MI Tech TV
Lawrence Tech Making Changes To Campus, Degree Programs
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University is making a changes to its campus and to some of its graduate degree programs. Christopher Stefani, chief of staff at LTU, joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan on MITech
Artificial Intelligence Hot Topic At Blackhat Conference
ANN ARBOR - Every August, Black Hat hosts a cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas that brings together both hackers (black hats) and ethical hackers (white hats) to exchange professional tips and advice. This year, both
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Fall Events
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology has a full events schedule for fall 2025. MCWT spokeswoman Kathleen Norton-Schock provides all the details in this video interview on MITech TV. Elevate Level Up
Breaking News
Michigan Businesses Brace for Fuel Price Surge as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Disrupts Global Oil
ANN ARBOR — A sudden escalation in Middle East tensions is rippling through the global
Michigan Cannabis Shakeout: Falling Prices Are Reshaping the Market
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis industry continues to sell more product—but at lower prices. That
Federal Cyber Warning Hits Close to Home: Why Michigan’s Power Grid—and Aging Infrastructure—Are in Focus
WASHINGTON DC - Federal cybersecurity agencies are warning that Iranian-linked hackers are actively targeting U.S.
How Much Costs Are Rising for Michigan Businesses—By Industry
ANN ARBOR - Michigan businesses aren’t just feeling economic pressure—they’re seeing it clearly on their
From Gas Pumps to 401(k)s, Iran War Costs Mount as Trump Leaves Questions Unanswered
WASHINGTON DC - Americans are beginning to feel the cost of the U.S. war with
Did Michigan Lawmakers Bypass Voters? Cannabis Tax Fight Could Reshape Future Ballot Laws
ANN ARBOR — A legal battle now unfolding before the Michigan Supreme Court could have
Rising War Costs Put Rural Michigan Healthcare in the Crosshairs
As federal lawmakers weigh how to fund escalating military operations, healthcare programs that support Michigan’s
Americans Distrust the Economy—but Still Bet on Themselves as Gas Prices and Spending Cuts Loom
ANN ARBOR — Americans are sending a mixed economic signal: they don’t trust the national
Report: Underground Source Of Clean Energy Could Power Earth For 170,000 Years
NEW YORK - A hidden source of clean energy could power the planet for more
Bladeless Wind Turbine Generates Clean Power With No Bird Kill
SPAIN - Across the world, wind power is growing fast—but not fast enough. To meet
Doomsday Glacier Cracks Could Raise Sea Levels And Flood Coastal Cities Worldwide
ANTARCTICA - The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is nearly 80 miles wide, making it
Ultraviolet Windows Provide See‑Through Panels To Power Your House
SPAIN - A future where your home’s windows not only let in light but also
Secrets To Success In Ecommerce
DETROIT - Do you have an ecommerce business but struggle to find success? This is
Hydrogen Fuel-Cell eBikes Recharge In Seconds
DETROIT - Forget electric bicycles, the next iteration is hydrogen fuel-cell cycles that can refill
DISHER Joins AARP AgeTech Collaborative
ZEELAND —DISHER was just approved as a service provider of the AARP AgeTech Collaborative and
Survey Reveals That, Despite Public Perception, Most Workers Want To Be In-Person
SEATTLE - A survey reports 7 in 10 employees do not want to work fully
Court Oral Arguments Seeking Injunction To Toss 24 Percent Wholesale Tax On Cannabis
DETROIT - On Nov. 25, the Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel heard oral
Details On Changes And Penalties Included In Ohio S.B.56 Cannabis Bill Including Public Use
COLUMBUS - Ohio lawmakers passed a bill last week that would ban intoxicating hemp products
Lawsuit To Stop 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax From Taking Effect Jan. 1 Scheduled To Be Heard Nov. 25 In Detroit
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, representing hundreds of Michigan cannabis companies, will make
Congress Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products. Ohio May Not Comply
COLUMBUS - Ohio leaders are debating whether or not to comply with a federal ban
Featured News
Why Michigan Could Decide the Senate Filibuster Fight
LANSING - Michigan is not just another battleground state. In the looming Senate fight over the SAVE Act and the filibuster,
SAVE Act, Sliding Polls, and a High-Stakes Gamble Over the Senate Filibuster
WASHINGTON DC - As President Donald Trump faces softening poll numbers and Republicans defend razor-thin margins in Congress, the Safeguard American
Ford’s Mechanic Shortage Signals a Broader Workforce Misalignment — Not a Lack of Willing Workers
DEARBORN - When Ford Motor Company says it cannot fill thousands of open mechanic jobs — even with wages that can
Michigan
Future Of AI In Art And Design Topic of Sept. 25 Lawrence Tech Event At DIA
