MI Tech TV
Women In Defense Michigan Chapter Offering STEM Scholarships To Women
ANN ARBOR - Maura Rylander, the scholarship coordinator for the Women in Defense Michigan Chapter, provides details on STEM scholarships available to women in the defense industry or those that want to join the defense
Tech Stars Equitech Accelerator Launch Monica Wheat Provides Details
ANN ARBOR - Monica Wheat talks about the launch of the new Tech Stars Equitech Accelerator and a variety of other private equity finance and entrepreneur startup activities she's involved with in Detroit in this
EnjoyFlora, Free Cannabis Business Directory Launched By Michigan Marijuana Report
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan, publisher of MIMarijuanaReport.Com, announces a free business directory open to any cannabis business, or business that supports cannabis businesses. He also talks about the Four20Academy that will launch in the
Breaking News
Medical Cannabis Sales in Ohio Decreasing But Still Popular
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Medical Cannabis Sales In Ohio Decreasing But Still Popular Due To 10
As 2025 Begins, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Seeks To Rewrite Voter-Approved Cannabis Regulations
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. Mike DeWine was, and is, begging the Ohio legislature to rewrite
Ohio Cannabis Prices Down $50 An Ounce Since August Legalization
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The cost of cannabis in Ohio is decreasing. In August, the average
Onshore Wave Technology Ushers In Clean Energy Future
SAN FRANCISCO – Eco Wave Power has received the final approval to introduce its revolutionary
DEA Officials At Odds With Biden Admin Over Marijuana Rescheduling Push
WASHINGTON DC - Officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration are reportedly resisting calls to reschedule
Public Service Commission Approves $92 Million Consumers Energy Rate Increase
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a more than $92 million increase in
Pew: Nearly 80 Percent Of Americans Have A Cannabis Dispensary In Their County
WASHINGTON DC - Seventy-nine percent of Americans reside in a county that has at least
$87 Million In Michigan Cannabis Tax Collections For 2023 To Be Shared With Municipalities And Counties, 46 Percent Increase From 2022
LANSING - The Michigan Treasury Department reported Thursday that 198 municipalities will receive $43.5 million
Ford Gives Major Boost To Battery R&D
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co. announced it would establish a new global battery “center of excellence,” to
Bedrock In Massive Purchase Of Green Energy From DTE
DETROIT—Bedrock, Detroit’s largest real-estate developer, announced its continued commitment to reduce overall carbon emissions across
Five Bullet Points From President Biden’s Earth Day Climate Summit
WASHINGTON DC - Forty heads of state gathered Thursday for a two-day virtual climate summit
DNR Seeks Public Input On Lake Superior And Its Tributaries
LANSING - Michigan anglers also can play a role in fisheries management by participating in
Cannabis Sales Strong During First Month Of COVID-19 Business Recession
CHICAGO - In a few short years, cannabis sales have transformed from a mostly illegal
Panic-Buying, Pot Delivery, Social Distancing: What’s Next For Cannabis During COVID-19 Crisis?
