MI Tech TV
Teaching Younger And Older Adults How To Be Cyber Safe On The Internet
ANN ARBOR - Cyber Patriot is a national program aimed at teaching young people and older people how to surf safely on the Internet. Tamara Shoemaker, founder of the Michigan chapter talks about the program
MCWT Hosts Fund Raiser For Women In Technology Camps, Scholarships
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock updates what's happening with the Michigan Counsel of Women in Technology including a big fund raiser that the non profit hopes will generate a lot of money to fund summer
MEDC Sr. V.P. Natalie Chmiko Updates Industry 4.0 Support Program
LANSING - Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, takes manufacturing into the tech age by using such advanced products as 3D printing, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Self-Diagnostic machines, Digital twins and much more. The
Breaking News
New EV Battery Technology Pushes Vehicle Range To More Than 3,000 Miles
SOUTH KOREA - Electric vehicles are set for a major upgrade as groundbreaking advances in
Experts: Ohio Cannabis Pricing Headed Down This Year
COLUMBUS - Cannabis consumers in Ohio are paying $210 for an ounce of weed on
Ohioans Can Now Buy Twice As Much Adult-Use Pot
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis users now can buy higher quantities of adult-use cannabis after the
Scientists Caution Communities Worldwide Face Rising Sea Levels That May Be Irreversible
Coastal communities around the globe are at a greater risk than ever after a grim new
Ohio Adult-Use Sales Near $100 Million In First Two Months
MARIETTA, Ohio - According to the most recent figures from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control,
Ohio Cannabis Sales Eclipse $87 Million In Less Than Two Months
COLUMBUS — Profits from sales of recreational marijuana are in the tens of millions, the
Kamala Harris’ Evolving Stance on Marijuana Legalization 2024
WASHINGTON DC – What is the Kamala Harris Cannabis Legalization Policy 2024? On Monday, Vice
New Bill Would Be Major Blow To Delta-8, CBD And CBG
WASHINGTON DC - A new bill in the U.S. Congress would give the U.S. Food
Hydrogen Fuel Gives Rise To A $11 Trillion Revolution
DETROIT - The best investments — with the potential to mint millionaires — are often
New Hydrogen Fuel Cell More Efficient Than Diesel Engine
DETROIT - Hydrogen fuel cell maker Loop Energy said that its latest cell system can
How Many Miles Before An Electric Car Is Greener Than A Gas Car
DETROIT - Electric vehicles have often been hailed as the future. Major motoring companies are
Monitoring And Controls Market For Solar And Storage Technologies To Reach $3 Billion By 2031
BOULDER, Co. – A new report predicts the annual revenue additions for the solar and
Offers And Promotions On Social Media Don’t Influence Millennials
WASHINGTON - There is a generational difference in the content that influences people to visit
GVSU Cuts Deal With MSU To Deal With Water-Related Issues
MUSKEGON - Grand Valley State University's Annis Water Resources Institute have signed a memorandum of
Grand Circus Offers Intro To Coding Workshop – Free, Really
DETROIT - Interested in tech? Wondering if coding could be your strong suit? Join Grand
Saitz Named Chief Marketing Officer For Plex Systems
TROY – Robin Saitz has been named Chief Marketing Officer for Plex Systems, which develops
Four20 Post Live Looks At Cultivator Licenses, Interim CRA Director
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post Live Sept. 21 we celebrated the first day of
Gov. Whitmer Appoints Acting Executive Director To Cannabis Regulatory Agency
LANSING - On Thursday, Gov. Whitmer announced the appointment of Brian Hanna as acting executive director
Michigan State Police Crime Lab Halts Cannabis Blood Tests After False THC Positives Discovered
LANSING - The Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division is examining a discrepancy discovered earlier
Andrew Brisbo Leaving CRA: Rick Thompson Provides Analysis
ANN ARBOR - Earlier this month, Gov. Whitmer's office announced that Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director
Featured News
NASA Will Pay You $3 Million To Help Them Take Out The Trash
WASHINGTON DC - As NASA looks toward long-term lunar missions, a few problems have arisen -- specifically, how to create less
Electric Car Drivers Plunged Into Negative Equity As Prices Collapse