SOUTHFIELD —Lawrence Technological University’s College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) will present an innovative event
UD-Mercy Gets $125,000 Grant To Create Internships For Mobility Companies
DETROIT - University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science recently received a $125,000
ITC Conducting Helicopter Inspection Of Transmission Lines In September
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines
GM Cutting EV Production In Anticipation Of EV Tax Credit Elimination Sept. 30
DETROIT - Despite back-to-back record sales months, GM said on Thursday that it’s now planning to
Future Of AI In Art And Design Topic of Sept. 25 Lawrence Tech Event At DIA
SOUTHFIELD —Lawrence Technological University’s College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) will present an innovative event
UD-Mercy Gets $125,000 Grant To Create Internships For Mobility Companies
DETROIT - University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science recently received a $125,000
ITC Conducting Helicopter Inspection Of Transmission Lines In September
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines
GM Cutting EV Production In Anticipation Of EV Tax Credit Elimination Sept. 30
DETROIT - Despite back-to-back record sales months, GM said on Thursday that it’s now planning to
Court Oral Arguments Seeking Injunction To Toss 24 Percent Wholesale Tax On Cannabis
DETROIT - On Nov. 25, the Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel heard oral
Details On Changes And Penalties Included In Ohio S.B.56 Cannabis Bill Including Public Use
COLUMBUS - Ohio lawmakers passed a bill last week that would ban intoxicating hemp products
Lawsuit To Stop 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax From Taking Effect Jan. 1 Scheduled To Be Heard Nov. 25 In Detroit
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, representing hundreds of Michigan cannabis companies, will make
Congress Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products. Ohio May Not Comply
COLUMBUS - Ohio leaders are debating whether or not to comply with a federal ban
Michigan Is Racing To Retrain Workers Before AI Reshapes The Economy
LANSING - For decades, Michigan feared factory layoffs. Now economists, technology executives and workforce experts
From Newsroom To Boardroom: Veteran Journalists Launch AI-Enhanced Executive Ghostwriting Service
ANN ARBOR - In an age flooded with AI-generated content, authentic storytelling may be more
Top 7 Essential Off-Road Modifications and Upgrades for Trucks and Utility Vehicles
Whether you are managing a remote site or navigating deep backcountry, the right upgrades ensure
Beginner Fly Fishermen: What Qualities to Look for in Fly Tying Thread
Fly tying is an intricate art that requires not just skill but also the right
Advanced Technologies
Michigan Is Projected to Lose More Manufacturing Jobs
NEW YORK - The United States is undergoing a manufacturing revival, driven by efforts to reshore critical industries, strengthen supply chain
Artificial Intelligence Ending Career Ladder As We Know It
NEW YORK - Current CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Antonio Neri rose from call center agent at the company to chief
Report: Agentic AI Deployment Accelerates Despite Risks
STAMFORD, Conn. - The still nascent Artifical Intelligence technology continues to pose implementation challenges, KPMG said. The primary obstacles to agent
Future Of AI In Art And Design Topic of Sept. 25 Lawrence Tech Event At DIA
SOUTHFIELD —Lawrence Technological University’s College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) will present an innovative event exploring the intersection of AI technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Amazon Debuts AI Foundation Model, Deploys 1 Millionth Robot
SEATTLE - Amazon.com Inc. announced that it has deployed its 1 millionth robot. The e-commerce company claimed that it has “the
Biomass Energy Producer Woodchuck Lands $3.75 Million In Seed Funding
GRAND RAPIDS -Woodchuck announced it has raised $3.75 million in seed funding led by an investor syndicate headed by Mason Fink.
Change Your Browser Settings Now Due To Massive Security Risk
NEW YORK - A new warning has just been issued for Chrome and Edge users, as the feared tidal wave of
Mastering the AI-Enhanced Customer Journey from Awareness to Advocacy
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just a trendy buzzword—it’s becoming the backbone of modern marketing. Gone are
Science Tech
Report: Underground Source Of Clean Energy Could Power Earth For 170,000 Years
NEW YORK - A hidden source of clean energy could power the planet for more than a hundred thousand years if tapped into, according to new research. Sources of hydrogen could be hiding amid the
Doomsday Glacier Cracks Could Raise Sea Levels And Flood Coastal Cities Worldwide
ANTARCTICA - The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is nearly 80 miles wide, making it the largest glacier in the world by width. If it collapses entirely, the resulting changes could raise global sea levels.
Has Fabled Planet 9 Been Found?
