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Greg Doyle Updates Tech248 Tech Networking Group
ROYAL OAK - Greg Doyle from Oakland County government also serves as one of the managers of the Tech248 technology networking group formed by Oakland County four years ago. Greg updates the growth of the
Buttons2Button’s Gina Adams On Crowd Funding Campaign
ROYAL OAK -Gina Adams, Co-Founder of Buttons2Button, magnetic button covers to help people with disabilities become more self sufficient, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to expand her fledgling operations. She is getting coaching for his
Pingree Detroit CEO Jarett Schlaff On His Custom Leather Goods Shop
ROYAL OAK - Jarett Schlaff, CEO of Pingree Detroit, will talk about his custom leather goods business that works with veterans. Schlaff is getting coaching for his business from Lawrence Technological University's Centropolis Accelerator. https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e171-pingree-detroit
Breaking News
General Motors Outlines Ultium-Based BEV Rollout Plan For H2 2023
DETROIT - General Motors announced recently that during the second half of 2023, it will
ITC Michigan President Reflects On 2003 Blackout, Discussed Future Need
NOVI – On MITech TV Aug. 14, we joined Simon Whitelocke, president of ITC Michigan,
Michigan Cannabis Sales Set Monthly Record In July Topping $275 Million
LANSING - Cannabis legal sales in Michigan in July leaped 6.1 percent from June to
Your Michigan Driver’s License On Your Smartphone
LANSING - Soon your driver’s license or state identification card could be something other than
MDHHS Reports State’s Third Vaping-Related Death
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced there has been a
Small Business Owners Anticipate Economic Downturn in 2020
WASHINGTON DC – Small business owners feel only “somewhat prepared” for a potential economic downturn,
27 Rec Marijuana Licenses Awarded, Not All Provisioning Centers Open
LANSING - As of Jan. 7, there are 27 active adult-use licenses in the state.
Compuware Completes Data Processing Acquisition
DETROIT—Mainframe software developer Compuware Corp. announced it has the completed its acquisition of the assets
Report: U.S. Wind Farms Reduced CO2 Emissions In 2015 Equal To 28 Million Cars
WASHINGTON DC - U.S. wind farms have reduced carbon dioxide emissions equal to that from
Michigan Generates 87,000 Clean Energy Jobs – Led By Greener Automotive Industry
CHICAGO - A new report published this week says Michigan represents the Midwest’s evolution from traditional
Michigan Green Labs Webinar March 31
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Green Labs Webinar will cover a successful green labs program at
Flint Task Force Undermines Snyder Messaging On Water Crisis
LANSING - The task force that Governor Rick Snyder appointed to investigate how the Flint
Featured News
Hemlock Semiconductor Breaks Ground On $375 Million Expansion
HEMLOCK, MI — Hemlock Semiconductor, the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in the semiconductor and solar industries, broke ground
Solid-State Battery First To Hit 620-Mile Range
PARIS - In yet another solid-state battery research breakthrough, Mercedes-Benz's partner in solid-state cell development ProLogium made the 'world premiere of
Shocking Video Shows What Earth Would Look Like If All The Ice Melted
DETROIT - People have been left divided over shocking footage which has revealed what will happen if all the ice on
Michigan
LTU’s Sixth Annual Research Day Sets Records – Again
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University has hit triple digits in its annual Research Day. More
MMTC To Unveil Lightweight Vehicle Frame At SAE World Congress
PLYMOUTH — The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center will unveil a lightweight replica car, military and
LTU’s SAE Race Teams Ready For Action In Annual Unveiling
SOUTHFIELD – More than 100 Lawrence Technological University students, along with dozens of faculty members
Moudgil: LTU Making Good On Strategic Plan’s Goals
SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University is emerging as an applied research powerhouse while continuing a
LTU’s Sixth Annual Research Day Sets Records – Again
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University has hit triple digits in its annual Research Day. More
MMTC To Unveil Lightweight Vehicle Frame At SAE World Congress
PLYMOUTH — The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center will unveil a lightweight replica car, military and
LTU’s SAE Race Teams Ready For Action In Annual Unveiling
SOUTHFIELD – More than 100 Lawrence Technological University students, along with dozens of faculty members
Moudgil: LTU Making Good On Strategic Plan’s Goals
SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University is emerging as an applied research powerhouse while continuing a
Did the Pentagon Spread False UFO Stories?
