MI Tech TV
MITech TV: Benzinga, Entry Point, Xfinity Advanced Security
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast - now MITech TV - Jan. 13 Jason Raznick, the Founder of Benzinga, talks about what’s in store for his FinTech publication this year. Molly Theis, formerly with the
2019 In Review, Tech, Ransomware – 2020 Predictions For Tech, Cannabis Jobs
ROYAL OAK – On the first M2 videocast of 2020, Dan Lohrmann will discuss the top cybersecurity stories of 2019, including the rise of ransomware attacks on governments. Rick Thompson will speculate on what will
M2 Techcast: Cyber Patriot, Tech Law, LTU History Project, Supported Intelligence
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity professional Tamara Shoemaker explains her Cyber Patriot program for kids. Attorney Enrico Schaefer updates the latest in tech law. Lawrence Tech History Professor Jason Barrett discusses the Grand Challenge Research Competition.
Breaking News
Solar Panel-Powered Vehicles Provide “5,700 Miles Free Each Year”
DETROIT - With the increasing number of people buying electric vehicles very year, many have
Porsche Plans To Keep Internal Combustion Alive With e-Fuels
BERLIN, Germany - While most manufacturers are set to go fully or mostly electric by
Living Coffin Turns Human Flesh Into Compost
LONDON, UK - Want to become part of the environment when you die? Loop Living
Executive Search Partners Provides Tips For How To Look For A Job
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, Managing Partner of Executive Search Partners, joins Matt Roush and
Two West Michigan Cities Approve Adult-Use Cannabis
MUSKEGON - Two West Michigan cities, Muskegon and Grand Rapids, opted-in for adult-use cannabis on
ITC Conducting Aerial Patrols Of Transmission Lines In Southeast Michigan
NOVI – If you see a helicopter flying low over high-voltage transmission towers and lines
Bookstore, Wine Shop, Skincare Line and Popular Food Pop-Ups Vying For $100,000 in Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest
DETROIT – Detroiters have made their decision – and 27th Letter Books, Brix Wine and
SK Siltron To Expand Production Of DuPont Semiconductor Acquisition
AUBURN HILLS - The $450 million acquisition of DuPont Electronics & Imaging’s Compound Semiconductor Solutions
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Golf Outing Aug. 16 Supports Green Leaders
GRAND RAPIDS - For the past 11 years, West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum has supported future
Energy Agency Advocates For Another Proposal To Eliminate Payments On UP Electric Generator
LANSING - The Michigan Agency for Energy announced support Wednesday of a plan by American
ITC Transmission Donates 4 Miles Of Copper Conductor To Goodwill’s Green Works
DETROIT - On July 22, ITC Transmission subsidiary delivered 11,500 pounds - four miles -
Report: Wind Power To Supply 10 Percent Of US Electric Grid By 2020
WASHINGTON DC - U.S. wind industry activity approached record levels in the second quarter as
Featured News
Overusing Tech Could Lead To Hunched Backs, Clawed-Hands, Second Eyelids
CERRITOS, Calif. — Hunched back, clawed-hands, and second eyelids could be common features of human anatomy in the future, a recent computer
Plymouth-Canton Community High School Wins Two Top Prizes Cyber Challenge
NOVI - Plymouth-Canton Community School teams won first and second place in the 2022 Governor's High School Cyber Challenge, a cybersecurity competition
WMCAT Wins $150,000 Google Grant To Launch Tech Career Training Program
GRAND RAPIDS — The West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology (WMCAT) recently received a $150,000 grant from Google to support the nonprofit’s
Michigan
General Dynamics Gets $383 Million Stryker Upgrade Deal
STERLING HEIGHTS - The U.S. Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $383 million
Kraig Finalizing First Shipment Of Genetically Engineered Silkworms
ANN ARBOR — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. has announced that it is finalizing the first
Nexcess Joins Major Networks Via Detroit Internet Exchange
SOUTHFIELD – Nexcess, a managed application hosting company founded in 2000, announced it had joined
Top 10 Michigan Senate Districts and Top 15 Michigan House Districts Most Likely To Flip
LANSING - Sen. Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake), the likely next Senate Majority Leader if Republicans maintain control,
General Dynamics Gets $383 Million Stryker Upgrade Deal
STERLING HEIGHTS - The U.S. Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $383 million
Kraig Finalizing First Shipment Of Genetically Engineered Silkworms
ANN ARBOR — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. has announced that it is finalizing the first
Nexcess Joins Major Networks Via Detroit Internet Exchange
SOUTHFIELD – Nexcess, a managed application hosting company founded in 2000, announced it had joined
Top 10 Michigan Senate Districts and Top 15 Michigan House Districts Most Likely To Flip
LANSING - Sen. Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake), the likely next Senate Majority Leader if Republicans maintain control,
Five Common Challenges Faced by Clinical Laboratories and How to Overcome Them