NEW YORK - An object has been discovered orbiting the sun far beyond Pluto, calling into question theories about a possible Planet Nine in the solar system. The object, for now, designated 2023 KQ14 and nicknamed
Expert: Interstellar Object An Alien Spacecraft
BOSTON - Earlier this month, astronomers spotted a bizarre interstellar object hurtling through the solar system. Dubbed 3I/ATLAS, this 12 miles (20km) long visitor has travelled to our sun from another star on a journey that could
The Impact On Michigan Of the Supreme Court Striking Down Gov. Whitmer’s COVID-19 Executive Orders
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown developed a model that shows the health and financial impact by New Year's Day of the Michigan Supreme Court striking down Gov. Whitmer's executive orders on masks, lockdowns, and
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
COVID-19 Infection Rate Could Go 3X By Xmas
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown's modeling shows that the COVID-19 virus could increase three-fold from Halloween to New Year's Day 2021 as people in northern states hunker down for winter in what is also
Fred Brown: COVID-19 Potential Deaths In US In 2020 Could Rise To 600,000
ANN ARBOR - In November and December, when everyone moves inside in the United States, the COVID-19 death rate could climb to 5000 deaths a day and perhaps a total of 600,000 deaths by the
Groundbreaking Israeli Cancer Treatment Has 90 Percent Success Rate
JERUSALEM, Israel - An experimental treatment developed at Israel's Hadassah-University Medical Center has a 90% success rate at bringing patients with multiple myeloma into remission. Hadassah-University Medical Center in Jerusalem’s Ein Kerem has announced an “unprecedented
Scientists Discover Genomic Code That Could Lead To Cancer Cures
BOSTON - Genomic studies of cancer patients have revealed thousands of mutations linked to tumor development. However, for the vast majority of those mutations, researchers are unsure of how they contribute to cancer because there’s
Study: Processes Found That Could Reverse Aging
COLOGNE - A new study from Germany has potentially found the answers to time-old questions: what drives ageing and what can we do to reverse it? Despite centuries of research and progress in medicine, there
Quantum Biology Could Allow You To Treat Your Disease With Cell Phone
NEW YORK - Imagine using your cellphone to control the activity of your own cells to treat injuries and disease. It sounds like something from the imagination of an overly optimistic science fiction writer. But
Groundbreaking Israeli Cancer Treatment Has 90 Percent Success Rate
JERUSALEM, Israel - An experimental treatment developed at Israel's Hadassah-University Medical Center has a 90% success rate at bringing patients with multiple myeloma into remission. Hadassah-University Medical Center in Jerusalem’s Ein Kerem has announced an “unprecedented
Scientists Discover Genomic Code That Could Lead To Cancer Cures
BOSTON - Genomic studies of cancer patients have revealed thousands of mutations linked to tumor development. However, for the vast majority of those mutations, researchers are unsure of how they contribute to cancer because there’s
Study: Processes Found That Could Reverse Aging
COLOGNE - A new study from Germany has potentially found the answers to time-old questions: what drives ageing and what can we do to reverse it? Despite centuries of research and progress in medicine, there
Quantum Biology Could Allow You To Treat Your Disease With Cell Phone
NEW YORK - Imagine using your cellphone to control the activity of your own cells to treat injuries and disease. It sounds like something from the imagination of an overly optimistic science fiction writer. But
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Panasonic Battery Breakthrough Will Supercharge Tesla Performance
DETROIT - The year 2027 is poised to be a big one for electric vehicles.
Japan Mobility Show Update With Paul Eisenstein
TOKYO - Long-time auto reporter Paul Eisenstein joins MITech TV Producer Mike Brennan from Japan,
GM EV Grand River Plant Adds Gas-Powered Cadillac CT5 Sedan
LANSING — General Motors is making a significant pivot away from electric vehicles at its
EV Tax Incentives Elimination Force GM To Take $1.6 billion Hit In Next Quarter
DETROIT - General Motors will record a negative impact of $1.6 billion in its next
PlanetM Teams With WardsAuto To Host Match Meetings At Interiors Conference
LANSING - PlanetM is teaming up with WardsAuto to host Match Meetings at their upcoming
Michigan Connected Vehicle Security Startup Karamba Security Raises $10 Million
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - Connected vehicle security startup Karamba Security Ltd. announced it has raised $10 million in another
Digital and Mobile
Tamara Shoemaker Now President Of Women In Cybersecurity
DETROIT - Tamara Shoemaker, who founded the Michigan Cyber Patriot Program a decade ago, is
SensCy New President Brings New Management Skills To Virtual Cybersecurity Company
