MI Tech TV
MITechNews Editor Mike Brennan Talks Innovation With Jeff Sloan On WJR
DETROIT - On this segment of the Pre W.Smith show on WJR News Radio 760 Host Jeff Sloan gets the details from MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan on what lands Michigan in 11th place for the
Former Michigan Gov Rick Snyder Has Joined A Cybersecurity Startup
ANN ARBOR - Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder provides details on his latest company, SensCy, a cybersecurity start-up, launched July 25 to help small and medium-sized organizations through a high-tech, high-touch model. SensCy provides coaching
Bratic Energy Offers EV Charging Pods Not Connected To Electric Grid For Commercial Customers
BRIGHTON – Electric vehicles are becoming all the rage as consumers seek to break their dependence on expensive gasoline and also create a smaller carbon footprint. But can an electric grid that’s already strained under
Breaking News
Ann Arbor SPARK Announces Funding for Infrastructure Projects in Livingston County
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK announceD that work is officially underway on Strategic Site
Detroit City Council May Ban Cannabis Ads Near “Sensitive Properties”
DETROIT - Detroit City Council is likely to consider restrictions on marijuana advertisements in the
Adult-Use Cannabis Sales In Ohio Through Oct. 6 Top $109.5 Million
OLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio adults aged 21 and older purchased $11.1 million in recreational marijuana
Global Market For Hydrogen-Powered Heavy Duty Trucks Will Grow 45 Percent Yearly By 2033
Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Guidehouse Insights explores the market and revenues for
Michigan CEOs’ Confidence In Economic Outlook Improves, But Inflation, Talent Shortages, Recession Remain As Risks
DETROIT – Michigan’s top executives have an improved outlook about Michigan’s economy, but continued concerns
Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Top Market Per Capita In Nation
DETROIT - Michigan is now the top marijuana market in the country — based on
UM Study: Record Numbers Of Adults Getting High And Binge Drinking
ANN ARBOR - Binge drinking and the use of marijuana and hallucinogens among adults ages
General Motors Outlines Ultium-Based BEV Rollout Plan For H2 2023
DETROIT - General Motors announced recently that during the second half of 2023, it will
MPSC Approves Pilot Program To Expand Electric Vehicle Chargers In Upper Peninsula
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved tariff changes and the creation of an
Solar Set For New Significant Role After Huge Efficiency Breakthrough
LONDON, UK - On a basic level, solar or “photovoltaic” cells work by using solar energy in
EPA Awards $300,000 For Clean School Bus in Dearborn
CHICAGO - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Dearborn School District, in Dearborn,
Michigan Sustainable Business Forum April 18 Webinar Protecting Great Lakes
GRAND RAPIDS - Join Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Meijer at 1 p.m. on Monday,
Assembly Training Manufacturer Adds Augmented Reality
ROCHESTER HILLS — EFlex Systems, a provider of manufacturing software and consulting firm, announced a
123Net, Trivalent Group Partner To Double Fixed Wireless Internet Capacity At Grand Rapids Community College
GRAND RAPIDS – 123Net and Trivalent Group are teaming up to boost Grand Rapids Community
AT&T Upgrades Wireless Network Across Michigan
DETROIT — AT&T Inc. announced upgrades to its wireless network on more than a dozen
Plex Systems To Introduce App That Provides Extension To Plex Manufacturing Cloud
DETROIT – Plex Systems will introduce an app that works as a seamless extension of
November Sees Continued Slower Growth For Legal U.S. Cannabis Products
EAST LANSING - Growth in demand for legal cannabis products in the United States was
MRA Social Equity Program Virtual February Business Resource Workshop Feb. 4
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has announced the date, time, and location for
Four20Post: Exploring The MRA Recommendations For Higher Taxes To Fund Social Equity
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post Jan. 27 at 1 pm, we’ll explore recommendations from the
Michigan Marijuana Report Audience Growing Rapidly
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan, publisher of the Michigan Marijuana Report, updates how much the
Featured News
Battery Breakthrough Could Eliminate Range Anxiety For Electric Vehicles
TOKYO - Scientists have discovered a new process that could supercharge the transition to next-generation rechargeable batteries capable of more than doubling
LEAD Prep Academy, Washtenaw CC Sign Agreement To Educate Student-Athletes
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College and LEAD Prep Academy have signed a multi-year agreement for WCC to become the preferred
Hemp Composite Featured In New Electric Bike From Harley-Davidson-Owned Manufacturer
MILWAUKEE - A Harley-Davidson-owned electric motorcycle producer is using hemp-based composite in the fenders of a newly introduced model. Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based
Michigan
New U-M Study Assesses Impact Of Automation On Long-Haul Trucking
ANN ARBOR—As automated truck technology continues to be developed in the United States, there are
A Guide for Sustainable Business And Collective Action Webinar March 24
