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.

Internet Meltdown Could Occur Due To Strong Solar Storms

LONDON - The Earth's energy grids could be sent into meltdown with the onset of a solar storm in 2025 because of solar storms that can inflict untold chaos on Earth. Scientists have long warned about the potential negative consequences of such storms, perhaps the biggest being what has been coined as an "internet apocalypse"

By |2024-03-07T15:21:13-05:00March 7th, 2024|Science|

Fostering Cross-Team Collaboration And Engagement

In today's dynamic business landscape, fostering cross-team collaboration and engagement is imperative for organizations seeking to enhance productivity, innovation, and overall performance. Collaboration can be as simple as discussing project needs over a video call or can include working closely together as a team on a long-scale project that involves several face-to-face meetings. Both areas

By |2024-03-07T11:37:58-05:00March 7th, 2024|Guest Columns|

For The First Time, Rich Countries Now Get Half Their Electricity From Zero-Carbon Energy

WASHINGTON DC - Global emissions of planet-heating gas hit a record high last year, the International Energy Agency announced Friday. But the rich economies cumulatively responsible for much of the carbon in the atmosphere saw their average emissions drop down to 1973 levels, driven largely by a transition away from fossil fuel power plants. For

By |2024-03-05T14:49:43-05:00March 5th, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid|

The BYD Yangwang U9 Is A Better Electric Supercar Than Tesla’s Roadster

BEIJING - After making a name for itself making bargain EVs for regular buyers across China, automotive upstart BYD has broken with tradition and unveiled its production-ready all-electric supercar that’s taking the fight straight to Tesla. The catchily named Yangwang U9 has one big advantage over the Tesla Roadster, however, as it might actually exist in the real world very

By |2024-03-05T14:31:22-05:00March 5th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Artificial Intelligence For Business, Part 2 From Melih Oztalay

BIRMINGHAM, MI March 4, 2024 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, offers the second part of his series on how businesses can use Artificial Intelligence effectively. Oztalay uses AI daily in his Internet marketing business and discussed the advancements and applications of artificial intelligence in business and daily life. He highlighted the controversy surrounding

LTU Develops First Of Its Kind Concrete Technology & Management Degree

SOUTHFIELD - LTU, through an innovative partnership with the Michigan Concrete Association, has created a program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The Bachelor of Science in Concrete Technology and Management sets a new standard for the preparation of industry professionals in the creation and use of concrete. From mix design

By |2024-03-05T09:45:27-05:00March 5th, 2024|ESD, mitechtv|

Retail Boot Camp Applications Close March 6

DETROIT - Calling all entrepreneurs. Applications for the Tech Town Retail Boot Camp close March 6 If you’re an entrepreneur who's serious about opening a storefront in Wayne County, our program is for you. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen business owners’ skill sets and grow their businesses as they look to thrive in today’s

By |2024-03-03T14:59:28-05:00March 3rd, 2024|Entrepreneurs|

Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Future Workforce

TROY – Automation Alley has published the second playbook of the 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series. The new digital playbook focuses on preparing a workforce for the needs of Industry 4.0 based on insights gathered at the Jan. 24 roundtable discussion, which featured participants representing technology, manufacturing, government and academia sectors. "The way companies make products is

By |2024-03-03T14:43:30-05:00March 3rd, 2024|Industry 4.0|

$87 Million In Michigan Cannabis Tax Collections For 2023 To Be Shared With Municipalities And Counties, 46 Percent Increase From 2022

LANSING - The Michigan Treasury Department reported Thursday that 198 municipalities will receive $43.5 million from marijuana taxes collected from 737 cannabis dispensary licenses, while 71 of the state’s 83 counties will reap the same $43.5 million in cannabis taxes. The remaining 12 have opted out of allowing cannabis dispensaries. Each eligible municipality and country

By |2024-03-01T13:57:17-05:00March 1st, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

FBI Warns U.S. Healthcare Sector of Targeted BlackCat Ransomware Attacks

WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. government is warning about the resurgence of BlackCat (aka ALPHV) ransomware attacks targeting the healthcare sector as recently as this month. "Since mid-December 2023, of the nearly 70 leaked victims, the healthcare sector has been the most commonly victimized," the government said in an updated advisory. "This is likely in response to

By |2024-02-28T19:10:33-05:00February 28th, 2024|Life Sciences|