MI Tech TV
LTU Expo Celebrates Gaming, Cosplay, and Anime Culture
ROYAL OAK - Matt Roush interviews Emily Auten and Carissa Vadella about the LTU Expo, a FREE community-driven, campus-wide event that celebrates a unique blend of gaming, cosplay, and anime culture. Hosted as an annual
Diva Tech Talk, MCWT, MySwimPro, LTU Expo, Backstage Accelerator
ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton Schock talks Diva Tech Talk and the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Tember Shea interviews Fares Ksebati, Co-Founder & CEO, MySwimPro, an Invest Detroit Ventures portfolio company. Matt Roush
Cybersecurity Expert Tells Hacker Horror Stories Gleaned From RSA Conference
ROYAL OAK - RSA’s Security Conference last week provided new cyber attack horror stories for Richard Stiennon to tell listeners of M2 Techcast. For instance, hackers gamed a blockchain contest and stole $10 million. Richard
Breaking News
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s THC-Infused Sparkling Water Brand Raking In $750,000 Monthly
SAN FRANCISCO - The cannabis industry is rolling out the red carpet for actress-turned-wellness guru
X-OTO 3-Wheeled Electric Scotter Now Available In US, No Driver’s License Required
DETROIT - There’s a new ride in town, and it’s got three wheels. Oh, and
Study: Cannabis Use Enhances ‘Runner’s High’ During Exercise
WASHINGTON DC - The use of cannabis prior to running is associated with greater feelings
Scientists Make Energy Breakthrough To Extract Power In Space From The Sun
SAN FRANCISCO - Solar Power is quite possibly the energy source of the future, and in
Michigan Marijuana Report Rolls Out Special Sponsorship Programs: Ads, Industry Calendar, B2B Market Listings, Cannabis Roadshow
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Marijuana Report, the region’s authority on the business of cannabis,
Concerns Of Slowing Economy Grows In Survey Of Michigan Business Leaders
DETROIT - Nearly half of Michigan leaders expect state economic growth to decrease or worsen
U-M To Host 2020 Presidential Debate
LANSING - The University of Michigan's Crisler Center will host a presidential debate on October
Two West Michigan Cities Approve Adult-Use Cannabis
MUSKEGON - Two West Michigan cities, Muskegon and Grand Rapids, opted-in for adult-use cannabis on
Clean Energy Trust Names New CEO
CHICAGO – Clean Energy Trust Executive Vice President Erik Birkerts has been appointed Chief Executive
Report Shows Government Subsidizing Lake Erie Polluters
LANSING - The farms contributing to nutrient loads in Lake Erie also benefit from substantial
Chevy Volt Wins Green Car Of The Year Award – Again
LOS ANGELES -- The Chevrolet Volt was named 2016 Green Car of the Year today at
Corp! Honors Best & Brightest Sustainable Companies
LIVONIA - Each year, evidence mounts that “sustainability” is far more than a buzzword designed
Featured News
BAMF Health And HealthBar Announce Partnership
GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan-based companies HealthBar and BAMF Health announced their partnership in which they will be providing concierge healthcare services
Washtenaw Community College Partners With Amazon For Career Choice Program
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College announced Aug. 24 it has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice
Doug Lawrence Joins Hygieia As CEO
LIVONIA – Hygieia, a digital therapeutics company for insulin therapy, has appointed Doug Lawrence its chief executive officer, responsible for leading
Michigan
Esperion Starts Phase 3 Study of Cholesterol-Fighter
ANN ARBOR — Esperion Therapeutics Inc. Monday announced the start of a Phase 3 study
Gentherm Buys Canadian Electronic Controls Maker For $64 Million
NORTHVILLE — Gentherm Inc., a developer of thermal management technologies for the automotive and other
Study Uses Sensors To Determine If Men And Women Treated Differently At Work
LANSING - It has been proven that women are promoted less, underrepresented in the C-suite,
Rave Computer Names Blackmer New President
STERLING HEIGHTS — Rave Computer, the Sterling Heights-based provider of computer hardware, modeling and simulation
Esperion Starts Phase 3 Study of Cholesterol-Fighter
ANN ARBOR — Esperion Therapeutics Inc. Monday announced the start of a Phase 3 study
Gentherm Buys Canadian Electronic Controls Maker For $64 Million
NORTHVILLE — Gentherm Inc., a developer of thermal management technologies for the automotive and other
Study Uses Sensors To Determine If Men And Women Treated Differently At Work
LANSING - It has been proven that women are promoted less, underrepresented in the C-suite,
Rave Computer Names Blackmer New President
STERLING HEIGHTS — Rave Computer, the Sterling Heights-based provider of computer hardware, modeling and simulation
European EV Charger Company Offers Ultra Fast Chargers That Add 186 Miles In Under 8 Minutes
MUNICH, Germany - Ionity, an electric vehicle charger company, has announced a breakthrough that could make
Expert: Interstellar Object An Alien Spacecraft
BOSTON - Earlier this month, astronomers spotted a bizarre interstellar object hurtling through the solar
Scientists Find Evidence Of Advanced Alien Civilizations
NEW YORK - It’s long been assumed that if alien civilisations do exist, they’re a
US Army To Equip Soldiers With Danish Wearable Counter-Drone Systems
WASHINGTON DC - On 3rd of July, the US Army expanded modular drone defense as
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Annett Jr. Updates Lawrence Technological University Story
ROYAL OAK - Bruce Annett Jr., vice president for marketing and public affairs at Lawrence Technological University, joins M2 TechCast to talk about the ground breaking for LTU’s fourth residence hall, football returning to LTU,
LSI Director Roger Cone Named Director U-M Biosciences Initiative
ANN ARBOR - Roger Cone, director of the University of Michigan's Life Sciences Institute, has been named to an additional role as the university's first vice provost and director of the biosciences initiative, effective immediately.
