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U.S. Tech Giants Betting Big On Humanoid Robots – But China Builds Them Better

NEW YORK - American tech giants like Tesla and Nvidia are racing to develop humanoid robots, stressing their importance to the future economy. But analysts warn they are already at risk of losing out to China. So-called humanoid robots — artificial intelligence-powered machines designed to resemble humans in appearance and movement — are expected to provide a range

By |2025-03-29T15:58:51-04:00March 29th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence, Featured|

Former Police Officers Hiring Targets Of Cannabis Transport Companies

CLEVELAND, Ohio – If you had to move millions of dollars in cash and controlled substances, who would you trust with such a risky job? Someone who won’t steal the product or the money. Someone who will get there on time. Someone who knows how to react if thieves try to rob you. For many

By |2025-03-29T13:49:01-04:00March 29th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Republicans Saviors Of State’s Legal Cannabis Industry?

LANSING - Michigan Republicans could become saviors of the state’s $10 billion legal cannabis industry. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to more than triple the state’s recreational marijuana excise tax is facing strong resistance in the GOP-controlled House, where Speaker Matt Hill has pledged to block any attempt to raise taxes, including on cannabis. The proposal, part of Whitmer’s

By |2025-03-29T13:21:29-04:00March 29th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Hazel Park’s Flavor Galaxy License Permanently Closed By CRA

HAZEL PARK -The Cannabis Regulatory Agency signed consent order and stipulation documents with Flavor Galaxy, which resulted in the permanent closure of its processor license. License AU-P-000373 is permanently closed and will not be renewed, reinstated, reissued, or reactivated, limited or otherwise, at any future date. Flavor Galaxy is located at 21015 John R Rd,

By |2025-03-28T14:34:27-04:00March 28th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

How Tech-Driven Animation Is Transforming Digital Marketing and Education

The worlds of animation, digital marketing, and education have always had one big thing in common: they rely on storytelling. Now, thanks to cutting-edge technology—from artificial intelligence (AI) to advanced 3D render engines—animation has evolved from a novelty into a powerful medium that brings brand visions, lessons, and creative ideas to life in ways once

By |2025-08-29T09:22:19-04:00March 28th, 2025|Guest Columns|

Ensuring Driver Safety in Transportation: How Technology is Transforming the Industry

In the busy world of long-haul trucking, long hours on the road and changing driving conditions provide new challenges every day. Safety remains a top priority for both companies and drivers. Advanced technology is changing the game in the transportation industry, helping drivers stay safe, lowering accidents, and improving overall efficiency. From real-time tracking to

By |2025-03-27T11:34:21-04:00March 27th, 2025|Business|

Cyber Patriot, Cybersecurity Hacks, Michigan Council of Women in Technology

On MITech TV March 31, Tamara Shoemaker updates Cyber Patriot news and events, Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon provide updates on latest cyber threats and Kathleen Norton-Schock updates what's happening with Michigan Council of Women in Technology. You can watch the show on demand at MITech TV

By |2025-03-27T11:08:22-04:00March 27th, 2025|Podcasts|

Washtenaw Community College Hosts Free College Week April 7-12

ANN ARBOR – The public is invited to take advantage of free classes during Washtenaw Community College’s Free College Week next month. During the week of April 7-12 the college will offer more than 100 courses, both virtual and in-person. Virtual sessions will run Monday through Friday and will be capped off by on-campus events

Trump To Launch 25 Percent Tariff On All Car Imports April 2

WASHINGTON - President Trump on Wednesday announced he was imposing a 25 percent tariff on foreign-made vehicle imports, marking the latest escalation of his trade war against other nations. Trump said in the Oval Office that the 25 percent tariff would apply to “all cars not made in the United States.” The tariffs will go into

By |2025-03-27T09:10:21-04:00March 26th, 2025|Featured, News|

Michigan Capital Network Promotes Jenni Li to Principal

GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan Capital Network announced it has expanded its leadership team by promoting Jenni Li, Ph.D., to principal at the firm. Li first joined MCN as an analyst in 2020 after receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Li was promoted to senior analyst at

By |2025-03-26T17:02:49-04:00March 26th, 2025|Entrepreneur Corner, Entrepreneurs|