MI Tech TV
Akeel Develops MaxFit All-In-One-Gym At LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator
ROYAL OAK - Nezar Akeel, creator and Founder of MaxFit, explains his All-In-One gym product on this segment of M2 Techcast. He’s working with the Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator. He's also launched a Kickstarter
Rehmann To Host Free Cybersecurity Conference May 9 At Troy Marriott
ROYAL OAK - Rehmann Chief Digital Officer and Vice Chairman James Carpp joins Matt and Mike on M2 Techcast to announce Rehmann will be sponsoring a cybersecurity conference May 9 at the Troy Marriott. The
Monroe Street Fair Update, Part Of Now Legal UM Hash Bash April 6
ROYAL OAK - Charlie Streckbein, Founder of the Monroe Street Fair, talks about the April 6 Hasbash at the University of Michigan, the first year that recreational marijuana is legal in Michigan. The Fair features
Breaking News
Report: Nearly All US Coal Plants More Expensive To Operate Than New Renewables
WASHINGTON DC - All of the nation’s coal-fired power plants but one are less cost-effective
Report: Inflation Reduction Act To Generate Annual Renewables Investments To $114 Billion By 2031
WASHINGTON DC - In less than a decade, the decarbonization efforts enshrined in the Inflation
Great Lakes Angels Fund, Birmingham Angels Invest In 5 Startups In December
BIRMINGHAM - Great Lakes Angels Fund and Birmingham Angels added five startups in December to
Electric Semi-Trucks Ready To Deploy, But Not Enough Plugs To Charge Them
DETROIT - Electric semi-trucks are ready to go. The technology is there, manufacturers have capacity
Marijuana Regulatory Agency To Allow Medical Provisioning Centers To Adult-Use
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency announced Wednesday that adult-use marijuana retailers who also hold
Ann Arbor Has 3 Shops Approved To Sell Recreational Marijuana
ANN ARBOR - Michiganders may be flocking to Ann Arbor Dec. 1st The State of
Michigan’s Economy Weathers A Challenging Year
ANN ARBOR—The Michigan economy turned decidedly chilly this year as the United Auto Workers strike
US Economy Set To Continue Slow And Steady Growth
ANN ARBOR—The U.S. economy, buoyed by low unemployment rates along with robust consumer spending, marked
$1 Million Clean Energy Trust Application Deadline Looms
CHICAGO – The deadline for students to submit applications to the nation’s largest clean energy
Ann Arbor’s Duo Security Opens London Office To Serve Europe, Middle East, Africa
ANN ARBOR - Duo Security announced this week that is has opened an office in
Detroit Zoo Goes 100 Percent Renewable Electric With Help Of ITC Holdings
ROYAL OAK - The Detroit Zoo is going 100 percent renewable electricity from wind farms
Board Reviews Threat To Aging Oil Pipeline Under Straits Of Mackinac
LANSING - The Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board put most of the final touches Monday
Featured News
Motorcycle Uses Hydrogen Fuel Cell That Provides 100 Percent Clean Energy
DETROIT - Meet Hydra, an e-bike with a difference. Unlike traditional electric motorcycles that rely on a powertrain that pulls energy
Doomsday Glacier Collapse Could Raise Sea Levels By Several Feet
ANTARCTICA - Antarctica's so-called "doomsday glacier" -- nicknamed because of its high risk of collapse and threat to global sea level -- has
DOE Announces $10.5 Billion Investment To Strengthen America’s Electric Grid
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Energy issued a Request for Information seeking input on the $10.5 billion Grid Resilience and Innovation
Michigan
Bah-Humbug! Office Etiquette For Holiday Gift Giving
LANSING - It’s hard to believe, but Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday
Non-Solicitation And Confidentiality Agreements Tested By Social Media
LANSING - Employers today should assume employees are tied to one another through the use
Pixo Shows Off Virtual Reality Training Tech For First Responders
DETROIT — The virtual reality development company Pixo VR premiered its training platform for emergency
2018 Michigan Minimum Wage Increase Reminder
LANSING - In 2014, Governor Snyder signed legislation increasing the Michigan minimum wage rate in
Bah-Humbug! Office Etiquette For Holiday Gift Giving
LANSING - It’s hard to believe, but Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday
Non-Solicitation And Confidentiality Agreements Tested By Social Media
LANSING - Employers today should assume employees are tied to one another through the use
Pixo Shows Off Virtual Reality Training Tech For First Responders
DETROIT — The virtual reality development company Pixo VR premiered its training platform for emergency
2018 Michigan Minimum Wage Increase Reminder
LANSING - In 2014, Governor Snyder signed legislation increasing the Michigan minimum wage rate in
AI Marketing Tactics That Work: How to Create, Measure, and Avoid Mistakes
Artificial intelligence has moved beyond the buzz. For today’s marketers, the real conversation is about
Ohio Cannabis Coalition Debuts Safe Cannabis Use Educational Campaign
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Cannabis Coalition has kicked off a statewide education campaign titled "Buy
Ohio Cannabis Enthusiasts Buy Twice As Much Adult-Legal Pot Than Medical Marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On average, Ohioans buy twice as much nonmedical marijuana as they do
Cybersecurity Update: More Hacks, Crypto Threats, Fake Cyber Workers
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity pros Richard Stiennon of IT-Harvest and Dan Lohrmann of Presidio return
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Michigan Science Center Offering 10 Week-Long Summer Camps For Kids
ROYAL OAK - Michigan Science Center CEO Tonya Matthews joins us again on M2 TechCast to talk about the activities available during summer break, including 10 week-long summer camps for children pre-Kindergarten to eighth grade.
