The December 3, 2025, edition of MITechTV featured Michigan business leader and digital strategist Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, in conversation with longtime host Mike Brennan. The segment, now posted at MITechTV YouTube Channel and as an individual episode at AI Marketing in 2026: Why Ranking Is Being Replaced by Being Referenced, explored one
NEVADA - Buried beneath an ancient volcanic crater on the Nevada Oregon border sits an enormous deposit of lithium rich clay. Scientists now think this quiet landscape may hold enough lithium to influence the global battery market for decades. A new study argues that McDermitt caldera may host about 20 to 40 million metric tons of lithium,
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential announced the launch and opening of applications for the Reconnect Enroll with Momentum grants. The grant supports Michigan’s community and tribal colleges to work in partnership with county governments to develop strategies that help adult learners, including current and potential Michigan Reconnect applicants, start
DETROIT – LIFT, the national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute, announced it has launched three initiatives as part of the Advanced Materials Challenge. The Advanced Materials Challenge was designed for industry and academia from across the nation to accelerate the delivery of innovative material solutions for
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Michigan High Speed Internet Office celebrated Michigan’s receipt of $920 million in federal funds to administer the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program and continue expanding high-speed internet access statewide -- the single largest investment in high-speed internet infrastructure in Michigan and the nation’s history.
KENT, Ohio - On Monday, Kent State University announced it will be launching six online Cannabis Career Certificate programs in partnership with Green Flower, a cannabis education company. The partnership aims to help meet workforce demands in Ohio's rapidly growing $3 billion cannabis industry, a news release states. "Kent State is committed to offering high-quality,
DETROIT - The mysterious object 3I/ATLAS, described by some as an "alien spaceship" may possess a rhythmic "heartbeat" potentially providing crucial evidence about its true nature. Since summer, what NASA has classified as a "comet" has been traveling through our solar system, puzzling scientists along the way. This latest "pulse" discovery follows observations that 3I/ATLAS exhibited
OTEGO, MI – Safari Circuits, a subsidiary of Waséyabek, announced it has acquired the former LaCroix Grand Rapids manufacturing plant. The acquisition reverses a decision by the previous owner to close the plant and lay off all salaried and hourly workers. Terms were not disclosed. Safari is an advanced electronics manufacturer founded in Otsego in
NEW YORK - A new analysis from TechGaged Research reveals that combustion engines have officially become a minority in the European Union, marking a decisive and historic shift in the region’s automotive landscape. According to TechGaged’s research, petrol and diesel models accounted for just 36.6% of all new vehicles registered across the EU this year,
Artificial intelligence has fundamentally transformed how retailers approach customer personalization, with companies like Rokt leading the charge in applying machine learning to optimize the checkout experience. This technological revolution has created unprecedented opportunities for businesses to deliver individualized experiences at scale. The journey from basic segmentation to AI-driven personalization represents one of the most significant
