MI Tech TV
CyberPatriot Teaches Students How To Become Cybersecurity Pros
DEARBORN - CyberPatriot is a program aimed at grade school students that teaches them the basics of cybersecurity. Joining Matt and Mike on MITech TV is Tamara Shoemaker, who founded the program in Michigan, and
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
Breaking News
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
Ohio AG Sues Major Cannabis Operators, Alleging Price-Fixing — What It Signals For Michigan’s Market
COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an antitrust lawsuit against nine
Gordie Howe Bridge Dispute Raises Stakes for Michigan Trade, Manufacturing
Commercial trucks queue on the Ambassador Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor. The Detroit-Windsor corridor carries
Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Decision Shifts To Michigan As Federal Review Ends
WASHINGTON DC - The decades-long fight over the future of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline has
Massive AI Data Center Power Deal Advances Amid Local Debate
DETROIT - In a decision that could reshape Michigan’s energy and economic landscape, DTE Energy
Ohio Cannabis Tops $1B as Regulation Tightens and Michigan’s New 24% Wholesale Tax Reshapes Midwest Competition
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s legal cannabis market reached a major benchmark in 2025, surpassing $1 billion
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
West Michigan Economy Remains Soft Heading Into 2026, Lagging State and National Momentum
GRAND RAPIDS - As 2026 approaches, new survey data suggests the West Michigan economy continues
Doomsday Map Reveals Major US Cities Set To Vanish Underwater Due To Climate Change
DETROIT - An alarming map has shown several coastal US cities that are predicted to
South Korea Increases Efficiency Of Next-Generation Perovskite Solar Panels
SOUTH KOREA - Researchers from the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology in South
The Future Of Renewable Vehicle Fuel Is Nitrogen
DETROIT — The future of renewable vehicle fuel is nitrogen, 700 times more powerful than
Onshore Wave Technology Ushers In Clean Energy Future
SAN FRANCISCO – Eco Wave Power has received the final approval to introduce its revolutionary
Auto Hauler Exchange Launches New Online Marketplace
ROCHESTER –Officials at Auto Hauler Exchange announced the launch of its new online marketplace that
SmartFinds Marketing Named U.S. Distributor And Sales Of Globally Patented Smart Holder Product
BIRMINGHAM – Smart Holder manufacturer D.S. Holder GmbH based near Vienna, Austria, has entered a
Fishbeck Acquires Envirologic To Expand Environmental Capabilities
GRAND RAPIDS —Fishbeck announced that it has acquired Kalamazoo-based Envirologic as of Jan. 1. With
Microsoft Making Bold Move With ChatGPT
SEATTLE - ChatGPT, the new chatbot that's taken the internet by storm and already drafted
Bill To Revise Voter-Approved Cannabis Regs In Ohio Stalls In Legislature
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A contentious bill proposing sweeping changes to the adult-use cannabis landscape in Ohio
May Michigan Cannabis Sales Up 1 Percent From April
LANSING - The good news is May Michigan Cannabis Sales totaled $272.6 million, up almost
Ohio Pot Festival To Offer $2,500 For Best Cannabis Packed In The Stargazer Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cannabis fans from around the country are heading to southern Ohio this
Legal Scholars Say Ohio Legislature Can Only Make Limited Changes To Voter-Approved Pot Law
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As Ohio lawmakers face public pushback over legislation that would make sweeping
Featured News
ITC Michigan Provides $290,000 To Support Area Food Banks During The Holiday Season
NOVI – ITC Michigan announced a donation of $290,000 across seven Michigan food banks, as part of its Greater Giving program.
Harvard Scientist Who Said AI/ATLAS Could Be Alien Tech Says Truth To Come Out By Christmas
BOSTON - A Harvard scientist who has repeatedly claimed that an interstellar object moving through our solar system could be a
Amazon Drones Now Delivering Packages In Metro Detroit
DETROIT - Amazon is expanding its drone delivery service in metro Detroit, with plans to fly its drones out of its
Michigan
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.
