MI Tech TV
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
LTU President Dr Tarek Sobh Discusses The Future of Higher Education
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University President Tarek Sobh is interviewed by Matt Roush about his views on the future of higher education in general and the tech-oriented programs he is introducing at the Southfield-based private
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton-Schock
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns in May to interview co-host Mike Brennan who attended the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Executive forum last week to get his reaction to the event. She also
Breaking News
West Michigan Business Confidence Rebounds As 2025 Dawns
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy concluded 2024 on a marginally positive note, a
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Top $242 Million In 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio's cannabis sales in calendar 2024 - went adult-recreational in August -
South Korea Increases Efficiency Of Next-Generation Perovskite Solar Panels
SOUTH KOREA - Researchers from the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology in South
Cashless Cannabis Transactions Service Offers January Specials
ANN ARBOR - According to a retail study by Capital One Research, 81 percent of
Hatch Detroit $100,000 Contest Opens Registration
DETROIT - HatchDetroit, now in its 11th year, is hosted by TechTown and sponsored by
Where Marijuana Is Adult-Legal In United States In 2024
WASHINGTON DC - 2023 was a relatively quiet year for marijuana legalization. It was only
Congress To Receive Mysterious Classified Briefing Soon About UFOs
WASHINGTON DC - The House Oversight Committee is going to get a briefing on unidentified
Michigan’s Minimum Wage Increased On January 1 To $10.33 Per Hour
LANSING - On January 1, 2024, Michigan's minimum wage rate increased from $10.10 to $10.33
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
Infrastructure Funding Could Push More Americans Into Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - President Joe Biden wants half the vehicles sold in the US to be
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
Four20 Post Interview: Stormy Simon, Former CEO High Times Magazine
ANN ARBOR - Jamie Cooper from Sensi Connects interviews cannabis advocate Stormy Simon, former CEO
Cannabis Caucus of Michigan’s Democratic Party Releases List of Candidate Endorsements
LANSING - Pro-cannabis candidates for election have been identified and endorsed by the Michigan Democratic
Bob Moore Financing Can Help Hemp, Cannabis Companies Grow
ANN ARBOR - Third generation financier Bob Moore can provide a variety of financing options
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,
Featured News
Ford Celebrates Mustang’s 60th Anniversary With Special Edition
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. is celebrating the Mustang's 60th anniversary on Wednesday when it will unveil a special edition of the
March Michigan Cannabis Sales Record $289 Million, 16 Percent Higher Than 2023
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis sales in March soared to a monthly record $289 million, a 15.7 percent increase compared to March
Battery Breakthrough Could Eliminate Range Anxiety For Electric Vehicles
TOKYO - Scientists have discovered a new process that could supercharge the transition to next-generation rechargeable batteries capable of more than doubling
Michigan
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
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $150,000 NEI Grant To Support Small Manufacturers In Wayne County
SOUTHFIELD—The New Economy Initiative has made a $150,000 grant to the Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence
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
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $150,000 NEI Grant To Support Small Manufacturers In Wayne County
SOUTHFIELD—The New Economy Initiative has made a $150,000 grant to the Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence
Four20 Post Interview: Stormy Simon, Former CEO High Times Magazine
ANN ARBOR - Jamie Cooper from Sensi Connects interviews cannabis advocate Stormy Simon, former CEO
Cannabis Caucus of Michigan’s Democratic Party Releases List of Candidate Endorsements
LANSING - Pro-cannabis candidates for election have been identified and endorsed by the Michigan Democratic
Bob Moore Financing Can Help Hemp, Cannabis Companies Grow
ANN ARBOR - Third generation financier Bob Moore can provide a variety of financing options
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,
Racing Day Returns To Detroit Auto Show January 20
DETROIT — The much-anticipated return of Racing Day at the Detroit Auto Show will take
Solar Panels Could Become Obsolete Because Of New Material
DETROIT - Solar panels could soon be obsolete since researchers at the University of Basque
Small Business Optimism Fell In October To Lowest Reading Of 2025
LANSING – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.6 points in October to 98.2
MPSC Report: Continued Growth In Renewable Energy And Distributed Generation
LANSING - A new report from the Michigan Public Service Commission finds continued growth in
Advanced Technologies
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
Automation Alley Integr8 May 10 Includes Manufacturing Pitch Competition
TROY - Elevating the conversation on the future of manufacturing, Automation Alley is taking its signature Industry 4.0 conference, Integr8, to
6-8 Percent Of Market Revenue Comes From RaaS for Mobile Robotics In Logistics
DETROIT - RaaS is becoming an increasingly popular option, especially for mobile robotics in logistics. In the research for IDTechEx's newest
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
Toyota To Receive $850 Million Subsidy For Next-Gen EV Battery Development
TOKYO - Toyota Motor will receive a roughly $853 million (120 billion yen) subsidy from
Toyota’s New EV Battery Provides 932-Mile Range In Only 10 Minutes Of Charging
TOKYO - Toyota, renowned as the world’s largest car company, has often been perceived as
Powering EVs, May 24, LTU Breakfast And Learn Panel Discussion
SOUTHFIELD - Electric Vehicles, EVs for short, are becoming the future for auto makers and
Toyota’s Most Fuel-Efficient SUV Is Every EV’s Worst Nightmare
TOKYO - Toyota’s most fuel-efficient SUV is a historic nameplate for the Japanese automaker. The
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
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
Hatch Detroit $100K Business Competition Finals July 21
DETROIT - The annual Hatch Detroit competition, to accelerate the growth of small businesses in
5 Top Tips For Starting A New Business
DETROIT - Starting a new business can be both exciting and daunting. You’re ready to
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
Accelerate Michigan Names 24 Semi-Finalists For $1 Million Startup Competition
DETROIT - Twenty-four semi-finalists were named Wednesday to compete in the $1 million Accelerate Michigan
Four20 Post Interview: Stormy Simon, Former CEO High Times Magazine
ANN ARBOR - Jamie Cooper from Sensi Connects interviews cannabis advocate Stormy Simon, former CEO
Cannabis Caucus of Michigan’s Democratic Party Releases List of Candidate Endorsements
LANSING - Pro-cannabis candidates for election have been identified and endorsed by the Michigan Democratic
Bob Moore Financing Can Help Hemp, Cannabis Companies Grow
ANN ARBOR - Third generation financier Bob Moore can provide a variety of financing options
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,
