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Lawrence Tech Making Changes To Campus, Degree Programs
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University is making a changes to its campus and to some of its graduate degree programs. Christopher Stefani, chief of staff at LTU, joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan on MITech
Artificial Intelligence Hot Topic At Blackhat Conference
ANN ARBOR - Every August, Black Hat hosts a cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas that brings together both hackers (black hats) and ethical hackers (white hats) to exchange professional tips and advice. This year, both
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Fall Events
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology has a full events schedule for fall 2025. MCWT spokeswoman Kathleen Norton-Schock provides all the details in this video interview on MITech TV. Elevate Level Up
Breaking News
Ohio Hemp Lawsuits Could Signal What’s Next For Michigan CBD Products, THC Drinks
COLUMBUS - The fight over hemp-derived THC products is moving from statehouses to courtrooms, and
Michigan Economy Still Growing, But New Signs Point To A Slower Job Market
GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan's economy continues to expand, but new data from West Michigan suggests
Can You Fly With Medical Marijuana? TSA, Delta Disagree
DETROIT — Michigan cannabis consumers planning summer vacations are receiving conflicting signals about whether they
Cannabis Counsel Breaks Down Medical Marijuana Rescheduling
DETROIT - For years, state-legal cannabis companies operated under a unique federal tax penalty that
Ohio’s Marijuana Crackdown Could Send Even More Cannabis Buyers Into Michigan
COLUMBUS - A growing political battle in Ohio over marijuana legalization could end up benefiting
Rising Gas Prices Could Reshape Michigan’s Midterm Elections As Iran Oil Crisis Deepens
Part 2 of a series on how huge increases in gas prices are impacting Michigan's
Michigan Economy Showing New Signs Of Strain As Gas Prices And Global Uncertainty Rise
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan’s economy continued to expand in April, but rising oil prices,
Can America Reduce The National Debt Without Destroying The Middle Class?
Part 2 or a 2 part series on the national debt crisis. WASHINGTON DC -
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
Scientists Caution Communities Worldwide Face Rising Sea Levels That May Be Irreversible
Coastal communities around the globe are at a greater risk than ever after a grim new
You’ll Never Guess Which Country Has Achieved 100% Electric Vehicles
EAST AFRICA - The world’s first country to commit to 100% EVs has been unveiled
ITC To Conduct Aerial Patrols of Transmission Lines in Michigan
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Advances as Voters Challenge Legislative Rollback
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s cannabis debate has entered a new phase — one that goes beyond
Ohio’s Cannabis Turmoil Highlights What Michigan Got Right — And Why Voters There Aren’t Fighting Lawmakers
ANN ARBOR — Ohio’s intensifying fight over marijuana policy — now centered on the Legislature’s
Ohio Cities Get First Cannabis Tax Checks — How Columbus, Cleveland Compare to Michigan’s Payouts
COLUMBUS - Ohio cities are finally seeing their first marijuana tax dollars — and the
How States Distribute Cannabis Tax Revenue — And Why Delays Are Common
ANN ARBOR - When voters approve legal cannabis, the promise is usually straightforward: tax the
Featured News
“Automating Jobs That Suck”: How AI Is Changing Michigan Hiring
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Rapids–based Acrisure plans to eliminate approximately 400 positions, including about 200 in Michigan, as the global insurance
Crypto Industry Builds Massive Political War Chest Ahead of November — What It Could Mean for Michigan
WASHINGTON DC - The cryptocurrency industry has moved from market disruptor to political heavyweight. Heading into the November 2026 midterm elections,
Whitmer Takes Michigan’s $30B Defense Industry Global — With TACOM At The Core
Michigan’s defense and aerospace sector supports 160,000 jobs. A new strategy aims to capture more federal and international investment. LANSING —
Michigan
Lawrence Tech Creates Master Of Design And Technology Degree
