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
MSO TerrAscend Buys Ohio Dispensary, Marking Operations In 6 States
TORONTO - TerrAscend Corp. has closed on its acquisition of Ohio retailer Ratio Cannabis for
Economist: West Michigan Economy Resilient Despite Tariffs
GRAND RAPIDS - While global economic markets face turbulence following the Trump administration’s implementation of
Electric Vehicle Will Debut In 2027 With 745 Mile Range
TOKYO - Imagine an electric vehicle, powered by a new solid-state battery, that could travel
Solar-Powered Tech Turns Seawater Into Hydrogen Fuel And Drinking Water
ITHICA, NY - A Cornell University-led research team has developed a way to generate green
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
Nearly 7 Out of 10 Economists Surveyed By Wall Street Journal Deem Trump Worse For Inflation Than Harris
WASHINGTON DC - The Wall Street Journal published a survey on Monday that reported that when
September Michigan Cannabis Sales $266.9 Million, Down 10 Percent From August
LANSING - After record-breaking Michigan August cannabis sales, September sales plunged nearly 10 percent, the
Energy Shift Creates World’s Largest Batteries
LUDINGTON— Sprawled like a gigantic swimming pool atop a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan is an
Lattice Arrangement Of Crystals Generates 1,000 Times More Electricity From Solar Cells
DETROIT - The photovoltaic effect of ferroelectric crystals can be increased by a factor of
Belle Isle Conservancy, Detroit River Coalition Host Earth Day Mixed Media Art Exhibit
DETROIT – The Belle Isle Conservancy and Detroit River Coalition are joining forces this Earth
Top 50 US Wind Farms Generating The Most Electricity – 9.2 Percent Of US Electricity
DETROIT - The power of the wind has been harnessed for millennia and began to
Michigan Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Decline 9 Percent In January From December, But Up 41 Percent From A Year Ago
LANSING - After a record-setting December and an equally booming 2021, Michigan’s adult-use cannabis sales decreased 9 percent
Cannabis Dispensary Business Is Now Going Door-to-Door Deliveries
DETROIT - The retail sale of cannabis and cannabis products like CBD oil and gummies,
Top 10 Successful People Who Smoke Cannabis In 2022
DETROIT - Weed, marijuana, cannabis, the “devil’s lettuce,” reefer madness, are all relatively well known
TerryWorldWide Looks To Add Cannabis Business In Detroit
ANN ARBOR - Terry Willis, founder of TerryWorldWide.Com, started his Detroit-based business in 2010 and
Featured News
Smart Commuting Solutions: How Folding E-Bikes Are Revolutionizing City Travel
Urban traffic congestion is more than just an inconvenience; it's a growing problem that affects millions of city dwellers every day.
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Start Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Multiple Ohio dispensaries have confirmed to NBC4 that they have the green light to start selling recreational marijuana
Michigan Supreme Court Rules On $15 Minimum Wage Increase
The Michigan Supreme Court recently delivered a significant ruling on a minimum wage increase that will have a direct impact on
Michigan
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
DTE Energy Foundation Provides $1.48 Million In Grants As Commitment To Earth Day
DETROIT – The DTE Energy Foundation announced it has granted $1.48 million in vital funding
Registration is Open for SBAM’s Annual Meeting And Small Business Summit June 16
LANSING - Join SBAM in Lansing for our premier small business event! We are excited
Kraig Biocraft Lands $1.5 Million Capital Investment
ANN ARBOR—Officials at Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. announced the company had received an additional $1.5
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
DTE Energy Foundation Provides $1.48 Million In Grants As Commitment To Earth Day
DETROIT – The DTE Energy Foundation announced it has granted $1.48 million in vital funding
Registration is Open for SBAM’s Annual Meeting And Small Business Summit June 16
LANSING - Join SBAM in Lansing for our premier small business event! We are excited
Kraig Biocraft Lands $1.5 Million Capital Investment
ANN ARBOR—Officials at Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. announced the company had received an additional $1.5
Michigan Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Decline 9 Percent In January From December, But Up 41 Percent From A Year Ago
LANSING - After a record-setting December and an equally booming 2021, Michigan’s adult-use cannabis sales decreased 9 percent
Cannabis Dispensary Business Is Now Going Door-to-Door Deliveries
DETROIT - The retail sale of cannabis and cannabis products like CBD oil and gummies,
Top 10 Successful People Who Smoke Cannabis In 2022
DETROIT - Weed, marijuana, cannabis, the “devil’s lettuce,” reefer madness, are all relatively well known
TerryWorldWide Looks To Add Cannabis Business In Detroit
ANN ARBOR - Terry Willis, founder of TerryWorldWide.Com, started his Detroit-based business in 2010 and
How Technology Is Changing the Way We Manage Money
Not that long ago, managing money meant going into a bank, speaking to someone in
Tariffs Cost Detroit Billions: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Michigan Auto Jobs
DETROIT - Michigan’s auto economy took a direct hit in 2025 as tariffs piled billions
Why Calculating Hours Precisely Improves Productivity Metrics
In the technology sector, time is not just money. It is velocity, output, innovation, and
Designing Dental Websites That Truly Convert Visitors
A dental website should do more than simply exist online. It should act as a
Advanced Technologies
StoreDot’s EV Batteries Fast Charge In 5 Minutes Per 100 Miles Of Range
