MI Tech TV
Amazon Prime Day 2024: How October Prime Days Differ from July’s Event
Birmingham, MI - October 7, 2024 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, joins us in today's MITechTV show to discuss Amazon Prime Day 2024. Amazon Prime Day has become a major retail event, with
Explore The Impact Of Horses On Human History With “Hark! Follow My Hoofbeats”
METAMORA - Meet Mary Chris Foxworthy. She loves horses and is dedicated to preserving their history. Her passion for horses started when her grandfather owned one of the last horse-drawn milk wagon creameries in the
Project DIAMOnD 3D Printing Initiative Enhances Additive Manufacturing In Oakland County
TROY - Project DIAMOnD, a 3D printing initiative in partnership with Automation Alley and Oakland County, has opened a Digital Transformation Center in Auburn Hills that provides companies access to industrial 3D printing equipment, training
Breaking News
Stellantis Walks Away From Fully EV Target By 2030
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis - the automaking conglomerate that owns brands such as Dodge, Fiat,
Davenport University Unveils New Video Game At Tech Week Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - Long before David Krogmann became a programming professor at Davenport University, he
MILEAP Opens Free Applications For Federal Student Aid
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is announcing today
43 Million Tons Of White Gold Found
GERMANY - Aglobal energy company has recently confirmed that Germany holds one of the world’s
Ohio Republicans To Overrule Voters On Cannabis Regulations By End Of June
COLUMBUS - Ohio Republicans plan to pass recreational marijuana reform by the end of June.
Ohio House Committee Modifies Voter-Approved Pot Law In Senate-Passed Bill
COLUMBUS - An Ohio House committee has adopted a number of major changes to a
Ohio Adult Cannabis Purchase Limits Will Increase June 4
COLUMBUS - The Division of Cannabis Control has issued new guidance regarding purchase limits for
Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Sales Top $30 Billion in 2024
DETROIT - Sales of state-licensed cannabis products totaled $30.1 billion in 2024, according to data compiled
Shuttered Palisades Nuclear Power Plant In Southwest Michigan To Reopen
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Biden- Harris
MPSC Awards Nearly $21M In Grants For Renewable Energy And Electrification Projects
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission will share nearly $21 million in grants across
DTE Energy Building Three Solar Parks Funded By MIGreenPower Program
DETROIT — DTE Energy announced that it has broken ground on three new solar parks
Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo Join Consumers Energy Renewable Energy Program
JACKSON–The cities of Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo are setting a new standard in sustainability by
Bad News For Fossil Fuels: Lithium-Silicon EV Batteries Deliver Next-Level Performance
DETROIT - The bad news just keeps coming for fossil energy stakeholders. High-performance, high-profile automakers
Cannabis Banking Expands With BankMichigan
ANN ARBOR - It's tough to find a bank that will work with you if
Former Piston Ben Wallace Purchases Ownership Stake In Kalamazoo Distillery
KALAMAZOO — Green Door Distilling Co. now has a National Basketball Association Hall of Fame player within
Ryba Marine Construction Wins Nearly $1 Million Contract To Dredge Buffalo Harbor
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $991,500 contract
Cashless Cannabis Transactions Service Offers January Specials
ANN ARBOR - According to a retail study by Capital One Research, 81 percent of
Medical Cannabis Sales in Ohio Decreasing But Still Popular
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Medical Cannabis Sales In Ohio Decreasing But Still Popular Due To 10
As 2025 Begins, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Seeks To Rewrite Voter-Approved Cannabis Regulations
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. Mike DeWine was, and is, begging the Ohio legislature to rewrite
Ohio Cannabis Prices Down $50 An Ounce Since August Legalization
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The cost of cannabis in Ohio is decreasing. In August, the average
Featured News
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
Meet George Jetson: Flying Car Takes Maiden Journey
AUSTRIA - The future of transportation is rapidly evolving, and with it comes the promise of a more sustainable and efficient
Are Smartphones Now Obsolete?
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - For nearly thirty years, we’ve lived with our faces glued to small screens—thumbs incessantly swiping, notifications pinging
Michigan
Michigan Economic Opportunity Fund 2024: GPTF Application For $50 Million Grants Now Open!