SOUTHFIELD —Lawrence Technological University has introduced a new Master of Design and Technology degree to
China’s Methanol Engine Takes Sustainable Transportation To New Level
BEIJING - As the global auto industry begins to look past the first wave of
Why GM Is Partnering With Hyundai On New Vehicle Development And Sourcing
DETROIT - General Motors and Hyundai together make more vehicles than any other single automaker
Exploring Infrastructure Projects? Millions Available From Feds To Support Your Efforts
LANSING —The Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center is opening its fourth application window in
Lawrence Tech Creates Master Of Design And Technology Degree
SOUTHFIELD —Lawrence Technological University has introduced a new Master of Design and Technology degree to
China’s Methanol Engine Takes Sustainable Transportation To New Level
BEIJING - As the global auto industry begins to look past the first wave of
Why GM Is Partnering With Hyundai On New Vehicle Development And Sourcing
DETROIT - General Motors and Hyundai together make more vehicles than any other single automaker
Exploring Infrastructure Projects? Millions Available From Feds To Support Your Efforts
LANSING —The Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center is opening its fourth application window in
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Advances as Voters Challenge Legislative Rollback
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s cannabis debate has entered a new phase — one that goes beyond
Ohio’s Cannabis Turmoil Highlights What Michigan Got Right — And Why Voters There Aren’t Fighting Lawmakers
ANN ARBOR — Ohio’s intensifying fight over marijuana policy — now centered on the Legislature’s
Ohio Cities Get First Cannabis Tax Checks — How Columbus, Cleveland Compare to Michigan’s Payouts
COLUMBUS - Ohio cities are finally seeing their first marijuana tax dollars — and the
How States Distribute Cannabis Tax Revenue — And Why Delays Are Common
ANN ARBOR - When voters approve legal cannabis, the promise is usually straightforward: tax the
Evaluating Color Game Online Platforms: A Comprehensive Player’s Checklist
The surge in popularity of online Color Game platforms has transformed how the classic Filipino
Why AI Companies Should Care About Global Trade Tariffs, Chips, Data Centers And Supply Chains Will Shape The Next Generation Of Michigan AI Companies
GRAND RAPIDS - Artificial intelligence may be powered by software, but the industry depends on
Can Your Business Defend Itself Against AI-Powered Cyberattacks?
DETROIT - Artificial intelligence is transforming business—but it's also giving cybercriminals powerful new tools. From
White House Plans To Redirect Billions In Research Funding Toward AI. Michigan Could Be Among The Biggest Winners—Or Losers
ANN ARBOR – The Trump administration plans to redirect billions of dollars in federal research
Advanced Technologies
Washtenaw County Gets $7 Billion Open AI Stargate Center
ANN ARBOR - The OpenAI Stargate facility, developed by Oracle and Related Digital, will be one of the most advanced AI
IT Harvest’s Cybersecurity Stack Analysis Simplifies Framework Mapping for Security Teams
A new AI-powered feature in the IT Harvest Dashboard enables instant mapping of cybersecurity products to NIST, MITRE, and CIS frameworks—helping
MI Hub Helps 100 Plus Michigan Manufacturers Apply for $17 Million In Grants And Loans
LANSING — In June, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Community & Worker Economic Transition Office launched the MI
What IT Jobs Are Hot, And How AI Enhances Your Resume
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, joins MITech TV once again to talk about what IT
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
General Motors To Sell EV Batteries For Storage Systems To Power Nevada Microgrid
DETROIT - General Motors signed a “non-binding memorandum of understanding” to deploy new and used electric vehicle batteries for storage systems
U-M Researchers Discover AI Thinks Like Us
ANN ARBOR— Imagine a self-driving car navigating downtown traffic. To avoid a collision, it must judge whether the pedestrian at the
Terminator Reality: AI-Controlled Robot Convinced Its Colleagues to Go Home After Their Workday
NEW YORK - The AI research community was stunned when a robot equipped with advanced artificial intelligence algorithms demonstrated unprecedented persuasive capabilities.
