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High Torque, Non Rare Earth Motors Made In Michigan
FARMINGTON HILLS - Modal Motors designs and manufactures electric propulsion systems using standard domestic materials. The Michigan-based company eliminates rare-earth magnets to lower costs and secure the supply chain without sacrificing quality, speed or torque.
SmartBracket: AI That Helps You Win Your March Madness Office Pool
LANSING - Every March millions of Americans fill out NCAA tournament brackets… and most of them lose. Why? Because picking winners isn’t just about knowing basketball. It’s about strategy. That’s where SmartBracket comes in. SmartBracket
AI Is Becoming Hackers’ Favorite Tool, Cybersecurity Expert Warns
BIRMINGHAM – Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon joined MITech TV to discuss the release of the Cyber 150, his annual ranking of the top privately held cybersecurity companies in the world. AI Used By Hackers is
Breaking News
Oracle Data Center Wins Full Tax Break After Township Attorney Warns: ‘You’re Going To Lose’
SALINE TOWNSHIP – Three days after attempting to limit tax incentives for Oracle's proposed AI
House GOP Revives SAVE Act By Attaching It To Defense Bill, Setting Up Senate Showdown
WASHINGTON – A controversial election bill that supporters say would strengthen voter integrity and critics
Michigan Startup Competition Offers $2 Million In Funding To Early-Stage Companies
LANSING – Michigan entrepreneurs developing the next generation of artificial intelligence, defense, healthcare and advanced
Michigan Risks Falling Further Behind in Growing U.S. Hemp Economy
CRA rules under review July 23 could determine whether Michigan attracts hemp farming, processing and
Michigan Keeps Creating Great Ideas. Why Do Startups Leave?
New Innovation Alliance hopes to turn more Michigan inventions into Michigan companies—and keep billions of
The Risk Is Back: Renewed Middle East Fighting Threatens Michigan Drivers, Auto Industry
ANN ARBOR — Michigan drivers may not feel it immediately, but the latest flare-up in
Manufacturing Leads Michigan’s Economy Higher as West Michigan Posts Best Performance in Five Years
GRAND RAPIDS - While headlines over the past several months have focused on tariffs, inflation
Could Congress Prevent A 22% Social Security Benefit Cut? Bipartisan Senate Plan Would Make High Earners Pay More
Proposal from Republican Bernie Moreno and Democrat Elizabeth Warren would eliminate the Social Security payroll
Ford–SK End $11.4B Battery Venture As EV Sales Slow And Policy Shifts Reshape The Market
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On are unwinding one
Another Hyperscale Data Center Proposed in Van Buren Township, Raising Local Concerns Over Power and Land Use
VAN BUREN TWP. — A new proposal for a massive hyperscale data center has emerged
Aircela Unveils Machine That Turns Air Into Carbon-Neutral Gasoline, Challenging EV-Only Future
NEW YORK - A new startup just revealed a compact machine that turns air into
$1.5 Trillion In White Gold Found In Ancient Volcano On Nevada-Oregon Border
NEVADA - Buried beneath an ancient volcanic crater on the Nevada Oregon border sits an
Federal Cannabis Reform Could Create Winners And Losers. Will Ohio Overtake Michigan?
Michigan still dominates cannabis sales and attracts thousands of out-of-state shoppers every week. But Ohio's
Cannabis Industry Watches As Federal Medicare Hemp Program Advances
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan and Ohio cannabis operators are closely watching a new federal court
Cannabis Industry Faces New Wave Of “Big Tobacco”-Style Litigation Risk
ANN ARBOR - Three of the nation’s largest cannabis operators — Cresco Labs, Green Thumb
Ohio’s THC Crackdown Throws Hemp, Cannabis Businesses Into Crisis
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s escalating crackdown on hemp-derived THC products is rapidly turning into a major
Featured News
GM’s $6 Billion Bet on Gas Engines Could Save Michigan Jobs as EV Demand Slows
DETROIT - General Motors is pouring more than $6 billion into U.S. manufacturing in just 12 months, a massive capital commitment
Michigan Caught in $300B Alcohol vs THC Drink War as Congress Fumbles Hemp Ban
WASHINGTGON DC - A fast-growing fight in Washington over hemp-derived THC products is colliding with two massive industries—and Michigan is right
AI Is Coming for These Jobs First—Is Yours on the List?