Chinese Electric Cars One Step Ahead Of World Competition By Adding “I”
BEIJING - The recent assertion by CATL's top management that Chinese cars do indeed have an advantage
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.
Chinese Electric Cars One Step Ahead Of World Competition By Adding “I”
BEIJING - The recent assertion by CATL's top management that Chinese cars do indeed have an advantage
Bill To Revise Voter-Approved Cannabis Regs In Ohio Stalls In Legislature
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A contentious bill proposing sweeping changes to the adult-use cannabis landscape in Ohio
May Michigan Cannabis Sales Up 1 Percent From April
LANSING - The good news is May Michigan Cannabis Sales totaled $272.6 million, up almost
Ohio Pot Festival To Offer $2,500 For Best Cannabis Packed In The Stargazer Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cannabis fans from around the country are heading to southern Ohio this
Legal Scholars Say Ohio Legislature Can Only Make Limited Changes To Voter-Approved Pot Law
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As Ohio lawmakers face public pushback over legislation that would make sweeping
MSU Innovation Center Hosts Entrepreneurial Projects, Leaders
EAST LANSING - Registration open for the MSU Innovation Celebration on April 7 at the
ChannelSales.PRO Expands Marketing Offerings To Include Video-As-A-Service
DETROIT - Channel Sales .PRO has expanded its offerings to now include what CEO Rick
Americans Distrust the Economy—but Still Bet on Themselves as Gas Prices and Spending Cuts Loom
ANN ARBOR — Americans are sending a mixed economic signal: they don’t trust the national
Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Tax Fight Becomes Constitutional Showdown With Billions at Stake
LANSING — What began as a plan to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads is rapidly turning
Advanced Technologies
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
Coin-Sized Nuclear 3V Battery With 50-Year Lifespan To Be Mass Produced
BEIJING - A Chinese battery manufacturer has developed a breakthrough, sparking a worldwide race for compact nuclear energy. The innovation is
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Techstars Detroit Entrepreneur Wants To Make Metro Detroit Artificial Intelligence Capital
DETROIT - Entrepreneur Brandon Cooper returned to the Motor City last year with lofty ambitions as he was selected by Techstars
AI Could Kill All Humans By 2200
MANCHESTER, UK - In a provocative new paper, an English scientist wonders if so-called “artificial intelligence” (AI) is one reason why
The AI Revolution: News and Tools for Business with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI April 1, 2024 - The AI Revolution continues with an insightful segment on MITechTV, hosted by myself, Mike Brennan,
TrialAssure Offers Anonymize 3.0 That Uses Machine Learning And Artificial Intelligence To Share Info
CANTON – Pharmaceutical technology company TrialAssure announced that its flagship product TrialAssure ANONYMIZE® 3.0 is now available. ANONYMIZE allows users across
Science Tech
World’s End in 2060? Newton’s Mysterious Prophecy Predicts
Isaac Newton prophecy 2060: A 300-Year-Old Warning LONDON – Renowned scientist Sir Isaac Newton predicted when the world would end in a letter dating back more than 300 years ago. Notably, the famous mathematician and
Quantum Computing Breakthrough Brings Us Closer to Universal Simulation
DETROIT - By blending digital control with analog simulations, scientists have created a powerful new quantum simulator that pushes beyond traditional limitations. This hybrid system allows precise manipulation of quantum states while naturally modeling real-world
UFO Expert Says Trump’s Declassification Could Expose Cover Up For Decades
NEW YORK - An expert on UFOs says President Donald Trump's move to declassify decades-old government files on UFOs could reveal a potential "cover-up" and expose many federal secrets. "The government for decades has investigated UFOs. I think
Muskegon Public Schools Earns Ford NGL Designation, Launches Innovation Academies Of Muskegon
MUSKEGON – Muskegon Public Schools has earned designation as a Ford Next Generation Learning community, making it only the fourth district in Michigan - and first along West Michigan’s lakeshore - to achieve this recognition.