LANSING — Michigan Economic Opportunity Fund 2024 Applications For $50 Million in Going PRO Talent
Employers, Job-Seekers Invited To Washtenaw Community College Fall Career Fair October 16
ANN ARBOR – Dozens of job opportunities will be up for grabs at the Washtenaw
Sharrow Marine Unveils Propeller For 40-200-HP Outboard Engines
DETROIT–Sharrow Marine, developers of innovative new propeller technology for the boating industry, announced the launch
Bollinger Prices 2025 B4 Commercial Electric Truck At $158,758
OAK PARK–Bollinger Motors Inc., a commercial electric vehicle manufacturer, announced today that the 2025 Bollinger
Michigan Economic Opportunity Fund 2024: GPTF Application For $50 Million Grants Now Open!
LANSING — Michigan Economic Opportunity Fund 2024 Applications For $50 Million in Going PRO Talent
Employers, Job-Seekers Invited To Washtenaw Community College Fall Career Fair October 16
ANN ARBOR – Dozens of job opportunities will be up for grabs at the Washtenaw
Sharrow Marine Unveils Propeller For 40-200-HP Outboard Engines
DETROIT–Sharrow Marine, developers of innovative new propeller technology for the boating industry, announced the launch
Bollinger Prices 2025 B4 Commercial Electric Truck At $158,758
OAK PARK–Bollinger Motors Inc., a commercial electric vehicle manufacturer, announced today that the 2025 Bollinger
Cashless Cannabis Transactions Service Offers January Specials
ANN ARBOR - According to a retail study by Capital One Research, 81 percent of
Medical Cannabis Sales in Ohio Decreasing But Still Popular
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Medical Cannabis Sales In Ohio Decreasing But Still Popular Due To 10
As 2025 Begins, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Seeks To Rewrite Voter-Approved Cannabis Regulations
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. Mike DeWine was, and is, begging the Ohio legislature to rewrite
Ohio Cannabis Prices Down $50 An Ounce Since August Legalization
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The cost of cannabis in Ohio is decreasing. In August, the average
Hundreds Of New Apartments Proposed Near Trader Joe’s As Ann Arbor Faces Persistent Rental Demand
ANN ARBOR — Plans for a six-story apartment complex next to Trader Joe’s on East
ACA Subsidy Lapse Sends Health Insurance Costs Soaring for Michigan Business Owners — With a Jan. 15 Deadline Looming
DETROIT — Health insurance costs are rising sharply for Michigan business owners, freelancers, and independent
Proposed $600 Million High-Voltage Transmission Line Part Of ITC Michigan’s Efforts To Strengthen Electric Grid
NOVI — A proposed high-voltage transmission line stretching from Oneida in Eaton County to a
Michigan Marijuana Industry’s Court Challenge To 24% Wholesale Tax Advances As Job Losses Mount
LANSING — Michigan’s cannabis industry is pressing forward with a constitutional lawsuit against the state’s
Advanced Technologies
Saab Gets Michigan Strategic Funds To Help Build $75 Million Munitions Plant In Grayling
GRAYLING - Saab, the Swedish defense and security company, is moving forward with plans to build a $75 million munitions plant
Michigan Receives $9.1 Million From Feds To Help Small Automotive Suppliers Grow And Hire More Workers
LANSING — Small and diverse automotive manufacturers in Michigan will soon have support securing funding to grow their businesses and hire
Artificial Intelligence Transforms Smart Phones
SAN FRANCISCO - In sci-fi shows like Westworld and The Expanse, characters use evolved mobile devices with sleek transparent designs that
Woodchuck Transforms Waste To Energy For Industries
GRAND RAPIDS - Woodchuck, a climate impact startup transforming waste to energy with the power of AI, today announced it is
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google AI Project Could Reduce Stops At Red Traffic Lights By 30 Percent
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Google has shared an update about its AI-driven mission to reduce wait times, fuel use, and polluting
Artificial Intelligence in Retail Market Worth $52.45 Billion By 2030
NEW YORK - The Artificial Intelligence for retail market revenue is poised to reach $52.45 billion by 2030, growing at a
TrialAssure AI Creates Plain Language Summaries For 50,000 Drug Studies
DETROIT–Generative artificial intelligence is everywhere, including now the pharmaceutical clinical trial industry. TrialAssure, a company advancing trial results disclosure and data
Google Announces Generative AI Search Capabilities For Doctors
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Google Cloud on Monday announced new artificial intelligence-powered search capabilities that it said will help health-care workers
Science Tech
Huge UFO Seen By Hundreds In West Michigan
BYRON CENTER — A bizarre sighting in West Michigan has left hundreds of people scratching their heads. Last Friday, a dark mysterious object was spotted floating in the air, sparking widespread curiosity and speculation. The