CHICAGO - In a few short years, cannabis sales have transformed from a mostly illegal
iHemp Hour April 30 Hemp Crop Risk Management, Crop Insurance
LANSING - Thank you to the many who have joined us on the iHemp Hour
Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Goes Online
DETROIT - Benzinga’s first Virtual Cannabis Capital Conference June 1 is guaranteed to offer participants
Featured News
FBI Takes Down Moobot Botnet Used By Russian Military Hackers To Target US Government
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI took down a botnet of small office/home office (SOHO) routers used by Russia's Main Intelligence Directorate
An Ancient Tomb Revealed A Potent Surprise: 17th Century Bones Contained THC
NEW YORK - Marijuana was popular enough centuries ago that it became part of peoples’ bones. And now there’s scientific research
U.S. Workforce Has More Employees Over 65 Than Ever Before, Could Drive Profits
CALIFORNIA - The graying of the U.S. workforce is gaining momentum. A Pew Research survey found nearly a fifth of Americans age 65
Michigan
Master’s Of Artificial Intelligence Degree Offered By LTU
ANN ARBOR - Lawrence Technological University Provost Tarek Sobh joins Mike Brennan and Matt Roush
Hypersonic Flight – NY To LA In Under 30 Minutes
ORLANDO - University of Central Florida researchers are building on their technology that could pave
Why Michigan’s Next 13-Seat Map Won’t Look Anything Like The Last One
LANSING - Back in the 1910s and 1920s, Michigan was sitting where it's going after
LTU Program Graduates Michigan’s Youngest Licensed Architect At Age 23
SOUTHFIELD–Trent Schmitz, 23, graduated from Lawrence Technological University May 8 with a Master of Architecture
Master’s Of Artificial Intelligence Degree Offered By LTU
ANN ARBOR - Lawrence Technological University Provost Tarek Sobh joins Mike Brennan and Matt Roush
Hypersonic Flight – NY To LA In Under 30 Minutes
ORLANDO - University of Central Florida researchers are building on their technology that could pave
Why Michigan’s Next 13-Seat Map Won’t Look Anything Like The Last One
LANSING - Back in the 1910s and 1920s, Michigan was sitting where it's going after
LTU Program Graduates Michigan’s Youngest Licensed Architect At Age 23
SOUTHFIELD–Trent Schmitz, 23, graduated from Lawrence Technological University May 8 with a Master of Architecture
Cannabis Sales Strong During First Month Of COVID-19 Business Recession
CHICAGO - In a few short years, cannabis sales have transformed from a mostly illegal
Panic-Buying, Pot Delivery, Social Distancing: What’s Next For Cannabis During COVID-19 Crisis?
CHICAGO - In a few short years, cannabis sales have transformed from a mostly illegal
iHemp Hour April 30 Hemp Crop Risk Management, Crop Insurance
LANSING - Thank you to the many who have joined us on the iHemp Hour
Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Goes Online
DETROIT - Benzinga’s first Virtual Cannabis Capital Conference June 1 is guaranteed to offer participants
How States Distribute Cannabis Tax Revenue — And Why Delays Are Common
ANN ARBOR - When voters approve legal cannabis, the promise is usually straightforward: tax the
Why Tech Sales Feels Harder Than Ever — And What Actually Works Now
DETROIT - Something is broken in tech sales. Most people inside the system feel it.
A Practical Approach to Interpreting Satellite and Aerial Imagery
Satellite and aerial imagery have become indispensable tools across multiple industries, from environmental monitoring and
Choosing Short-Term Rental Software for Small Hosts
Running a short-term rental often starts as something manageable, even simple. One calendar, a few
Advanced Technologies
JD Power: Smartphone Connectivity Now Biggest Auto Quality Headache
TROY—A balky transmission? Poor fit and finish? Nope. The automotive quality analysis firm J.D. Power’s latest U.S. Initial Quality Study
New Transparent Display Engine Will Enable Augmented Reality In Real-World Applications
JACKSONVILLE BEACH - NewSight Reality, Inc. announced the successful demonstration of breakthrough core technology at the heart of its Transparent Optical
Study: Insights On Retaining High-Potential, Skilled Workers In Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Manufacturing Institute’s Center for Manufacturing Research partnered with the American Psychological Association to examine best practices for
What Are Cryptocurrency Non Fungible Tokens And How Do They Protect Digital Assets?
ANN ARBOR - Internet attorney Enrico Schaefer joins Matt and Mike to explain Cryptocurrency Non Fungible Tokens - or NFTs, are pieces
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Nearly $11 Billion In COVID-19 Relief Funds Available For Michigan
LANSING - The Biden administration on Monday opened up its request line for some $350 billion in funds to help state, county and local governments recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly $11 billion available
COVID Update: Michigan Battling Virus Surge – New Normal Not Until Fall
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates his latest COVID-19 models that take into account the surge in COVID-19 cases in Michigan and warns that the new normal may not begin until fall, rather than
MDHHS Updates Testing Requirements For Long-Term Care Facilities
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has revised its epidemic order for COVID-19 testing in long-term care facilities across the state to reflect current guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Under changes to
Stryker Becomes Smart Robotics Joint Replacement Parter Of Minor League Baseball
KALAMAZOO - Stryker and Minor League Baseball have entered into a first-of-its-kind multiyear national partnership, designating the medical device company as The Official SmartRobotics Joint Replacement Partner of Minor League Baseball. Stryker is also the
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
Powering EVs, May 24, LTU Breakfast And Learn Panel Discussion
SOUTHFIELD - Electric Vehicles, EVs for short, are becoming the future for auto makers and
$73 Billion Spent On US EV Battery Plants In 2022
DETROIT - These days, billion-dollar plants to make the massive batteries that power electric vehicles are
Is Ford’s $2.7 Billion Autonomous Vehicle Mistake A Warning For General Motors?
