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 Startup Backed By Amazon’s Bezos Seeks To Transform Affordable EVs

TROY - What if you could walk into your driveway, snap your fingers, and convert your vehicle to fit your needs? For moving day, you could reassemble it into a pickup truck, or for a hot date, make it into a sleek convertible. This sounds like the plot of an episode of "Transformers," but it's

By |2025-04-24T09:55:47-04:00April 24th, 2025|Auto Tech, Featured|

Ann Arbor, DTE Sign Country’s First Heating Franchise to Include Climate Goals

ANN ARBOR — Officials from the City of Ann Arbor and DTE Energy joined on Earth Day, April 22, to sign a new heating franchise, the first in the country to include a climate agreement with associated activities that will demonstrably improve health, safety and make forward progress toward addressing the climate crisis. Students from

By |2025-04-22T17:15:16-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Clean Update, Featured|

Clean Energy Expected to Surpass 51% of U.S. Grid in April

NEW YORK - In April, the U.S. power system is poised to achieve a new milestone in its energy transition, with clean electricity sources potentially surpassing 51% of total utility-scale electricity generation. This follows a record-setting March, when clean energy accounted for 51% of power output, driven by increasing solar and wind production and a

By |2025-04-22T17:07:33-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Clean Update|

Did Scientists Find Life On A Distant Planet

NEW YORK - A team of astronomers announced on April 16, 2025, that in the process of studying a planet around another star, they had found evidence for an unexpected atmospheric gas. On Earth, that gas—called dimethyl sulfide—is mostly produced by living organisms. K2-18b, a mysterious world In April 2024, the James Webb Space Telescope stared at the host

By |2025-04-22T16:44:55-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Science|

US Company Develops Centrifugal Cannon To Launch Hundreds Of Microsatellites Into Space

LONG BEACH, Ca. - In a groundbreaking move that could forever change the landscape of space exploration, SpinLaunch, a California-based startup, is set to launch hundreds of flattened “microsatellites” into low-Earth orbit (LEO). This innovative approach, involving a giant centrifugal cannon, promises not only to revolutionize satellite deployment but also to position SpinLaunch as a

By |2025-04-22T16:34:40-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Industry 4.0|

How Entrepreneurs Can Bounce Back After a Car Accident

The life of an entrepreneur is already filled with challenges, market fluctuations, staffing issues, cash flow concerns. Then suddenly, a car accident introduces a whole new dimension of obstacles.  One moment you're heading to a client meeting, the next you're in an emergency room with your business hanging in the balance. For entrepreneurs, a car

By |2025-04-22T16:19:29-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Guest Columns|

Cybersecurity Isn’t Just for Big Business Anymore—SensCy Steps In to Support the Rest

ANN ARBOR - In a recent MITech TV interview, David Behen, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder of SensCy, shed light on a growing—but often underestimated—crisis: the cybersecurity gap facing small and mid-sized organizations (SMOs). “Cybersecurity is scary. Small and medium-sized organizations right now sort of don't think they're the target—but they are a target,” Behen

By |2025-04-18T14:49:44-04:00April 18th, 2025|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Celebrating 4/20 In Ohio? What To Know Before You Buy Your Pot

CINCINATTI - Sunday marks the first 420 − the unofficial holiday for cannabis enthusiasts − since recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio. Dispensaries opened their doors for consumers 21 and older last summer, months after voters legalized adult-use marijuana at the ballot box. Ohioans near the Michigan border, will be able to buy an ounce of cannabis for

By |2025-04-18T11:19:38-04:00April 18th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Survey Shows Strong Support For 20% Small Business Deduction

LANSING – A new poll released by the National Federation of Independent Business shows broad, bipartisan support for America’s small businesses along with overwhelming support for keeping the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in the tax code. According to the survey, more than 8 in 10 Americans feel it is important for the federal government

By |2025-04-17T10:58:34-04:00April 17th, 2025|Business|