MI Tech TV
Kathleen Norton-Schock Updates Fall Calendar For MCWT
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for her monthly updates of all the events scheduled for fall at the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. In November the "IT Prom" returns, one of the biggest
Terry Bean Produces TEDxDetroit 2022 At the Detroit Music Hall Oct 26
DETROIT - Terry Bean, who created Motor City Connect and built it into 10,000 followers, is once again creating TEDxDetroit, an in-person power networking event that features the best Motor City has to offer in
Relationship Marketing Through Educational Videos – New Program At MITechNews.Com
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews has launched a new video-driven social media program called Relationship Marketing Through Educational Videos. The brainchild of this new program is Michele Hirschfield, founder of WelcomingResults.Com, which has been performing relationship
Breaking News
Ohio Cannabis Prices Down $50 An Ounce Since August Legalization
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The cost of cannabis in Ohio is decreasing. In August, the average
Applications Open For New Cohort At Tech Ecosystem Incubator
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will offer a second cohort of its Tech Ecosystem
Onshore Wave Technology Ushers In Clean Energy Future
SAN FRANCISCO – Eco Wave Power has received the final approval to introduce its revolutionary
Michigan Unveils Elective Pay Resources To Help Communities Bring Home Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits
LANSINGv— The Michigan Infrastructure Office’s (MIO) Technical Assistance Center (TAC), in partnership with the Michigan
HIBnb Seeks To Work With Cannabis-Friendly Lodging In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking for cannabis-friendly lodging allows you to smoke cannabis without
Sparx & Recreation Now Features Infused Cannabis Cooking
DETROIT - Chef Marjorie Harvey, who has been working since 2010 as a Detroit-based caterer,
Startup Application For April 17 DEI UnDemo Day Opened For Underrepresented Founders
ANN ARBOR — Renaissance Venture Capital will host its third Spring DEI UnDemo Day on
Hatch Detroit $100,000 Contest Opens Registration
DETROIT - HatchDetroit, now in its 11th year, is hosted by TechTown and sponsored by
Solar Boxes Expand Clean Energy To Include World’s Poorest Regions
DETROIT - Imagine being able to power your house with solar "energy cubes" that you
New Way To Convert Solar Energy Into Hydrogen For Renewable Fuel
NAGANO, Japan - Last month, Japanese researchers from Shinshu University in Nagano developed a two-step
Floating Solar Farm Ready To Produce Electricity In July
PORTUGAL - Europe’s largest floating solar farm is ready to generate 7.5 gigawatt-hours annually starting
Ann Arbor To Install 80 EV Charging Stations At Seven Parking Structures
ANN ARBOR – The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations, in collaboration
Cybernoor CEO Updates Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud – What You Need To Know
ROYAL OAK - Cybernoor CEO Ahmed Alomari joins M2 TechCast once again to update key
Plex Systems Hires Hehl As Chief Sales Officer
TROY - Fred Hehl has been hired as chief sales officer for Plex Systems, which
BullsEye Telecom Offers VirtualTech Network Diagnostic Tool
SOUTHFIELD - BullsEye Telecom is offering a comprehensive diagnostic testing product that analyzes network issues
ManagedWay Offers 100 Gbp Fiber Optic Service Direct To Customers
TROY - ManagedWay is offering 100 Gbp fiber optic service direct to its customers. One
Four20 Academy and Hero Project Support Michigan Cannabis Businesses
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan explains the Hero Project that aims to provide funding for
Four20 Post: Cannabis Caregivers Under Attack; New Caregivers Association Launching In Response
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post June 9, we took a look at the controversy
Amazon Will No Longer Include Marijuana On Its Drug Screening Program
SEATTLE - Amazon in a brief blog post announced it will no longer include marijuana
Veteran Marijuana Research Grant Program RFP Issued By MRA
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has issued a $20 million RFP for a non-profit
Featured News
Marijuana Banking Protections Removed From House Budget Bill
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. House Republicans have removed marijuana banking protections from a critical government funding bill, thus exposing banks to
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Elections
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence (AI) is already having an impact on upcoming U.S. elections and other political races around the
GM Drops Electric Vehicle Production Targets As Consumer Demand For EVs Slows
DETROIT - General Motors is pulling back its electric vehicle production target this year and adjusting the timing on its profit
Michigan
Competing For Talent Becoming Game Of Limbo – How Low Can You Go?
