MI Tech TV
MUVE Offers Ride Sharing App For Disabled, Elderly Passengers
ROYAL OAK - MUVE Co-Founder Anthony Shannon talks about his ride sharing application, fully focused on providing specialized and wheelchair accessible transportation for the disabled and elderly. To learn more, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/episode-147-muve-ride-sharing-application-for-wheelchair-accessible-transportation
M2 Techcast: 123Net Datacenter Now A Carrier Hotel
ROYAL OAK - What is a Carrier Hotel? Chuck Irvin, Director of Network Development for 123Net, the Southfield-based datacenter, explains in this segment of M2 Techcast. 123Net also hosts the Detroit Internet Exchange. To find
IoT TechConnect 2, Cybersecurity Holiday eCommerce Safety, Tech248 Update, VR/AR Workshop For Manufacturers
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Monday, Rick Beckers from CloudTech1 will announce the details of IoT TechConnect 2 scheduled for April 2019. Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon will talk about how to
Breaking News
Cannabis Tourism Project, Sparx & Recreation, Launched
ANN ARBOR - Charlie Strackbein, famous for promoting the Monroe Street Fair every April on
Michigan Cannabis Tourism – Monthly Digital Magazine To Launch
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report and Four20 Post LIVE are partnering with Charlie Strackbein
Shyft Group Wins Pre-Order For Blue Arc EV Delivery Vans
NOVI - Blue Arc EV Solutions, a new brand of Novi-based Shyft Group, has announced
Ann Arbor Making EV Drivers Pay For Power At Downtown Chargers
ANN ARBOR — After a decade of providing free charging for EVs at downtown parking
Techtonic Names Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm To Board
BOULDER, Co. – Techtonic announced this week that it has appointed Jennifer Granholm, two-time Governor
GVSU Report: November Strongest Month For West Michigan Economy In Year
GRAND RAPIDS - For the West Michigan industrial economy, September was strong, October was stronger
Tisko Named CEO Of BullsEye Telecom
SOUTHFIELD – Tom Tisko, chief operating officer at BullsEye Telecom, has been promoted to chief
Manufacturing Cloud Software Developer Plex Systems Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
TROY – Plex Systems, the leader in cloud MES and ERP for manufacturing, today named
Featured News
Four20 Network Connector Program Pays 25 Percent Commissions For New Business
ANN ARBOR - For individuals who know the cannabis industry, a new opportunity to generate revenue is now available. If your
Four20 Post Live: ICON Processors, Center For Compassion CBD Products
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post Live, ICON processors co-founders Christina and Fabio Rodi talks about winning two Hempie awards last week
98 Percent Of US Universities Switched To Remote Learning During Pandemic
DETRIOT - Ninety-eight percent Of US universities switched to remote learning during pandemic. Since then, more students are continuing with online
Michigan
Advice On How To Build Your Small Business Leadership Team
LANSING - Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with
Detroit Startup Week, Journi, Detroit Demo Day
ROYAL OAK - Sure, we talked about the chaos with Delta and United, as well
AT&T Upgrades Wireless 4G LTE Network In Northern Michigan
DETROIT - Just in time for the summer tourist season, AT&T Inc. has announced upgrades
A123 Systems To Build $40 Million Headquarters In Novi
LIVONIA - A123 Systems LLC, a developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries and systems, announced
Advice On How To Build Your Small Business Leadership Team
LANSING - Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with
Detroit Startup Week, Journi, Detroit Demo Day
ROYAL OAK - Sure, we talked about the chaos with Delta and United, as well
AT&T Upgrades Wireless 4G LTE Network In Northern Michigan
DETROIT - Just in time for the summer tourist season, AT&T Inc. has announced upgrades
A123 Systems To Build $40 Million Headquarters In Novi
LIVONIA - A123 Systems LLC, a developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries and systems, announced
Thinking Beyond Wall Street: What Are the Investment Strategies You Haven’t Considered Yet?
