MI Tech TV
Cyber Insurance From Agent Terry Bean
ANN ARBOR - Social media marketing guru Terry Bean, who started Motor City Connect more than a decade ago, is now selling cyber insurance. He tells you why in this video interview you should contact
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 of digital content linked to the blockchain, the digital database underpinning cryptocurrencies such as
Latest Cyber Hack Of Security Camera Provider Verkada
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon joins Matt and Mike to talk about the latest cyber hacks, including Verkada, a Silicon Valley security startup that provides cloud-based security camera services. The company suffered a
Breaking News
Ohio Helps Make Michigan No. 1 In Cannabis Product Sales For Now
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s nearly $3.2 billion recreational marijuana market is bolstered by the tens
Ohio Cannabis Festival July 27 Hiring Joint-Rolling Judges At $100 An Hour
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As an Ohio cannabis festival prepares for launch, it’s also looking to
Michigan Marijuana Businesses Wait To See What Happens When Federal Rules Change
SOUTHFIELD - Molly MacDonald doesn’t know much about the intricate federal regulations for marijuana. But
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
Industrial Hemp Big Business Opportunity In Michigan – Expo May 20-21 In Lansing
ANN ARBOR - Growing industrial hemp was made legal in the 2018 Farm Act. But
4/20 Holiday Racks Up Record Sale of 2.3 Tons of Cannabis In Michigan
LANSING - Consumers purchased more than 2.3 tons of marijuana flower from Michigan provisioning centers
90 Companies Win Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards
LANSING - Ninety small businesses in Michigan have been selected from a pool of over
Michigan Marijuana Report, SBAM Form Strategic Partnership
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report, Edited and co-founded by MITechNew Editor and Publisher Mike
State Study IDs Best Spots For EV Charging Stations
LANSING – The ideal locations and the number of electric vehicle chargers along well-traveled Michigan
A123 Gets $2 Billion In New Business
LIVONIA – A123 Systems LLC, the Livonia-based, Chinese-owned manufacturer of lithium ion batteries and energy storage
DTE Energy Earns Wildlife Habitat Council’s Corporate Conservation Leadership Award
DETROIT - DTE Energy has earned the Wildlife Habitat Council's 2018 Corporate Conservation Leadership Award. It
ITC Holdings’ CEO Apsey Named To The Nature Conservancy Michigan Board
LANSING - Linda Apsey, president and CEO for ITC Holdings Corp., has been appointed to
jacapps To Offer App That Plugs Into Audio Entertainment In Ford, Toyota Vehicles
BINGHAM FARMS - Mobile developer jācapps announced this week a major breakthrough for radio stations,
OST Named No. 150 On CRN 2016 Solution Provider 500 Rankings
GRAND RAPIDS - Open Systems Technologies announced it has placed number 150 on national I.T.
Texas Company Offers $5 Million To Fund Michigan Startups, Small Businesses
DETROIT - Able Lending, a fintech startup headquartered in Austin, has announced it has made available
M2 Techcast: AT&T Offers Exclusive On Galaxy S7 Active – Bonus VR Glasses, Or Smart Watch
ROYAL OAK - The Galaxy S7 Active, exclusive to AT&T, it’s an all metal smartphone
Featured News
With No Other Bidders, Tropics Wins Right To Buy Skymint Pending Court Approval
LANSING - Skymint’s primary lender, Tropics, LP, submitted the winning bid to purchase Skymint at the Aug. 8 auction held by
Michigan CEOs’ Confidence In Economic Outlook Improves, But Inflation, Talent Shortages, Recession Remain As Risks
DETROIT – Michigan’s top executives have an improved outlook about Michigan’s economy, but continued concerns over the availability and quality of
Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Top Market Per Capita In Nation
DETROIT - Michigan is now the top marijuana market in the country — based on per capita spending. Through the first
Michigan
Induction Heating Company To Partner With NextEnergy To Advance Technology
AUBURN HILLS—Heat X, a developer of magnetic induction heating technology, announced an agreement with NextEnergy,
Davenport Offers Free Online Workshop for K-12 Teachers To Boost Online Education
GRAND RAPIDS—Davenport University will offer Michigan PreK-12 teachers a free virtual workshop, based on a
J.D. Power: Auto Retail Sales Forecast To Decline 11.3 Percent In June From Year Before
TROY—The Troy-based customer experience analytics and auto industry consulting firm J.D. Power predicted that new
LTU’s Robofest Goes Online- Only Robotics Competition In World In 2020
SOUTHFIELD—Like so many other educational activities, Lawrence Technological University’s Robofest World Championship is moving online
Induction Heating Company To Partner With NextEnergy To Advance Technology
AUBURN HILLS—Heat X, a developer of magnetic induction heating technology, announced an agreement with NextEnergy,
Davenport Offers Free Online Workshop for K-12 Teachers To Boost Online Education
GRAND RAPIDS—Davenport University will offer Michigan PreK-12 teachers a free virtual workshop, based on a
J.D. Power: Auto Retail Sales Forecast To Decline 11.3 Percent In June From Year Before
TROY—The Troy-based customer experience analytics and auto industry consulting firm J.D. Power predicted that new
LTU’s Robofest Goes Online- Only Robotics Competition In World In 2020
SOUTHFIELD—Like so many other educational activities, Lawrence Technological University’s Robofest World Championship is moving online
Davenport University Raises $35.4 Million In ELEVATE Campaign
GRAND RAPIDS – Davenport University announced the successful completion of its historic ELEVATE Campaign, raising
Report: Ohio Hospital Finds Increase In Children Accidentally Eating Cannabis
AKRON ‒ An Akron Children's Hospital doctor says pediatricians should discuss marijuana safety with kids
Common Blueprint Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Source Blueprints serve as detailed guides as they carry a set of instructions for the
Federal Agency Issues Update On Banks That Serve Cannabis Companies As Trump Weighs Rescheduling
WASHINGTON DC - Federal officials have released updated data on the number of banks reporting
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
97 Adult Education Programs Get $13.6 Million From Education Department
LANSING - Michigan residents will have improved access to adult education programs as 97 organizations have been awarded Adult Education and Family Literacy Act funding to support adult education and literacy programs throughout the state.
