MI Tech TV
COVID-19 Health Update: Now 2 Vaccine Candidates
ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown, our epidemiologist, discusses the two COVID-19 vaccine candidates that have been introduced in the past week. The Moderna Therapeutics candidate may be able to get into mass production faster than
Pfizer Vaccine Could Be Available For High Risk People In January
ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown, an epidemiologist who works with states, nations and transition teams, evauluates not only the Pfizer vaccine announced earlier in November, but also 170 plus other vaccines in development. He remains
AirBnB Class Action Lawsuit Update With Attorney Enrico Schaefer
ANN ARBOR - Traverse Legal Principal Enrico Schaefer updates the latest news on the class action lawsuit he has filed against AirBnb on behalf of hosts who allege they have been cheated out of deposit
Breaking News
Ann Arbor Dioxane Pollution Plume From Gelman Sciences Named Superfund Site By EPA
ANN ARBOR - Some 40 years after it was first discovered, a plume of toxic
For The First Time, Rich Countries Now Get Half Their Electricity From Zero-Carbon Energy
WASHINGTON DC - Global emissions of planet-heating gas hit a record high last year, the
Michigan Introduces Milestone Law Requiring Utilities To Provide Clean Energy By 2040
LANSING - Michigan has upped its commitment to sustainable power by introducing a new state law that
Public Service Commission Approves $92 Million Consumers Energy Rate Increase
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a more than $92 million increase in
Michigan Cannabis Sales Increase 65 Percent To $149 Million in June
LANSING - During June, Michigan cannabis sales increased 60% from a year ago to $149.0
MRA Director Andrew Brisbo Talks Caregivers, Edibles, Consumption Lounges, Sales, Tribal Regs
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Executive Director Andrew Brisbo joins the Four20 Post
Hero Project To Help Military Veterans, MRA License Holders Meet Social Equity Requirements
ANN ARBOR - Anton Harb Jr. is a US Army Veteran who served in Iraq.
Hemp And It’s 20,000 Uses Michigan’s Newest Cash Crop
ANN ARBOR - Leadership from the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan joins MITech TV co-hosts
Our Energy Future Needs Updated Power Infrastructure
NOVI - With each day there seems to come another advance in technology to enhance
Michigan House Votes To Lessen Ballast Water Standards That Prevent Invasive Species
LANSING - Michigan would use the U.S. Coast Guard standards for preventing introduction of invasive
PSC Looks At Requiring Electricity Generators To Provide Power For State Users
LANSING - A business group announced a legal challenge Tuesday in the Court of Appeals
ITC Michigan Helps Boost Power Grid Resilience In Times Of Disaster
NOVI – To help restore electric service to communities after catastrophic emergencies or significant natural
Report: Computer, IT, Healthcare Top Fields For Telecommuting Job Listings
BOULDER, Co. - FlexJobs reports that computer/information technology and healthcare are the top career fields
U-M Has More Fulbright Grants Than Any Other U.S. Public University
ANN ARBOR - For the third straight year, students from the University of Michigan have
Red Level Earns Microsoft Gold, Silver Certifications
NOVI - Technology consulting company Red Level has attained Gold Cloud Productivity, Gold Hosting, Gold
Online Tech Named To 2016 Managed Service Provider 500 List
ANN ARBOR - Data center Online Tech has been named to the 2016 Managed Service
Featured News
ITC Conducting Aerial Patrols Of Transmission Lines In Michigan
NOVI - ITC is conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan from approximately through June 8,
ChatGPT Could Transform Politics
PARIS, FRANCE — The AI bot ChatGPT has passed exams, written poetry, and deployed in newsrooms, and now politicians are seeking it
Powering Electric Vehicles – Panel Discussion With Auto Experts May 24 At LTU
SOUTHFIELD - Plugging electric vehicles into the Grid may become more difficult in the future as millions of EVs are sold.
Michigan
Nuspire Hires Dunsworth As CEO
COMMERCE TWP.–Nuspire, a managed security services provider, has hired Lewie Dunsworth as the company’s CEO.
ESD To Host Info Session On Urban STEM Teaching Project
DETROIT–The Metro Detroit Teaching Residency for Urban Excellence will host an information session Tuesday, Dec.
Comerica’s Michigan Business Index Falls Slightly In September
DETROIT–Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index declined slightly in September to a level of 118.1
Robot Group Says Orders Up 5.2 PercentI In First Nine Months Of 2019
ANN ARBOR–The Robotic Industries Association announced that North American robot unit orders are up 5.2
Nuspire Hires Dunsworth As CEO
COMMERCE TWP.–Nuspire, a managed security services provider, has hired Lewie Dunsworth as the company’s CEO.
ESD To Host Info Session On Urban STEM Teaching Project
DETROIT–The Metro Detroit Teaching Residency for Urban Excellence will host an information session Tuesday, Dec.
