T12:50:55-04:00September 10th, 2023|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured, mitechtv|

WMed Innovation Center Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration Sept 20

KALAMAZOO - On Sept. 20 from 2 to 4 pm, the Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Innovation Center is hosting its 20th anniversary with a reception and open house. Special guest will be Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. Sandra Cochrane, the Assistant Dean who runs the WMed Innovation Center provides the back story and

By |2023-09-06T12:48:04-04:00September 6th, 2023|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech, mitechtv|

Report: Michigan Venture Capital Activity In 2022 Up, VC Deals Down Nationally

BLOOMFIELD HILLS - While national venture capital investing decreased in 2022, Michigan continued to show strength with $1.2 billion invested into Michigan-based companies--an increase of 12 percent over 2021. Within the Great Lakes region, Michigan has been accelerating in venture capital activity with a growth rate of 13.7 percent since 2006, slightly higher than the

World’s Most Advanced Robot Predicts What Life Will Be Like In 2123

SEATTLE - The ‘world’s most advanced’ humanoid robot, Ameca, has raised eyebrows once again with its stunning prediction of what the world will be like 100 years from now. In a recent interview, the robot was asked to delve into the future and provide its verdict on what society would look like a century from

By |2023-09-03T18:04:04-04:00September 3rd, 2023|Artificial Intelligence, Featured|

Honda And Toyota’s Battle To Achieve 1,000-Mile EV Range

TOKYO - When it comes to electric vehicles, the battle is heating up. Tesla, once kings of the EV world, now find increased competition from the likes of Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW. There are some late bloomers though with Honda and Toyota taking their time to get into the EV race but now, with solid-state battery technology

By |2023-09-03T17:52:22-04:00September 3rd, 2023|ESD, Featured|

Study: Green Buildings, Leaky Pavement, Trees Could Help Cities Become Carbon Neutral

BRUSSELS - Dozens of cities in Europe could reach net zero carbon emissions within the next 10 years by incorporating nature into their urban infrastructure, according to new research. A recent study published by researchers from Sweden, the U.S. and China in the scientific journal Nature Climate Change shows how 54 European cities could reduce carbon emissions

By |2023-09-03T17:51:33-04:00September 3rd, 2023|Science|

Pentagon UFO Office Finally Launches Website For US Personnel To Report Sightings

WASHINGTON DC - The Pentagon's official office for addressing UFOs has a new website where U.S. government and military personnel can report their own sightings. The All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) unveiled the new website on Wednesday (Aug. 30). According to a note from the office's director, Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, the website will be used to inform the public

By |2023-09-03T15:58:46-04:00September 3rd, 2023|Science|