MI Tech TV
Melih Oztalay Gives Retailers Helpful E-Commerce Tips for the Holiday Season
ANN ARBOR - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, returns to MITech TV to provide valuable e-Commerce tips for companies that want to improve their online sales during the Holiday season. The Economy for the
MITechNews, Global Auto Mobility Audience Survey – Your Business Could Win Free Ads
ANN ARBOR - MiTechNews and Global Auto Mobility have partnered on an auto and technology industry survey to find out what content our audiences want to read, see, listen to and support. One lucky company
Cannabis Tourism Project, Sparx & Recreation, Launched
ANN ARBOR - Charlie Strackbein, famous for promoting the Monroe Street Fair every April on the University of Michigan Diag, has teamed up with Michigan Marijuana Report and Four20 Post LIVE to create a new
Breaking News
Planning To Fly On Or After May 7? You Need A Real ID To Get Past Security
DETROIT - If you plan to fly within the United States on or after May
Economic Uncertainty Tops Inflation As Top Concern For Michigan Small Businesses
LANSING – Michigan small business owners have serious concerns about the state and national economy, according
Ohio House Committee Makes Changes To Cannabis Laws On Tax Revenue, Licensing And Equity Provisions
COLUMBUS - An Ohio House committee on Wednesday took up a bill that would make
Elon Musk Out – Tesla Shaken – Washington Relieved
WASHINGTON DC - Elon Musk is heading for the exit. Insiders confirm the Tesla CEO
Ohio Helps Make Michigan No. 1 In Cannabis Product Sales For Now
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s nearly $3.2 billion recreational marijuana market is bolstered by the tens
Ohio Cannabis Festival July 27 Hiring Joint-Rolling Judges At $100 An Hour
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As an Ohio cannabis festival prepares for launch, it’s also looking to
Michigan Marijuana Businesses Wait To See What Happens When Federal Rules Change
SOUTHFIELD - Molly MacDonald doesn’t know much about the intricate federal regulations for marijuana. But
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
US Solar Projects Slow After Investigation Into Chinese Parts Subject To Tariffs
NEW YORK - The solar energy industry has been thrown into a panic and projects are
ITC Energy Report 4: Modernizing The Electrical Grid
ANN ARBOR - In this segment of the ITC Energy Report, we’re going to talk
Study: First US Offshore Wind Farm No Negative Effect On Fish
DETROIT - Block Island Wind Farm in Rhode Island is the United States’ first offshore
Detroit District Army Corps Tools Improve Wetland Delineation Accuracy And Efficiency
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Scientists with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Environmental Laboratory
ManagedWay Offers 100 Gbp Fiber Optic Service Direct To Customers
TROY - ManagedWay is offering 100 Gbp fiber optic service direct to its customers. One
TGW Systems Inc, U.S.A. Announces New Paid Apprenticeship Program
GRAND RAPIDS — TGW Systems Inc. USA, the subsidiary of the Austrian material handling systems
Gongwer Elections App Updated With New Analysis
LANSING - Gongwer News Service has updated its 2018 Michigan Elections app, available for iOS and
Detroit Gamer Launches Tool To Help Other App Publishers Multi-Level Market
DETROIT — A Detroit entrepreneur and game developer has launched a new user growth platform
ABKO Labs MRA Certified To Test Adult-Use Cannabis Products
WARREN - ABKO Labs this week was certified by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency to
MRA Recalls Cannabis Products Over Chemical Contamination
LANSING- The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency issued a health and safety bulletin Friday due to a
Federal Marijuana Legalization Doesn’t Have Everyone In Michigan Cannabis Happy
DETROIT - One thing most people agree on: Federal marijuana legalization is coming. It’s just
Skymint Buys 3Fifteen Cannabis, Lands $70 Million Loan, Gets $8 Million Investment
ANN ARBOR – The wave of consolidations in the Michigan cannabis market continued Tuesday when SKYMINT announced
Featured News
Anti-Aging Drug Boosts Lifespan By 25 Percent While Preventing Cancer And Gray Hair
Have you ever wished you could slow down the ticking clock of aging? Science might have come a smidgen closer to
MEDC Creates Michigan’s Growth Office to Lead Population Growth Initiatives
LANSING The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced the creation of Michigan’s Growth Office. The Office is tasked with implementing the
Ohio Issues First Adult-Use Cannabis Certificates Green Lighting Cannabis Sales
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s adult-use cannabis market is officially up and running—well, at least for four cultivators and six processors. The state’s
