MI Tech TV
What Are NFTs? Tech Attorney Enrico Schaefer Explains
ANN ARBOR - Tech attorney Enrico Schaefer, principal in Traverse Legal, explains what Non Fungible Tokens, aka NFTs, are and what they mean for the future of finance and accounting. Electronic permanent records on the
ITC Energy Report: Grid Reliability
ANN ARBOR - Vinit Gupta, ITC-Holdings Vice President for Operations, explains how the high voltage transmission company that transmits electrical power to last-mile providers DTE and Consumers Energy, makes sure those lines remain secure even
Grid Reliability, NFTs, Summer Malware
On MITech TV today, Vinit Gupta, VP Operations, looks at Grid Reliability for ITC Energy Report. Enrico Schaefer brings us up to speed on NFTs. Richard Stiennon returns to update the latest cyber threats. What's
Breaking News
Dispensary Growth To Slow When Ohio Changes Recreational Cannabis Program
CINCINNATI – It’s been about four months since Ohio dispensaries began selling recreational cannabis, but
GVSU Economist Suggests West Michigan Economy On Upswing, Ending 4-Month Slump
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan economy trending "back to positive" indicating 2025 will begin with
Carbon Nanotubes Store Triple The Energy Of Lithium Batteries
BALTIMORE - Researchers have discovered that twisted carbon nanotubes can store triple the energy of
Ohio Republicans, Despite Voters Choice To Legalize Cannabis, Seek THC Restrictions, Higher Prices
COLUMBUS - Although voters overwhelmingly chose to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, one of the
US Senator Says Cannabis Legalization Is Inevitable Despite Some Republican Opposition
WASHINGTON DC - Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), one of the most vociferous cannabis supporters among U.S. senators,
Latrisha Matson Joins Sparx & Recreation Team
LAS VEGAS - Latrisha Matson, founder of Michigan Weedsters, has joined the Sparx & Recreation
MPSC Winter Energy Forecast: Lower Petroleum And Propane Prices, Increased Demand For Natural Gas
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission’s Winter Energy Appraisal for 2023-2024 projects demand for
Michigan Economic Forecast – Continuing Growth, But At A Slower Pace
ANN ARBOR - The end of the UAW’s Stand-Up Strike removes a major risk confronting
Forecast: Non-Lithium Stationary Battery Market To Grow At CAGR Of 61 Percent From 2022-2032
DETROIT - IDTechEx forecasts the market for non-lithium battery chemistries in stationary storage to grow
Ice Shelf Holding Back Antarctic Glacier That Could Raise Sea Level By 10 Feet Could Fail Soon
ANN ARBOR - An alarming crackup has begun at the foot of Antarctica’s vulnerable Thwaites
MPSC Study To Review Renewable Natural Gas Efforts To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission last week launched a new study that will
MPSC Approves $84 Million DTE Gas Rate Increase – $3.18 More Monthly For Residential Customers
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission last week approved an $84.2 million rate increase
Auto Suppliers Poised To Weather Any Blip, Analyst Says
GRAND RAPIDS - North American light vehicle sales should dip this year to around 17.1 million
Consumers Judge 2017 The Best Year Since 2000
ANN ARBOR - Consumer confidence in 2017 was the highest since 2000, and only the
Pandora Streaming Music Integrates With Comcast X1 Platform
OAKLAND, CA - Streaming music provider Pandora has partnered with Comcast to integrate Pandora into
Ford Gives MCWT $25,000 To Spark Middle School Girls’ Interest In IT
DETROIT - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation announced it had received $25,000
Four20 Post Round Table – How is The Michigan Cannabis Market Shaping Up?
ANN ARBOR - If you want to understand where the Michigan cannabis industry is headed,
iHemp Hour: CBD and Pets
ANN ARBOR - Join the iHemp Hour at noon Thursday to watch an interview on
Notification of Medical Marijuana Product Recall
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency issued a health and safety advisory bulletin due to
Rick Thompson Provides Latest Michigan Cannabis News Updates
ANN ARBOR - Cannabis Advocate Rick Thompson, co-host of Jazz Cabbage Cafe, provides the Four20Post
Featured News
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
Lost Underwater City Could Rewrite History Of Civilization
INDIA - The vestiges of what many believe to be a lost, ancient civilisation have been discovered off the coast of western India.
