MI Tech TV
Cybersecurity Pro Dan Lohrmann Updates Threats From DeepSeek, DC Federal Employee Firings
ANN ARBOR - Dan Lohrmann, former Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at the State of Michigan, returns to talk about the latest cyberthreats. Those include a new Chinese Generative Artificial Intelligence tool
Melih Oztalay Presents Harnessing AI for B2B Lead Generation: Transforming Digital Prospecting
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming Business-to-Business (B2B) lead generation by automating processes, personalizing interactions, and leveraging predictive analytics. Businesses are increasingly leveraging AI to streamline prospecting, qualify leads more efficiently, and create personalized engagement strategies
Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer – Latest Tech Title
ANN ARBOR - Generative Artificial Intelligence has spawned many new products and services. Now it also has lead to the creation of a new tech title, Chief AI Officer. Steve Ferman, from 4 Pillar Coach,
Breaking News
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Asks Dispos To Report Customers Who Want To Buy More Than Legal Limit of Pot
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency wants pot dispensaries to report customers who possess illegal
Detroit Metro Airport Among 40 Nationwide That Will Face Flight Reductions Due To Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON - If you're planning on flying for Thanksgiving, you may want to review your
ITC Michigan Wins Edison Electric Institute Award For Spring Ice Storm Recovery
NOVI - Between March 28 and 30, 2025, northern and parts of south central Michigan
California’s Green Oil Production Threatened After Trump Revokes Funding
LOS ANGELES - Despite California’s Hydrogen City facing a huge storm with industrial reality hitting
Women In Cannabis Program Seeks Sponsors For Fall Celebration
DEARBORN - Four20 Post publisher Dan Keelan talks about the Women in Cannabis Leadership series.
Delta’s AI Pricing Means Higher Fares For Wealthier Flyers
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines has been using AI to help set the price of some
Despite Legalization Of Adult-Use Cannabis In Ohio, 135 Ohio Cities Ban Pot Sales
COLUMBUS - In November 2023, 57% of voters in Ohio voted for Issue 2, a
Tribal Cannabis Compact Signed Between CRA And Bay Mills Indian Community
LANSING - In a historic development for cannabis policy and tribal sovereignty in Michigan, the
GM, Honda Join Forces To Create Hydrogen Engine
DETROIT - Commercial trucks, heavy machinery, generators, and, to a lesser extent, passenger cars will
Ford’s CEO Says He Knows How To Beat Chinese On EVs
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley sees the automaker as in a race
The End Of EVs Has Come, And It’s Toyota’s Fault
TOKYO - The development of electric battery powered vehicles was a gamechanger for the industry
180-Mile EVs Are ‘The Future’ Says Lucid CEO
NEWARK, Calif. - If you want an electric vehicle with the longest range possible, you
Dad’s Gift Guide Full Of Michigan Father’s Day Suggestions
NORTHVILLE - BuyMichiganNow.Com offers hundreds of Michigan-made products. And now, with Father's Day June 18,
Amazon’s Latest Way To Hook You – Cellphone Bill Of $10 Or Even Free
SEATTLE - Amazon may soon be dangling yet another perk in front of prospective Prime
Comcast RISE To Award 100 Small Businesses In Metro Detroit With $5000 Grant Packages
DETROIT – Comcast announced a new round of 100 businesses in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
SOUTHFIELD - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for her monthly update of events and happenings with the
Ohio Senate Would Require Hemp Products Be Sold Only At Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate unanimously passed a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and
TerrAscend Acquires Ohio Dispensary, Entering 6th State Market
COLUMBUS - Canadian-based TerrAscend Corp. announced it has closed on its previously announced acquisition of
Why Ohio Pot Remains More Expensive Than Michigan
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohioans are paying less for marijuana than when recreational sales began but
Michigan CRA Director Warns State Legislature Cannabis Industry Under Strain And Needs Reform
LANSING - Cannabis Regulatory Agency Executive Director Brian Hanna told state lawmakers this week that
Featured News
LTU’s 2026 Robofest Will Have Students Building Bridges
SOUTHFIELD —Robofest, the international youth robotics competition created by Lawrence Technological University professor C.J. Chung in 1999, announced the theme of
2025 Michigan Cyber Summit Scheduled For Oct. 23
LANSING – The 2025 Michigan Cyber Summit will be held Oct. 23 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Michigan is
Michigan Middle School Students To Learn STEM Skills From NASA
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential announced that Michigan has been selected as one of 10
Michigan
Data Reveals Dramatic Shift In Global EV Car Sales
NEW YORK - Reuters reports that electric vehicle sales — both full electric and hybrid options rose 25%
Study: EVs Rival ICE Vehicles For Reliability And Longevity
NEW YORK - Reliability and longevity concerns may once have been among the most common
Number Of Michigan Cable Providers, Subscribers Continues To Decline In 2024
LANSING - The number of operators of video and cable television in Michigan decreased by
Dark Matter Engine Changes History Of EVs
UNITED KINGDOM - Meet the Dark Matter, the groundbreaking electric motor powering Koenigsegg’s new Gemera hypercar.
