MI Tech TV
Traverse Legal Represents AirBnB Hosts In Battle Over COVID-19 Refunds
ANN ARBOR - Enrico Schaefer from Traverse Legal talks about how his firm is representing AirBNB hosts who are seeking to get refunds from the company for guests that have cancelled reservations dur to the
So What’s Next For The COVID-19 Pandemic?
ANN ARBOR - Our Infectious disease expert Fred Brown attempts to answer that question as states reopen with mixed results. Michigan has been one of the best at controlling spread of the virus, but Gov.
LTU’s Detroit Center For Design + Technology Goes Virtual Due To Pandemic
DETROIT--In this segment of the M2TechCast/MITechNews.tv, Andrea Bogart, manager of Lawrence Technological University's Detroit Center for Design + Technology, talks about how the pandemic prompted the center to take a planned lecture and exhibit series
Breaking News
Israeli Company Building Road In Detroit That Charges Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - Wireless electric road charging has long been hailed as a potential holy grail
US House Members Reintroduce Legislation Repealing Federal Marijuana Prohibition
WASHINGTON DC - A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the US House of Representatives, led
Michigan House Passes Bills To Require 100 Percent Clean Energy By 2040
LANSING — Michigan power providers would have to reach a 100% clean energy standard by
MIT Design Would Harness 40 Percent Of Sun’s Heat To Produce Clean Hydrogen Fuel
BOSTON - MIT engineers have developed a new system using a series of sun-driven reactors
Podcast Detroit Co-Founder David Phillips Dies Unexpectedly
ANN ARBOR - David Phillips, the co-founder of Podcast Detroit, died unexpectedly on Wednesday. No
Hero Project Aims To Help Veterans
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post March 31, we announced the Hero Project, our new
Amway To Cut More Than 800 Jobs At Suburban Grand Rapids Headquarters
ADA — Global direct selling giant Amway Corp. is cutting 6 percent of its global workforce or
Growth In Demand For Legal Cannabis In US Higher In December
EAST LANSING — Growth in demand for legal cannabis products in the United States picked
Michigan Public Service Commission Calls For More Info On Decision to Close Palisades Nuclear Power Plant
LANSING - The surprising announcement some two weeks ago that Consumers Energy would end an
MI Earth Day Fest Returns To Rochester In April 2017
ROCHESTER - MI Earth Day Fest is returning to Rochester in April 2017 after the
Michigan Energy Law Revisions – Including Customer Choice – Approved By State Legislature
LANSING - The final legislative session day of the 98th Legislature concluded with passage of
Report: China, Asia Vault Past U.S. In Global Clean-Energy Tech Market
WASHINGTON - China and other Asian nations have vaulted past the United States to the
Featured News
Automation Alley Joins $1 Million Seed Round To Invest In SaaS Startup Ulendo
TROY – Automation Alley announced Tuesday it has made an investment in Ulendo, a software services company focused on delivering advanced
January Eeuphoria Fades As Economic Indicators Swung Negative In February
GRAND RAPIDS -- The “back-to-work euphoria” of January has faded and economic indicators edged back into negative territory in West Michigan
New Cancer-Screening Urine Test Has 99 Percent Accuracy Rate
KOREA - A simple urine test could soon help prevent pancreatic and prostate cancer from progressing through early detection. Researchers from
Michigan
MEDC Offers Financial Assistance To Small Business In Michigan Main Street Communities
LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corp. has announced a new pilot program aimed at
Lawrence Tech Relaunches Recovery Starts Here Training Program For Displaced Workers
SOUTHFIELD - During the last recession in 2007-09, Lawrence Technological University launched Recovery Starts Here,
Continental Business Incubator Produces First Spinout – Door Lock Passive Bolt
AUBURN HILLS — Continental Automotive, the Auburn Hills-based U.S. subsidiary of the German auto supplier
MDEQ To Sample Wells Near Grand Rapids Airport For PFAS
GRAND RAPIDS — The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality announced that it will sample 49
MEDC Offers Financial Assistance To Small Business In Michigan Main Street Communities
LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corp. has announced a new pilot program aimed at
Lawrence Tech Relaunches Recovery Starts Here Training Program For Displaced Workers
SOUTHFIELD - During the last recession in 2007-09, Lawrence Technological University launched Recovery Starts Here,
Continental Business Incubator Produces First Spinout – Door Lock Passive Bolt
AUBURN HILLS — Continental Automotive, the Auburn Hills-based U.S. subsidiary of the German auto supplier
MDEQ To Sample Wells Near Grand Rapids Airport For PFAS
GRAND RAPIDS — The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality announced that it will sample 49
Ann Arbor Creating City-Owned Utility Of Microgrids And Geothermal Energy
ANN ARBOR - Most new renewable energy projects take the form of massive wind or
XRP’s New Growth Model: Investors Earn 770 XRP Daily Through Topnotch Crypto Cloud Mining
For years, the inability to directly mine XRP has frustrated investors. Despite its impressive achievements
Porsche Adopts In-Car Gaming With AirConsole
ZURICH, Switzerland - AirConsole is a pioneering in-car gaming platform that turns ordinary rides into shared
The 7 Most Unexpected Jobs AI Could Create by 2030