HERZILYA, Israel – StoreDot has delivered cells for Electric Vehicles that have exceeded 1000 cycles in production ready EV form factor
Automation Alley Becomes US Centre for Advanced Manufacturing
ANN ARBOR - Tom Kelly, the president of Automation Alley, provides background on the Troy, MI.,-based group's new designation as the
Boeing-Backed Wisk Air Taxi Has No Onboard Pilot
SEATTLE - The race is on to see which air taxi will be the first to market and Boeing's Wisk hopes
Seeing Electron Movement At Fastest Speed Ever Could Help Unlock Next-Level Quantum Computing
ANN ARBOR - The key to maximizing traditional or quantum computing speeds lies in our ability to understand how electrons behave
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Amazon Announces Rocket Deal To Launch Its Own Satellite Internet Constellation
NEW YORK - Amazon is moving its business into the exosphere, with plans to deploy more than 3,000 satellites to beam internet connectivity all over the planet. On Tuesday, the company announced deals with three
Stanford Engineers Invent Solar Panel That Generates Electricity At Night
STANFORD, Ca, - Stanford University engineers have invested a solar panel that generates electricity at night. Led by engineer Sid Assaworrarit an ordinary solar panel outfitted with a thermoelectric generator was used to generate a small
New Sulfur Battery Promises 300 Percent More EV Range
BERLIN, Germany - German battery startup Theion is promising a new sulfur battery technology that could help mainstream electric cars offer 900 miles of range on a single charge. The best part? Compared to the
Scientists Dire Warning On Climate Change ‘Is Being Ignored’ Amid War And Economic Turmoil
LONDON, UK - Scientists fear that their last-ditch climate warnings are going unheeded amid international turmoil caused by the war in Ukraine, and soaring energy prices. The third segment of the landmark scientific report from
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Electric Jeep Wrangler: Expectations And Everything We Know So Far
TOLEDO - Automakers are pivoting towards a future less dependent on fossil fuels as concerns
Toyota Triples Electric Vehicle Production Target, 600K Units In 2025
DETROIT - Shortly after revealing its high-tech next-generation electric vehicle production line in Japan, Toyota
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
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
Digital and Mobile
Gary Baker Living The Dream on Shared Adventure Yacht In Florida
ANN ARBOR - Long-time Michigan technologist Gary Baker does several "part-time" technology jobs remotely from
TrialAssure Releases Latest Version Of Anonymize For Documents
CANTON – TrialAssure has released its latest version of Anonymize for Documents, including the functionality
Mobility Innovation In The Great Lakes – Alive and Well
DETROIT - Canada-United States Business Association is hosting a Great Lakes Automotive Outlook event Dec.
Amazon Announces Upgraded Echo Frames Smart Glasses For Everyone
SEATTLE - Amazon has announced an upgraded model of its Echo Frames smart glasses, adding better sound
Duo In Partnership To Curb e-Prescribing Fraud
ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor cybersecurity provider Duo Security announced a partnership with DrFirst,
Ben-Gurion University Researchers Develop Software To Enhance Facial Recognition For Security, Augmented Reality
BEER-SHEVA, Israel - Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers have developed a new software that
Russian Twitter Bots Keep Up Attack After Florida Shooting
SAN FRANCISCO - After Wednesday's mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, thousands
Cybercrime Hurting Businesses To Tune Of $600 Billion
SAN FRANCISCO - A report Wednesday says cybercrime may now be costing businesses worldwide as
Business and Finance
How Can Technology Improve Your Healthcare Practice?
https://unsplash.com/photos/black-and-gray-stethoscope-yo01Z-9HQAw You have likely heard all about medical technologies revolutionizing healthcare but you may not
UK Launches Net Zero Road-Building Competition Worth £1.7 Million
Unsplash - CC0 License The UK is at the forefront of the world’s net zero
DragonFire Laser Weapon Shoots Down First Drones
LONDON - A high-powered laser weapon under development in the UK just shot down its
How To Make Your Business More Tech-Savvy
Enhancing your business with the latest technological advancements can be beneficial, regardless of its size.
Pitch Club Michigan Partners With Michigan Angel Group
ANN ARBOR - Attendees and startups will get to network and mingle with a group
Introduction To Angel Investing – Is It For Me?
DETROIT - Great Lakes Angels Fund, managed by City Side Ventures, is promoting a seminar
BullsEye Telecom’s New CEO To Transform Company, Upgrade Staff Tech Skills
ROYAL OAK - Tom Tisko, BullsEye Telecom's New CEO, joins Matt and Mike on M2
Paul Riser Jr. Named inaugural Director Detroit Urban Solutions
DETROIT - Paul Riser Jr. has been named the inaugural director of Detroit Urban Solutions,
$1 Million Omron Donation Creates Robotics, Human Factor Lab At UM-Dearborn
DEARBORN - A $1 million donation from Omron, a global leader in automation, will help
Osram Opto Semiconductors Offers 6 Infrared LEDs For Automotive Use
SUNNYVALE, CA. – Osram Opto Semiconductors has expanded its Oslon Black family with six new
Meijer Adds ‘Shop & Scan’ Technology
GRAND RAPIDS — Meijer Inc. says it’s joining the roster of stores, including Kroger in
Worldwide Personal Computer Shipments Decline For 14th Consecutive Quarter
STAMFORD, Conn. - For the fourteenth consecutive quarter, worldwide personal computer shipments declined in the
Business News
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- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