LANSING - Limbo is a game where the most limber, or flexible player wins. Sound
M1 Kicks Off Season of All Things Automotive, Comerica Bank Presenting Partner
PONTIAC - M1 Concourse CEO Tim McGrane announced that Comerica Bank will be a new
Detroit’s Auto Show To Return In September
DETROIT—The North American International Auto Show announced a peek behind the curtain of its first-ever indoor-outdoor fall
Infoblox Funds Network Security Training At Wayne County Community College District
DETROIT—Santa Clara, Calif.-based Infoblox, a provider of networking and security services, announced it would bring
Competing For Talent Becoming Game Of Limbo – How Low Can You Go?
LANSING - Limbo is a game where the most limber, or flexible player wins. Sound
M1 Kicks Off Season of All Things Automotive, Comerica Bank Presenting Partner
PONTIAC - M1 Concourse CEO Tim McGrane announced that Comerica Bank will be a new
Detroit’s Auto Show To Return In September
DETROIT—The North American International Auto Show announced a peek behind the curtain of its first-ever indoor-outdoor fall
Infoblox Funds Network Security Training At Wayne County Community College District
DETROIT—Santa Clara, Calif.-based Infoblox, a provider of networking and security services, announced it would bring
Four20 Academy and Hero Project Support Michigan Cannabis Businesses
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan explains the Hero Project that aims to provide funding for
Four20 Post: Cannabis Caregivers Under Attack; New Caregivers Association Launching In Response
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post June 9, we took a look at the controversy
Amazon Will No Longer Include Marijuana On Its Drug Screening Program
SEATTLE - Amazon in a brief blog post announced it will no longer include marijuana
Veteran Marijuana Research Grant Program RFP Issued By MRA
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has issued a $20 million RFP for a non-profit
GM EV Grand River Plant Adds Gas-Powered Cadillac CT5 Sedan
LANSING — General Motors is making a significant pivot away from electric vehicles at its
Michigan Senate Panel Eyes Regulatory Tweaks For 24 Percent Wholesale Tax
LANSING - Nearly two weeks after Michigan lawmakers took up legislation instituting a 24 percent
Michigan EV Drivers Could Pay Up To $400 More Each Year To Pay For Road-Funding Plan
DETROIT - Thanks to Gov. Whitmer's new road-funding plan, electric vehicle registration will cost an additional
B2B Press Release Marketing: How SmartPress Helps Brands Stand Out in the AI Era
On a recent episode of MITechTV, hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush welcomed Melih Oztalay,
Advanced Technologies
Toyota Secures Huge Lead in Solid-State Batteries To Release a Hybrid Vehicle
TOKYO, Japan - Nikkei Asia reports that Toyota Motor is by far the leading holder of solid-state battery patents, a Nikkei
Hydrogen Could Change The Way We Fuel Our Lives
DETROIT - Last week, Canada signed onto a major energy project with Germany that, once built, will transform the windswept Port
Low-Cost Batteries Made From Inexpensive Materials
DETROIT - An aluminum-sulfur battery, made from inexpensive, abundant materials, could provide low-cost backup storage for renewable energy sources. As ever
U-M study: Local Renewable Energy Employment Can Fully Replace U.S. Coal Jobs Nationwide
ANN ARBOR - Across the United States, local wind and solar jobs can fully replace the coal-plant jobs that will be
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Plant-Based Biodegradable Packaging Can Replace Plastics
BOSTON - A team of scientists has developed a biodegradable and antimicrobial food packaging solution that could finally put an end to the need for plastic-made food packaging items. What’s more surprising is that this
Lithium-Sulfur Batteries May Revolutionize The Energy Storage Industry
DETROIT - Lithium-sulfur batteries have been touted as the ultimate in energy storage however a technical complication has been holding back their widespread adoption until now. A new accidental discovery may finally unlock their full potential
China Successfully Tests Technology That Can Transfer Solar Energy To Earth From Space
BEIJING, China - China has announced plans to bring forward the development of a ‘solar power plant’ capable of beaming energy to Earth from outer space. The ambitious project, developed by researchers at Xidian University in