LTU Wins Grant To Boost STEM Education From Howard Hughes Medical Institute
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University is one of 24 schools nationwide to be selected for a new program to boost minority participation in STEM study and careers. The $1 million grant was awarded to Lawrence
Ann Arbor Health Hacks Weekend: Removing Barriers To Healthcare
ANN ARBOR - A2 Health Hacks started as a passion project between four Ann Arborites interested in solving problems in healthcare and bringing the community together to do it. A2H2 is a healthcare hack-a-thon in
STEM Funders Network To Support Southeast Michigan STEM Alliance
DETROIT - The newly-formed Southeast Michigan STEM Alliance, formed by the Michigan STEM Partnership, has just been selected to join the STEM Learning Ecosystems national initiative to make a significant impact on STEM education and
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford Buys Maker Of EV Charging, Fleet Management Software
DEARBORN—Officials at Ford Motor Co. announced the acquisition of Electriphi, a California-based provider of charging
Shyft Group To Offer All-Electric Built Class 3 Chassis For Medium-Duty Trucks
NOVI– The Shyft Group, Inc. plans to bring to market an all-electric purpose-built Class 3
Toyota Launching New Research With Universities, State Farm
ANN ARBOR—In observance of World Usability Day, officials at Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center announced
Carmakers Want To Ditch Battery Packs, Use Auto Bodies For Energy Storage
SAN FRANCISCO - Elon Musk made a lot of promises during Tesla’s Battery Day last September.
Digital and Mobile
Protecting Privacy Online?
DETROIT - Caston Thomas, CEO of InterWorks Technology, thinks the whole hubbub in the press about
Clinton Township Requires High-Crime-Potential Businesses To Install Security Cameras By Oct. 1
CLINTON TOWNSHIP - Business owners in this community of some 100,000 people will be required
Your Internet Browser History For Sale Thanks To Congress – Are VPN’s The Solution?
WASHINGTON DC - Your internet service provider can sell your browsing history to the highest
Mobile Monday Detroit Focus On Industrial Internet Of Things April 10
TROY - Mobile Monday Detroit will explore the use of the ‘Internet of Things’ in
Army Cyber Command To Be Consolidated Under One Commander For First Time
WASHINGTON DC - The United States Army announced that the Army Cyber Command Headquarters will
Hackers Can Spy On You Via iSight Webcams In Older MacBooks
WASHINGTON - Imagine going about your daily life and then one day receiving photos of
Assure360 Hires Guilbeaux As Director Of Information Security, Compliance
FARMINGTON HILLS - Assure360 announced Hans Guilbeaux has been named director of information security and
Working Group to Develop Security Standards for Mobile Apps
TENAFLY, N.J. - The establishment of the Mobile App Security Working Group, was announced at
Business and Finance
2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic Generates More Than $2.7 Million For Nonprofits
DETROIT – The Rocket Mortgage Classic, in partnership with title sponsor Rocket Mortgage, today announced
Lakeshore Advantage Awards $3.3 Million In Restart Grants To 428 Small Businesses
ZEELAND – Lakeshore Advantage, in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and regional partners,
iHemp Hour: CBD and Pets
ANN ARBOR - Join the iHemp Hour at noon Thursday to watch an interview on
Al Kaline “Mr. Tiger” Riding Bobblehead Unveiled
MILWAUKEE – On Friday, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially
Immigrant Entrepreneur Series Oct. 29 Hosted By TiE Detroit
DETROIT - Three highly successful South Asian entrepreneurs will be the featured speakers Oct. 29
8 Finalists Named For Macomb Pitch Competition Finals Oct. 8
AUBURN HILLS - DetectIR Technologies, Flipsi, FoodJunky, GolfClicks, KTISIS, StenDev, Transition Coordination Services and VizBe
LLamasoft Closes $50 Million Series B Round With Goldman, Sachs
ANN ARBOR - Rapidly growing LLamasoft, a supply chain software company, announced Tuesday that it
Great Lakes Angels Hosting Angel Investing Overview Oct. 15
FARMINGTON HILLS - Great Lakes Angels is hosting on Oct. 15 the Angel Investing Overview,
Business News
- Bernie Sanders Slams White House UFC Fight As 'Kleptocracy' Over $12,000 Trump Coin Sales: 'They Are The...'
- AI Data Center Resistance Sweeps The US As $130 Billion Worth Of Projects Get Blocked Or Delayed In Just 3 Months
- Carnival Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
- Bernie Sanders Slams White House UFC Fight As 'Kleptocracy' Over $12,000 Trump Coin Sales: 'They Are The...'
- AI Data Center Resistance Sweeps The US As $130 Billion Worth Of Projects Get Blocked Or Delayed In Just 3 Months
- Carnival Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