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 AI marketing tactics—the practical, strategic ways
Science Tech
The Dream Of Alchemy Becomes Real As Lead Is Transformed Into Gold
SWITZERLAND - In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, researchers at CERN have accomplished what alchemists of the Middle Ages could only dream about – transforming lead into gold. This remarkable transmutation took place in the 27-kilometer
Researchers Plant Used Batteries To Harvest Green Energy
VIENNNA, Austria - While the world keeps fighting to see who will be crowned as the leader in green energy, Austria, quietly, has positioned itself as a pioneer in this sector. The reason? They’ve invented a way
Hidden Source Of Clean Energy Could Power Earth For 170,000 Years
NEW YORK - Recent breakthroughs suggest that hydrogen reservoirs are buried in countless regions of the world, including at least 30 U.S. states. Finding such reservoirs could help accelerate a global energy transition, but until now, geologists
AI Discovers Suspected Trigger of Alzheimer’s, And Maybe a Treatment
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence is a broad term encompassing many different subtypes, from apps that can write poetry to algorithms that are able to spot patterns that would otherwise get missed – and now AI modeling has just played a
Guardhat Adds Software For COVID-19 Temperature Monitoring, Contact Tracing
DETROIT—Officials at the Detroit-based workplace safety equipment developer Guardhat announced a partnership with the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based facial recognition security software firm Oloid. Guardhat officials said the partnership will empower organizations to operate under the recommendations
Covid-19 Update: Smart Coronavirus Adapting To Tests, Treatments
ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown tells you what to do should you want to fly on a commercial aircraft flight to avoid catching COVID-19 and giving it to anyone else. President |
Windsor’s Harbour Tech Pivots To Making PPE Machines
WINDSOR, Ontario - Harbour Tech answered the Canadian government's call to shift from making precision machinery for the auto and nuclear industries to making Personal Protective Equipment such as N95 masks and hospital gowns. [yotuwp
Epidemiologist Fred Brown: COVID-19 Testing Update
ANN ARBOR - If you want to know more about the status of testing for COVID-19, aka the Coronavirus, Epidemiologist Fred Brown provides all the details in this video interview. You are going to want
Global Warming To Create Bacterial Apocalypse, Scientists Warn
DETROIT - One of the world’s leading scientists is warning of an impending apocalypse. No, not a zombie apocalypse, but rather one involving unstoppable bacteria against whom no antibiotics work. She says she is worried
Scientific Prediction: Death Optional In Next 23 Years
DETROIT - The dream of eternal life is certainly as old as humanity. In fact, we have come a little closer to it over the years, as medical advances and improvements in circumstances have already significantly extended
HAP Expands Statewide Health Care Provider Network
DETROIT—Health Alliance Plan, the Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, announced the addition of 25 health care facilities and nearly 900 health care providers to its provider network. The new additions represent several key provider organizations and
Report: Michigan Life Sciences Businesses Grow At Rate Higher Than National Average
ANN ARBOR - Michigan's biosciences industry statewide grew 22 percent in 2021 to include 2,429 companies. The information is contained in Biotechnology Innovation Organization tenth biennial report “The U.S. Bioscience Industry: Fostering Innovation and Driving
Global Warming To Create Bacterial Apocalypse, Scientists Warn
DETROIT - One of the world’s leading scientists is warning of an impending apocalypse. No, not a zombie apocalypse, but rather one involving unstoppable bacteria against whom no antibiotics work. She says she is worried
Scientific Prediction: Death Optional In Next 23 Years
DETROIT - The dream of eternal life is certainly as old as humanity. In fact, we have come a little closer to it over the years, as medical advances and improvements in circumstances have already significantly extended
HAP Expands Statewide Health Care Provider Network
DETROIT—Health Alliance Plan, the Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, announced the addition of 25 health care facilities and nearly 900 health care providers to its provider network. The new additions represent several key provider organizations and
Report: Michigan Life Sciences Businesses Grow At Rate Higher Than National Average
ANN ARBOR - Michigan's biosciences industry statewide grew 22 percent in 2021 to include 2,429 companies. The information is contained in Biotechnology Innovation Organization tenth biennial report “The U.S. Bioscience Industry: Fostering Innovation and Driving
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Nexperia Chip Crisis Upends World Auto Supply Chains Again
DONGGUAN, China - A factory next to a weed-ridden lot in China's industrial south has
General Motors Reassess Its Electric Vehicle Strategy After Tax Incentive Cuts
DETROIT - In recent weeks, automakers and other companies in the vehicle space are pulling
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee – Boxier, Powered By Four-Cylinder Engine
DETROIT - The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which the company unveiled on Oct. 28, was
Panasonic Battery Breakthrough Will Supercharge Tesla Performance
DETROIT - The year 2027 is poised to be a big one for electric vehicles.