MI-HQ Acquires EMU Building For Innovation Shared Workspace For STEM Companies
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Innovation Headquarters —an innovative life science and technology workspaces—has entered a purchase agreement for Eastern Michigan University’s former College of Business headquarters, the Gary Owens Building, in downtown Ypsilanti. The building
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Fast Charging Vs. Slow Charging: Study Reveals Difference In Range Degradation
MIAMI - One of the thoughts that go through the mind of an EV owner
New Tesla Model 3 At $27,000 Could Double Sales
SAN FRANCISCO - Analysis of the global top ten battery electric car model sales and
Chinese EVs Lead The World, Rivaling Tesla
SHANGHAI — When Shanghai held its international auto show this spring, the world’s biggest names
Stellantis Launches EV Charging Service Despite Having ZERO EVs In The US
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis has unveiled its latest offering for electric vehicle (EV) owners: Free2move
Digital and Mobile
Michigan Cyber Patriot Program Seeks Industry Help
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker, director of the Michigan Cyber Patriot program, said she needs
Michigan Launches Free App To Protect Mobile Devices From Cyber Threats
LANSING - The state of Michigan is now providing residents access to a free mobile
Michigan CyberPatriot Program Needs Industry Support To Survive
DETROIT - CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force
How To Set Up Amazon’s Alexa Guard Plus For Your Echo Smart Speakers And Displays
SEATTLE - Amazon recently launched Alexa Guard Plus, a premium subscription upgrade to the free Alexa
Cybersecurity Expert Stiennon Explains Russian GRU Hacking Of US Election
ROYAL OAK - A dozen Russian military security agents - more commonly called the GRU
Hackers Working For Russia Gain Access To US Electric Utilities Control Rooms
WASHINGTON DC - Hackers working for Russia were able to gain access to the control
Duo Security, CyberArk Expand Cybersecurity Packages
ANN ARBOR - Duo Security’s flagship zero-trust product – Duo Beyond – now integrates with
CNET Details How Russian Hackers Infiltrated The DNC Computers
WASHINGTON DC - In the months leading up to the 2016 US presidential election, Russian
Business and Finance
A Beginner’s Guide To Security Framework
Security frameworks are a crucial part of ensuring the safety and security of any digital
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
2023 Michigan 50 Companies To Watch Generate $453 Million In Annual Revenue
LANSING - The 2023 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch awardees are small and mighty, having
Reseda Group, Part Of MSU Federal CU, Invests $8 Million In Fintech Startups
EAST LANSING - April Clobes, CEO of the MSU Federal Credit Union and its investment
THC123 Sponsors Legends Of The Green Conference May 11-12 In Flint
ROYAL OAK - THC123 President Anthony Sabatella talks about his business that provides employment opportunities
Green Produces Legends Of The Green In Flint May 11-12 – Cannabis Pioneers Meetup
ROYAL OAK - Adam Scott Green is producing the Legends of the Green conference May
Grand Circus, Facebook Partner On Coding Bootcamp Scholarships
DETROIT – Grand Circus, Michigan’s leading technology training institute, in partnership with Facebook announced the
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Announces Presenting Companies
ANN ARBOR—Organizers of the Midwest Growth Capital Symposium announced the ventures that will present at the 38th annual
Four20 Academy and Hero Project Support Michigan Cannabis Businesses
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan explains the Hero Project that aims to provide funding for
Four20 Post: Cannabis Caregivers Under Attack; New Caregivers Association Launching In Response
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post June 9, we took a look at the controversy
Amazon Will No Longer Include Marijuana On Its Drug Screening Program
SEATTLE - Amazon in a brief blog post announced it will no longer include marijuana
Veteran Marijuana Research Grant Program RFP Issued By MRA
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has issued a $20 million RFP for a non-profit
