MI Tech TV
Michigan Cyber Patriot Seeks Donations To Fund Awards And Summer Camps
DEARBORN - The Michigan Cyber Patriot program teaches grade school students and senior citizens how to surf the Internet safely. Joining MITech TV is Founder Tamara Shoemaker who updates what's happening with the competition, summer
Executive Search Partners C-Level Job Openings Update
ANN ARBOR - Executive Search Partners specializes in placing Chief Information Officers and Chief Information Security Officers at companies throughout the United States. Managing Partner Gary Erickson joins MITech TV to update the C-Level employment
Michigan Partners with Israel-based Electreon for UPS Electric Trucks
In a groundbreaking initiative, Michigan partners with Israel-based Electreon for UPS electric trucks, aiming to revolutionize the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure. This collaboration not only highlights Michigan's commitment to sustainable transportation but also showcases Electreon’s
Breaking News
43 Million Tons Of White Gold Found
GERMANY - Aglobal energy company has recently confirmed that Germany holds one of the world’s
Potentially Millions Of Dollars In Copper And Gold Found In Northern Wisconsin
WISCONSIN - Canadian mining company GreenLight Metals announced Monday that early drilling results confirm the presence
CEO Pay Jumped Nearly 6 Percent In 2024
NEW YORK - After two uncharacteristic years of decline in 2022 and 2023, CEO pay
Davenport University Raises $35.4 Million In ELEVATE Campaign
GRAND RAPIDS – Davenport University announced the successful completion of its historic ELEVATE Campaign, raising
Ohio Stargazer Cannabis Festival In July May Be Last Due To Changing Regulations
WAVERLY, Ohio - Several thousand marijuana enthusiasts will descend upon Waverly next month for the
Survey: West Michigan Economy Improving, Despite Tariff Uncertainty
GRAND RAPIDS - Data collected by a Grand Valley State University researcher indicates the West
Ohio Legislature Proposed Changes To Voter-Approved Recreational Cannabis Could Drive More Consumers To Michigan
COLUMBUS - A host of changes proposed by the Ohio legislature to heavily modify the
Experts: Ohio Cannabis Pricing Headed Down This Year
COLUMBUS - Cannabis consumers in Ohio are paying $210 for an ounce of weed on
MISO Board Approves Historic Transmission Plan to Strengthen Grid Reliability
CARMEL, Ind. — The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, an independent, not-for-profit organization that delivers electric power
Ann Arbor Gets $10 Million Grant To Create Geothermal Heating And Cooling System
ANN ARBOR — The City of Ann Arbor has been awarded a $10 million grant
Carbon Nanotubes Store Triple The Energy Of Lithium Batteries
BALTIMORE - Researchers have discovered that twisted carbon nanotubes can store triple the energy of
American Clean Power Quarterly Market Report Breaks Records
WASHINGTON D.C – American Clean Power Quarterly Market Report Breaks Records. The American Clean Power
Microsoft Making Bold Move With ChatGPT
SEATTLE - ChatGPT, the new chatbot that's taken the internet by storm and already drafted
Biggest Games Coming in 2023: All the Release Dates You Need to Know
SAN FRANCISCO - The last couple of years have been hard on the games industry. The COVID-19
Handling Cash In Your Business? Data Financial Has Tech Solutions
ANN ARBOR - If your retail business needs to process a lot of cash -
Allegan And Ottawa Counties Business Expansion Tops $2.38 Billion In 2022
ZEELAND – Lakeshore Advantage, the economic development organization for Allegan and Ottawa counties, released its
Ohio House GOP’s Bill On Cannabis Reform Makes Fewer Changes Than Senate Version
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An Ohio House GOP lawmaker has introduced his own set of changes
Here’s What Ohio Cannabis Restrictions Could Mean To Consumers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohioans overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, but Republicans are
Ohio Senate Republicans Pass Bill Making Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Senate passed a GOP-led proposal by a 21-9 vote Wednesday
Michigan Treasury To Pay $58,200 From Cannabis Taxes For Every Licensed Dispo To Opt-In Cities Across The State
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Treasury on Feb. 21 announced that nearly $100 million
Featured News
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 2025 to help communities access millions
Michigan Cyber Summit And Michigan High School Cyber Summit Oct. 22-23
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget announced that registration is now open for the 2025 Michigan Cyber
Electric Vehicle Recharges Itself While Driving
INDIA - Imagine this: you get into your electric car, drive through the city, on the highway, or get stuck in traffic… and
Michigan
DTE Announces Winners Of $300,000 Community Transformation Grant Program
DETROIT – The DTE Energy Foundation announced today the winners of its first Community Transformation
Finalists Selected In First Army Digital Transformation Challenge
ANN ARBOR – Finalists Selected in First Army Digital Transformation Challenge. </strong>The National Center for