Data Reveals Dramatic Shift In Global EV Car Sales
NEW YORK - Reuters reports that electric vehicle sales — both full electric and hybrid options rose 25%
Study: EVs Rival ICE Vehicles For Reliability And Longevity
NEW YORK - Reliability and longevity concerns may once have been among the most common
Number Of Michigan Cable Providers, Subscribers Continues To Decline In 2024
LANSING - The number of operators of video and cable television in Michigan decreased by
Dark Matter Engine Changes History Of EVs
UNITED KINGDOM - Meet the Dark Matter, the groundbreaking electric motor powering Koenigsegg’s new Gemera hypercar.
Ohio Senate Would Require Hemp Products Be Sold Only At Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate unanimously passed a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and
TerrAscend Acquires Ohio Dispensary, Entering 6th State Market
COLUMBUS - Canadian-based TerrAscend Corp. announced it has closed on its previously announced acquisition of
Why Ohio Pot Remains More Expensive Than Michigan
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohioans are paying less for marijuana than when recreational sales began but
Michigan CRA Director Warns State Legislature Cannabis Industry Under Strain And Needs Reform
LANSING - Cannabis Regulatory Agency Executive Director Brian Hanna told state lawmakers this week that
A New Leap in Workplace Efficiency: From Manual to AI PPT
By 2026, AI has evolved from just an assistant to the backbone of workplace productivity.
Important Things to Think About Before Outsourcing
Outsourcing is the process of hiring another individual or company, to handle particular business activities
Michigan Cannabis Sales Slip in 2025 as Market Matures, New Wholesale Tax Reshapes 2026 Outlook
Michigan’s legal cannabis market closed 2025 with a modest decline, marking a clear shift from
Steps Airports Take to Make Passenger and Cargo Flow Smoother
Airports can feel crazy sometimes. Lines everywhere. People rushing. Bags rolling in all directions. But
Advanced Technologies
Airports Set To Switch To Smart Phones For Boarding Passes And Check-Ins
LONDON - Boarding passes and traditional check-ins are set to be abolished as part of the most significant overhaul of the
AI-Driven Lead Generation: How to Get Found, Build Trust, and Grow in 2025
Why visibility, credibility, and automation matter more than ever—and how AI and GEO strategies are changing the rules of marketing In
U-M, Google Public Sector Launch Virtual Teaching Assistant Pilot Program
ANN ARBOR—Google Public Sector and the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business have launched an advanced Virtual Teaching Assistant pilot
Look Now: Artificial Intelligence-Powered Therapists
WASHINGTON DC - New research suggests that given the right kind of training, AI bots can deliver mental health therapy with
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Elections
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence (AI) is already having an impact on upcoming U.S. elections and other political races around the
Shape the Future of MITechNews: Win An Amazon Gift Card
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews is on a mission to ensure our website serves as a dynamic, insightful hub for technology enthusiasts like
NGAD: The 6th Generation Fighter Built to Replace the F-22 Raptor
WASHINGTON DC - The F-22, the first operational stealth fighter, is becoming outdated with less than 100 operational units remaining. NGAD
Godfather of AI Says There’s an Expert Consensus AI Will Soon Exceed Human Intelligence
LONDON - Geoffrey Hinton, one of the "godfathers" of AI, is adamant that AI will surpass human intelligence — and worries
Science Tech
Michigan High Speed Internet Program Draws 32 Applicants In First Round, Second Round Soon
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) is advancing efforts to extend broadband coverage to every home, business and community anchor institution across Michigan with the
Did Scientists Find Life On A Distant Planet
NEW YORK - A team of astronomers announced on April 16, 2025, that in the process of studying a planet around another star, they had found evidence for an unexpected atmospheric gas. On Earth, that gas—called dimethyl
WCC Alumna Aisha Bowe To Launch Into Space Monday On Blue Origin
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College has become the launching pad for two aerospace engineers on the upcoming Blue Origin NS-31 mission to space and will host a countdown watch party on campus Monday, April
Declassified CIA File Reveals Aliens Committed ‘Revenge Massacre’ On Soviet Troops
LONDON - A bone-chilling document declassified by the CIA has exposed an alleged massacre by aliens from a crashed UFO who turned an entire military unit into stone. According to the report, Soviet troops shot
With Michigan Reopening For Business, Where Does COVID-19 Contagion Stand?
ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown updates the level of COVID-19 spread in Michigan now that the state is reopening many of its businesses. Michigan has kept the pandemic under control since March.
COVID 2020 App Can Predict Where Virus Will Spread
ANN ARBOR - Chris Malter from COVID 2020 talks about his new app that can be used to predict where the next virus hotspots will break out. He is interviewed by infectious disease expert Fred
Soter Creates Device To Detect COVID-19 In Seconds To Reopen Sports/Entertainment Venues
ANN ARBOR - Ari Reuben, and Larry Shattuck from Soter Technologies explains how their new screening device - similar in size to an airport metal screener - can measure in seconds four vital indicators on
Canada’s 3DQue Systems Uses Software To Create Moldless Products
ANN ARBOR - Stephanie Sharp, CEO of 3DQue Systems, pivoted from 3D printing auto products to Personal Protection Equipment for Canadian first responders and healthcare workers. Her company's wrinkle is they use software to craft
Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 20 Focus On Medical Device Tech
KALAMAZOO - The Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 20 in Kalamazoo is the annual gathering of the statewide medtech community. It is designed for attendees to learn about the latest in medical device technologies, regulations
Hygieia Adds Metro Detroit Endocrinology Center As Clinical Partner For d-Nav Insulin Management Program
LIVONIA — Hygieia, a provider of digital therapeutics for insulin management, has added Metro Detroit Endocrinology Center in Dearborn as a clinical partner. The partnership extends Hygieia’s d-Nav network and makes autonomous insulin therapy service
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 to patients who travel to BAMF’s Grand Rapids location for their treatment. The partnership
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 operations, development, and global growth of the company and its d-Nav Insulin Management Program.
Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 20 Focus On Medical Device Tech
KALAMAZOO - The Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 20 in Kalamazoo is the annual gathering of the statewide medtech community. It is designed for attendees to learn about the latest in medical device technologies, regulations
Hygieia Adds Metro Detroit Endocrinology Center As Clinical Partner For d-Nav Insulin Management Program
LIVONIA — Hygieia, a provider of digital therapeutics for insulin management, has added Metro Detroit Endocrinology Center in Dearborn as a clinical partner. The partnership extends Hygieia’s d-Nav network and makes autonomous insulin therapy service
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 to patients who travel to BAMF’s Grand Rapids location for their treatment. The partnership
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 operations, development, and global growth of the company and its d-Nav Insulin Management Program.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Want To Know How Tariffs Will Impact US Car Prices?
Tariffs on imported goods can have a wide ripple effect on prices, especially in the
GPS-Based Speed Limiter Will Be Mandatory In Some States
WASHINGTON - GPS technology may be the future of solving speeding-related accidents. Across states, speeding
New EV Battery Technology Pushes Vehicle Range To More Than 3,000 Miles
SOUTH KOREA - Electric vehicles are set for a major upgrade as groundbreaking advances in
Ford Recalls 1 Million Cars To Fix Software Flaw In Rearview Camera
This may be one of the biggest recalls in history, with Ford Motor Company having
Ann Arbor Autonomous Vehicle Company Raises $11.5 Million From Venture Capitalists
ANN ARBOR — May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle company seeking to replace existing transportation systems
MCity Director Peng Explains The University Of Michigan Autonomous Vehicles Test Track
ROYAL OAK - MCity Director Huei Peng comes on M2 TechCast to talk about the
Digital and Mobile
Internet Bills Could Increase For 937,000 Michigan Households Soon
LANSING - A federal program that helps 937,000 Michigan households pay their internet bills has frozen
Britain, France, US Lead 35 Nation Agreement On Controlling Spyware, Hackers
LONDON - Countries led by Britain, France and the United States and tech firms including
FutureCon Detroit CyberSecurity Conference Feb. 15
TROY - FutureCon Events brings high-level Cyber Security Training discovering cutting-edge security approaches, managing risk in
Metronet Connects Grand Rapids Residents To Fast Fiber-Optic Network