WASHINGTON DC - A recent article in the Wall Street Journal suggests that the Pentagon itself fueled
Quantum Leap Could Make Electronics One Thousand Times Faster
BOSTON - In a groundbreaking advancement poised to revolutionize the electronics industry, researchers have unveiled
2025 MCWT Scholar Award Winners
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan Council of Women In Technology hosted its annual Scholar Awards at the
EV battery To Provide 1,800 Miles Of Range And Charge In Less Than 5 Minutes
BEIJING - Car News China reports that the Huawei has filed a patent that outlines
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Esperion Starts Phase 3 Study of Cholesterol-Fighter
ANN ARBOR — Esperion Therapeutics Inc. Monday announced the start of a Phase 3 study to assess the safety and efficacy of a combination pill containing its cholesterol-fighter, bempedoic acid, with ezetimibe, a drug that
Leinweber Foundation Donates $8 Million To U-M Theoretical Physics Lab
ANN ARBOR - An $8 million gift from the Leinweber Foundation will expand opportunities for students and faculty from the Michigan Center for Theoretical Physics in the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and
Study: Great Lakes Health Connect’s Referrals Application Provides Better Patient Benefits
GRAND RAPIDS – Behavoral health patients benefit from better care coordination when their health providers leverage a reversed shared care approach supported by Great Lakes Health Connect’s referrals application. Closing the gap in communication between
Aquaro Histology Gets $9.8 Million Series A Round From California Venture Capital Firm
ANN ARBOR - Aquaro Histology announced Thursday it has completed a $9.8 million Series A round led by Telegraph Hills Partners. Aquaro, formerly known as Aquaro Biosystems, will use the money to launch its first
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Survey Of Public Charging For EVs Shows Room For Improvement
TROY—While most electric vehicle owners primarily charge their vehicles at home, public charging is a
Mazda Is Reportedly Developing A Hydrogen-Burning Rotary Engine
TOKYO - Mazda's pledge to release more electric vehicles might not signal the end of its celebrated rotary engine. The
$4,500 Electric Car Outselling Tesla’s Model 3 In China By Almost Two To One
BEIJING, China - State-owned Chinese automaker SAIC Motor is reportedly massively outselling Tesla in the
GAMIC Names 2021 Semi-Finalists
DETROIT - GAMIC has selected 20 Automotive and Mobility Start-Up Companies for the Semi-Finals with
Digital and Mobile
Former Head Of Shin Bet On Current State Of Cybersecurity
MANKATO, MN. - This article explores what the former head of Shin-Bet, Israel's internal security
UN Survey Shows Major Gaps In Cyber Security Among Most Powerful Countries
NEW YORK - A United Nations survey released Wednesday shows major gaps in the security
CopyCat Malware Infected 14 Million Outdated Android Services
SAN FRANCISCO - A new strain of a malware called CopyCat has infected more than
Israel’s CyberGym – Real World, Real Time Cyber Defense Training
HADERA, Israel - A collection of small stone houses that once sheltered seasonal orange pickers
US Supreme Court Won’t Allow Direct Challenge To NSA Phone Snooping
WASHINGTON DC - The US Supreme Court won't allow a challenge to the National Security
Snowden Documents: UK Agency Spied On German Internet Centers
WASHINGTON DC - A new report based on the trove of NSA documents leaked to
Flash Drive Theft Potentially Exposes Information For 2,600
LANSING - The Department of Community Health announced Thursday that a flash drive containing health
Duo Security, LastPass Create Credential Security Partnership
ANN ARBOR - Duo Security and LastPass announced a new partnership, integrating Duo's mobile-based two-factor
Business and Finance
Tech248 Member BackBeat Raises $130,000 In Kickstarter Campaign
ROYAL OAK - Oakland County Tech248’s Greg Doyle interviews Yerko Sepluveda, creator of BackBeat, who
Kathleen Norton-Schock Updates Divas Tech Talk, Michigan Council Of Women In Technology
ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton-Schock joins M2 TechCast co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush to
Lambert Edwards Acquires New York Agency – Shopping For More Mid-Level Firms
GRAND RAPIDS - Lambert, Edwards & Associates Inc., already one of the largest pubic relations
DEVELOP(her) Scholarship To Send 10 Women To Grand Circus Coding Bootcamps
DETROIT - Grand Circus announced its third round of DEVELOP(her) in three years, supported by
$1 Million Clean Energy Trust Application Deadline Looms
CHICAGO – The deadline for students to submit applications to the nation’s largest clean energy
Magna, IncWell, TechStars Seek Startups At Consumer Electronic Show Pitch Day
DETROIT - Magna International Inc. is teaming up with Techstars Mobility of Detroit and IncWell
aimWest Holiday 5:01 – Eat, Drink And Network
GRAND RAPIDS - THE aimWest Holiday 5:01 is a great time to take a break,
MVCA Announces New Chairman, Treasurer
ANN ARBOR - At the 2015 Michigan Venture Capital Association Annual Awards Dinner, the MVCA announced