GRAND RAPIDS - Join Michigan Sustainable Business Forum & Grand Valley State University Professor of
Half Of Women Surveyed Say Their Gender Is Limiting Their Tech Careers
ANN ARBOR - A new study shows women are still largely underrepresented in the tech
New Age Of Auto Theme For Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium March 10
GRAND RAPIDS — Automotive leaders and suppliers will discuss industry trends and the continuing challenges
New U-M Study Assesses Impact Of Automation On Long-Haul Trucking
ANN ARBOR—As automated truck technology continues to be developed in the United States, there are
A Guide for Sustainable Business And Collective Action Webinar March 24
GRAND RAPIDS - Join Michigan Sustainable Business Forum & Grand Valley State University Professor of
Half Of Women Surveyed Say Their Gender Is Limiting Their Tech Careers
ANN ARBOR - A new study shows women are still largely underrepresented in the tech
New Age Of Auto Theme For Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium March 10
GRAND RAPIDS — Automotive leaders and suppliers will discuss industry trends and the continuing challenges
November Sees Continued Slower Growth For Legal U.S. Cannabis Products
EAST LANSING - Growth in demand for legal cannabis products in the United States was
MRA Social Equity Program Virtual February Business Resource Workshop Feb. 4
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has announced the date, time, and location for
Four20Post: Exploring The MRA Recommendations For Higher Taxes To Fund Social Equity
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post Jan. 27 at 1 pm, we’ll explore recommendations from the
Michigan Marijuana Report Audience Growing Rapidly
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan, publisher of the Michigan Marijuana Report, updates how much the
XRP Volatility Intensifies, Making It Difficult To Make A Decision. OPTO Miner Cloud Mining Provides A Solution That Is Independent Of Market Conditions
XRP has recently regained its spotlight, driven by regulatory and market forces . With the
Toyota Launching All-Electric Version Of Highlander SUV
TOKYO - Toyota announced that it is launching an all-electric version of the Highlander, one
An Electric Corvette? General Motors Unveils Concept For Electric Muscle Car
DETROIT - Electric vehicles are rapidly rising in popularity. In fact, some optimistic estimates suggest that electric
AI Will Generate Labor-Market Earthquake For Young Twenty-Somethings In US
NEW YORK - Stanford University has published a first-of-its-kind study on Tuesday that reveals “the AI revolution”
Advanced Technologies
Electric Vehicles And Michigan, Theme of The ITC Energy Report
NOVI - Kwafo Adarkwa, Director of Public Affairs for ITC Holdings Corp, in the June edition of the ITC Energy Report,
Smart Mobility Today – EVs, AI, Drones, Autonomous Mobility
DETROIT - In the last episode of Smart Mobility Today, we focused on Detroit’s automakers, space, industry 4.0, machine computing, and
Texas A&M Receives $3.74 Million For 3D-Printed Hempcrete Research
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - A plan from Texas A&M University researchers to 3D print new resilient buildings using hempcrete has the
A Shortage Of Tritium Fuel May Leave Fusion Energy At Starting Gate
DETROIT - Last year, the Canadian tritium fueled an experiment at JET showing fusion research is approaching an important threshold: producing
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
HealthBar Announces New Finance Director And General Counsel
GRAND RAPIDS – HealthBar, a custom healthcare services to consumers and businesses across its service areas, announced a new leader has joined its executive team. Martin Axelrod joins HealthBar in a new role as its
Startup Can Produce Hydrogen Fuel From Biograss Costs About 50 Cents A Pound
SAN FRANCISCO - California-based Kore has developed a new way to produce hydrogen from biogas. It claims the new method could potentially provide hydrogen for less than $2 per kg. “We produce biogas and biochar from
Biden Administration Offers Plans To Build Four Carbon-Capture Facilities
WASHINGTON DC - A week ago, the US Department of Energy announced the latest program to come out of the bipartisan infrastructure funding package that was passed last year. In this case, the money is going
West And Midwest Power Grid At Risk Of Failure This Summer, Report Warns
DETROIT - The U.S. West and Midwest could be facing grid failure this summer, according to a Summer Reliability Assessment by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. In its seasonal reliability assessment for the summer of
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Nikola Lands $58.2 Million To Build Hydrogen Stations To Fuel Heavy Commercial Vehicles
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - Nikola was granted a total of $58.2 million from various regulatory agencies
Rivian CEO Opens Up About EV Charging Deal With Tesla
IRVINE, CA. - Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said his company’s upcoming EV charging partnership with
Automakers Are Gearing Up To Get Ahead Of EV And Hydrogen Trends
DETROIT - The automakers are gearing up to produce new electric and hydrogen fuel cell
Ford’s New EV SUV Called Personal Bullet Train — Challenge Tesla
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Company is attempting to make more waves in the electric vehicle (EV) space.