42 Companies Invest $150,000 Each In MCity
ANN ARBOR - Forty-two companies have committed to investing $150,000 each in Mcity as Affiliate
Danlaw Rolls Out New Antenna For Connected Vehicles
NOVI — Danlaw announced the release of a new antenna intended for connected-vehicle applications. The
Digital and Mobile
ISSA Motor City Virtual Chapter Meeting April 18 – Data Management for Cybersecurity
SOUTHFIELD - ISSA Motor City Virtual Meeting is scheduled for April 18 at 6 pm
Biden Administration Seeks To Prevent Americans Using Russian-made Software Over National Security Concern
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is preparing to take the unusual step of issuing
Stefanini Group Hires Head Of Security For North America And Asia Pacific
SOUTHFIELD —Stefanini Group, a $1 billion global technology company specializing in digital solutions, has hired Orion
Change Healthcare Shut Down By Ransomware, Election Security Warnings
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon discuss the impact of the
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
Top 10 Finalists Named For NextChallenge: Smart Cities
DETROIT – The envelopes have been opened and the top 10 finalist for the second
Rick Snyder Reflects On SensCy’s First Year As On-Demand Chief Information Officers
ANN ARB OR - As we wrap up another eventful year at SensCy, I wanted
Cybersecurity Trends 2023 And 2024
ANN ARBOR - Ransomware again tops the biggest cyber threats in 2023 and likely will
Censys Announces 2 Product Tiers For Its IT Security Search Tool
ANN ARBOR–Censys, which provides IT security products and services, announced two new product tiers of
Michigan Cyber Patriot Programs Gets Funding, Seeks Mentors
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Cyber Patriot program works with grade-school students to teach them how
Net Neutrality Fight Is About To Come Roaring Back
WASHINGTON DC - An old battle over who governs the internet will likely reignite as
What’s The Outlook For FinTech In 2021?
ANN ARBOR - Jason Raznick, the CEO of FinTech financial service Benzinga, talks about what
Gary Baker Living The Dream on Shared Adventure Yacht In Florida
ANN ARBOR - Long-time Michigan technologist Gary Baker does several "part-time" technology jobs remotely from
TrialAssure Releases Latest Version Of Anonymize For Documents
CANTON – TrialAssure has released its latest version of Anonymize for Documents, including the functionality
Business and Finance
Applications Open For $100,000 Hatch Detroit Competition
DETROIT – TechTown Detroit and Comerica Bank have announced the return of the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown, a
Is it Time for Your Business to Consolidate Tools?
Image credit Maybe when you started out alone, just as an entrepreneur, you probably used
Why Michigan Families Still Feel Priced Out — Even as Inflation Slows
ANN ARBOR - Inflation has cooled, but Michigan grocery prices haven’t come down. A January
5 Ways to Advance as an Entrepreneur
Source When it comes to your career, it will always be important for you to
Up To 6,000 Attendees Expected At Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit
CLEVELAND - As Ohio’s cannabis industry continues to mature more than one year after recreational
Can You Legally Smoke Pot In Public In Ohio?
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Marijuana became legal to use recreationally in Ohio in December 2023, a month
Ohio Valley Cannabis Cup Combines Good Music And Good Weed
CADIZ, Ohio - Looking for some good music and good weed this weekend? Check out
SIM Mining Cloud Offers New Opportunities For XRP And BTC Investors – New Users Receive $100 In Free Cloud Computing Power And Can Earn Up To $7,999 Per Day
As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve in 2025, XRP and BTC remain two of
SkillFusion To Address EV Charger Reliability With Certified Skilled Workers
DETROIT — As the electric vehicle market surges, reliable charging infrastructure is more critical than
Michigan Awards $18 Million To Support High-Tech Startups
LANSING - Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II announced four Michigan nonprofit organizations will receive initial
MCWT Expands Its Reach For Women In Tech In Lansing
LANSING - As the Michigan Council of Women in Technology expands engagement in the Lansing
UM Private Equity Conference Introduces Investors To Startups
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan is hosting its annual Private Equity Conference Oct.
ITC Holdings Invests $500,000 In Grand Rapids Community Transformation Fund
GRAND RAPIDS – New Community Transformation Fund, a Grand Rapids-based venture fund aimed at boosting
Perfect Skate Offers Organizers Of Pickup-Ice Hockey Games Easy Scheduling
FENTON - If you are managing a pickup hockey game or league and are tired
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Announces Air Service Increases
KALAMAZOO - The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport announced expanded flight options on its existing air
123NET Enhances Broadband Services Across Michigan
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET announced it is incorporating Adtran Mosaic platform to enhance its ultra-fast-high-speed fiber broadband
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