Clinical laboratories are vital to modern healthcare; they provide the data doctors need to diagnose,
MCWT Events Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women In Technology is hosting a variety of events
Microtia Surgery: From Diagnosis to Reconstruction
Microtia is a congenital ear deformity that varies in severity and presentation. Advancements in reconstructive
The Natural Way to Relieve Your Cat’s Inflammation with CBD-Infused Treats
Inflammation in cats can cause significant discomfort and may lead to more serious health issues
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Grant Lets GVSU Nursing Students Provide Seniors With Onsite Care
GRAND RAPIDS - Through a $493,690 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, teams of Grand Valley State University faculty members and students will provide onsite care to older adults and senior citizens who are
Michigan Science Center Lands Sun, Earth, Universe – NASA, NISE Production
DETROIT - A new exhibition has landed at the Michigan Science Center Sun, Earth, Universe, a collaboration between NASA and the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Net), is designed to engage audiences in the
Michigan Science Center Offers Free Admission Days This Winter
DETROIT - The Michigan Science Center is ready to inspire curious minds of all ages with free general admission days this winter. General admission includes access to more than 250 amazing hands-on exhibits, live stage
MUVE Offers Ride Sharing App For Disabled, Elderly Passengers
ROYAL OAK - MUVE Co-Founder Anthony Shannon talks about his ride sharing application, fully focused on providing specialized and wheelchair accessible transportation for the disabled and elderly. To learn more, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/episode-147-muve-ride-sharing-application-for-wheelchair-accessible-transportation
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford Says Electric Crate Motors That Can Replace Combustion Engines In Old, New Vehicles Are Sold Out
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Company's crate motor that can be used to retrofit internal combustion
Auto Engineering Expertise on Display At LTU Grand Prix
SOUTHFIELD—Under a spectacular sunny sky on a crisp autumn afternoon, students from Lawrence Technological University
Consumers Energy Offers $3 Million In Rebates For EV Charging Stations At Businesses
JACKSON—Consumers Energy announced a new program, PowerMI Fleet, which will offer Michigan businesses a total
DOE Report Looks At Which US States Have The Most EV Charging Points Per Vehicle
WASHINGTON DC - According to a new report from the DOE, there are now 25
Digital and Mobile
Pixo Shows Off Virtual Reality Training Tech For First Responders
DETROIT — The virtual reality development company Pixo VR premiered its training platform for emergency
2-Factor Voice Authentication To Verify Your Identity
DETROIT - Robert Capps isn NuData Security’s Vice President of Business Development, Robert is responsible for developing and nurturing
VR Training As Done By Pixo – Tech248 Company Profile
ROYAL OAK - PIXO is a software developer for industrial, energy and utility companies that
Top 10 Finalists Named For NextChallenge: Smart Cities
DETROIT – The envelopes have been opened and the top 10 finalist for the second
ShellShock Bug Could Spell Diaster For Major Digital Companies
SAN FRANCISCO - A new security vulnerability known as the Bash or Shellshock bug could
Next Version Of Android Will Encrypt Data By Default
CUPERTINO, Ca. - The next version of Android will for the first time encrypt data
Apple Beefing Up iCloud Security Following Celebrity Photo Hacks
CUPERTINO - Apple is beefing up iCloud's security following promises by CEO Tim Cook to
Apple Publishes List Of iOS 8 Security Upgrades
CUPERTINO - Apple published a long list of iOS 8 security changes on Wednesday as
Business and Finance
Deadline To Register For $1 Million Accelerate Michigan Competition Aug. 15
ROYAL OAK - Are you a Michigan entrepreneur who has grown a great company that
Fifth Eye Gets $2.36 Million Investment Lead by Invest Michigan, Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center
ANN ARBOR - Fifth Eye Inc., a digital health predictive analytics company, has received a
Great Lakes Angels Creates $18 Million Investment Fund
ROYAL OAK - Great Lakes Angels, one of the first angel groups in Michigan, now
TiECon Detroit 2018 Hosting Entrepreneur Bootcamp At TechTown Oct. 5
NOVI – TiECon Detroit 2018 is hosting an Entrepreneur Bootcamp at TechTown Detroit on October
May Now Entrepreneur Month In Detroit – 3 Major Events Scheduled
DETROIT - Move over “May.” The fifth month of the year has been declared, “Entrepreneur
M2 TechCast: Young Basile IP Update – Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets
FERNDALE - The Young Basile law firm’s Keith Schonberger joins us on M2 TechCast to explain
Innovation Hubs To Get $3.5 Million To Help Commercialize Tech Research
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund on Thursday announced it would provide an additional $3.5
TechCrunch Study: Only 7 Percent Of Partners At Top VC Firms Are Women
SAN FRANCISCO - Only 7 percent of investing partners at the top 100 Venture and
