MI Tech TV
Terry Bean Talks Effective Communications
ANN ARBOR - Terry Bean, co creator of TedX Detroit and Motor City Connect, joins Matt and Mike to talk about techniques to improve your business communications and hone your leadership skills. To connect with
More Tech Innovation Needed In Cannabis, Hemp Industries
ANN ARBOR - Thomas Lavigne, the managing partner of Cannabis Counsel, one of the oldest Cannabis-focused law firms in the country, says the Michigan technology industry needs to innovate in the cannabis and hemp sectors
CitySideVentures Offers Funding, Investment Opportunities
BIRMINGHAM - If you are a tech startup looking for seed funding, or if you are someone with a lot of money tied up in your retirement plan, you need to watch this interview with
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
Michigan October Cannabis Sales Were $262.9 Million, The Third Monthly Decline Since August’s High
LANSING - For the third month in a row, Michigan cannabis sales (recreational and medical)
More Cannabis Taxes Could Hit Ohio Consumers Soon
OLUMBUS, Ohio - In the three months since legal recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio,
Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week Opens The Second Annual Artist Design Contest
KALAMAZOO - Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week is celebrating its 15th year during the week of
What Would Rescheduling Cannabis Mean To Ohio’s Growing Cannabis Industry
COLUMBUS - Ohio legalized recreational cannabis in November 2023 after voters overwhelmingly passed the cannabis-friendly
House Passes Bill To Study Adding New Nuclear Power Plants In Michigan
LANSING – A bill passed by the Michigan House of Representatives last week that would
$2.5 Million To Finance Green Energy Updates for Detroit Residents, Nonprofits
LANSING — A new loan program from Michigan Saves will help low- to moderate-income Detroiters
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
Industrial Hemp Big Business Opportunity In Michigan – Expo May 20-21 In Lansing
ANN ARBOR - Growing industrial hemp was made legal in the 2018 Farm Act. But
4/20 Holiday Racks Up Record Sale of 2.3 Tons of Cannabis In Michigan
LANSING - Consumers purchased more than 2.3 tons of marijuana flower from Michigan provisioning centers
Michigan Marijuana Report, SBAM Form Strategic Partnership
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report, Edited and co-founded by MITechNew Editor and Publisher Mike
Analysis: Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Generated Nearly $4 Billion in Tax Revenues in 2021
WASHINGTON DC - Tax revenues derived from the licensed retail sale of state-legal, adult-use cannabis
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Detroit’s Economic Picture Improves Though Gains Tempered By Income Challenges
ANN ARBOR - Detroit’s payroll jobs and the number of employed residents are expected to continue to climb during the next
DEA Agents Still Making Marijuana Arrests in Ohio And Michigan
WASHINGTON DC – Despite Ohio's recent legalization of recreational marijuana, federal law still prohibits its use. This means that DEA agents
How Earth Would Look If All The Ice Melted?
NEW YORK - We learned last year that many of the effects of climate change are irreversible. Sea levels have been
Michigan
Northwood Esports Wins Another National Championship
MIDLAND — Northwood Esports brought home another national championship over the weekend in Columbus, Ohio,
WATERGATE – 50 Years Later – The Crisis that Started It All
GRAND RAPIDS – Join the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and Gerald R. Ford Presidential
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator To Host Micro Makers Pitch Event June 22
SOUTHFIELD—Ten fledgling companies will compete for $35,000 in prizes at the “Micro Makers Pitch Event”
What’s Happening In The IT Job Market Today?
ANN ARBOR - What is the state of today's IT job market? Executive Search Partners'
Northwood Esports Wins Another National Championship
MIDLAND — Northwood Esports brought home another national championship over the weekend in Columbus, Ohio,
WATERGATE – 50 Years Later – The Crisis that Started It All
GRAND RAPIDS – Join the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and Gerald R. Ford Presidential
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator To Host Micro Makers Pitch Event June 22
SOUTHFIELD—Ten fledgling companies will compete for $35,000 in prizes at the “Micro Makers Pitch Event”
What’s Happening In The IT Job Market Today?