Henry Ford College, Apple Offer Free App Development Course
DEARBORN– Henry Ford College and the Apple Foundation Program will offer an introductory app development
DTE Energy Solar Parks Through MIGreenPower Program
DETROIT– DTE Energy is building 3 solar parks through the MIGreenPower program, marking a significant
DTE Announces Winners Of $300,000 Community Transformation Grant Program
DETROIT – The DTE Energy Foundation announced today the winners of its first Community Transformation
Finalists Selected In First Army Digital Transformation Challenge
ANN ARBOR – Finalists Selected in First Army Digital Transformation Challenge. </strong>The National Center for
Henry Ford College, Apple Offer Free App Development Course
DEARBORN– Henry Ford College and the Apple Foundation Program will offer an introductory app development
DTE Energy Solar Parks Through MIGreenPower Program
DETROIT– DTE Energy is building 3 solar parks through the MIGreenPower program, marking a significant
Ohio House GOP’s Bill On Cannabis Reform Makes Fewer Changes Than Senate Version
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An Ohio House GOP lawmaker has introduced his own set of changes
Here’s What Ohio Cannabis Restrictions Could Mean To Consumers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohioans overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, but Republicans are
Ohio Senate Republicans Pass Bill Making Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Senate passed a GOP-led proposal by a 21-9 vote Wednesday
Michigan Treasury To Pay $58,200 From Cannabis Taxes For Every Licensed Dispo To Opt-In Cities Across The State
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Treasury on Feb. 21 announced that nearly $100 million
Ohio Cannabis Communities Still Waiting for Millions in Tax Revenue — Relief May Come in December
COLUMBUS - Ohio communities hosting recreational marijuana dispensaries are still waiting for their share of
Runway Launches New Gen 4.5 AI Video Model — Claims It Beats Google & OpenAI
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence startup Runway on Monday announced Gen 4.5, a new video model that outperforms similar
Former Benzinga Founders Create IgniteIT To Focus On Emerging Industries
DETROIT - IgniteIt, a cannabis industry business conference and media platform, formerly operated by Benzinga
Study Predicts When Triple Whammy Extinction Event Will Hit Earth
NEW YORK - Scientists think they know when a mass extinction event will hit Earth.
Advanced Technologies
Automation Alley Announces 2025 Integr8 Roundtable Series Focused On Industry 4.0’s Most Pressing Challenges
TROY -- Automation Alley announced its 2025 Integr8 Series, featuring five carefully curated roundtables focusing on the most critical challenges and
Generative AI Market Set to Skyrocket 10x, Reaching $356 Billion by 2030
DETROIT - Two years ago, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, bringing generative AI into the global spotlight. Since then, hundreds of millions of
Wind Turbine Designed By AI Could Be Seven Times More Efficient
BIRMINGHAM, UK - The very first urban wind turbine designed by artificial intelligence has officially been unveiled, bringing with it a
Mcity Unveils Digital Twin, Making Physical AV Testing Available Free In The Virtual World
ANN ARBOR—The first open-source digital twin of the Mcity Test Facility—the University of Michigan's test center for connected and autonomous vehicles
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Fake Biden Robocall Creator Suspended From AI Voice Startup
CALIFORNIA - With mainstream artificial intelligence tools on the rise at the cusp of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, AI-generated disinformation isn't
New Study Says Artificial Intelligence Still Too Costly To Replace Most Human Jobs
BOSTON - Artificial intelligence is still costly to replace most human jobs, according to a study by the Massachusetts Institute of
US Military Faction Has Developed Look-Alike UFOs, Expert Contends
There may be a reason why there are so many UFO sightings lately. In this revealing video, a UFO expert has claimed
Nearly 40 Percent Of Global Jobs Could Be Disrupted By AI, IMF Contends
DAVOS, Switzerland - Almost 40 percent of jobs around the world could be affected by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI),
Science Tech
Massive Ocean Discovered Beneath Earth’s Crust
DETROIT - It feels like there have been staggering science stories emerging every other day recently, all of which have blown our tiny little minds. First, there was the discovery of a terrifying black hole pointing right at
Plasma Engine Could Reach Mars In 30 Days
MOSCOW - Scientists at Rosatom have unveiled a plasma electric rocket engine that is claimed to be capable of propelling spacecraft to Mars in just one to two months. As reported by Russia’s Izvestia newspaper,
Franklin Middle School In Wayne Wins $12,000 From Samsung Innovation Contest
WAYNE - Samsung announced that 50 U.S. public middle and high schools are moving forward as State Winners in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM competition. Franklin Middle School in Wayne was selected as the State