DETROIT - Artificial intelligence is often discussed in terms of the jobs it will replace,
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
OptimizeRx Raises $20 Million In Stock Offering
ROCHESTER—OptimizeRx Corp. (Nasdaq: OPRX), the Rochester-based provider of digital communication services for pharmaceutical companies to patients and healthcare providers, has announced a proposed underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock. The company sold
Airfoil Group Moynihan Explains Findings Of Tech Trends Report
ROYAL OAK - Airfoil Group’s Tim Moynihan discusses the findings of the new Tech Trends Report with heavy focus on AI and Machine Learning and its impact on vehicles, healthcare, cybersecurity and more. https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e172-airfoil-tech-report
LTU Student-Produced Documentary On Women Of Color In STEM Now Up On YouTube
SOUTHFIELD—A team of students in Lawrence Technological University’s media communication program has produced a half-hour documentary film on previously little-known contributions to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) by three women of color in the
Invest Detroit Ventures Portfolio Client Update: Genomenon
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, Portfolio Manager for Invest Detroit Ventures, interviews Mike Klein, CEO of Genomenon, to discuss the latest news coming out of the Ann Arbor-based gene therapy company. Mike Klein To listen,
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
EV Charging Startup Expanding Into Training Green Power Workers
DETROIT—As electric vehicle fever hits the U.S. auto market this year, Veyha, an EV charging
Ford, Google, City of Detroit, State Of Michigan Partner To Build Mobility Center In Cork Town
DETROIT – Michigan Central is launching a public-private partnership with the state of Michigan and
West Michigan Startup Plans Subscription-Based Home Battery, Electric Vehicle Charging System
GRAND HAVEN — A West Michigan-based startup in the early stages of raising capital wants
Car Sales, Shipping Startup To Exhibit At Motor Bella
PONTIAC—Earlier this year, the Detroit Auto Dealers Association announced a “bridge to the future” auto-centric
Digital and Mobile
Google Dumps 60 Apps Containing Hidden Pornographic Malware Aimed At Kids
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Google removed roughly 60 apps that contained hidden pornographic malware from its Play
Act Now To Reserve Your Sponsorship, Booth And Ticket To IoT TechConnect
TROY - IoT Tech Connect - Michigan’s showcase for IoT products and services - will
Williams Named Cybersecurity Team Project Manager At Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
PLYMOUTH – Jeff Williams has joined the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center cybersecurity team as Program
Application Deadline Jan. 16 For Women In Defense GRID Mentorship Program
TROY - The WID Michigan GRID Mentorship program is designed not only to assist WID
Cyberattack Against Sony Unprecedented In Scope
WASHINGTON DC - Few companies could have prevented the cyberattack that devastated Sony Pictures, the
Dashlane Takes Hassle Out Of Changing Website Passwords
SAN FRANCISCO - A new product from Dashlane could take much of the hassle out
ISSA Motor City Holiday Party Dec. 18 At Schoolcraft College
LIVONIA ? ISSA Motor City Chapter is hosting its annual Holiday Party Dec. 18 at
Suspected North Korean Malware Attack Against Sony Prompts FBI Flash Warning
WASHINGTON DC ? Is North Korea hacking Sony Pictures to prevent the release of a
Business and Finance
Renaissance Venture Capital Closes $77.5 Million Fourth Fund
ANN ARBOR -Renaissance Venture Capital has closed its fourth fund with $77.5 million of new
Olympic Coverage Starts Friday On Comcast’s Xfinity
ANN ARBOR - The summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, start Friday and Comcast's Xfinity will
Flint Healthcare Accelerator Names Six New Startup Clients
FLINT—Officials at the Louisville, Ky.-based healthcare business accelerator XLerateHealth announced the selection of six startup companies
Event: Data Privacy Rules For Selling Internationally Aug. 3
DETROIT - Did you know that the European Union’s comprehensive data privacy rules, the General
M2 Techcast: Automation Alley’s Kelly Talks Trade Missions To Germany, Cuba, Mexico
ROYAL OAK - Automation Alley COO Tom Kelly, fresh from the Hanover, Germany, trade fair,
Motor City Connect Live June 28 In Royal Oak at bd’s Mongolian Grill
ROYAL OAK - Motor City Connect will hold its next lunch meet-up June 28 at
Ag Tech Forum June 29 In Bay City Presents Promising Farm Technologies
BAY CITY - On June 29, some high-growth businesses in the agricultural field will present technologies
Deadline To Apply For TiE 20 Early Stage Startup Competition Extended To July 10
SOUTHFIELD - The deadline to apply for the TiE 20 Early Stage Startups that compete
Build A Successful App BootCamp Offered December 3
GRAND RAPIDS - If you want to build a successful mobile app, several Michigan groups
Michigan Cyber Charters Buck Trend Of Poor Performance
LANSING - Nationally, cyber charter schools substantially underperformed traditional public schools, but those in Michigan
Corp! Wellness Award Winners Inspire Workers And Communities
WARREN - Wellness increases productivity, whether it’s for an organization or business. The Best and
Could Escobar’s Inside-The-Park Home Run Have Been Avoided?
EAST LANSING - Supported Intelligence unveiled SmartPitcher, a data-driven pitch selection model, during game one
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