If you think investing begins and ends with the stock market, it might be time
Ohio Legislature Fails To Act On Bill To Amend Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS - For the second week in a row, Ohio Senate Bill 56 was up for a possible
Study: Working Remotely From Home Makes Us Happier
PERTH, Australia - Scientists have spent four years diving deep into the world of remote
Room (39)a Partners With Buildable To Accelerate Tech Innovation For Credit Unions
PLYMOUTH — Room (39)a has formed a strategic partnership with technology firm Buildable. The partnership
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
FlexDex Surgical Forms Partnership For Distribution In Japan
BRIGHTEN - Medical device maker FlexDex Surgical - a University of Michigan spin off - has signed a distribution agreement with Century Medical to distribute its surgical products throughout Japan. CMI specializes in high value
FlexDex Surgical Completes $5 Million Series B To Commercialize First Product Launch
BRIGHTON - FlexDex Surgical has completed a $5 million Series B financing round that will be used to commercialize the company’s first product, fund development of a second-generation device and a create a catalogue of
Report: Michigan Workers Compensation Prescription Costs Fall
LANSING - Michigan's workers compensation changes aimed at reducing the prices paid for physician-dispensed prescriptions has largely been achieved, a study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute has shown, but the number of prescriptions dispensed
Report: Uninsured Population Falls To 5 Percent
LANSING - In 2015, just 5 percent of Michigan residents reported not having health insurance, research from the Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation found. The findings, in a survey conducted from October to December
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
VinFast Launches Three Self-Driving SUVs With Artificial Intelligence Features
HANOI, VIETNAM - VinFast has launched three new self-driving electric SUV models that use Artificial Intelligence
GM Unveils Autonomous Electric Flying Car – Cadillac Of Urban Air Mobility
DETROIT - General Motors Co on Tuesday presented a futuristic flying Cadillac - a self-driving
Report Highlights Disparity In Michigan’s Electric Vehicle Fees
LANSING – Owners of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and all-electric vehicles in Michigan are paying
Fiat Chrysler Debuts Version 5 Of Uconnect Infotainment System
AUBURN HILLS—Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US on Monday announced the introduction of the latest version of
Digital and Mobile
SAE 2016 Convergence to Offer Mobile Comply Connected Vehicle Technical Session
NOVI - SAE 2016 Convergence will culminate its premiere annual event with a full day
TiECon Midwest Offering $1 Billion To Startups That Revolutionize Health-Care Mobility
DEARBORN - TiECon Midwest is offering up to $1 billion to startups that can revolutionize
Google Offers $200,000 Bounty To Anyone Who Can Hack Nexus 6P, 5X Phones
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Google has launched its Project Zero Security Contest that will award
Report: Half Of Devices In Healthcare Sector Susceptible To Malware, Ransomeware
ANN ARBOR - In a study of 250,000 mobile devices, PCs and Macs used in
Obama Defends NSA PRISM Surveillance Program – Not Sacrifice Freedoms
WASHINGTON DC - President Obama went on PBS Monday night to discuss revelations about secret
North Korea Takes DIgs At U.S. For NSA Snooping
SAN FRANCISCO - North Korea has pounced on the recent revelations of NSA snooping to
BlackBerry Issues Security Alert For New Z10 Smartphone
SAN FRANCISCO - BlackBerry has issued a security advisory notice to those who have bought
Heard Of The Game Bad Pigs? Or Is It Bad Piggies?
SAN FRANCISCO - Some clever hacker decided to create a malicious app deceivingly similar to
Business and Finance
iHemp Hour Updates Federal and State Financial Aid For For Hemp Farmers
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Michigan teamed up with Mike Brennan of MI Tech TV to
Business Accelerator Fund Services Expanded To Support Startups Battling COVID-19
LANSING – The MSF Board has approved modifications in the Business Accelerator Fund (BAF) which
TechTown Fund Supports 350 Detroit Small Businesses
DETROIT — Over the course of two weeks, TechTown launched the Detroit Small Business Stabilization
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Goes Online Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
ANN ARBOR - In light of the continuing impact of the coronavirus, the Midwest Growth
Business News
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