ANN ARBOR — Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept—it’s beginning to reshape the workforce in real time. While
Michigan
Michigan Named National Military Drone Training Hub as Ukraine War Redefines Modern Warfare
CAMP GRAYLING - Michigan has been selected as a national training and testing hub for
Michigan Tightens Transmission Line Siting Rules As Grid Expansion Accelerates
LANSING — Michigan regulators are moving to overhaul how new high-voltage electric transmission lines are
MCWT Names Little Caesars CIO Anita Klopfenstein New President
SOUTHFIELD – Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) has named Anita Klopfenstein and
OpenAI-Linked Saline Data Center Controversy Deepens After Township Admits Documentation Error
SALINE TOWNSHIP — A proposed hyperscale data center tied to OpenAI has reignited controversy in
Michigan Named National Military Drone Training Hub as Ukraine War Redefines Modern Warfare
CAMP GRAYLING - Michigan has been selected as a national training and testing hub for
Michigan Tightens Transmission Line Siting Rules As Grid Expansion Accelerates
LANSING — Michigan regulators are moving to overhaul how new high-voltage electric transmission lines are
MCWT Names Little Caesars CIO Anita Klopfenstein New President
SOUTHFIELD – Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) has named Anita Klopfenstein and
OpenAI-Linked Saline Data Center Controversy Deepens After Township Admits Documentation Error
SALINE TOWNSHIP — A proposed hyperscale data center tied to OpenAI has reignited controversy in
Federal Cannabis Reform Could Create Winners And Losers. Will Ohio Overtake Michigan?
Michigan still dominates cannabis sales and attracts thousands of out-of-state shoppers every week. But Ohio's
Cannabis Industry Watches As Federal Medicare Hemp Program Advances
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan and Ohio cannabis operators are closely watching a new federal court
Cannabis Industry Faces New Wave Of “Big Tobacco”-Style Litigation Risk
ANN ARBOR - Three of the nation’s largest cannabis operators — Cresco Labs, Green Thumb
Ohio’s THC Crackdown Throws Hemp, Cannabis Businesses Into Crisis
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s escalating crackdown on hemp-derived THC products is rapidly turning into a major
Elon Musk Found A Way Around The Grid. A Michigan Company Says It Can, Too
Brighton-based Bratic Energy says hyperscale AI data centers could generate 100% of their electricity on-site
Michigan’s Auto Industry Can’t Win By Tariffs Alone. It Must Match China Speed: Center For Automotive Research Report
Industry leaders meeting in Ann Arbor say AI, faster engineering and streamlined decision-making—not just trade
Pentagon Munitions Concerns Reach White House As Iran War Strains U.S. Arsenal
Analysts warn rebuilding key missile stockpiles could take years, raising questions about America's readiness for
AI Escaped The Sandbox—Now What? Richard Stiennon Explains
BIRMINGHAM - In this episode of MITech TV, cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon explains the recent
iHemp Hour 6: US Hemp Roundtable With Federal Legislation Update
ANN ARBOR - Jonathan Miller of the US Hemp Roundtable discusses the latest federal legislation
iHemp Hour Video: Hemp Cloning, Hemp Textiles Ask
ANN ARBOR - Michael Thue from Great Lakes Hemp Supplements demonstrates how to clone hemp
Michael Thue To Demonstrate Plant Cloning On IHemp Hour Thursday May 21
TRAVERSE CITY - Mark your calendars for noon Thursday as iHemp Michigan broadcasts live from
iHemp Hour May 7 Features Hemp Financing Expert, Hemp Fiber Supply Chain Update
ANN ARBOR - On the iHemp Hour Thursday May 7, Dave Crabill and Blain Becktold
Advanced Technologies
LIFT Launches Education Foundation to Expand Access to Advanced Manufacturing Careers
DETROIT - LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials and manufacturing innovation institute, announced the launch of the LIFT Education
AI Startup Wins $1M Grand Prize as Michigan Competition Highlights State’s Innovation Shift
LANSING - A statewide startup competition that drew 375 applications from more than 100 Michigan communities has crowned its overall winner—signaling
Michigan Power Bills Are Rising—AI and EV Demand May Be Why
DETROIT - Michigan’s logistics and manufacturing backbone is facing a growing threat that’s no longer theoretical: electricity. A surge in power