ANN ARBOR - What is the state of today's IT job market? Executive Search Partners'
Industrial Hemp Big Business Opportunity In Michigan – Expo May 20-21 In Lansing
ANN ARBOR - Growing industrial hemp was made legal in the 2018 Farm Act. But
4/20 Holiday Racks Up Record Sale of 2.3 Tons of Cannabis In Michigan
LANSING - Consumers purchased more than 2.3 tons of marijuana flower from Michigan provisioning centers
Michigan Marijuana Report, SBAM Form Strategic Partnership
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report, Edited and co-founded by MITechNew Editor and Publisher Mike
Analysis: Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Generated Nearly $4 Billion in Tax Revenues in 2021
WASHINGTON DC - Tax revenues derived from the licensed retail sale of state-legal, adult-use cannabis
$54,017 Per Store: How Michigan’s $93.7M Cannabis Tax Windfall Is Distributed In 2026
LANSING - Michigan is sending nearly $94 million in adult-use marijuana tax revenue back to
Why Crypto UX Design Is the Missing Piece for Mass Adoption
When it comes to cryptocurrency trading platforms like LeveX, the fusion of technology and design
Top MVNO Companies for Telecom Startups and Enterprises
Building a telecom network once required enormous capital, locking out all but the largest players.
Ann Arbor’s 2026 Electronics Drop-Off March 9-24
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor Electronics Recycling is expanding in 2026, offering residents multiple opportunities
Advanced Technologies
Pentagon Received Hundreds Of New UFO Reports
WASHINGTON — A new Pentagon office set up to track reports of unidentified flying objects has received “several hundred” new reports,
Was A Fiery UFO Filmed Over Colombian City?
IBAGUE, Columbia - Multiple residents of a Colombian city were taken aback by the sight of a fiery object spotted slowly
Scientists Invent EV Battery That Never Loses Charge Capacity
AUSTRALIA - Scientists have discovered a way to build next-generation batteries for electric cars that do not lose any capacity, even after hundreds of
Advanced Chip Light Years Ahead Shaping Ultrafast Tech Future
AUSTRALIA - Research led by Monash University, RMIT and the University of Adelaide has developed an accurate method of controlling optical
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
Stellantis Announces Four Electrified Pickups For North America Including A Hydrogen-Powered Model
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis is looking to grow its commercial vehicle business thanks to a
Future Of $3.5 Billion Marshall Battery Plant Uncertain After Ford Pauses Project Amid UAW Strike
MARSHALL - In February 2023, Ford announced an ambitious project: a $3.5 billion factory on
Sweden Testing Semi-Truck Trailer Covered In 100 Square Meters Of Solar Panels
STOCKHOLM - Europe’s seven largest commercial truck manufacturers agreed in 2020 to cease producing diesel vehicles within two
New Car Prices Down, Used Car Prices Up
TROY - There's been a dramatic decrease in new car pricing over the last six
Digital and Mobile
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
Solarwinds Hacked By Russians – Cybersecurity Experts Break It Down
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon provide details on how the
Report: Russian Malware Infects Half Million Routers, Network Devices In 54 Countries
SAN FRANCISCO - More than half a million routers and network devices in 54 countries
Duo Report Reveals Spike In Workers On Unsecured Networks
ANN ARBOR — Duo Security, the Ann Arbor-based provider of cybersecurity products and services, has
If You Do Business In Europe, European Union General Data Protection Regs Apply
ROYAL OAK - If you have a business that sells to clients in the European
Facebook Disabled 583 Million Fake Accounts During First Three Months Of 2018
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Facebook released its Community Standards Enforcement Report said the social network disabled
Business and Finance
Exploring Alternative Investment Options For The Modern Investor
In the realm of finance, diversification plays a huge role. It’s no longer enough to
GPS And RFID Tracking For Equipment And Materials
[Source: Freepik] Managing equipment and materials is important for operational efficiency, cost reduction, and project
Introduction To Warehouse Automation
[Source: Freepik] Warehouse automation is increasingly becoming a critical component in the operational strategy of
Striving For Success: Six Ways All Businesses Should Look To Improve
Source: Pixabay CC0 License Whether launching a startup or looking to maintain the success of
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
Backstage Ventures Seeks To Invest In Startups Founded By People Of Color, Women, LGBT
ROYAL OAK - Monica Wheat introduces her Backstage Accelerator for people of color, women and
Comcast Increases Download Speeds For Xfinity! Internet Connections
PLYMOUTH - Comcast is increasing download speeds for the company’s Xfinity Blast! tier, jumping from
123Net Cloud Connect Service Links Businesses with Top Cloud Service Providers
DETROIT - 123Net, host of the Detroit Internet Exchange, is providing high-speed connections between businesses
U-M Researchers Create World’s Smallest Computer
ANN ARBOR - IBM’s announcement that they had produced the world’s smallest computer back in
TechSmith Updates Camtasia Video Editing Platform
OKEMOS - TechSmith Corporation has updated its Camtasia platform combining screen recording with professional-quality, easy-to-use
Business News
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- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