ANN ARBOR - SensCy, a virtual CIO company that works with small and medium-sized business,
AT&T Cyberattack: Hackers Stole Millions of Customer Records
BIRMINGHAM – A massive AT&T Cyberattack caused Hackers to Steal Millions of Customer Records. Consequently,
RockYou2024: Nearly 10 Billion Passwords Stolen By Hackers
NEW YORK – According to the RockYou2024 file, Nearly 10 Billion Passwords were Stolen By
MITechNews Readers Get Free Tickets To Mobility Mondays Launch Nov. 11
DETROIT – Mobility Mondays, a new quarterly breakfast series aimed at highlighting the state’s rapidly
Nessel Joins Anti-Robocall Fight With Other AGs, Phone Companies
LANSING - Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with 50 other attorneys general and 12 telecommunication
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
jacapps Launches More Than 100 Audio Apps For Salem Media Group
BINGHAM FARMS - jacapps announced it has launched more than 100 audio apps for its
Annual Cybercrime Cost To Jump By 70 Percent To Top $13.8 Trillion By 2028
NEW YORK - The global cybercrime cost has snowballed over the years, with companies and
MiTM Phishing Attack Lets Attackers Unlock And Steal A Tesla
NEW YORK - Researchers demonstrated how they could conduct a Man-in-the-Middle (MiTM) phishing attack to
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting Unveiling The Power Of Compliance
SOUTHFIELD - Chahak Mittal is the featured speaker March 21 at the ISSA Motor City
US Federal Cybersecurity Agency Hacked – China Suspected
WASHINGTON DC - A federal agency in charge of cybersecurity discovered it was hacked last
Important Business Lessons We Can Learn from the Sports Betting Industry
DETROIT - Nowadays, over a dozen states have legalized online sports betting in the U.S.
Low-Income Households In Michigan Eligible For Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
LANSING - Michiganders who meet income eligibility requirements or have been financially impacted by COVID-19
Fanuc Expands Robot Line
ROCHESTER HILLS—Fanuc America, a supplier of factory automation and robotics, announced an expansion of its
Baker College Gets $25 Million Grant To Implement Augmented Reality Curriculum
OWOSSO – Baker College has received a $25 million grant from EON Reality to launch a
Business and Finance
Smoking Pot Purchased In Michigan Could Become Illegal Soon In Ohio
COLUMBUS - Ohio residents have long crossed the border into Michigan to buy recreational marijuana.
Report: US Navy Personnel Discovered Alien Bases Beneath the Ocean
WASHINGTON DC - Rep. Tim Burchett said an extraordinary number of UFO sightings have been
Is Ohio Senate Bill 56 Really About Protecting Monopolies?
COLUMBUS - Ohio Senate Bill 56 is proposed legislation that would amend certain aspects of the current
Ohio Lawmaker Gets Death Threats Over SB56 Cannabis Bill
COLUMBUS - An Ohio lawmaker says he’s received death threats over a cannabis bill currently
Ohio Lawmakers Push Bill To Scale Back Voter-Approved Cannabis Law And Impose Hemp Regs
COLUMBUS - Ohio House lawmakers on Tuesday approved an amended Senate-passed bill that would make
Marketing and Sales in 2026: CEO Strategy Session with Our Sales Coach and SmartFinds Marketing
Marketing and Sales in 2026 is not about piling on more tools. It is about
B2B Press Release Marketing: How SmartPress Helps Brands Stand Out in the AI Era
On a recent episode of MITechTV, hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush welcomed Melih Oztalay,
Ohio Gov. DeWine’s Executive Order Banning Sale Of delta-8 Products Blocked By Judge
COLUMBUS, Ohio--A Franklin County judge on Tuesday paused Gov. Mike DeWine’s public health emergency health
Cantilever Investors Building 3 Innovator Campuses In Ann Arbor Area
ANN ARBOR - Cantilever Investors created an innovation center campus in Ann Arbor and is
U M Helps Organize NSF Great Lakes Business Advisory Group
ANN ARBOR - The NSF I-Corps Hub: Great Lakes Region is part of the National
Apply to Pitch at Bamboo Startup Pitch Night!
DETROIT - Are you a founder or creator with a product, idea, or technology company?
Lots Of Events In 2024 For Michigan Council of Women In Technology
ANN ARBOR - It’s International Women’s Day, a global day to celebrate women’s achievements and
Court Oral Arguments Seeking Injunction To Toss 24 Percent Wholesale Tax On Cannabis
DETROIT - On Nov. 25, the Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel heard oral
Details On Changes And Penalties Included In Ohio S.B.56 Cannabis Bill Including Public Use
COLUMBUS - Ohio lawmakers passed a bill last week that would ban intoxicating hemp products
Lawsuit To Stop 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax From Taking Effect Jan. 1 Scheduled To Be Heard Nov. 25 In Detroit
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, representing hundreds of Michigan cannabis companies, will make
Congress Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products. Ohio May Not Comply
COLUMBUS - Ohio leaders are debating whether or not to comply with a federal ban