DETROIT - Falling electric vehicle (EV) prices are leaving a growing number of drivers in negative equity, a top dealership chain
FTC’s Easy Cancellation for Subscriptions Final Rule
WASHINGTON DC – Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Announces Easy Cancellation for Subscriptions Final Rule also called the “Click-to-Cancel” Rule making it easier
Michigan
Toyota Debuts Prius Hybrids Amid Skepticism Of Its EV Strategy
DETROIT - Toyota Motor is not giving up on its flagship Prius hybrid anytime soon, despite
Gov. Whitmer Creates Semiconductor Talent Action Team
LANSING—The Michigan Economic Development Corp. and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have established a Semiconductor Talent
MCWT Celebrates 20 Years Of Impact, Previews New Programs
SOUTHFIELD—The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation, along with host sponsor Dow Inc., gathered
Continental Receives $1.6 Billion Order For Semi-Dry Brake System
FRANKFURT, Germany - Continental reported it has received a major award in the third quarter
Toyota Debuts Prius Hybrids Amid Skepticism Of Its EV Strategy
DETROIT - Toyota Motor is not giving up on its flagship Prius hybrid anytime soon, despite
Gov. Whitmer Creates Semiconductor Talent Action Team
LANSING—The Michigan Economic Development Corp. and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have established a Semiconductor Talent
MCWT Celebrates 20 Years Of Impact, Previews New Programs
SOUTHFIELD—The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation, along with host sponsor Dow Inc., gathered
Continental Receives $1.6 Billion Order For Semi-Dry Brake System
FRANKFURT, Germany - Continental reported it has received a major award in the third quarter
Four20 Post Live Looks At Cultivator Licenses, Interim CRA Director
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post Live Sept. 21 we celebrated the first day of
Gov. Whitmer Appoints Acting Executive Director To Cannabis Regulatory Agency
LANSING - On Thursday, Gov. Whitmer announced the appointment of Brian Hanna as acting executive director
Michigan State Police Crime Lab Halts Cannabis Blood Tests After False THC Positives Discovered
LANSING - The Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division is examining a discrepancy discovered earlier
Andrew Brisbo Leaving CRA: Rick Thompson Provides Analysis
ANN ARBOR - Earlier this month, Gov. Whitmer's office announced that Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director
Michigan Auto Makers Hit The Brakes On EVs As Incentives Fade — Just As Canada Opens The Door To Chinese Imports
DETROIT - Michigan’s auto industry is navigating one of its most complex transitions in decades
Social Security Nears Funding Cliff as Washington Delays Fixes
WASHINGTON DC — The clock is ticking on the nation’s most important retirement program, and
How A Teenager’s Video About Her Grandmother Could Change Medicine
When Jasmine Eyal started researching potential treatments for her grandmother's Type 1 diabetes, she didn't
Michigan Unveils First-Ever Economic Transition Strategy To Prepare Workers, Communities, And Industry For Structural Change
DETROIT — Michigan helped build the industries that built America. Now, as those industries undergo
Advanced Technologies
The Case For How Artificial Intelligence Might Extinguish Humanity
NEW YORK - This is not the first time humanity has stared down the possibility of extinction due to its technological
MEDC Sr. V.P. Natalie Chmiko Updates Industry 4.0 Support Program
LANSING - Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, takes manufacturing into the tech age by using such advanced products as 3D
80% Of U.S. Workforce Could Have Their Jobs Affected By Artificial Intelligence
PHILADELPHIA - Researchers from OpenAI and the University of Pennsylvania argued in a new research paper that AI could soon be shaking
“Terminator” Plot? Gates Said AI Could Decide Humans A Threat And Turn On Us
SEATTLE - Artificial Intelligence is taking all our jobs and it seems like new uses for the emerging tech are found
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Electric Cars Have Already Beaten Hydrogen-Power Vehicles
LONDON, UK - Hydrogen fuel cell cars emerged as an alternative to both the electric and combustion engine vehicle in the early 2000s. They were widely considered an avenue towards universal green motoring. Powered through
HAP Expands Statewide Health Care Provider Network