Discovery Transforms Plastic Waste Into Hydrogen
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - In a world grappling with escalating plastic pollution and the urgent need for sustainable energy sources, a groundbreaking discovery by Dr. Manish Shetty at Texas A&M University is poised to change
Dow Develops, Donates Level 2 Medical Isolation Gowns
MIDLAND–For healthcare professionals battling the COVID-19 pandemic, isolation gowns are among the most used and needed personal protective equipment. In response to this critical need, Dow Chemical Co. (NYSE: DOW) collaborated with nine partners across
GR Materials Manufacturer Partners With Coca-Cola, MakersRespond On Face Shields
GRAND RAPIDS—Boyd Corp., a manufacturer of engineered materials and thermal management systems, announced a joint effort with Coca-Cola Co. and MakersRespond.org to deliver critically needed medical face shields for healthcare workers battling the coronavirus pandemic
MEDC Launches Website To Support COVID-19 Economic Recovery
LANSING—The Michigan Economic Development Corp. has announced several new initiatives designed to support the economic recovery efforts of small businesses and downtown areas throughout the state. These initiatives include the MI Local Biz Community Crowdfunding
Tech Companies Pivot to Support Michigan’s Arsenal of Innovation
LANSING - As home to the highest concentration of engineering talent in the nation and high-caliber startups driving the future of mobility, Michigan has the skilled workforce and high-tech expertise needed to support the growing
Spectrum Health, Beaumont Health Complete Merger, BHSU System Launches Feb. 1
SOUTHFIELD - Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health announced Jan. 31 that they plan to close their merger on Tuesday after federal trade regulators signed off on the deal. The new mega healthcare system will be
How Healthcare Is Using Web Development To Protect Patient’s Privacy
DETROIT - New technology has changed how we communicate, shop, find entertainment, and share information. One industry that has completely embraced the vast capabilities of technology in the storage, access, and protection of data in
Scientists Say 500 Species On Edge Of Extinction Due To Negative Impact Of Humanity
DETROIT - It is no secret that extinctions have been happening at an alarming rate in recent decades with human involvement and climate change blamed for creating habitats unsuitable for many species of wildlife. Even more
Augusto Joins Alliance To Advance Healthcare Interoperability
GRAND RAPIDS - Augusto reports it is the first West Michigan-based software company to join InterOp.Community, a new nation-wide alliance offering open source sandboxes to advance healthcare Interoperability. A sandbox is a virtual environment that
Spectrum Health, Beaumont Health Complete Merger, BHSU System Launches Feb. 1
SOUTHFIELD - Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health announced Jan. 31 that they plan to close their merger on Tuesday after federal trade regulators signed off on the deal. The new mega healthcare system will be
How Healthcare Is Using Web Development To Protect Patient’s Privacy
DETROIT - New technology has changed how we communicate, shop, find entertainment, and share information. One industry that has completely embraced the vast capabilities of technology in the storage, access, and protection of data in
Scientists Say 500 Species On Edge Of Extinction Due To Negative Impact Of Humanity
DETROIT - It is no secret that extinctions have been happening at an alarming rate in recent decades with human involvement and climate change blamed for creating habitats unsuitable for many species of wildlife. Even more
Augusto Joins Alliance To Advance Healthcare Interoperability
GRAND RAPIDS - Augusto reports it is the first West Michigan-based software company to join InterOp.Community, a new nation-wide alliance offering open source sandboxes to advance healthcare Interoperability. A sandbox is a virtual environment that
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
China’s BYD Unveils EV Lineup That Gets 249 Range, Recharge In Minutes
BEIJING - BYD Co., a Chinese carmaker, unveiled a groundbreaking fleet of electric vehicles. The EVs
Expert Warns If US Abandons EVs, US Auto Industry Is Lost
DETROIT - The U.S. auto industry has a choice to make: to keep developing new
Portable Hydrogen Fuel Cell Charging Cartridges Latest Auto Tech Wrinkle
TOKYO - Hydrogen fuel cell technology has received increasing attention from automobile companies worldwide. While
ChargePoint Unveils Revolutionary EV Charger That Can Double Level 2 Speeds
DETROIT - EV charging veteran ChargePoint has unveiled its new charger product architecture, which is
MSU To Showcase At Detroit Auto Show Autonomous Vehicle At Automobili-D
EAST LANSING – At a high-tech show targeting startups that’s a new part of the
Gov. Snyder Proclaims Jan. 14-21 As AutoMobili-D Week
DETROIT - The North American International Auto Show on Wednesday announced Gov. Rick Snyder has
Digital and Mobile
Artificial Intelligence Comes To Cybersecurity