Michigan
LTU Hosts Students Of Self-Driving Car Tech From Around Nation
SOUTHFIELD—Eight students from around the country have arrived on the campus of Lawrence Technological University
Northpointe Bank Personalizes Consumer Banking Experience with Total Expert
GRAMD RAPIDS – Northpointe Bank, the largest national lender based in West Michigan,has begun using the Total
Macomb Community College Offers Hybrid Automated Systems Training Programs
WARREN - Macomb Community College has launched hybrid automated systems short-term training programs, allowing students
LTU President Dr Tarek Sobh Discusses The Future of Higher Education
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University President Tarek Sobh is interviewed by Matt Roush about his
LTU Hosts Students Of Self-Driving Car Tech From Around Nation
SOUTHFIELD—Eight students from around the country have arrived on the campus of Lawrence Technological University
Northpointe Bank Personalizes Consumer Banking Experience with Total Expert
GRAMD RAPIDS – Northpointe Bank, the largest national lender based in West Michigan,has begun using the Total
Macomb Community College Offers Hybrid Automated Systems Training Programs
WARREN - Macomb Community College has launched hybrid automated systems short-term training programs, allowing students
LTU President Dr Tarek Sobh Discusses The Future of Higher Education
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University President Tarek Sobh is interviewed by Matt Roush about his
ABKO Labs MRA Certified To Test Adult-Use Cannabis Products
WARREN - ABKO Labs this week was certified by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency to
MRA Recalls Cannabis Products Over Chemical Contamination
LANSING- The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency issued a health and safety bulletin Friday due to a
Federal Marijuana Legalization Doesn’t Have Everyone In Michigan Cannabis Happy
DETROIT - One thing most people agree on: Federal marijuana legalization is coming. It’s just
Skymint Buys 3Fifteen Cannabis, Lands $70 Million Loan, Gets $8 Million Investment
ANN ARBOR – The wave of consolidations in the Michigan cannabis market continued Tuesday when SKYMINT announced
Michigan’s 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax Starts Jan. 1 As Dispensaries Brace For Margin Pressure In 2026
LANSING — Michigan’s cannabis industry is heading into 2026 facing a new cost layer that
AI Wasn’t Just Biggest Tech Story Of Year – It Reshaped Every Major Trend
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence wasn’t just the biggest tech story of the year —
From Flat Panels to ‘Solar Skin’: How a New Generation of Solar Technology Could Reshape Michigan Buildings
ANN ARBOR - For decades, solar power has followed a familiar formula: rigid, flat panels
AI Demand vs. Grid Capacity: Why Michigan’s Power System Is Reaching a Breaking Point
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s electric grid was not built for artificial intelligence. It was designed
Advanced Technologies
Manufacturers’ 3Q Outlook Supply Chain Issues, Growing Workforce Needs, Rising Costs
WASHINGTON DC - The National Association of Manufacturers released its Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey for the third quarter of 2022, which shows
Producing Hydrogen From Seawater
DETROIT - In her research on bone tissue engineering, Dr. Marta Cerruti has worked for years with graphene, a single sheet
Global Auto Mobility And MiTech News Partner On Industry 4.0 Survey
DETROIT - MITechNews.Com has partnered with Global Auto Mobility on an Industry 4.0 Survey that is intended to gauge interest in such areas
Smart Mobility Today Podcast: North American International Auto Show
DETROIT - In the last episode of Smart Mobility Today, stories included news about EVs, AI and horse health, a mobile
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
The Future Of Desalination: Using A Teflon-Like Membrane To Purify Water
DETROIT - Water scarcity is a growing problem around the globe. In Africa alone, it is estimated that about 230 million people will face water shortages by 2025, with up to 460 million living in
Every Patient In Experimental Drug Trial Saw Their Cancer Disappear
NEW YORK - In what appears to be a very promising breakthrough for the treatment of rectal cancer, a small drug trial conducted in the US found every patient treated in the experiment had their
Health Benefits Key To Addressing The Great Resignation
LANSING - As millions of U.S. employees voluntarily resign and employers desperately scramble to find workers, a new survey suggests employee health strategy may be a key ingredient to keeping employees well and at work.