Climate Change and Infectious Disease: How Growing Public Health Threats Will Impact Business
GRAND RAPIDS - Join the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum for an insightful webinar that explores how climate change is reshaping the Great Lakes region, focusing on the impacts of rising water temperatures and increased
LTU Creates Healthcare Violence Reduction Center
SOUTHFIELD - Studies show more than 50 nurses in hospitals face violence from their patients each day. To address this issue, Lawrence Technological University has just created the Healthcare Violence Reduction Center. LTU has partnered
NASA Seeks To Bring Mars Invisible Oil Back To Earth
NEW YORK - The surface of Mars, when compared with its past, might have habitable conditions, but present-day Mars is a dry desert terrain. New results obtained from the NASA MAVEN mission are explaining the
Spectrum Health, Beaumont Health Plan Merger To Create Largest Healthcare System In Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS — Spectrum Health, which was created through a merger more than two decades ago and went on to become West Michigan’s largest health care provider, intends to merge with Southfield-based Beaumont Health. The two health systems
New Four-Week Program Trains Health Care Workers For Immediate Job Placement
ANN ARBOR - Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast and employer partners Vibrant Life Senior Living, Homewatch CareGivers and Interim Healthcare are partnering to train and immediately place health care workers in a new four-week
Progenity To Lay Off 110 Lab Employees In Ann Arbor In August
ANN ARBOR - Progenity, a San Diego-based biotechnology company, reported last week it will close its genetic testing lab in Ann Arbor and permanently lay off 110 employees on Aug. 6. As a result, the
UP Medical Device Maker Launches New Product For Open Heart Surgery
MARQUETTE—Officials at Marquette-based Able Medical Devices announced the launch of its Valkyrie Thoracic Fixation System, saying it’s the market’s first single-use radiolucent plating system designed to span the osteotomy and close the sternum after open
Spectrum Health, Beaumont Health Plan Merger To Create Largest Healthcare System In Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS — Spectrum Health, which was created through a merger more than two decades ago and went on to become West Michigan’s largest health care provider, intends to merge with Southfield-based Beaumont Health. The two health systems
New Four-Week Program Trains Health Care Workers For Immediate Job Placement
ANN ARBOR - Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast and employer partners Vibrant Life Senior Living, Homewatch CareGivers and Interim Healthcare are partnering to train and immediately place health care workers in a new four-week
Progenity To Lay Off 110 Lab Employees In Ann Arbor In August
ANN ARBOR - Progenity, a San Diego-based biotechnology company, reported last week it will close its genetic testing lab in Ann Arbor and permanently lay off 110 employees on Aug. 6. As a result, the
UP Medical Device Maker Launches New Product For Open Heart Surgery
MARQUETTE—Officials at Marquette-based Able Medical Devices announced the launch of its Valkyrie Thoracic Fixation System, saying it’s the market’s first single-use radiolucent plating system designed to span the osteotomy and close the sternum after open
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Former Tesla, Lucid Executives Create EV Sports Car
LONDON - A new niche EV brand, Longbow, has emerged into the public eye, hailing
Toyota EV Now On Sale For Under $20,000
TOKYO - When you’re able to offer an EV with 267 miles of driving range,
Elon Musk Admits He Was Wrong About Fully Autonomous Driving
TEXAS - Tesla owners who expected to enjoy fully autonomous driving in their vehicles might
GM, Honda Join Forces To Create Hydrogen Engine
DETROIT - Commercial trucks, heavy machinery, generators, and, to a lesser extent, passenger cars will
Self-Driving Trucks Will Need Mechanics, Technicians To Fix Them On The Road
LOUISVILLE - Self-driving vehicles are one of the latest and hottest trends in transportation leaving
David Cole: Vehicle Hacking, Electric Cars, Trump Auto Policies
ROYAL OAK - The danger of hackable cars is only accelerating, auto guru David Cole
Digital and Mobile
SEC: Public Companies Must Report Cyberattacks Within Four Days
WASHINGTON DC - In a move to prevent public companies from delaying news about cyberattacks,
Gallup Poll: Americans Fear Cyberterrorism More Than Nuclear War
NEW YORK - According to a Gallup poll on world affairs, cyberterrorism is regarded by
Smart Mobility Today: Autonomous Vehicles, EV Batteries, Drone Delivery, AI
DETROIT -This week’s stories focus a lot on advances in autonomous vehicles, EV batteries, drone
Michigan Cyberpatriot Program Update with Tamara Shoemaker