BIRMINGHAM - Artificial Intelligence exploded on the tech scene a year ago when Open AI
Hackers Use AI To Bypass Biometrics Security
NEW YORK - Hackers are hard at work using advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and
Peninsula Fiber Network Activates Statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 Updates
MARQUETTE - Peninsula Fiber Network in collaboration with its core system service provider, INdigital, is
ISSA Motor City And SC2 Host Greater Detroit 2023 Holiday Event Dec. 14
LIVONIA - Join ISSA Motor City/ISC2 Greater Detroit Holiday Event for a discussion on Information
High School Girls Take First Place at NHacks Hack-a-thon
NOVI - NHacks II, the second rendition of Michigan’s first high school hack-a-thon, came to
Detroit.Code() Professional Software Conference
GRAND RAPIDS - Detroit.Code() is a professional conference for anyone involved with the creation of
MTAM Looking For Volunteers To Staff Up Mobile Monday Michigan’s Around State
ROYAL OAK - The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan is looking for volunteers to work
STEM Funders Network To Support Southeast Michigan STEM Alliance
DETROIT - The newly-formed Southeast Michigan STEM Alliance, formed by the Michigan STEM Partnership, has
SensCy Partners With Automation Alley, Oakland University For Cybersecurity R&D And Training
ANN ARBOR - Former Gov. Rick Snyder joins MITech TV to provide details on a
What’s In The New National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan
WASHINGTON DC - How will the U.S. government move forward on cybersecurity? Who will do
Executive Search Partners Adds New Partners
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partners of Executive Search Partners, returns to MITech TV
Motor City ISSA Members Free To Attend Data Connectors Detroit Cybersecurity Conference
DETROIT - The Motor City ISSA members are welcome on June 29 to a free
Connected Nation Michigan Sets Webinar On Telehealth
LANSING—Connected Nation Michigan, the state’s unit of the broadband advocacy group Connected Nation, will host
School Is Starting Bridging Broadband Gap Massive Problem
SAN FRANCISCO - When the coronavirus pandemic forced California schools to close in March, the West
US Begins $1 billion Quantum Computing Plan To Best Adversaries
WASHINGTON DC - The Department of Energy's five quantum computing centers, housed at US national
How China Uses Facial Recognition To Control Human Behavior
SAN FRANCISCO - Facial recognition supporters in the US often argue that the surveillance technology
Business and Finance
Start Your Business Right With These Top Tips
If you are in the process of starting your own business then you may be
Five Common Challenges Faced by Clinical Laboratories and How to Overcome Them
Clinical laboratories are vital to modern healthcare; they provide the data doctors need to diagnose,
MCWT Events Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women In Technology is hosting a variety of events
U.S. Chamber To Trump: Small Businesses Need Immediate Relief From Tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber sent a letter asking the administration to address the impacts
Saving Money on Legal Services
Legal matters can often feel daunting, especially when you factor in the cost of professional
What Could Totally Void Your Appliance Warranty?
Image credit There’s nothing like the comfort of knowing your appliance is still under warranty.
Ensuring Driver Safety in Transportation: How Technology is Transforming the Industry
In the busy world of long-haul trucking, long hours on the road and changing driving
How Your Business Can Always Be One Step Ahead of the Hackers
Pexels - CCO Licence Heard a lot about hackers stealing vital business data. Blackmailing business
MCWT Hosts Fund Raiser For Women In Technology Camps, Scholarships
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock updates what's happening with the Michigan Counsel of Women in
Reseda Group, Part Of MSU Federal CU, Invests $8 Million In Fintech Startups
EAST LANSING - April Clobes, CEO of the MSU Federal Credit Union and its investment
Best Way To Beat Burnout And It’s Not A Vacation
BOSTON - According to research recently published by the Harvard Business Review, vacations are not
MCWT Announces Several New Initiatives To Get More Women In Tech
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock spokeswoman for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology is
Ohio House GOP’s Bill On Cannabis Reform Makes Fewer Changes Than Senate Version
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An Ohio House GOP lawmaker has introduced his own set of changes
Here’s What Ohio Cannabis Restrictions Could Mean To Consumers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohioans overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, but Republicans are
Ohio Senate Republicans Pass Bill Making Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Senate passed a GOP-led proposal by a 21-9 vote Wednesday
Michigan Treasury To Pay $58,200 From Cannabis Taxes For Every Licensed Dispo To Opt-In Cities Across The State
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Treasury on Feb. 21 announced that nearly $100 million
