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.

2026 NDIA-MI STEM Scholarship Applications Now Open

DETROIT - The NDIA Michigan Chapter encourages young people to become informed about Math and Science, so they can explore their interests and make informed career choices in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields. Every year, we demonstrate our commitment to supporting STEM education by awarding $1,500 scholarships for students seeking education at community colleges and

Lawrence Tech, Michigan State Collaborating On The Front Lines Of High-Speed AI

SOUTHFIELD— Lawrence Technological University has joined a global university team developing autonomous racecars capable of speeds approaching 200 miles per hour as part of the Indy Autonomous Challenge, one of the world’s premier competitions advancing artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicle technology. The collaboration with Michigan State University and the PoliMOVE-MSU autonomous racing team places LTU

By |2026-04-01T14:23:53-04:00April 1st, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, ESD|

Michigan Retail Owners: If You’re Constantly Rehiring, This May Be Why

ANN ARBOR — If you run a retail business in Michigan, you already know the cycle: You hire someone.You train them.They leave. And you’re right back where you started. Again. This isn’t just frustrating—it’s quietly draining your business every single month. The Real Problem Isn’t Just Wages Most retail owners assume turnover comes down to

By |2026-04-01T13:35:39-04:00April 1st, 2026|Featured, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Rising War Costs Put Rural Michigan Healthcare in the Crosshairs

As federal lawmakers weigh how to fund escalating military operations, healthcare programs that support Michigan’s most vulnerable communities—including rural hospitals—are emerging as potential targets. ANN ARBOR — Rising U.S. war costs tied to Iran are triggering a budget debate in Washington that could have immediate consequences in Michigan—where rural hospitals and patients are especially vulnerable

By |2026-04-01T09:57:41-04:00April 1st, 2026|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech, News|

MSU Innovation Center Hosts Entrepreneurial Projects, Leaders

EAST LANSING - Registration open for the MSU Innovation Celebration on April 7 at the Henry Center for Executive Development in East Lansing. It promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and groundbreaking discoveries at MSU. Appearing on MITechTV to provide details is Brian Wright, Executive Director of MSU Technologies. Keynote speaker is Chad Munger. An MSU alumnus, entrepreneur,

By |2026-04-07T17:30:31-04:00March 31st, 2026|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur Corner, Entrepreneurs|

ChannelSales.PRO Expands Marketing Offerings To Include Video-As-A-Service

DETROIT - Channel Sales .PRO has expanded its offerings to now include what CEO Rick Beckers describes as Video-as-a-Service Marketing. He appears on MITechTV to explain. Beckers said video is not replacing the written word, but it is making a significant impact on how people find and consume the products and services that they want

By |2026-03-31T15:10:36-04:00March 31st, 2026|mitechtv, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Americans Distrust the Economy—but Still Bet on Themselves as Gas Prices and Spending Cuts Loom

ANN ARBOR — Americans are sending a mixed economic signal: they don’t trust the national economy, but they still believe in their own ability to navigate it. That’s the central finding from a new study by Appinio, which reveals a widening gap between national pessimism and personal financial confidence. While 47% of Americans rate the

By |2026-03-31T14:07:51-04:00March 31st, 2026|News|

Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Tax Fight Becomes Constitutional Showdown With Billions at Stake

LANSING — What began as a plan to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads is rapidly turning into one of the most consequential legal battles in the state’s cannabis era — a case that could redefine not only how marijuana is taxed, but how much power lawmakers have to alter voter-approved laws. At the center of the

Michigan Auto Sales Face Squeeze as Tariffs and Iran War Drive Up Car and Gas Prices

DETROIT — New car prices are rising again in the United States, but this time the pressure is coming from multiple directions at once — and Michigan sits directly in the crosshairs. A combination of import tariffs, supply chain costs, and now a global oil shock tied to the Iran conflict is pushing vehicle prices

By |2026-03-30T19:32:09-04:00March 30th, 2026|Auto Tech, News|

Michigan’s Data Center Boom Collides With Grid Reality: Who Really Pays the Price?

ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s push to become a hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure is running into a hard constraint: the electric grid. As hyperscale data centers expand across the United States, their massive energy demands are forcing utilities, regulators, and local communities to confront a difficult question—how to power the next generation of computing without

By |2026-03-29T10:16:39-04:00March 29th, 2026|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|