DEARBORN - Ford's big venture into autonomous vehicles cost it a whopping $2.7 billion write-off.
Digital and Mobile
8 States On Course To Use Paperless Voting Equipment Or Machines Without Paper Records In 2020 Elections
WASHINGTON DC - At least eight states are on course to use paperless voting equipment,
Cybercrime Support Networks Gets $400,000 Gift
ANN ARBOR—The Cybercrime Support Network, the national voice of cybercrime and online fraud victims, received a
US Signal Adds Disaster Recovery As A Service For VMware
GRAND RAPIDS—The data center and connectivity services provider US Signal announced general availability of DRaaS for VMware,
Pitch Club Michigan Offers Mobility Contest: Deadline To Apply July 28
DETROIT - Pitch Club Michigan is excited to announce a special Mobility themed event, happening
Baker College Flint Campus Cyber Defense Club Service 250 Computers Through Fix-IT
FLINT TOWNSHIP – The student Cyber Defense Club at Baker College’s Flint campus can add
Lohrmann – 2016: The Year Hackers Stole The Show, With A Cause
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Dan Lohrmann talks about the cyber year in review and
Your Eyes Will Unlock Your Computer Devices, Smartphone By 2018
SAN FRANCISCO - Future passwords could be more secure than anything you type, and all
Backup As A Service, Disaster Recovery As A Service – Two Red Level Offerings To Thwart Hackers
ROYAL OAK - Backup as a Service and Disaster Recovery as a Service are two
Business and Finance
Comcast RISE To Award 100 Small Businesses In Metro Detroit With $5000 Grant Packages
DETROIT – Comcast announced a new round of 100 businesses in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and
MSUFCU’s Desk Drawer Fund Donates $72,500 To Five Community Organizations
EAST LANSING — The Desk Drawer Fund, the philanthropic foundation of MSU Federal Credit Union
Businesses Can Apply For Going PRO Talent Grants To Upskill Employees
LANSING - The Going PRO Talent Fund is a competitive grant available to Michigan-based companies
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
SOUTHFIELD - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for her monthly update of events and happenings with the
Internet Advisor: Tom Lawrence, Entrepreneur, Tech Expert, YouTube Celebrity
DETROIT - Tom Lawrence is many things to the online world: Entrepreneur (owner of Lawrence Technology Services in
What Makes Entrepreneurial Mentorships Work?
ANN ARBOR - Mentoring appears to be an essential factor in entrepreneurial success, as many
Orbio Space Technology Wins $500,000 In Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
DETROIT – Orbio Space Technology, founded by Michigan Technological University Professor L. Brand King, won
Bamboo Detroit Co-Founder Lewan Discloses Details Of Co-Working Space Impact Report
ROYAL OAK - Bamboo Detroit Co-Founder Amanda Lewan joins M2 TechCast to talk about her
Michigan Manufacturing Tech Center Gets $1.2 Million For Lightweighting R&D
PLYMOUTH - The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center has been awarded $1.2 million over two years
Pure Michigan Ad Campaign Wins Two Awards From Hospitality Sales, Marketing International
LANSING - Pure Michigan’s public relations campaign has been awarded both silver and bronze awards
LIFT, Universities, NCMS Name 6 Educators To Expert Educator Team
DETROIT – LIFT - Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities,
Xfinity X1 Customers Can View Academy Awards Sunday With 1500 Hours Of Content
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Building off of last year’s success, Comcast, ABC Television and the Academy
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