Comerica’s Michigan Business Index Falls Slightly In September
DETROIT–Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index declined slightly in September to a level of 118.1
Robot Group Says Orders Up 5.2 PercentI In First Nine Months Of 2019
ANN ARBOR–The Robotic Industries Association announced that North American robot unit orders are up 5.2
Research Study: Ohio School Principals Contend Pot Contributing To Decline In Students’ Health
Researchers at Ohio State University’s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center surveyed Ohio’s K-12 principals last August
The Mitten State Hustle: Essential Tips for Side Businesses and Solopreneurs
Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/cars-parked-on-side-of-the-road-near-buildings-during-daytime-flC-jZUNWaQ Michigan’s entrepreneurial scene has grown significantly, providing opportunities for side businesses and solopreneurs
XRP Breaks Through Strongly, Siton Mining Attracts Global Investors To Join The Trend
HOUSTON, Texas - The U.S. House of Representatives passed Trump's GENIUS Act, signaling a quiet
When You Include Medical Marijuana, Ohio Posts $1 Billion In Legal Cannabis Sales Since August 2024
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis enthusiasts have smoked up slightly more than $1 billion in licensed
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Davenport University Offers Free Career-Focused Class For Those Who Have Lost Jobs
GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University will offer a free career-focused class to individuals who have lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus. The online course, Communications 120 – Presentation Techniques, will give each
GVSU Studies 3 Possible Learning Options For Fall Courses, Including Fully Online
ALLENDALE - Grand Valley State University is studying three learning options for fall courses: fully online, a hybrid model, and face-to-face instruction. The news came from GVSU President Philmena Mantella during a Laker town hall
Grand Haven Ultraviolet Light Disinfecting Tech Developer Offers 2 New Devices
GRAND HAVEN—The Grand Haven ultraviolet light disinfecting technology developer UV Angel announced two new UV-C light devices to autonomously and continuously treat the air and surfaces for harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses. UV Angel’s newest products—the UV Angel
Grand Rapids Genetic Testing Company Offers Swabs For Coronavirus Tests
GRAND RAPIDS—Swabs from a women’s health company have been recommended by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for use in testing for COVID-19 infections. NxGen MDx LLC iw a women’s health company providing
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
A Lithium-Ion Battery Charged To 60 Percent In 5.6 Minutes
BEIJING, China - A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in China has successfully
Paul Eisenstein From The Detroit Bureau Updates EVs
ANN ARBOR - Five years ago, Paul Eisenstein founder of The Detroit Bureau, was hard
Is Chrysler Ready To Launch Ford Mach-E Rival?
DETROIT - The storied Chrysler brand, now owned by Stellantis, is set to add a
Rick Haglund: Will Michigan’s Big Tax Incentive Bet Pay Off In New Auto Jobs?
LANSING - Michigan’s new economic development incentives, mostly designed to help Michigan better compete with
Digital and Mobile
Ford Taps Grand Rapids For City Of Tomorrow Mobility Pilot
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Rapids is one of three cities nationally to be selected for
Controversy Looms Over FCC Net Neutrality Comments Submitted With Stolen IDs
SAN FRANCISCO - Net neutrality may be dead, but questions remain about how seriously the Federal
Report: Google, Facebook Tricking Users Into Sharing Personal Information
SAN FRANCISCO - Google and Facebook are allegedly tricking European users into sharing more personal information than they
California Lawmakers Gut Net Neutrality Bills Under Pressure From Big ISPs
SACRAMENTO - California will not be the poster child for the nation's strongest set of
Amazon Offers Two-factor Authentication To Access Your Account
SEATTLE - You can now add an extra level of security to your Amazon account.
Facebook’s Safety Check Tool Activated During Paris Attack
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook's Safety Check status tool, which was activated during Friday's terrorist attacks
Google “About Me” Page Gives More Control Over Personal Info
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Worried about the personal information Google is sharing about you online?
Stiennon, Lohrmann To Kick Off Monthly Cybersecurity Update On M2 TechCast Nov. 23
FERNDALE – Cybersecurity experts Richard Stiennon and Dan Lohrmann will kick off a monthly update
Business and Finance
Benzinga Founder Jason Raznick Tells the Backstory on Founding his FinTech Company
ROYAL OAK - Jason Raznick, founder of Benzinga, a FinTech News organization, explains its origins,
Google Picks Invest Detroit’s VC Unit To Help Startups In Michigan
DETROIT–ID Ventures, the venture capital arm of Invest Detroit, the non-profit that supports business and
MCWT Names Dow CIO Melanie Kalmar President
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation has named Melanie Kalmar its
Former MVCA Program Director Theis Joins EntryPoint
ANN ARBOR - EntryPoint announced that Molly Theis has joined its team as community engagement
SBAM Podcast: Don’t Fall Into The Role Of Becoming An Unpaid Consultant
LANSING - Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks
TechTown Detroit To Honor Ainsworth, RetroSense Therapeutics As Entrepreneur Of Year
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit will honor Sean Ainsworth and RetroSense Therapeutics as 2016’s Entrepreneur of
Traverse City New Tech Meetup Drives Entrepreneurial Growth In Northern Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY - A clone of A2 New Tech Meetup, a monthly pitch night in
Six Early-Stage SE Michigan Companies To Share $375,000 From Innovation Fund
WARREN – Six early-stage companies from Oakland and Wayne counties will receive $375,000 in funding