Incentivizing Wellness
LANSING - Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Sara Julius, managing partner of Edify North, an employee benefits consulting firm. To listen, click on https://www.sbam.org/Resources/tabid/97/ArtMID/2980/ArticleID/2828/Incentivizing-wellness.aspx
ITInTheD’s Phillips, Waltenspiel Help Bring IT Career Academy To Flint
ROYAL OAK - ITInTheD’s David Phillips and his business partner Bob Waltenspiel have helped launch the IT Career Academy that will provide training and certification for entry level IT positions in Flint. Phillips joins M2
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Tesla Phases Out Radar Sensors, Shifts To Camera-Based Autopilot
DETROIT - Tesla updated its website to announce that Model 3 and Model Y cars
A2GO Autonomous Vehicle Shuttle Service Available In Ann Arbor In October
ANN ARBOR - A new autonomous vehicle shuttle service is coming to Ann Arbor in
Dearborn-Based Zoom Ride Adds Safety Protocols To Ride-Sharing Model
DEARBORN – A new Michigan-based ride-share service, initially covering Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw counties,
DOE Provides $7 Million To Michigan Cybersecurity Company To Protect Grid, EVs
YPSILANTI -The U.S. Department of Energy announced more than $7 million in funding for Michigan-based
Digital and Mobile
Snyder Creates Homeland Security Advisor
LANSING - The governor will have a director advisor on emergencies, natural or man-made, under
Five Ways To Spot A Phishing eMail
DETROIT - In a 2016 report from Wombat Security, organizations reported that the most successful
Mobile Monday Detroit Reviews Mobile Analytics At March Event
DETROIT - Mobile Monday Detroit will explore the definition, basic use principles, and benefits of
Mobile Monday Grand Rapids Explores Bluetooth 5.0
GRAND RAPIDS - Mobile Monday Grand Rapids will tackle Bluetooth technologies, including its latest evolution,
Google Expands Bug-Bounty To Cover Android Vulnerabilities
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Google has expanded its bug-bounty program to cover vulnerabilities uncovered in
Could Online Privacy Be A Thing Of The Past? Father Of Internet Says Yes
WASHINGTON DC - Could online privacy one day be a thing of the past as
3 U.S. Senators Say NSA Spying Not Necessary To Ensure U.S. Security
WASHINGTON DC - Three US senators with access to confidential NSA information don't see the
Gartner Says Agility Is Primary Driver for Private Cloud Adoption; Predicts Increased Hybrid Cloud Acceptance
TENAFLY, N.J. - Private cloud computing is a reality for half of large enterprises with
Business and Finance
Michigan Venture Capital Association Names Winners For Major Awards
ANN ARBOR - At an event that seemed to take a page from the Academy
Ann Arbor SPARK Hires Entrepreneurial Services Director For Mobility Programs
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK has hired Komal Doshi as its entrepreneurial services director
Babinchak Pays It Forward By Paying For Women To Take Tech-Exam Prep Classes
ROYAL OAK - Amy Babinchak, the owner of Harbor Computer Services, Third Tier and SellMyMSP,
Michigan Communities Recognized For Entrepreneurial Development
DEARBORN - Six communities across the state of Michigan have been identified for the strategies
Duo Security Offers Jobs To Former ForeSee Employees
ANN ARBOR - In the wake of the second round of layoffs at ForeSee, Duo
Syntel Sponsors Enactus India Sustainable Entrepreneurship Competition
TROY - Syntel Thursday announced it is a presenting sponsor for the Enactus India National Competition
National Venture Capital Investment In 2Q Bests $17 Billion, First Time Since 2000
WASHINGTON DC - Venture capitalists invested $17.5 billion in 1,189 deals in the second quarter
AWC Detroit Chapter Elects Ortiz-Lalain New President
TROY - Deniella Ortiz-Lalain has been elected president of the Association for Women in Communications