DETROIT—Health Alliance Plan, the Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, announced the addition of 25 health care facilities and nearly 900 health care providers to its provider network. The new additions represent several key provider organizations and
Bill Would Allow Military And Government Officials To Break Silence On UFO Experiences
WASHINGTON DC - The truth about UFOs in the United States could soon be exposed as government and military personnel break their silence on sightings. The officials with knowledge of or experience with UFOs may
Report: Michigan Life Sciences Businesses Grow At Rate Higher Than National Average
ANN ARBOR - Michigan's biosciences industry statewide grew 22 percent in 2021 to include 2,429 companies. The information is contained in Biotechnology Innovation Organization tenth biennial report “The U.S. Bioscience Industry: Fostering Innovation and Driving
MichBio Job Bank Posts 4 Life Science Openings
ANN ARBOR - The MichBio Job Bank has posted four jobs, one in Detroit and three in Bagdad, Iraq. Scientific Coordinator Asterand BioScience - Detroit, MI Asterand is a global supplier of high quality, well
MSU Grand Rapids R&D Center To Create Huge Economic Impact
GRAND RAPIDS - The New Michigan State University Grand Rapids Research Center will create 728 jobs, provide $55 million annually in wages and bring $95.6 million in economic impact to Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties.
On the Road with Stephen Rapundalo
ANN ARBOR - June ended with a visit to The Henry Ford Innovation Institute. There I caught up with Stephen Bartol, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Innovations and Mark Coticchia, Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer.
21st Century Cures Act Passes House Overwhelmingly
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. House, in a rare act of bipartisanship, voted 344-77 on July 2 in favor of the 21st Century Cures Act, which supporters say will speed the development and regulatory approval of
MichBio Job Bank Posts 4 Life Science Openings
ANN ARBOR - The MichBio Job Bank has posted four jobs, one in Detroit and three in Bagdad, Iraq. Scientific Coordinator Asterand BioScience - Detroit, MI Asterand is a global supplier of high quality, well
MSU Grand Rapids R&D Center To Create Huge Economic Impact
GRAND RAPIDS - The New Michigan State University Grand Rapids Research Center will create 728 jobs, provide $55 million annually in wages and bring $95.6 million in economic impact to Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties.
On the Road with Stephen Rapundalo
ANN ARBOR - June ended with a visit to The Henry Ford Innovation Institute. There I caught up with Stephen Bartol, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Innovations and Mark Coticchia, Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer.
21st Century Cures Act Passes House Overwhelmingly
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. House, in a rare act of bipartisanship, voted 344-77 on July 2 in favor of the 21st Century Cures Act, which supporters say will speed the development and regulatory approval of
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Stellantis CEO: “Bloodbath” Coming If EV Makers Follow Tesla In “Race To The Bottom”
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has warned that a “bloodbath” is coming if
China Auto Industry, Backed By Government, Poses Growing Threat To U.S. Automakers
DETROIT — Chinese automakers pose a growing threat to their American counterparts — even without
What Toyota’s New Solid-state Battery Partnership Means For The EV Industry
TOKYO - Solid-state batteries are one of the hottest areas of research in the EV industry. Nearly
EV Charging Pod Introduces Truck-Mounted Mobile Charging Platform
BRIGHTON – EV Charging POD has been developing stationary Natural Gas and Propane powered charging
Ford Ramps Up Efforts To Take Lead Role In Sales Of Autonomous Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - Ford ‘invented’ the mass market car in the shape of its 1908
Google Maps Goes Offline, As TomTom, Uber Tie The Knot In A Major Mapping Deal
LONDON, England - TomTom should book a ticket for Vegas. The Dutch mapmaker is riding
Digital and Mobile
Cyber Patriot Summer Camps For Grades 6 – 12
ANN ARBOR - University of Detroit-Marcy Professor Tamara Shoemaker also manages Michigan's Cyber Patriot program.