Lawrence Tech, Michigan State Collaborating On The Front Lines Of High-Speed AI
SOUTHFIELD— Lawrence Technological University has joined a global university team developing autonomous racecars capable of speeds approaching 200 miles per hour
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI Agents in Marketing: Why the Marketing Team You Built Five Years Ago Won’t Work Today
BIRMINGHAM - AI agents in marketing are changing how businesses structure their marketing departments, execute campaigns, and connect strategy with lead
SmartBracket: AI That Helps You Win Your March Madness Office Pool
LANSING - Every March millions of Americans fill out NCAA tournament brackets… and most of them lose. Why? Because picking winners
AI Could Replace Real Estate Agents — And Lawyers and Doctors May Be Next
ANN ARBOR = Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries once thought immune to automation, and the U.S. real estate business could
Survey: 70 Percent Of Workers Question Their Career Path As AI Changes Hiring
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is beginning to influence who gets hired as workers face growing uncertainty about their skills and
Science Tech
Want To Live Forever? Elon Musk Might Make It Happen He Says
NEW YORK - It might sound like something out of a sci-fi flick, but Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk didn't flinch when asked whether Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, could one day house a human mind. At
China, U.S. Target Moon In Race For Trillion Dollar Energy Source
Space tensions are on the rise as China and the U.S. compete for natural resources located beyond Earth. Both China and the U.S. are scrambling to gain control of a vast helium-3 deposit. Now that the
NASA: 3I/ATLAS Increasing Speed And Heading Towards Earth
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has spotted an interstellar object that seems to be building speed as it moves closer to Earth. The comet, 3I/ATLAS was discovered earlier this year, having been drifting through space for millions
Solar Panels Could Become Obsolete Because Of New Material
DETROIT - Solar panels could soon be obsolete since researchers at the University of Basque County have mentioned a new material that absorbs 99.5% of light at 700°C. This unbelievable revelation focuses on ultrablack copper cobaltate nanoneedles,
Creating and Maintaining COVID 19 Social Bubbles
ANN ARBOR - World renown epidemiologist, Fred Brown, joins us again on MITech TV to update what people should do to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Doing so requires everyone to minimize contact with others
Survey: Half Of Americans Say They Will Receive COVID-19 Vaccine When Available
NEW YORK—A groundbreaking “Back-to-Normal Barometer” survey for the first time finds that half of Americans say that they will receive a COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available for them to receive it. Driving this lack
COVID 19 Healthcare Update: CDC Recommendations For Reopening Schools
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown joins Matt and Mike again to explain the CDC's new recommendations for reopening schools. He also discusses updates on vaccine efficacy and distribution timetables. Trained as a medicinal biochemist,
COVID Vaccine Update – How Employers Can Protect Employees, Customers
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown, who is working with many US states and world nation states as an infectious disease expert, updates the latest news on the vaccines, potential vaccination times, and what employers
New Drug To Cure Sleep Apnea End CPAP Machines
NEW YORK - A new drug could put an end to cumbersome CPAP machines, which are thought to be used by some 33 million Americans to manage their sleep apnea. Roughly 39 million Americans, including President Biden,
Personalised Cancer Cure Gets Clinical Trials
LONDON - Thousands of NHS patients will be given access to groundbreaking cancer vaccines, health leaders have said, as a 55-year-old man became the first in England to receive the treatment for bowel cancer in a “landmark moment”. Thirty hospitals have so far signed
Not Just RFK Jr. Infected With Deadly Worm, More Than 1.5B People Are Too
NEW YORK - It was revealed this week that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was once told by doctors that his severe memory loss and mental fog was caused by "a worm that