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker, who founded the Michigan Cyberpatriot program nearly a decade ago,
HouseSetter Works With Logic Solutions To Introduce Portable Home Monitoring System
NORTHVILLE - HouseSetter, with the help of MTAM-member company Logic Solutions, has introduced a low-cost,
Mobile Michigan Detroit Focus On Apple CarPlay, Android Auto And App Development
DETROIT - While technology inside our vehicles isn’t new, auto manufacturers have somewhat struggled to
Mobile Monday Detroit Offers Hands-on Demo’s of Augmented, Virtual Reality Technologies
DETROIT – Want to get your hands on some really cool technology, and experience something
Showcase Your Mobile App At Mobile Monday Detroit Aug. 8
DETROIT - Do you have an exciting Mobile App that you want to demonstrate to
Kaspersky Report Finds Last-Minute Shoppers Face Greater Cyber Risk
MOSCOW - According to a report from Kaspersky, 40 percent of American consumers who do
Cybersecurity Tips For Holiday eCommerce
ANN ARBOR - If you plan to shop online for Holiday gifts, you need to
Computers Can Become Infected By Malware By Viewing Certain Images
DETROIT - New evidence has emerged that shows it may now be possible that your computer can
Cryptojacking Malware Soars Nearly 4 Times In Third Quarter
DETROIT - After recent turbulence in the crypto market, Atlas VPN decided to analyze the
Rocket Fiber Provides Wi-Fi 6 Connections To Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center
DETROIT - The Detroit Pistons has made Rocket Fiber its official internet and network services partner
Three Michigan University Startups In Deep Learning, Augmented Reality, Robotic Process Automation Get $250,000
DETROIT - The Innovation Hub for Advanced Computing has awarded $250,000 to three projects that
Three Detroit Startups Receive Cash Prizes At TechTown’s Start Studio Showcase
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit announced Friday that the creator of Skilled-Tec, a mixed and augmented
Internet Sales Tax Bills Headed To Senate Floor
LANSING - Legislation codifying into state law a U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding internet sales
Business and Finance
Michigan Innovation Fund Gives $60 Million To Help State’s Startups
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund Board officially established the Michigan Innovation Fund on Tuesday,
What Techniques Do Experienced Marketers Learn To Practice
Pexels - CC0 License Work long enough in any field, and you’ll begin to understand
SBAM Entrepreneurship Score Card Shows Michigan Losing Edge In New Business Openings, Employment Tightening
LANSING – Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy is fading in its strength over time, including relative to
First Car Maker To Stop Production In US Because Of Tariffs
HUNTSVILLE, Ala - The impact of Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff policies are beginning to hit with car
Mastering the Art of Raising Capital for Your Business
Raising capital for your business can feel like an exhausting and frustrating performance. It requires
How Many Followers You Need On TikTok To Get Paid?
Tiktok has come up as the top social media platform for influencers. Multiple people have
Personal Finance Basics: Essential Knowledge For Everyone
Finance management includes all areas of your financial life. You need to understand the concept,
Invest Detroit Gets $1 Million From Ally Bank Foundation
DETROIT - Ally Charitable Foundation announced a $1 million commitment to Detroit's Strategic Neighborhood Fund
TechTown’s Annual Fundraiser Oct. 6 Available In-Person Or Virtually
DETROIT - Toast of the Town is TechTown’s annual fundraiser on Oct. 6 will be celebrating
Traverse City New Tech Pitch Night Winner MeetingMaker
TRAVERSE CITY - In an effort to expand the inclusiveness of the event, TCNewTech opens its platform to
Michigan Venture Capital Association 20th Anniversary Report
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Venture Capital Association celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2022 with
Scalable Revenue Operations For Small Businesses
ANN ARBOR - Technologist Ernie Butcher joins Matt and Mike on MiTechTV to talk about
Cashless Cannabis Transactions Service Offers January Specials
ANN ARBOR - According to a retail study by Capital One Research, 81 percent of
Medical Cannabis Sales in Ohio Decreasing But Still Popular
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Medical Cannabis Sales In Ohio Decreasing But Still Popular Due To 10
As 2025 Begins, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Seeks To Rewrite Voter-Approved Cannabis Regulations
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. Mike DeWine was, and is, begging the Ohio legislature to rewrite
Ohio Cannabis Prices Down $50 An Ounce Since August Legalization
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The cost of cannabis in Ohio is decreasing. In August, the average