Dearborn Company To Mass-Produce Coronavirus Test Swabs With 3D Printers
DEARBORN—EnvisionTec, a manufacturer of desktop and full-production 3D printers and materials, is proud to announce they have successfully completed a clinical trial to use the EnvisionTEC 3D printed nasopharyngeal swabs for COVID-19 testing. EnvisionTEC, as
Thumb Filter Maker Converts To Coronavirus PPE With State Help
LANSING–National Filters Inc., an industrial filter manufacturer located in Harbor Beach in Michigan’s Thumb, is retooling and purchasing new machinery to produce healthcare equipment critical to COVID-19 relief efforts with support from the Michigan Strategic
Michigan Insurers Waive Copays, Deductibles For COVID-19 Tests, Treatment
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services announced that the state has received agreements from nearly all of the state’s health insurance companies to waive cost-sharing, including copays, deductibles, and coinsurance for coronavirus (COVID-19)
Infectious Disease Expert: COVID-19 Lock Down Could Last Until August
ANN ARBOR - Infectious Disease Expert Fred Brown, who helped develop a test for HIV, said the COVID-19 lock down could last until August and even could impact fall sports, events, and more. https://youtu.be/ZES6iWOFRCA
Stryker To Acquire Digital Care Platform Vocera Communications For $3 Billion
KALAMAZOO - Stryker announced on Thursday a definitive merger agreement to acquire Vocera Communications for $3.09 billion. Vocera provides a platform for digital care coordination and communication strategy, offering a portfolio that is complementary to
XLerateHealth Expands Business Accelerator In Flint
FLINT—The Kentucky-based healthcare business accelerator XLerateHealth announced new funding from the city of Flint via the Small Business Administration Community Navigator Pilot Program and The Community Foundation of Flint. The grants will support the development of
Wareologie Pivots To Portable Parallel Bars For People With Disabilities
ANN ARBOR - Gina Adams founder of Wareologie, a magnetic button for people with disabilities, pivoted into developing portable parallel bars, what she describes as a game-changer for acute care, skilled nursing facilities, rehab, mobile
Former Astellas Pharma VP Joins MMS As Advisor Of Biostatistics, Submissions Planning
CANTON – MMS Holdings – a data-focused CRO – announced this week the addition of Kevin Chartier, Ph.D., as Principal Advisor of Biostatistics and Submissions Planning. Chartier will work with the biostatistics team across MMS global operations to support Sponsors with complex studies and submissions. Bringing more than
Stryker To Acquire Digital Care Platform Vocera Communications For $3 Billion
KALAMAZOO - Stryker announced on Thursday a definitive merger agreement to acquire Vocera Communications for $3.09 billion. Vocera provides a platform for digital care coordination and communication strategy, offering a portfolio that is complementary to
XLerateHealth Expands Business Accelerator In Flint
FLINT—The Kentucky-based healthcare business accelerator XLerateHealth announced new funding from the city of Flint via the Small Business Administration Community Navigator Pilot Program and The Community Foundation of Flint. The grants will support the development of
Wareologie Pivots To Portable Parallel Bars For People With Disabilities
ANN ARBOR - Gina Adams founder of Wareologie, a magnetic button for people with disabilities, pivoted into developing portable parallel bars, what she describes as a game-changer for acute care, skilled nursing facilities, rehab, mobile
Former Astellas Pharma VP Joins MMS As Advisor Of Biostatistics, Submissions Planning
CANTON – MMS Holdings – a data-focused CRO – announced this week the addition of Kevin Chartier, Ph.D., as Principal Advisor of Biostatistics and Submissions Planning. Chartier will work with the biostatistics team across MMS global operations to support Sponsors with complex studies and submissions. Bringing more than
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
The Autonomous Vehicle Patent Race
SOUTHFIELD - Incremental advancements in driver assistance technologies are paving the way toward an autonomous
Supported Intelligence Working With U-M Students To Connect Traffic Lights To Vehicles
ROYAL OAK - Supported Intelligence has developed some interesting technology to research and prototype an
Digital and Mobile