New Vaccine Helps Immune System Fight Deadly Brain Tumors
GAINESVILLE, Fla - Glioblastoma is the most common type of brain cancer, affecting about 3 in every 100,000 people globally each year. Recent research shows that glioblastoma incidence is risingTrusted Source due to an aging population and environmental factors such
New Drug To Cure Sleep Apnea End CPAP Machines
NEW YORK - A new drug could put an end to cumbersome CPAP machines, which are thought to be used by some 33 million Americans to manage their sleep apnea. Roughly 39 million Americans, including President Biden,
Personalised Cancer Cure Gets Clinical Trials
LONDON - Thousands of NHS patients will be given access to groundbreaking cancer vaccines, health leaders have said, as a 55-year-old man became the first in England to receive the treatment for bowel cancer in a “landmark moment”. Thirty hospitals have so far signed
Not Just RFK Jr. Infected With Deadly Worm, More Than 1.5B People Are Too
NEW YORK - It was revealed this week that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was once told by doctors that his severe memory loss and mental fog was caused by "a worm that
New Vaccine Helps Immune System Fight Deadly Brain Tumors
GAINESVILLE, Fla - Glioblastoma is the most common type of brain cancer, affecting about 3 in every 100,000 people globally each year. Recent research shows that glioblastoma incidence is risingTrusted Source due to an aging population and environmental factors such
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Michigan Tech Firms, Automakers Face New Risk as Iran Threatens Attacks on U.S. Tech Giants
DETROIT - Michigan’s technology and automotive sectors—deeply tied to global supply chains and cloud infrastructure—could
Michigan Auto Sales Face Squeeze as Tariffs and Iran War Drive Up Car and Gas Prices
DETROIT — New car prices are rising again in the United States, but this time
High Torque, Non Rare Earth Motors Made In Michigan
FARMINGTON HILLS - Modal Motors designs and manufactures electric propulsion systems using standard domestic materials.
Dodge Charger Review, Gas Price Impact On Auto Industry
ANN ARBOR - Long-time auto reporter Paul Eisenstein discusses his recent trip to the east
Lawrence Tech President’s Symposium To Cover Future Of Transportation, Self-Driving Cars
SOUTHFIELD – Communities and society are profoundly affected by how efficiently, effectively, and safely people
MITechNews.Com, Global Auto Mobility Announce Partnership Focused On Smart Mobility Leaders
DETROIT - MITechNews.com and Global Auto Mobility announced Sept. 14 a media partnership designed to
Digital and Mobile
123NET And Peninsula Fiber Network Complete Major Fiber Installation
SOUTHFIELD- 123NET and Peninsula Fiber Network LLC announced completion of construction on an approximate 130-mile
U-Detroit Mercy’s Cybersecurity Program Recognized As Center For Excellence By NSA
DETROIT—The cost of cybercrime is expected to reach epic proportions in 2025 to the tune
Cybersecurity Pro Dan Lohrmann Updates Threats From DeepSeek, DC Federal Employee Firings
ANN ARBOR - Dan Lohrmann, former Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at
The Rise of Responsible Gambling Features in the Online Poker Industry
Over the past few years, the online poker industry in the United States has experienced
In 2021: Mobile Users Spend More Than $350 Million Daily On Games And Apps
DETROIT - Consumers continue to spend more on various mobile apps and games as the
Congress Aims To Revamp Consumer Incentives For Plug-In Electric Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - Congress recently unveiled a draft proposal to expand refundable tax credits up
Survey: 69 Percent of Remote Employees Have Another Full Or Part-Time Job
SAN FRANCISCO – A new survey shows 69 percent of remote employees have another full
Study: Demand For Electric Vehicles Continues To Increase
DETROIT - Fuel savings and environment impact drive interest in electric vehicles, while lack of
US Telecom Companies, Dozens Of Nations Had Phones, Texts Hacked By China
WASHINGTON – A top White House official said at least eight U.S. telecom companies and
Michigan Cyber Patriot Seeks Donations To Fund Awards And Summer Camps
DEARBORN - The Michigan Cyber Patriot program teaches grade school students and senior citizens how
