MI Tech TV
STEAM Education, STEAM Network, Cannabis Outlook, Security Yearbook
ROYAL OAK - Heidi Raubenolt, Executive Director of Mercy Education Project, provides details on a $100,000 grant from Verizon For STEAM education for women in Detroit. Kate O’Hara will announce the STEAM Network for Entrepreneurs.
Conversation With Exec. Recruiter, Diva Tech Talk And MCWT, Concrete Toboggan Team, MI Pure Med Greenhouse
ROYAL OAK – On MITech TV Jan. 27, Gary Erickson from Executive Search Partners kicks off a new monthly series “Conversations with an Executive IT Recruiter.” Kathleen Norton-Schock updates Diva Tech Talk and MCWT. Chris
MITech TV: Data Driven Reform, Cyber Patriot, Smart Bracket, Cannabiz Connection
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist will discuss his latest column on MITechNews.Com, “Driving Data to Drive Reform.” Tamara Shoemaker, head of Michigan’s Cyber Patriot program, will interview Detroit-Mercy’s cybersecurity chair
Breaking News
ITC Holdings Director Discusses ITC’s Commitment to Safety
NOVI – On MITech TV June 5, we spoke with Ashley Simpson, ITC Director of
Consumers Energy Plugs Covert Power Plant Into Grid
COVERT TWP.–Consumers Energy announced today it is now operating the Covert Generating Station in Southwest
Amazon’s Latest Way To Hook You – Cellphone Bill Of $10 Or Even Free
SEATTLE - Amazon may soon be dangling yet another perk in front of prospective Prime
June Is Here And With It Higher Electricity Costs Across Michigan
ANN ARBOR – Just in time for summer temperatures in Michigan, DTE Energy and Consumers
Cannabis Expert Rick Thompson To Co-Host M2 Techcast In November
ROYAL OAK – M2 Techcast, a live Internet TV show focused on business, technology and
$300 Million U-M Innovation Center To Be Built At Former Jail Site In Detroit
DETROIT – Plans were announced Wednesday for a $300 million research and development center in
USDA Posts Hemp Rules – Calls For Total THC Testing
WASHINGTON DC - Farmers growing hemp would get a small cushion in THC limits under
Michigan Marijuana Report Rolls Out Special Sponsorship Programs: Ads, Industry Calendar, B2B Market Listings, Cannabis Roadshow
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Marijuana Report, the region’s authority on the business of cannabis,
Black Hat Demo: Drones Can Hack Wireless Keyboards
LAS VEGAS - A presenter at Black Hat 2016 last week showed how consumer drones
Clean Energy Roadmap Identifies 3000 Companies In Michigan, Northeast Ohio That Could Create Cleaner Technologies
DETROIT - In a new report, more than 3,000 companies in Michigan and Northeast Ohio
Toyota Delays Launch of Plug-in Prius Prime
DETROIT - Toyota Motor Co. is delaying the start of production for its new plug-in model,
Republicans Increasingly Noncommittal On Global Warming
ANN ARBOR - The number of Americans who believe there is no evidence of global
Featured News
Transmedium UFO Photographed Submerged In Lake Titicaca
BOLIVIA - Multiple witnesses in Bolivia claim to have seen a UFO descend from the sky and submerge into Lake Titicaca
Last 8 Years Warmest On Record Triggering Surge In Climate Change
SHARM-EL-SHEIKH, Egypt - The past eight years are on track to be the eight warmest on record, fueled by ever-rising greenhouse
$25,000 Solar-Powered Electric SUV Coming Soon
DETROIT - After decades of attempts to power cars with energy from the sun, the solar automotive age might finally be
Michigan
MSU High-Tech Turbine Startup Gets Help From Lansing’s LEAP Accelerator
LANSING — Black Pine Engineering, a manufacturer of advanced compressor engines, has been accepted into
MMTC To Offer New Manufacturing Course
PLYMOUTH — The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center is introducing a comprehensive, introductory-level Manufacturing Process Development
LTU Grand Prix Saturday To Host 10 Universities To Show Off Student Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD –Nearly 200 college students from 11 universities will converge on the campus of Lawrence
Robofest Kickoff Coming To Lawrence Tech Oct. 26
SOUTHFIELD – Robofest, the global competition for autonomous robots for students from grade school through college, will
MSU High-Tech Turbine Startup Gets Help From Lansing’s LEAP Accelerator
LANSING — Black Pine Engineering, a manufacturer of advanced compressor engines, has been accepted into
MMTC To Offer New Manufacturing Course
PLYMOUTH — The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center is introducing a comprehensive, introductory-level Manufacturing Process Development
LTU Grand Prix Saturday To Host 10 Universities To Show Off Student Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD –Nearly 200 college students from 11 universities will converge on the campus of Lawrence
Robofest Kickoff Coming To Lawrence Tech Oct. 26
SOUTHFIELD – Robofest, the global competition for autonomous robots for students from grade school through college, will
Scottie Beam Me Up – Teleportation Achieved Between Two Supercomputers
NEW YORK - When the word teleportation comes to mind, we always think of what
Smart Phones: Replaced By Brain-Computer Interfaces, Electronic Tattoos, AR Glasses
