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
Ann Arbor Preparing For Possible DTE Takeover
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor officials are preparing to take the next step to consider
Study Pushes For 52 Billion Solar Panels On Roads Across The Country
DETROIT - The problems such as climate change, the exhaustion of conventional energy resources, and
Ohio House Speaker Huffman Has Change Of Heart On Changing Pot Laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, who just a month ago said he
Michigan Eclipses $10 Billion In Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Since Went Legal In 2019
LANSING - Michigan licensed retailers sold $264.7 million in adult-legal cannabis in December pushing Michigan
Product Review: Ray’s Infused Lemonade
LANSING - Infused beverages are big in many states where adult-use cannabis is legal. Now
Michigan December Cannabis Sales Nearly Top $280 Million, $3.08 Billion For 2023
LANSING - Michigan December cannabis sales totaled $279.9 million, up 7.5 percent from November and
Harriet Tubman Face On $20 Bill Delayed Until 2030
WASHINGTON DC - Federal authorities have floated plans since 2016 to put Harriet Tubman on
HIBnb Seeks To Work With Cannabis-Friendly Lodging In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking for cannabis-friendly lodging allows you to smoke cannabis without
LG Energy Solution Gets $1.36 Billion To Build Electric-Vehicle Batteries
DETROIT - LG Energy Solution's Michigan office has secured $1.36 billion for investment into production
Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Webinar Highlights Climate Action, Materials Management
GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a webinar Dec. 2 at 1
Wind Power Risks Becoming Too Cheap, Warns Turbine Maker
COPENHAGEN - The head of Siemens Gamesa warned that a decade-long race to bring down
All-Electric Airplane Sets Record With 387.4 MPH Top Speed
DETROIT - Just two months after its maiden flight, Rolls-Royce's "Spirit of Innovation" has hit a
Gov. Snyder Proclaims Dec. 4-10 Computer Science Education Week
LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder has proclaimed December 4-10 Computer Science Education Week in Michigan. To
eoStar Offers eGuide To Help Beverage Distributors Improve Business Processes
ROYAL OAK - ROYAL OAK - Paul Rutherford, President of Rutherford and Associates, creators of
CloudTech1 Lands Deal To Offer Satellite Backup-Internet Service To Businesses
ROYAL OAK - Businesses now have the power to bring today’s new communications applications to
Lightweight Vehicle Frame Popularity Leads To Funding For Low-Volume Production
PLYMOUTH - An innovative lightweight car frame was rolled out at the SEMA show a
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Social Equity Program Application Now Online
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s (MRA) social equity team on Wednesday announced it will
Detroit Could Grow Hemp On Vacant Urban Land
ANN ARBOR - Greg Pawlowski, a Detroit city planner, in this interview said Mayor Duggan
Gage Cannabis Opens Latest Michigan Adult-Use Provisioning Center In Lansing
LANSING – Gage Cannabis Co. is now offering adult-use recreational marijuana sales at its Lansing
Four20 Post Interview: Stormy Simon, Former CEO High Times Magazine
ANN ARBOR - Jamie Cooper from Sensi Connects interviews cannabis advocate Stormy Simon, former CEO
Featured News
SETI Scientist Says Announcement Of Alien Life Could Be Imminent
One of the world's foremost experts in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) believes that with the help of the James Webb
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Names Director For New State-Run Marijuana Testing Lab
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency will open a new testing lab by January next year as a means to keep the state’s
Polls: Most Americans Endorse Legalization, Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Either Alcohol Or Tobacco
WASHINGTON DC - The overwhelming majority of US adults favor legalizing marijuana federally and most perceive it to be safer to
Michigan
Bollinger Cuts New Electric Work Truck Deal With EAVX
OAK PARK—Bollinger Motors, an all-electric truck company, announced a strategic collaboration with EAVX to develop
LTU’s Robofest Returns To In-Person Competition For 2022 With Environmental Theme
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Robofest robotics competition will return to in-person events for its 2022 competition
Cooper Standard Announces Global Leadership Changes
NORTHVILLE – Cooper Standard, a global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components,
Survey: 97 Percent Of Workers Want Some Form Of Remote Work
BOULDER, CO – According to a FlexJobs survey, 97 percent of workers want some form
Bollinger Cuts New Electric Work Truck Deal With EAVX
OAK PARK—Bollinger Motors, an all-electric truck company, announced a strategic collaboration with EAVX to develop
LTU’s Robofest Returns To In-Person Competition For 2022 With Environmental Theme
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Robofest robotics competition will return to in-person events for its 2022 competition
Cooper Standard Announces Global Leadership Changes
NORTHVILLE – Cooper Standard, a global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components,
Survey: 97 Percent Of Workers Want Some Form Of Remote Work
BOULDER, CO – According to a FlexJobs survey, 97 percent of workers want some form
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Social Equity Program Application Now Online
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s (MRA) social equity team on Wednesday announced it will
Detroit Could Grow Hemp On Vacant Urban Land
ANN ARBOR - Greg Pawlowski, a Detroit city planner, in this interview said Mayor Duggan
Gage Cannabis Opens Latest Michigan Adult-Use Provisioning Center In Lansing
LANSING – Gage Cannabis Co. is now offering adult-use recreational marijuana sales at its Lansing
Four20 Post Interview: Stormy Simon, Former CEO High Times Magazine
ANN ARBOR - Jamie Cooper from Sensi Connects interviews cannabis advocate Stormy Simon, former CEO
AI-Ready Marketing: How To Prepare Your Business For 2026
On a recent episode of MITechTV, hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush welcomed Melih Oztalay,
