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Apple To Search Your iPhone For Child Abuse Photos
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, provides details on Apple's plans to search iPhones for pictures of child abuse and if found report them to authorities. Privacy advocates are up in
Sparrow Consulting Helping Cannabis Businesses Grow and Prosper
ANN ARBOR - Dan Sparrow, co-founder of Sparrow Consulting, explains how his company can help businesses, including cannabis startups, grow and prosper. Sparrow and his wife, Connie, also created the Cannabis Social Equity Fund to
Ann Arbor SPARK Gets $2.4 Million To Expand Broadband
ANN ARBOR - Phil Santer from Ann Arbor SPARK explains the $2.4 million in Federal money awarded to build 20 miles of underground fiber optic cable, connecting downtown Ann Arbor and downtown Ypsilanti with critical
Breaking News
New Breathalyzer Can Detect Recent Cannabis Use In Michigan
DETROIT - A Breathalyzer designed to determine whether someone is currently under the influence of
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries One Step Away From Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has given provisional licenses to 110 dispensaries
ITC Discusses Changes to Electric Transmission Planning
NOVI - In a recent episode of MITech TV, we spoke with Nathan Benedict, director
56 Cities In Ohio Have Opted Out Of Cannabis Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS – Despite Ohioans voting to legalize recreational marijuana, dozens of municipalities in the state
Food Trucks New For Monroe Street Fair April 1
ANN ARBOR - Charlie Strackbein, co-founder of the Monroe Street Fair, updates what’s in store
IRS And Treasury Issue Final Regulations On e-File For Businesses
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations
Cannabis Events By Jamie Cooper, March 1 Edition
GRAND HAVEN - Sensi Magazine's Jamie Cooper provides details on upcoming cannabis events, including the
Cannabis News With Rick Thompson, March 1 Edition
FLINT - Michigan NORML Executive Director Rick Thompson provides the latest cannabis business news. Stories
Enbridge Hires Tunnel Contractors, Eyes Fall ’21 To Start Construction
LANSING - Enbridge has hired the contractors it needs to build the underground Straits of
UM Ecologist Gets $2 Million Grant To Study Aquatic Systems
ANN ARBOR—University of Michigan disease ecologist Meghan Duffy is one of 15 scientists awarded five-year
State Unveils New Plan For Lake Erie Water Quality Improvement
LANSING—Michigan state government has released a draft Adaptive Management Plan that will inform decisions and
Michiganders Accept Climate Change But Say Others More Likely To Suffer
ANN ARBOR - Most Michigan residents say climate change is happening and it will harm
Featured News
Biden And Xi To Pledge Ban On AI In Autonomous Weapons And Nuclear Control
WASHINGTON DC - In a landmark agreement set to be announced during their meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic
DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Likely By Next Year
WASHINGTON DC - A former Food and Drug Administration official says he’d be "shocked" if the DEA does not reschedule cannabis
Voters Reject Cannabis Sales In Grosse Pointe Park, Keego Harbor, Rochester, And Birmingham
DETROIT - In Tuesday’s election, voters in three Michigan cities — Grosse Pointe Park, Keego Harbor, and Rochester — said no
Michigan
How Will U.S. Space Program Fare Under President Biden?
WASHINGTON DC - Under Donald Trump – America’s gaze shifted more strongly to human missions
Wayne State, UD-Mercy To Host Environmental Design Conference
DETROIT—The University of Detroit Mercy and Wayne State University will co-host the Environmental Design Research
Wayne County Community College District Initiative Offers Half-Off Tuition
DETROIT–Wayne County Community College District will reduce tuition by 50 percent across all academic and
LTU Gets Maximum 10-Year Re-Accreditation
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has received the maximum 10-year re-accreditation for its academic programs from the
How Will U.S. Space Program Fare Under President Biden?
WASHINGTON DC - Under Donald Trump – America’s gaze shifted more strongly to human missions
Wayne State, UD-Mercy To Host Environmental Design Conference
DETROIT—The University of Detroit Mercy and Wayne State University will co-host the Environmental Design Research
Wayne County Community College District Initiative Offers Half-Off Tuition
DETROIT–Wayne County Community College District will reduce tuition by 50 percent across all academic and
LTU Gets Maximum 10-Year Re-Accreditation
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has received the maximum 10-year re-accreditation for its academic programs from the
Ohio Lawmakers Seek Compromise On Restrictions For Intoxicating Hemp Products
COLUMBUS —Ohio lawmakers are eyeing a quick and permanent legislative fix to the oft-criticized unregulated
MCWT Supporters Raise Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars For Women On Tech Programs, Scholarships
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation hosted its 17th annual signature
If You Want Top CIO Job, You Need To Be Proficient At Artificial Intelligence
ANN ARBOR - If you are looking for a senior level job in Information Technology
Detroit Metro Airport Among 40 Nationwide That Will Face Flight Reductions Due To Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON - If you're planning on flying for Thanksgiving, you may want to review your
Advanced Technologies
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Science Tech
Vaccine Optimism Boosts 4Q20 Citizens Business Conditions Index In Michigan
DETROIT – The national Citizens Business Conditions Index posted a second consecutive quarter of gains as optimism fueled by COVID-19 vaccine announcements and increased election certainty began to outweigh concerns about spiking pandemic cases. The national
Small Business Development Center Expands Services to Aid COVID-19 Recovery
LANSING — The Michigan Small Business Development Center has expanded its no-cost services to reflect the needs of small businesses continuing to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses in all 83 counties in
What Industry Is Listed As Having The 3rd Most COVID Outbreaks?