Executive Search Partners C-Level Job Openings Update
ANN ARBOR - Executive Search Partners specializes in placing Chief Information Officers and Chief Information
FBI Seizes Websites North Koreans Used To Impersonate American Companies
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI has seized multiple websites that North Korean operatives used to impersonate
Facebook Renames Itself Meta Amid Controversy Sparked By Whistle Blowers
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook said Thursday it's rebranding itself as Meta to reflect the company's focus on building the metaverse, a
Biden’s FCC Nominees, If Confirmed, Could Return To Net Neutrality Rules
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated Jessica Rosenworcel, the acting chairwoman of
Remote-Working Jobs: Disaster Looms As Managers Refuse To Listen
SAN FRANCISCO - Business leaders are "holding on to the remnants of the past" by
Innovation Partnerships Leads U-M Research Commercialization Efforts
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has announced the launch of Innovation Partnerships, a
Business and Finance
Making Your Production Line More Resilient Against Downtime
Downtime is one of the most expensive problems that any business can face within its
What Makes a Construction Site Run Efficiently?
There are lots of moving parts when it comes to a construction part (literally, as
Michigan Caught in $300B Alcohol vs THC Drink War as Congress Fumbles Hemp Ban
WASHINGTGON DC - A fast-growing fight in Washington over hemp-derived THC products is colliding with
Ugly Talk For Entrepreneurs Comes To Detroit
DETROIT - Ugly Talk came to Detroit last month to feature established founders and operators
Security At Speed: Protecting Instant Transactions From Algorithmic Fraud
Instant financial settlement has become the defining operational requirement of digital finance in 2026. From
Crypto, Gold, and Silver Are Falling Together — and Michigan’s Manufacturing Economy Helps Explain Why
ANN ARBOR - Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, gold, and silver are all declining at the same time
Why Using Data Leads to Better Financial Decisions For Businesses
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Technology is starting to shape how businesses make their
Tools and Suppliers That Support Small Operations
Image by Freepik Small operations, whether they are repair shops, service businesses, light manufacturing outfits,
Diane Durance Takes Job As CEO Of Headwaters North
ANN ARBOR – Diane Durance, a veteran leader in entrepreneurial programs for over 20 years,
New Director Appointed To Lead BlueWater Angels Investment Group
MIDLAND– BlueWater Angels, a network of individuals and organizations from the Great Lakes Bay and
Legislature Approves $60 Million Michigan Innovation Fund to Support Tech Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR – Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem scored a big win on December 20 when the
Applications Open For New Cohort At Tech Ecosystem Incubator
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will offer a second cohort of its Tech Ecosystem
iHemp Hour 6: US Hemp Roundtable With Federal Legislation Update
ANN ARBOR - Jonathan Miller of the US Hemp Roundtable discusses the latest federal legislation
iHemp Hour Video: Hemp Cloning, Hemp Textiles Ask
ANN ARBOR - Michael Thue from Great Lakes Hemp Supplements demonstrates how to clone hemp
Michael Thue To Demonstrate Plant Cloning On IHemp Hour Thursday May 21
TRAVERSE CITY - Mark your calendars for noon Thursday as iHemp Michigan broadcasts live from
iHemp Hour May 7 Features Hemp Financing Expert, Hemp Fiber Supply Chain Update
ANN ARBOR - On the iHemp Hour Thursday May 7, Dave Crabill and Blain Becktold
Inside IT-Harvest: A Faster Path to Cybersecurity Vendor Research
Cybersecurity vendor research has become one of the most crowded, fast-moving challenges in technology today.
Porsche Adopts In-Car Gaming With AirConsole
ZURICH, Switzerland - AirConsole is a pioneering in-car gaming platform that turns ordinary rides into shared
General Motors Teases Return Of Chevy Bolt: ‘You asked. We listened’
DETROIT - General Motors is slated to bring back one of its most iconic EV models
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
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