Congress Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products. Ohio May Not Comply
COLUMBUS - Ohio leaders are debating whether or not to comply with a federal ban
Report: US Navy Personnel Discovered Alien Bases Beneath the Ocean
WASHINGTON DC - Rep. Tim Burchett said an extraordinary number of UFO sightings have been
NASA To Hold Urgent Briefing Nov. 19 On 3I/Atlas Interstellar Object
WASHINGTON DC - Nasa has called an urgent briefing Nov. 19 to share a series
Advanced Technologies
Integr8 Includes Manufacturing Pitch Competition: Deadline To Apply April 7
TROY - New to Automation Alley's Integr8 in 2022, Michigan businesses with a manufacturing facility in the state and less than
Biden May Use Defense Production Act To Prioritize Mining Of Battery Materials
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is drafting an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to alleviate shortages of key
Quantum Charging Could Charge Electric Vehicles In 10 Minutes
ANN ARBOR - While we’ve come to accept this as a fact, it pays to work towards eliminating the problems that
Russian Banks Switch To Crypto Currencies To Beat Ukraine War Monetary Sanctions
NEW YORK - The impact of sanctions and the collapse of the Russian ruble after the invasion of Ukraine has some Russian banks
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Report: Michigan Students Forced Online By COVID Learned Less Than Those In School
DETROIT - Michigan students who learned remotely for all or most of last school year learned less than those who were in classrooms, according to an analysis of student-level test data released Monday. In a
What’s Next For Omicron COVID Variant – Epidemiologist Fred Brown Explains
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to update what's the current and projected situation for the COVID-19 mutation dubbed Omicron. Fred consults with the FDA, many US states and nations to advise them on
A National Strategy For The “New Normal” Of Life With COVID
CHICAGO - As the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 demonstrates, COVID-19 is here to stay. In January 2021, President Biden issued the “National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness.” As the US moves from
Stryker To Acquire Digital Care Platform Vocera Communications For $3 Billion
KALAMAZOO - Stryker announced on Thursday a definitive merger agreement to acquire Vocera Communications for $3.09 billion. Vocera provides a platform for digital care coordination and communication strategy, offering a portfolio that is complementary to
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
Ford’s New EV SUV Called Personal Bullet Train — Challenge Tesla
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Company is attempting to make more waves in the electric vehicle (EV) space.
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
Toyota Plans Plug-In Hybrid With 120 Mile Range
TOKYO, Japan - Toyota has just launched a fifth-generation Prius whose plug-in hybrid variant is claimed
Digital and Mobile
J.D. Power Survey: Wireless Customer Care Satisfaction Remains High
TROY—With a steady flow of calls to wireless customer care representatives, who were moved from
Could The Election Be Hacked? Election Security Now Top Priority
LANSING - Back in the spring of 2016, this blog asked the rhetorical question, “Could
How To Work Remotely And Securely Without Letting The Hackers In
ANN ARBOR - Former Michigan Chief Information Security Officer Dan Lohrmann joins Matt Roush and
5G Wireless Broadband Couldn’t Have Come To Health Care At A Better Time
SAN FRANCISCO - When it comes to health care, seconds can mean the difference between
Israeli Telecom Researchers Develop Firewall To Protect Against Android Hacks
BEER-SHEVA, Israel - Cyber security researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev developed an innovative firewall
Hardware Hacks On Smartphones Give Hackers Access To Your Personal Info
BEER-SHEVA, Israel - When mobile phone users crack a touchscreen, often they will buy a
Your Guide To Surviving The Equifax Data Breach From CNET
SAN FRANCISCO - Most US adults are affected by the hack. Here's a step-by-step on
Your Yahoo Account Info Was Definitely Hacked: Here’s What To Do – Advice From CNET
SAN FRANCISCO - If you're wondering what to do after hearing about the massive data
Business and Finance
How Can I Get Out of Debt In California
ANN ARBOR - Living in California has to be one of the most expensive states
7 Christmas Gift Ideas Your Clients Should Enjoy
DETROIT - When Christmas time rolls around, it usually makes everyone happy. Even if you
Kalamazoo Virtual Venture Tuesday Panel July 26 – Focus On Investor Critique Of 3 Pitches
KALAMAZOO - Join Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday on July 26 uefor an exciting online pitch event
TCNew Tech Names Winners Of Reverse Pitch Competition
TRAVERSE CITY - In an evening full of firsts, TCNewTech puts five Michigan investors in
Report: Fewer Deals, Larger Investments In Michigan Q3 Venture Capital Deals
GRAND RAPIDS - Venture capital investors made fewer deals in Michigan during the third quarter
BeAlive Closes $3.5 Million Seed Round Led By KittyCat Capital
MIDLAND — BeAlive, which says it is the first digital consumer entertainment brand for millennials
Fusion Coolant Systems Raises $8 Million In Series C Round
CANTON - Fusion Coolant Systems, a University of Michigan spin off, has raised an $8
MVCA Award Winners: Duo Security, Accelerate Michigan, Jody Vanderwel, Strata Oncology
ANN ARBOR - The big winners Tuesday night at the Michigan Venture Capital Association awards
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Social Equity Program Application Now Online
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s (MRA) social equity team on Wednesday announced it will
Detroit Could Grow Hemp On Vacant Urban Land
ANN ARBOR - Greg Pawlowski, a Detroit city planner, in this interview said Mayor Duggan
Gage Cannabis Opens Latest Michigan Adult-Use Provisioning Center In Lansing
LANSING – Gage Cannabis Co. is now offering adult-use recreational marijuana sales at its Lansing
Four20 Post Interview: Stormy Simon, Former CEO High Times Magazine
ANN ARBOR - Jamie Cooper from Sensi Connects interviews cannabis advocate Stormy Simon, former CEO