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
LTU Professor, Alumnus Use Digital Fabrication To Cut Cost Of New Home Construction
SOUTHFIELD - A Lawrence Technological University architecture professor Scott Shall and his onetime student Breck
Michigan Cyber Patriot Program Seeks Donations, Mentors To Stay Operational
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan Cyber Patriot is a program aimed at grade-school students to provide them
Mobile Monday Michigan Chapters in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing Seeking Volunteer Organizers
DETROIT - Have you enjoyed attending an MTAM Mobile Monday Michigan event at one of
Mobile Monday Detroit Discusses 3D Development for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality
DETROIT – Mobile Monday Detroit will explore 3D virtual and augmented reality development skills and
Amplifi Media, Jācapps Align To Form SonicAi To Create Voice Commands For Podcasting
BINGHAM FARMS - Steve Goldstein and Fred Jacobs, and their companies, Amplifi Media and jācapps,
jacapps Teams With Ford Motor Company For Connected Car Hackathon
BINGHAM FARMS - jacapps is teaming up with Ford Motor Company at the 2017 NAB
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
Automation Alley, Oakland University To Open DOE-Funded Cybersecurity Center
TROY – Automation Alley has been awarded $2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s
Cybersecurity Hot Buttons: AI And Ransomware Threats
ANN ARBOR - Presidio Chief Information Security Officer Dan Lohrmann joins Matt and Mike on
MMS Offers $1 Million In-Kind Services For COVID-19 Vaccine Development
CANTON – MMS, a contract biotech research organization, is offering a $1 million award toward
How Coronavirus Could Lead To A Permanent Remote Workforce
DETROIT - As coronavirus fears hit a high point, companies have scrambled to institute new
US Signal Opens Fourth Data Center Near Belleville
ROYAL OAK - Carrie Borchers and Amanda Regnerus from US Signal Provide Details On The
Crush Your Office NCAA Basketball Bracket Pool With Supported Intelligence Smart Bracket
LANSING - If you want to win your office NCAA basketball bracket pool, you need
Business and Finance
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
Invest Detroit Closes $32 Million In Four Detroit Projects With New Markets Tax Credit
DETROIT - Invest Detroit has announced closing four transactions totaling $32 million using its New
How Emotions Can Potentially Wreck Your Investment Portfolio
Image credit Well, it starts with a tweet, or a YouTube/ TikTok clip, or potentially
How Independent Hoteliers Can Compete with Big Chains
Independent hoteliers possess an edge that sprawling chains frequently forfeit: the capacity to pivot overnight.
BTC, ETH Investors Earn $4,700 a Day Through BCC Mining
BCC Mining is dedicated to providing convenient and secure cloud mining services to users around
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
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
Remote Work Is Poised to Devastate America’s Cities
NEW YORK - The “work from home” revolution has been very good for political columnists
The Power Of 7, New Marketing Guide By Michigan’s Faris Alami
TROY - Faris Alami CEO of International Strategic Management has taken his 25 years of
Bill To Revise Voter-Approved Cannabis Regs In Ohio Stalls In Legislature
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A contentious bill proposing sweeping changes to the adult-use cannabis landscape in Ohio
May Michigan Cannabis Sales Up 1 Percent From April
LANSING - The good news is May Michigan Cannabis Sales totaled $272.6 million, up almost
Ohio Pot Festival To Offer $2,500 For Best Cannabis Packed In The Stargazer Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cannabis fans from around the country are heading to southern Ohio this
Legal Scholars Say Ohio Legislature Can Only Make Limited Changes To Voter-Approved Pot Law
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As Ohio lawmakers face public pushback over legislation that would make sweeping
Business News
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- Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet
- Michael Saylor Says Don't Bother Working Hard: Is The Crypto Billionaire's Take Controversial Or Simply Common Sense In Today's Era
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- Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet
