MI Tech TV
Internet Advisor Co-Host Thomas Updates Radio Show, Talks IoT Impact On Networks
ROYAL OAK - WJR Internet Advisor Co-host Caston Thomas talks about his technology-focused radio show and, as a cybersecurity specialist, describes how networks are changing as a result of the Internet of Things. https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e172-caston-thomas-internet-advisor
Stiennon Updates Latest Cyber Threats Including Ransomware Attack In Baltimore
ROYAL OAK - Richard Stiennon, a cybersecurity expert and author of There Will Be Cyber War, joins M2 Techcast to discuss all the latest cyber threats including the ransomware attack that crippled the government networks
Study: Mismanagement Of AI, Machine Learning Opens Company’s To Financial Damages
ROYAL OAK - Anderson Economic Group’s Patrick Anderson explains a new study that demonstrates the potential for substantial financial damages for businesses from the mismanagement and misuse of AI and Machine Learning. https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e172-patrick-anderson-gdpr
Breaking News
Report: Economy Flattening, Concerns Rise Over Employment Picture
GRAND RAPIDS -- West Michigan manufacturers continue to signal a slowing economy as Grand Valley
Scientists Make Massive Breakthrough On An Alternative To Lithium-Ion Batteries
Researchers have recently discovered a way to make an efficient battery out of zinc —
SAFE Banking Act Finally Appears Headed For Vote In U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON DC - Marijuana companies could secure financial services and confusion over banking for hemp
Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Discovery Could Have Major Implications For EVs
Despite recent technological breakthroughs, lithium-ion battery recycling continues to vex scientists in several ways. Battery recycling remains an expensive process
Businesses Can Get Cash Now To Weather COVID19 Pandemic
DETROIT - Businesses that need cash now to expand, buy equipment or get a bridge
MRA Issues Emergency Rules To Allow Home And Curbside Delivery Via Online Sales
LANSING - The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency on Monday issued Emergency Rules in the wake
Congressional House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Cannabis Legislation
WASHINGTON DC - The House Veterans Affairs Committee said Thursday that it passed two pieces of legislation
The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Detroit Postponed Due To Coronavirus
DETROIT - Due to the current situation surrounding the Coronavirus, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
M2 TechCast: LTU Professor Creates Innovative System To Capture Contaminated Water From Parking Lots
FERNDALE - Professor Donald Carpenter, from Lawrence Technological University, was at the White House water
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
Featured News
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
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
Michigan
Connect Michigan Launches New Website To Battle Digital Divide
LANSING — Connect Michigan, the nonprofit dedicated to bringing high-speed internet and related technologies to
Michigan Manufacturing Tech Center To Offer Free Strategic Planning Workshops
PLYMOUTH — In an effort to support the ongoing development of business skills among manufacturers,
Duo, Akamai Partner On Access Security For Remote Workers
ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor-based cybersecurity firm Duo Security announced a new partnership with
Lawrence Tech Business Programs Gains New Name, Stresses Tech Opportunities
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University’s College of Management will be renamed the College of Business
Connect Michigan Launches New Website To Battle Digital Divide
LANSING — Connect Michigan, the nonprofit dedicated to bringing high-speed internet and related technologies to
Michigan Manufacturing Tech Center To Offer Free Strategic Planning Workshops
PLYMOUTH — In an effort to support the ongoing development of business skills among manufacturers,
Duo, Akamai Partner On Access Security For Remote Workers
ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor-based cybersecurity firm Duo Security announced a new partnership with
Lawrence Tech Business Programs Gains New Name, Stresses Tech Opportunities
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University’s College of Management will be renamed the College of Business
Meet George Jetson: Flying Car Takes Maiden Journey
AUSTRIA - The future of transportation is rapidly evolving, and with it comes the promise
How to Write Better Emails for Work
Email is one of the most common ways people communicate at work. Whether you're talking
American Airlines Debuts Clean Energy Hydrogen-Electric Engines
NEW YORK - American Airlines has just unveiled an exciting new project set to reinvent
Invest Detroit Closes $32 Million In Four Detroit Projects With New Markets Tax Credit
DETROIT - Invest Detroit has announced closing four transactions totaling $32 million using its New
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Career Education – Including Master Craftsmen Training – Could Be Part Of K-12 Curriculum
LANSING - More master craftsmen could teach in K-12 schools and certified teachers could count efforts to incorporate career and technical education into their classrooms under a package of bills discussed in the House Workforce
U-M Thruster For Mars Mission Breaks Records
ANN ARBOR - An advanced space engine in the running to propel humans to Mars has broken the records for operating current, power and thrust for a device of its kind, known as a Hall
Genomenon Offers Free Edition Of Mastermind Search Engine
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon has announced that it will begin offering a free edition of the Mastermind Genomic Search Engine to clinical, research and academic institutions to advance genomic analysis and DNA data interpretation. Genomenon
GVSU Premed Students Get Admission Assurance To CMU Medical College
MOUNT PLEASANT - A new cooperative agreement will grant Grand Valley State University premedical students early assurance of admission to the Central Michigan University College of Medicine through the Early Assurance Program. The agreement —
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
J.D. Power Finds Auto Satisfaction Stalled
ANN ARBOR—Customer satisfaction with the auto industry is stuck in neutral. Overall customer satisfaction with
Eaton’s Offers Range Of Differentials For electric Vehicles
GALESBURG - Power management company Eaton announced its Vehicle Group has launched an extensive lineup
Latest Auto Trends To Be Revealed At Virtual GVSU Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium March 11
GRAND RAPIDS — The most up-to-date industry forecasts and trends will be revealed at 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
Digital and Mobile
Red Level’s Coffey: The Upside And Downside Of Anywhere Access
ROYAL OAK - Red Level Microsoft Solutions Manager Justin Coffey explains the upside and downside
M2 TechCast Co-Host Brennan Reports From Cyber Week In Israel
ROYAL OAK - M2 TechCast co-host Mike Brennan calls in from Israel where he was
Petya Malware May Be An Early Test Of Muscular Trump Cyber Doctrine
In-brief: In the hours before the Petya malware began circulating, two high level Trump Administration officials called
Brennan Tells WJR Internet Advisor Listeners About Cyber Week In Israel
TEL AVIV, Israel - Mike Brennan, editor of MiTechNews, was formally invited by the Israeli
Snowden Calls Plan To Rein In NSA Bulk Record Collection Turning Point
WASHINGTON DC - The person who triggered the furor over the National Security Agency's spying
Bloomberg Report: Target Could Have Stopped Data Breach In Its Tracks
SAN FRANCISCO - The November data breach that affected as many as 110 million Target
We Thought We Understood How to Defend Against Targeted Attacks
BIRMINGHAM - The lesson to be learned from the content of Snowden?s documents released to
Vietmanese National Dupes Experian Out Millions Of Customer Records
SAN FRANCISCO - An ongoing investigation has revealed that a Vietnamese man posing as a
Business and Finance
Grand Rapids Right Place Economic Development Names Thelen New CEO
GRAND RAPIDS — Former Lakeshore Advantage CEO Randy Thelen is returning to West Michigan to lead regional
Businesses See Transformed Landscape Even After Vaccines
WASHINGTON DC - The coronavirus pandemic and its aftermath could transform the landscape for U.S.
Discover Kalamazoo Names Jane Ghosh President And CEO
KALAMAZOO – Discover Kalamazoo announced that Jane Ghosh has joined the organization as President and
CitySide Ventures 2020 Report: $1.4 Million Invested In 18 Startups
ANN ARBOR - Dave Weaver, the Chief Investment Officer at CitySide Ventures, provides the 2020
Innovator’s Spotlight: Jacquetta Danizier – Live On Purpose
MIDLAND - Hear Valuable Entrepreneurial Advice From Jacquetta Dantzler CEO of The Office Hero December
Startup Weekend Returns To West Michigan In January
GRAND RAPIDS - Calling all innovators, entrepreneurs, designers, programmers and business gurus-West Michigan Startup Weekend
DTE E-Challenge III: Submissions Wanted In Advanced Energy Controls
SOUTHFIELD - DTE Energy is now seeking entries for its third E-Challenge for Energy Efficiency
Lansing Launches State’s First Product Startup Accelerator
LANSING - The Lansing area’s economic development agency has launched a new initiative to support