LANSING - Behind nursing homes and K-12 schools, which industry is next on the list when it comes to reported COVID-19 outbreaks? It's the combined manufacturing-construction category, with 443 outbreaks from May 29 to Jan.
COVID 19 Update With Fred Brown New Virus Strains
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns on MITech TV's COVID-19 update to talk about the new strains of the virus that have developed in the United Kingdom and South Africa that have made their
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Mobility
Lear To Build $112 Million Expansion In SE Michigan, Traverse City EV Components
GRAND RAPIDS - Tier 1 automotive supplier Lear Corp. plans a $112.5 million expansion at three
DOE Gives $2.5 Billion Loan To Help Finance EV Battery Plants In Michigan, Ohio And Tennessee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — DOE Gives $2.5 Billion Loan To Help Finance EV Battery Plants In
Kodak Says It Will Use Film Manufacturing Machines To Make EV Batteries
DETROIT - Kodak has announced that it is repurposing some of the expensive, high-tech machines
Automakers Invest Billions In North American EV And Battery Manufacturing Facilities
ANN ARBOR - Automaker investment in battery and Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing in North America
Digital and Mobile
InnoSTARS Opens Competition To Any IoT Company Interested In China Market
DETROIT – A few changes have been made to the Chinese-government backed InnoSTARS competition that
Inventor Dean Kamen To Keynote Plex IIoT Conference
TROY—Plex Systems, the Troy-based developer of manufacturing management software, announced that inventor and entrepreneur Dean
Huawei Slams US For Accusations Telcom Company Provides Backdoor To China Spying
BEIJING - Huawei slammed the US for having "a loser's attitude" Friday as it reported revenues
Robotic Farming Latest Roush Enterprises Venture
LIVONIA—Self-driving robots are coming to the world’s farms. At least, that’s the goal of a
iPhone 7 – Does It Protect User Privacy?
CUPERTINO, Ca. - What more can Apple say to convince customers it's protecting their personal
Apple Issues Urgent Security Update For OS X and Safari
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple issued an urgent security update on Thursday for OS X and
Internet Advisor: Duo Security Helps Companies Prepare For Phishing Attacks
DETROIT - Jordan Wright, is an R&D Engineer at Duo Security, who recently developed a
Details Released On North American International Cyber Summit 2016
DETROIT - Details on the North American International Cyber Summit 2016 were released Thursday. What’s
Business and Finance
How To Create An Effective Project Timeline
DETROIT - If you feel you have a never-ending list of activities to complete, it
Coordinista Wins TCNewTech’s October Tech Pitch Competition
TRAVERSE CITY - The audience overwhelmingly voted for Cindy Bauer’s (founder and CEO), medical data
Center for Automotive Research Announces New Board Chair
ANN ARBOR - The Center for Automotive Research is pleased to announce the appointment of
Michigan Venture Capital Association Names 2022 Award Winners
BLOOMFIELD HILLS – Michigan Venture Capital Association announced awards recognizing the capital events that are
Co-Working Space Bamboo Detroit Adds Another Floor In Downtown Detroit
DETROIT - Blogger turned entrepreneur Amanda Lewan announced this week that she has signed a
Toyota Launches AI Ventures To Provide Early-Stage Financing To Tech Startups
LOS ALTOS, Ca. - Toyota Research Institute will invest an initial $100 million to launch
Friday Deadline To Apply For $50,000 Hatch Detroit Contest
The City of Detroit has a long and growing list of resources for small business
Grand Ventures I LP Makes First Investment In Ohio Big Data Company
GRAND RAPIDS — A new venture capital fund in West Michigan closed on its first deal this
ImageSoft’s e-Filing Software Selected By California Counts Of Appeal
SOUTHFIELD - The California Courts of Appeal announced they will be using ImageSoft’s TrueFiling product
Secure-24 Adds Compliance Elite, Executive Security Info Advisory To Managed Security Services Portfolio
SOUTHFIELD - Secure-24 is offering two new services, Compliance Elite and Executive Security Information Advisory
What You Should Know Before Starting A Mobile App Project
GRAND BLANC - We know that there are a lot of software companies out there
Red Level Hosts Webinars To Explain How Schools, Libraries Can Tap $5.2 Billion E-Rate Digital Upgrade Program In 2017
NOVI - $5.2 Billion. That is how much money is up for grabs with the
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
- 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