Michigan
Michigan Works Southeast To Host Career Showcase For Students, Adult Job Seekers
HUDSON—This spring, thousands of local students and job seekers will have access to hands-on, interactive
USAA Gives GreenPath $1 Million Grant To Help Military Families
FARMINGTON HILLS—Officials at GreenPath Financial Wellness, a national nonprofit that provides financial counseling and education, was
Davco To Invest $3.5 Million In EV Components Unit, Create 20 Jobs
SALINE—Officials at the Davco business unit of Southfield-based Clarience Technologies announced that the company would
OneStream Tops $200 Million In Annual Revenue
BIRMINGHAM—OneStream Solutions, developers of corporate performance management software and services, announced that it had achieved
Michigan Works Southeast To Host Career Showcase For Students, Adult Job Seekers
HUDSON—This spring, thousands of local students and job seekers will have access to hands-on, interactive
USAA Gives GreenPath $1 Million Grant To Help Military Families
FARMINGTON HILLS—Officials at GreenPath Financial Wellness, a national nonprofit that provides financial counseling and education, was
Davco To Invest $3.5 Million In EV Components Unit, Create 20 Jobs
SALINE—Officials at the Davco business unit of Southfield-based Clarience Technologies announced that the company would
OneStream Tops $200 Million In Annual Revenue
BIRMINGHAM—OneStream Solutions, developers of corporate performance management software and services, announced that it had achieved
Four20 Post Round Table – How is The Michigan Cannabis Market Shaping Up?
ANN ARBOR - If you want to understand where the Michigan cannabis industry is headed,
iHemp Hour: CBD and Pets
ANN ARBOR - Join the iHemp Hour at noon Thursday to watch an interview on
Notification of Medical Marijuana Product Recall
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency issued a health and safety advisory bulletin due to
Rick Thompson Provides Latest Michigan Cannabis News Updates
ANN ARBOR - Cannabis Advocate Rick Thompson, co-host of Jazz Cabbage Cafe, provides the Four20Post
Japan Mobility Show Update With Paul Eisenstein
TOKYO - Long-time auto reporter Paul Eisenstein joins MITech TV Producer Mike Brennan from Japan,
Ohio House Lawmakers Drop Social Equity Fund From Pot Tax Distribution, Slash Home Grown Plants
COLUMBUS - Voters who overwhelmingly approved recreational marijuana use in Ohio could soon experience restrictions.
Circle K To Sell Hemp THC Beverages Nationwide In 2026
DETROIT - Significant things for the THC beverage sector are afoot at the Circle K.
UN Warns Devastating Consequences Are Inevitable For The World
BRAZIL - The secretary general of the United Nations has warned that humanity must 'change
Advanced Technologies
New Helical Engine Could Reach 99 Percent The Speed Of Light
WASHINGTON DC - When it comes to space, there's a problem with our human drive to go all the places and
New Heat Engine With No Moving Parts Could Fully Decarbonize The Power Grid
BOSTON - Engineers at MIT and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have designed a heat engine with no moving parts. Their
Innoflex Solutions Automates Packaging Needs For Food, Beverage, And Cannabis Industries
ANN ARBOR - Robert Champion returns to provide more back story on InnoFlex Solutions that helps automate packaging including eco-friendly packaging
SME Names Jeannine Kunz Chief Workforce Development Officer
SOUTHFIELD — SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, announced the appointment of Jeannine Kunz
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Radian Aerospace Creates Space-Capable Supersonic Jet That Lands On A Runway
SEATTLE - A Washington-state based aerospace company has exited stealth mode by announcing plans to develop one of the holy grails of spaceflight—a single-stage-to-orbit space plane. Radian Aerospace said it is deep into the design
How Healthcare Is Using Web Development To Protect Patient’s Privacy
DETROIT - New technology has changed how we communicate, shop, find entertainment, and share information. One industry that has completely embraced the vast capabilities of technology in the storage, access, and protection of data in
Scientists Say 500 Species On Edge Of Extinction Due To Negative Impact Of Humanity