Digital and Mobile
Walmart To Create Fintech Start-Up For Employees, Customers
DETROIT - Walmart said this week that it’s creating a fintech start-up with Ribbit Capital,
Sysnet Global Solutions Acquires Southfied-Based NuArx to Expand Cyber Solutions
SOUTHFIELD– Sysnet Global Solutions, which provides cyber security and compliance solutions, has acquired NuArx Inc.
Apple, Amazon Ban Parler For Lack Of Content Moderation
WASHINGTON DC - Apple and Amazon both cracked down on Parler late Saturday, pulling the
Dan Shoemaker Analyzes Russian SolarWinds Hack
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity Expert Dan Shoemaker analyzes the Russian SolarWinds hack that delivered spyware
U-M Researchers Building System To Keep Confidential Data In Trustworthy Hands
ANN ARBOR—When news of the Cambridge Analytica scandal broke, 87 million Facebook users
North Korea is using Microsoft, Apple, Samsung tech in cyberattacks
SAN FRANCISCO - Researchers at Recorded Future, a threat intelligence company, said in a report Wednesday
Duo Security Names Chief Marketing Officer
ANN ARBOR — Cybersecurity provider Duo Security announced this week that Neville Letzerich has been
Red Level’s Dreyer Explains Microsoft’s Enterprise Mobility Plus Security Platform
ROYAL OAK - How do you secure your data with Microsoft’s Enterprise Mobility plus Security
Business and Finance
Ann Arbor SPARK Brings Job Seekers and Employers Together with Tech Homecoming Event
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor SPARK’s annual Tech Homecoming event returns this year to connect
Ann Arbor SPARK Awards $200,000 During Invest360 Pitch Competition
ANN ARBOR - As part of its a2Tech360 week-long series of events, Ann Arbor SPARK
$813,000 Federal Grant Supports NextCycle Michigan Entrepreneurship
SOUTHFIELD—An $813,330 U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration grant will boost Michigan’s circular economy through the
How To Create An Effective Project Timeline
DETROIT - If you feel you have a never-ending list of activities to complete, it
Detroit Tech Watch Software Event Coming To TechTown June 29
DETROIT—The organizers behind the Detroit DevDay software development conference are rolling out a new event, Detroit
15 MSU Student Startups To Compete April 17 For $40,000 In Prizes
EAST LANSING—The Burgess New Venture Challenge (BNVC) has announced 15 finalists for its first annual venture competition
Backstage Capital Managing Director Wheat To Judge InnoSTARS IoT Pitch Competition
DETROIT - Monica Wheat, Managing Director of Backstage Capital, has joined the judging panel for
Akervall Technologies Named 2019 Michigan SBDC Best Small Business Of Year
SALINE - Akervall Technologies has been selected the 2019 “Michigan SBDC Best Small Business of the
November Sees Continued Slower Growth For Legal U.S. Cannabis Products
EAST LANSING - Growth in demand for legal cannabis products in the United States was
MRA Social Equity Program Virtual February Business Resource Workshop Feb. 4
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has announced the date, time, and location for
Four20Post: Exploring The MRA Recommendations For Higher Taxes To Fund Social Equity
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post Jan. 27 at 1 pm, we’ll explore recommendations from the
Michigan Marijuana Report Audience Growing Rapidly
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan, publisher of the Michigan Marijuana Report, updates how much the
Business News
- Marc Andreessen Says AI May Save The Global Economy As Population Growth Slows: 'Human Workers Are Going To Be At A Premium'
- TSMC Founder Morris Chang Makes First Public Appearance In A Year, Meets Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang For Dinner In Taipei
- Russia's Lukoil Reaches Tentative Deal To Sell Most Overseas Assets To US Private Equity Firm Carlyle Amid Sanctions
- Marc Andreessen Says AI May Save The Global Economy As Population Growth Slows: 'Human Workers Are Going To Be At A Premium'
- TSMC Founder Morris Chang Makes First Public Appearance In A Year, Meets Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang For Dinner In Taipei
- Russia's Lukoil Reaches Tentative Deal To Sell Most Overseas Assets To US Private Equity Firm Carlyle Amid Sanctions