GRAND RAPIDS–Officials at the Evansville, Ind.-based data service provider Metronet announced that residents and businesses
PlanetM To Recognize Mobility, Connected Tech Award Winners At Detroit Auto Show
DETROIT - PlanetM, the mobility effort launched by Gov. Rick Snyder, announced Tuesday the category
57 Mobility Startups To Showcase Auto Tech At NAIAS AutoMobili-D
DETROIT – The North American International Auto Show announced Thursday that 57 automotive technology startups
Report: Smart Speakers Set To Be Big Hit During 2017 Holiday Season
BINGHAM FARMS – The “Alexa Revolution” continues. Detroit-based research and consulting firms Jacobs Media Strategies
Global Smartphone Sales Up 3 Percent In Third Quarter
EGHAM, UK - Global sales of smartphones to end users totaled 383 million units in
University of Michigan Discloses 230,000 People Impacted By August Data Breach
ANN ARBOR - Hackers gained access to the personal information of up to 230,000 individuals
New CodeDefender Challenge To Test Cyber Business Vulnerabilities
MIAMI – ThriveDX, the global leader in cybersecurity training and awareness, announced a new partnership
ISSA Motor City Meeting Oct. 19: Securing The Modern, “Sassy” Workforce
SOUTHFIELD - The 40-hour work week hasn’t evolved in over eight decades…is change on the
NCMS Issues White Paper On Cybersecurity For Manufacturing
ANN ARBOR–The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences has released a white paper promoting cybersecurity best
Walmart To Create Fintech Start-Up For Employees, Customers
DETROIT - Walmart said this week that it’s creating a fintech start-up with Ribbit Capital,
Apple, Amazon Ban Parler For Lack Of Content Moderation
WASHINGTON DC - Apple and Amazon both cracked down on Parler late Saturday, pulling the
NIST Issues Reports That Raise Challenges To IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act
WASHINGTON DC - As the Internet of Things grows to connect an amazing diversity of
Wyandotte Picks NC Provider For 10-gig Municipal Internet Service
WYANDOTTE—The city of Wyandotte has selected CommScope, a Hickory, N.C.-based communication network provider, to deliver high-capacity,
Business and Finance
How To Build Brand Trust At First Glance
It doesn’t take long for someone to form an opinion about your brand, and in
Five Warning Signs You Need To Take Your Car In For Servicing
There’s nothing more terrifying than having your car break down on a main road or
BTC Is Expected To Reach $150,000 Mark, GoldenMining Starts Cloud Mining And Makes Daily Profit Of $7,700
As the price of Bitcoin approaches the $150,000 mark, some investors are looking for the
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
Cannabis Card Program Now Offering Highest Profit Potential For Dispensaries
Your dispensaries can now earn a full $1.00 on every transaction when the consumer uses
Mastering the AI-Enhanced Customer Journey from Awareness to Advocacy
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just a trendy buzzword—it’s becoming the
BAY Miner Cloud Mining Smart Contract Easily Helps Users Generate Up To $75,998 In Revenue Per Day
London, UK – BAY Miner, an established cloud mining provider, has released a new mobile application
Beginner-Friendly Cloud Mining for Token Holders: Earn Up to $3,000 Per Day Without Buying Any Equipment
London, UK – BAY Miner, an established cloud mining provider, has released a new mobile
Commune Angels Looking To Help Fund Startups Nationwide
DETROIT - Marlo Rencher from Commune Angels in Detroit explains the criteria her organization seeks
Michigan Capital Network Connecting Angel Groups Statewide
ANN ARBOR - Diane Durance, president of the Michigan Capital Network Association, joins MITech TV
TechStars Virtual Sessions For August Announced
DETROIT - The August event lineup is here and we're excited to share these upcoming
SBAM Names 24 Small Business Owners To 2023-2024 Board
LANSING – The Small Business Association of Michigan has named 24 small business owners to
Ohio Senate Would Require Hemp Products Be Sold Only At Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate unanimously passed a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and
TerrAscend Acquires Ohio Dispensary, Entering 6th State Market
COLUMBUS - Canadian-based TerrAscend Corp. announced it has closed on its previously announced acquisition of
Why Ohio Pot Remains More Expensive Than Michigan
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohioans are paying less for marijuana than when recreational sales began but
Michigan CRA Director Warns State Legislature Cannabis Industry Under Strain And Needs Reform
LANSING - Cannabis Regulatory Agency Executive Director Brian Hanna told state lawmakers this week that