University of Michigan Gets $39 Million NASA Contract For Hurricane Observation Satellites
ANN ARBOR - NASA has awarded a $39 million contract to the University of Michigan
Automation Alley Expands To Provide Manufacturing Innovation Statewide
ANN ARBOR - Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly joins MITech TV co-hosts Matt Roush and
U.S. Podcast Revenue Expected To Surpass $1 billion In 2021, News Most Lucrative
KENT, England - The podcasting world has recorded significant growth in recent months, with more
Security Mentor Lohrmann’s Panel At IoT Tech Connect: Should IoT Be Regulated?
DETROIT - Dan Lohrmann from Security Mentor will moderate a cybersecurity panel on April 29
Plante Moran’s Das Talks Cybersecurity Panel At IoT Tech Connect April 29
DETROIT - Rajiv Das, a principal at Plante Moran, will discuss his cybersecurity panel at
Cybersecurity Track At IoT Tech Connect: How To Keep Hackers Out of IoT
ROYAL OAK - Richard Stiennon, publisher of IT-Harvest and a recognized cybersecurity expert, also will
CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna featured in M2 TechCast ahead of Detroit’s IoT Tech Connect
ROYAL OAK – Pulse Secure CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna appeared as the lead guest on the
Business and Finance
Transforming the Landscape of Content Delivery: Exciting Developer Updates Unveiled by CacheFly
Introducing Enhanced Features for Faster, Smarter, and More Secure Online CDN Experiences Exciting times are
Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plan
Photo by impulsq on Unsplash Health insurance plays a role in safeguarding your well being
A Comprehensive Strategy To Improve Your Online Brand Presence
Photo by Dominika Roseclay from Pexels: Let's look at some really cool ways to boost
Next-Level HQ: Redefining The Heart Of Your Business
Are you ready to take your company's headquarters from just a building to a beacon
Proven Ways To Increase Your Website Conversion
Summary: Your competitors are converting their website visitors. How effective is your website? Do you
Michigan House Panel Trims LARA Budget
LANSING - Proposed funding for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will jump in
Michigan House Budget Calls For 1.9 Percent University Budget Increase
LANSING - Michigan’s 15 universities would see a 1.9 percent increase under the House version
Feds Set To Issue Mid-Term Review Of 54.5 MPG CAFE Target
DETROIT - With fuel prices the lowest they’ve been since the start of the Great
Ripple Science Lands National Venture Capitalists In $2.5 Million Financing Round
ANN ARBOR - Ripple Science Corp., a HIPAA-compliant clinical research software company, has raised $2.5 million
State Allocates $7 Million To Back Early-Stage Entrepreneurs
GRAND RAPIDS - An assortment of state-backed capital funds and initiatives to support business startups,
FCA To Open Detroit Innovation Hub, Partner With California Tech Accelerator
AUBURN HILLS - FCA on Jan. 2 announced that it will join a partnership formed
Tech248’s Greg Doyle Recaps 2019 And Announces 2020 Programs
ROYAL OAK - Greg Doyle, who manages the one-stop business shop for Oakland County, also
Four20 Post Live Looks At Cultivator Licenses, Interim CRA Director
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post Live Sept. 21 we celebrated the first day of
Gov. Whitmer Appoints Acting Executive Director To Cannabis Regulatory Agency
LANSING - On Thursday, Gov. Whitmer announced the appointment of Brian Hanna as acting executive director
Michigan State Police Crime Lab Halts Cannabis Blood Tests After False THC Positives Discovered
LANSING - The Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division is examining a discrepancy discovered earlier
Andrew Brisbo Leaving CRA: Rick Thompson Provides Analysis
ANN ARBOR - Earlier this month, Gov. Whitmer's office announced that Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director
