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-Powered Electric Houseboat From China
BEIJING - I’ve found plenty of fun and strange EVs for this Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric
MPSC Winter Energy Forecast: Lower Petroleum And Propane Prices, Increased Demand For Natural Gas
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission’s Winter Energy Appraisal for 2023-2024 projects demand for
Scientists Predict Solar Panel Advances Will See Millions Leaving Electric Grid
LONDON - More than 30 million homes in Europe could meet all their energy needs
Bill Gates Backs Fan On A Stick Wind Energy Device That Cut Costs By One Third
SEATTLE - It looks nothing like a typical "fan on a stick" wind turbine, but
iHemp Hour: CBD Retailing With Lori Putt
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
AndCan Report: Cannabis Sales See Short-Term COVID-19 Spike
CHICAGO –Legal cannabis sales surged to new highs in some states even as COVID-19 caused record
Four20Post: Michigan Cannabis Internet TV Show Focus On Security
ANN ARBOR - Welcome to the first Four20Post streaming video - aka Internet TV -
iHemp Hour: Barn Owl Drone Services Helps Farmers Find Male Hemp Plants
ANN ARBOR - Yup, that's right. Barn Owl Drone Services uses drones to find male
M2 Techcast: NextEnergy CEO Provides Details On $100K NextChallenge
ROYAL OAK - The winner of NextChallenge: Smart Cities will be awarded up to $80,000
Study: CO2 Emissions Will Thaw More Arctic Permafrost Strengthening Climate Change
HOUGHTON - Carbon dioxide emissions from dry and oxygen-rich environments will likely strengthen the climate
Sustainable Business Forum June 20 Spotlights Renewable Energy Challenges
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s June 20 meeting will feature a spotlight
Schuette, Miller Post Letter Against Waukesha Diversion
LANSING - With a final decision expected next week, Attorney General Bill Schuette joined the
Featured News
Michigan’s Growing Cannabis Tourism Industry
ANN ARBOR - In any given year, tourism in Michigan ranks as the second or third largest industry, vying with agriculture
Chinese Electric Motorcycle Self-Balanced Two-Wheeled Robot That Can Ride By Itself
LAS VEGAS - CES 2023 will be kicking off in a few days and we’ll finally have an early look at
The Millerschin Group Acquired By Raleigh, N.C., PR Agency
DETROIT – Mobility and transportation focused The Millerschin Group has been acquired by French/West/Vaughan, an independently held PR, advertising and digital
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
Energy Hub Includes 25 Million Solar Panels And 3,000 Turbines
AUSTRALIA - The Western Green Energy Hub in Western Australia is planned to be one
China’s Methanol Engine Takes Sustainable Transportation To New Level
BEIJING - As the global auto industry begins to look past the first wave of
Nexus Supercomputer Could Reshape How Humanity Tackles Complex Challenges
ATLANTA - In the heart of Georgia Tech’s laboratories, an ambitious technological revolution is underway.
Why GM Is Partnering With Hyundai On New Vehicle Development And Sourcing
DETROIT - General Motors and Hyundai together make more vehicles than any other single automaker
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Genomenon Signs Co-Marketing Deal For Genomic Panel Design Services
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon has struck a co-marketing agreement with Fluidigm Corp. to offer evidence-based genomic panel design services for translational and clinical disease research. Through the Fluidigm-Genomenon joint panel design services offering, researchers will
LTU Faculty Publishes Paper On Movie Black Panther’s Vibranium On The Periodic Table
SOUTHFIELD – In the movie “Black Panther,” the fictional element called vibranium has amazing chemical and physical properties. But a chemist would want to know – where would it go on the Periodic Table of
Winning Futures Awards $30,000 To 20 Metro Detroit High School Students
DETROIT - Winning Futures awarded Wednesday a total of $30,000 to 20 local high schoolers and recognized 19 local business professionals who are enrolled in the Winning Futures’ life skills and workforce preparation mentoring program.
Spectrum Health Commits $7.5 Million To Back Health Care Tech VC Fund
GRAND RAPIDS — Spectrum Health has committed $7.5 million to a new Chicago-based venture capital fund that backs emerging heath care technologies. The commitment to invest $2.5 million annually over three years into 7wire Ventures’ Connected Consumer Health Fund
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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 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
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
Tesla Phases Out Radar Sensors, Shifts To Camera-Based Autopilot
DETROIT - Tesla updated its website to announce that Model 3 and Model Y cars
Digital and Mobile
Mobility Startups Join U-M Incubator To Pilot Autonomous, Connected Vehicle Innovations
ANN ARBOR - Five companies from across the country will test and develop mobility solutions
Floodproofing Cities: U-M Professor Gets NSF $1.8 Million Grant To Develop Smart Stormwater Project
ANN ARBOR - Autonomous "smart" technologies for aging stormwater systems are being developed at the
PC Sales Decline Worldwide For 12th Consecutive Quarter
STAMFORD, Conn. - For the 12th consecutive quarter, Personal Computer shipments declined worldwide. The latest
Steve Case Talks Hot Technology Trends In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - In part two of this interview with AOL Co-Founder Steve Case, who
Advice For The Incoming CISO Of Target
BIRMINGHAM - There is no task more difficult for a CISO than stepping into that
Apple’s iPhone Under Fire In China Where State-Run Media Claim It’s A National Security Threat
BEIJING - Chinese broadcaster CCTV on Friday reported the iPhone's Frequent Locations feature poses a
Justice Department Charges Chinese Businessman With Hacking Boeing
WASHINGTON DC - The US Department of Justice has charged a Chinese businessman with hacking
Secure-24 Promotes Donaldson, McIsaac To Co-Chief Technology Officers
SOUTHFIELD - Secure-24 has promoted Scott McIsaac and Sean Donaldson to co-chief technology officers and
Business and Finance
Survey: Today’s Digital Nomad Married Female Gen Xer In Writing, Education, Admin
BOULDER, CO. - The average digital nomad is a married female Gen Xer who is
MITechNews Offers Discount Code For New England Venture Summit
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews invites its readers, listeners and viewers to attend the New England
West Michigan Medical Device Company Closes On $2.5 Million Series A Round
HOLLAND — Shoulder Innovations Inc. closed on $2.5 million in a Series A equity funding round led
Ka-Zoo Angels Invests $435,000 In Eight Startups In First 14 Months
KALAMAZOO - In its first 14 months of existence, Ka-Zoo Angels has invested $435, 000
Robofest Returns To Lawrence Technological University April 30
SOUTHFIELD — Early spring means that it’s Robofest season – all over the world. Robofest
7th India Business Conference March 25-26 At U-M Focuses On Doing Business In India
ANN ARBOR - The India Business Conference on March 25-26 is one of the largest
OST Given 2016 Outstanding Growth Award From West Michigan ACG Chapter
GRAND RAPIDS – Open Systems Technologies has been named by the Association for Corporate Growth
Michigan 50 Companies To Watch 2016 Winners Announced
LANSING - Michigan 50 Companies to Watch has named its 2016 recipients for the awards