GVSU College Of Nursing Receives $500K Grant To Offer Primary Care For Vulnerable Grand Rapids Population
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Valley State University's Kirkhof College of Nursing received a $500,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to offer a unique model of integrated behavioral health and primary care to a
Drugmakers Would Have To Explain Prices Under Transparency Package
LANSING - Pharmaceutical companies would have to report to the state and the public annually how they set the prices of their prescription drugs under an eight-bill transparency package approved by the Michigan House Health
Virtual Job Fair Oct. 27 For SE Michigan Employers To Recruit Direct Care Workers
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Adult Services Agency has partnered with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to host a virtual job fair for Southeast Michigan
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Federal Government Will Soon Hand You $4,000 To Buy A Used Electric Car
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden has signed a bill into law that will make used
Toyota Secures Huge Lead in Solid-State Batteries To Release a Hybrid Vehicle
TOKYO, Japan - Nikkei Asia reports that Toyota Motor is by far the leading holder
California Aims To Triple Sale Of Electric Cars By 2026
SACRAMENTO, Ca. - California wants electric vehicle sales to triple in the next four years
Detroit Based Plug Zen Offers Wired And Wireless EV Charging Stations
ANN ARBOR - Plug Zen is a Detroit-based start-up that launched to develop EV charging
Digital and Mobile
Four Emerging Techs To Define Business In 2019
NEW YORK - 2018 was surely a transformative year for technological innovation. We saw early
Cybersecurity Update From Richard Stiennon, eCommerce Safeguards, Offensive Cyber Weapons
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon scares the hell out of the M2 Techcast
mirari Offers Augmented Reality To Improve Manufacturing
ROYAL OAK - David Pollock and his team from mirari joins Matt Roush and Mike
The Top 19 Security Predictions For 2019
OKEMOS - What will happen in the future? Technology is opening many new doors as we head
China Trying To Block Domestic Access To Worldwide Internet
REDWOOD CITY, Ca. - Techdirt readers know that the Chinese authorities have been steadily tightening
Fifth Michigan Cyber Summit Set For October – World Experts To Examine Cybersecurity Attacks
LANSING - The fifth cyber summit is set for October where experts from across the
Lawrence Tech Students Win 4 Of 5 Prizes In Cybersecurity Competition
SOUTHFIELD - Students from Lawrence Technological University took first, second and tied for third place
Uber Publishes Report That Says Government Agencies Demand Access To Records Affecting 11.6 Million Riders
SAN FRANCISCO - Uber, the ride hailing company, has had its file of requests by
Business and Finance
How To Get CIO Jobs During The Pandemic
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing director of Executive Search Partners, provides tips on how
Lakeshore Advantage Awards $3.3 Million In Restart Grants To 428 Small Businesses
ZEELAND – Lakeshore Advantage, in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and regional partners,
TechTown Toast Of The Town Goes Virtual Oct. 1
DETROIT –Since its launch six years ago, TechTown Detroit’s Toast of the Town, the organization’s
Monica Wheat Joins Visionary Voices Speakers Bureau To Amplify Female, Non-Binary Voices
ANN ARBOR - Entrepreneur Monica Wheat, entrepreneur and investor, discusses her selection to the inaugural
DTX Launch Detroit Taking Applications For 10-Week Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
DETROIT - DTX Launch Detroit is seeking applications from teams of college students or recent graduates
After the Election – AWC- Detroit Leads The conversation With “Fiercely Divided – Ways to Move Forward.”
DETROIT - The Association for Women in Communications-Detroit will host a highly engaging panel discussion
Survey: Small Business More Optimistic In 2017 Than In Past Two Years
GLENVIEW, IL - Some 85 percent of small business owners are optimistic about the economy
Entrepreneurial Lessons On Bouncing Back From Business Failure
LANSING - Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with
Business News
- Alibaba Takes Aim At Nvidia With New 3X Powerful AI Chip And Next-Gen LLM Model As China Tech War Heats Up
- Ross Gerber Invokes Netflix, Says Mercedes Made A 'Blockbuster' Error By Letting 10% Tesla Stake Slip Away
- Michael Burry Fears Crypto-Based Stocks Will Add To An Era Of No 'Long-Term Personal Relationships' In A Cyber-Punk Future
- Alibaba Takes Aim At Nvidia With New 3X Powerful AI Chip And Next-Gen LLM Model As China Tech War Heats Up
- Ross Gerber Invokes Netflix, Says Mercedes Made A 'Blockbuster' Error By Letting 10% Tesla Stake Slip Away
- Michael Burry Fears Crypto-Based Stocks Will Add To An Era Of No 'Long-Term Personal Relationships' In A Cyber-Punk Future