Energy Breakthrough: Thermonuclear Reactor Replicates Sun’s Limitless Energy
BOSTON - Scientists have been working feverishly to decipher the process that would allow them to harness nuclear fusion, which is considered to be the “holy grail” of energy sources. One of the most difficult
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Tesla $25,000 ‘Mystery Model’ Sending Shock Waves In EV Industry
SAN FRANCISCO - Tesla may yet again change the game in the world of electric
Detroit Auto Show Announces Mobility Global Forum Speaker Lineup
DETROIT – The Detroit Auto Show today announced the roster of speakers for the inaugural
ACM, Block Harbor To Develop Cybersecurity At Auto Tech Center
YPSILANTI–The Detroit-based cybersecurity firm Block Harbor is joining the American Center for Mobility as its
Chinese Solid-State Battery Maker Offers EVs 557 Miles Of Range
BEIJING - Chinese electric vehicle automaker NIO is set to introduce its highly anticipated 150
Digital and Mobile
Study: Pandemic Increases Streaming Video Usage – No End In Sight
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – As more people stayed at home during 2020 due to the
Digital Media Industry To Hit $292 Billion In 2021, 15 Percent Jump Year-To-Year
DETROIT - Recent years have witnessed a surge in the digital media industry, with Internet
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.
Duo Security Names Welch President, COO
ANN ARBOR – The Ann Arbor cybersecurity products and services developer Duo Security has named
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
Business and Finance
Meet The Spring 2023 TechTown Retail Boot Camp Showcase Winners
DETROIT - On May 23, TechTown Detroit hosted its Spring 2023 Retail Boot Camp (RBC) Showcase to celebrate the graduates of RBC’s 14th cohort. Seventeen
Bamboo Detroit Tech Tuesdays Resumes June 6
DETROIT - Bamboo Detroit invites the tech community to come join the tech co-working company
TCNewTech Brings Disruptive Startups To Traverse City For Pitch Night June 6
TRAVERSE CITY - TCNewTech has returned to featuring regularly scheduled programming with TCNewTech Pitch Night,
Tech Town Retail Boot Camp Showcase May 23
DETROIT - Join TechTown on May 23 to celebrate the hustle and hard work of
StartupNation CEO Sloan To Help Judge China-Government Backed InnoSTARS Competition
DETROIT - Jeff Sloan, Co-Founder and CEO of StartupNation, has agreed to help judge the
Akeel Develops MaxFit All-In-One-Gym At LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator
ROYAL OAK - Nezar Akeel, creator and Founder of MaxFit, explains his All-In-One gym product
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
ABKO Labs MRA Certified To Test Adult-Use Cannabis Products
WARREN - ABKO Labs this week was certified by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency to
MRA Recalls Cannabis Products Over Chemical Contamination
LANSING- The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency issued a health and safety bulletin Friday due to a
Federal Marijuana Legalization Doesn’t Have Everyone In Michigan Cannabis Happy
DETROIT - One thing most people agree on: Federal marijuana legalization is coming. It’s just
Skymint Buys 3Fifteen Cannabis, Lands $70 Million Loan, Gets $8 Million Investment
ANN ARBOR – The wave of consolidations in the Michigan cannabis market continued Tuesday when SKYMINT announced
Business News
- Former WH Advisor Pushes Back On Job Loss Fears, Says 'AI Has Dramatically Lowered The Cost Of Writing Code'
- Anthropic To Become More Valuable Than Today's AMD, Sk Hynix And Micron? Crypto Prediction Market Is Fully Convinced
- Mark Cuban Says Giant Healthcare Conglomerates Are Abusing Their Power: 'There Is A Reason We Have Anti-Trust Laws'
- Former WH Advisor Pushes Back On Job Loss Fears, Says 'AI Has Dramatically Lowered The Cost Of Writing Code'
- Anthropic To Become More Valuable Than Today's AMD, Sk Hynix And Micron? Crypto Prediction Market Is Fully Convinced
- Mark Cuban Says Giant Healthcare Conglomerates Are Abusing Their Power: 'There Is A Reason We Have Anti-Trust Laws'