DETROIT - It is no secret that extinctions have been happening at an alarming rate in recent decades with human involvement and climate change blamed for creating habitats unsuitable for many species of wildlife. Even more
Augusto Joins Alliance To Advance Healthcare Interoperability
GRAND RAPIDS - Augusto reports it is the first West Michigan-based software company to join InterOp.Community, a new nation-wide alliance offering open source sandboxes to advance healthcare Interoperability. A sandbox is a virtual environment that
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Change Your EV Battery In 5 Minutes
SAN FRANCISCO - One of the biggest pain points that comes with driving an electric
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
EV Tax Credits Latest Buzz In US Auto World
TROY - Michelle Krebs, Executive Analyst with Cox Automotive, known for the AutoTrader, Kelly Blue
CerebrumX Gets Investment From BlackBerry Ivy Innovation Fund For Auto Info
NOVI–CerebrumX Lab Inc. an automotive data services and product provider, has announced a strategic investment
Digital and Mobile
Richard Stiennon Describes The Latest Cybersecurity Threats
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon joins MITech TV once again to update the
School Is Starting Bridging Broadband Gap Massive Problem
SAN FRANCISCO - When the coronavirus pandemic forced California schools to close in March, the West
US Begins $1 billion Quantum Computing Plan To Best Adversaries
WASHINGTON DC - The Department of Energy's five quantum computing centers, housed at US national
What Does Our Future Workforce Look Like?
DETROIT - OK, let’s put aside the stresses of working from home and supervising our
OnePlus Phones Can Be Hacked Through Testing Tool Called EngineerMode
SAN FRANCISCO - Hackers who get hold of some OnePlus phones can obtain virtually unlimited
State CISO Das Talks Highlights Of North American International Cyber Summit
ROYAL OAK - Rajiv Das, Michigan’s chief information security officer (CISO), provides the highlights of
U.S. Senators Unimpressed With Facebook, Google, Twitter Efforts To Staunch Russian Misinformation Campaign
WASHINGTON DC - Facebook, Google and Twitter came to Capitol Hill to argue they're ready to fight
Justice Department Finds 6 Russian Government Officials’ Fingerprints On DNC Hack
WASHINGTON DC - The investigation into Russian meddling has gotten closer to finding the culprits
Business and Finance
5 Financial Habits For A Secure Future
DETROIT - Financial stability is a necessary prerequisite to survive in today’s economy. Factors such
Scalable Revenue Operations For Small Businesses
ANN ARBOR - Technologist Ernie Butcher joins Matt and Mike on MiTechTV to talk about
SBAM Survey: Higher Costs, Supply Shortages Hurting Michigan’s Small Businesses
LANSING – Continually rising costs and supply shortages are the main challenges impeding Michigan small
3 Uses of Technology in the Food Industry
DETROIT - The food industry has experienced some turbulent times in the last few years.
Smart Factory Tour Brings 8 French Startups To Detroit Nov. 15
DETROIT – Smart Factory, a French business accelerator program, is coming to Detroit on Nov.
Wayne State Business Students To Vie For $1,750 In Elevator Pitch Contest
DETROIT - Wayne State University business students will head to Detroit’s iconic Guardian Building on
Grand Rapids Chamber Presents EPIC Awards
GRAND RAPIDS - The Grand Rapids Chamber announced its EPIC Award winners this week that
Report: 56 Percent Of Venture Capital In Michigan Invested In IT Startups
ANN ARBOR - A new report released this week show 56 percent of venture capital
Four20 Post Round Table – How is The Michigan Cannabis Market Shaping Up?
ANN ARBOR - If you want to understand where the Michigan cannabis industry is headed,
iHemp Hour: CBD and Pets
ANN ARBOR - Join the iHemp Hour at noon Thursday to watch an interview on
Notification of Medical Marijuana Product Recall
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency issued a health and safety advisory bulletin due to
Rick Thompson Provides Latest Michigan Cannabis News Updates
ANN ARBOR - Cannabis Advocate Rick Thompson, co-host of Jazz Cabbage Cafe, provides the Four20Post





































