SAN FRANCISCO - The tech world is abuzz with speculation about the future of smartphones,
Stellantis Perfects Solid-State Batteries Providing EVs With Longer Range
AUBURN HILLS - In a major leap forward for the future of electric vehicles, Stellantis —
35 People Testify Against Ohio Bill That Would Reduce THC Levels, Redirect Tax Revenue
COLUMBUS - Thirty-five people submitted opponent testimony against Ohio House Bill 160, which would reduce THC levels and
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
GVSU’s Muskegon Innovation Hub Launches New Award Program
MUSKEGON - Grand Valley State University's Muskegon Innovation Hub is launching a new award program that will recognize and celebrate the most innovative ideas on the Lakeshore. Nominations for the Hub's new "Lakeshore Innovator of
LTU’s Stefani Names Winners Of Holiday Window Walk, Talks Design Center
ROYAL OAK - On this segment of M2 Techcast, Lawrence Tech’s Christopher Stefani, Managing Director of the Detroit Center for Design + Technology, talks about the winners of LTU's 2018 Holiday Window Walk competition and
New STEM Building At Michigan Tech Takes Step Forward
HOUGHTON — Michigan Technological University officials announced Friday that the state Legislature has granted planning authorization for Michigan Technological University’s H-STEM Engineering and Health Technologies Complex. Part of the University’s five-year capital outlay plan and
Medical Device Manufacturer Closes $8 Million Series C Round
KALAMAZOO - Innovative Cardiovascular Solutions LLC, the developer of a device to improve patient safety during a heart procedure, closed on $8 million in capital raised to support clinical trials and production. The Series C capital
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford Strikes Deal To Help End Its Chip Shortage
DEARBORN - Ford and chip manufacturer GlobalFoundries on Thursday said they plan to work together
JD Power Survey: Car Consumers Still Aren’t Connecting With Phones Through Apps
TROY—The top-cited problem for new-vehicle owners is connectivity issues with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
Ford Gets Deal With Net-Zero Parts Supplier
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co. announced the launch of a new “net zero automotive program” with West
May Mobility Names First CFO
ANN ARBOR—Autonomous vehicle technology developer May Mobility Tuesday announced the appointment of Ryan Green as
Digital and Mobile
Report: 3.1 Million U.S. Jobs To Become Obsolete Due To Artificial Intelligence Tech
WASHINGTON DC - According to the Council of Economic Advisors, approximately 3.1 million jobs will be
MSU Professor: Transparent Solar Is Wave Of The Future
EAST LANSING — See-through solar materials that can be applied to windows represent a massive
Automation Could Add $1.1 Trillion To Global Economy In Next 10 Years
LONDON — Technological advances such as automation could increase global GDP by more than $1.1
Global Smartphone Sales Up 3 Percent In Third Quarter
EGHAM, UK - Global sales of smartphones to end users totaled 383 million units in
Google Security Engineers Crack Secure Socket Layer Encryption With Poodle
SAN FRANCISCO - Older Web technology continues to be dogged by revelations that show how
CIOs Discuss IT Trends, Tech Careers For Women At Detroit Summit
DETROIT - Technology leaders from some of America?s largest corporations gathered Sept. 23 with more
Apple Issues Fix For Shellshock, aka Bash, Bug
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple has issued a fix for Shellshock, aka Bash, a bug that
Apple Says Most Mac Users Safe From Shellshock Bug
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple says that most Mac users are safe from a newly discovered
Business and Finance
Kalamazoo Launches 1 Million Cups To Educate, Connect Local Entrepreneurs
KALAMAZOO - Kalamazoo soon will be the newest home of a national program to engage,
Grand Angels Seeks To Create $25 Million Investment Fund
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Angels plans to launch its third venture capital fund, seeking $15 million to
4 Finalists Named For Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest – All Four Foodies
Pictured above, Nezaa Bandele – Paradise Natural Foods. DETROIT – The public has spoken and Friday
Hatch Detroit Contest Announces 10 Semi-Finalists For $250,000 Contest
DETROIT – Ten retail concepts have made the semi finals of the Hatch Detroit Contest
aimWest Explores Green Technology May 18 At Grand Rapids Event
GRAND RAPIDS - aimWest is going green on May 18 to delve into the topic
An Introduction To The Entrepreneurial Support Ecosystem In Michigan
AUBURN HILLS - Do you have a high-tech startup? How about an early-stage, growth-based business?
Keynote Speakers Announced For The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium
ANN ARBOR - James Flynn, managing director of New York City-based Deerfield Capital Management, and
Safety In Motion Gets $42,500 To Develop Concussion Assessment Medical Device
AUBURN HILLS - Oakland University INCubator has been awarded $42,500 by the Michigan Economic Development
