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Invest Detroit Gets $1 Million From Ally Bank Foundation
DETROIT - Ally Charitable Foundation announced a $1 million commitment to Detroit's Strategic Neighborhood Fund (SNF), a partnership between the City of Detroit and Invest Detroit targeting 10 neighborhoods across the city. The grant is
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
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Toyota EV Now On Sale For Under $20,000
TOKYO - When you’re able to offer an EV with 267 miles of driving range, an impressive driver assist suite, and
GVSU Survey Finds Economic Uncertainty Among West Michigan Businesses
GRAND RAPIDS - The aftereffects of the tariffs implemented by the federal government are rippling throughout the West Michigan economy. Brian
Small Business Anxiety Spikes As U.S. Trade Policies Shift
BOSTON, MA– The latest trade policy shifts coming out of the new administration are making U.S. small business owners increasingly worried
Advanced Technologies
NASA’s Experimental Hybrid Hydrogen Engine Could Finally Cut Flight Emissions
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Air travel produces around 2.5 percent of all global CO2 emissions, and despite decades of effort in developing alternative
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
Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer – Latest Tech Title
ANN ARBOR - Generative Artificial Intelligence has spawned many new products and services. Now it also has lead to the creation
Automation Alley Offers 5 Integr8 Industry 4.0 Panels, 2 Mixers In 2025
TROY - Automation Alley announced its 2025 Integr8 Series, featuring five carefully curated roundtables focusing on the most critical challenges and
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
U-M, Los Alamos National Laboratory To Jointly Develop Michigan-Based AI Research Center
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory plan to develop a state-of-the-art facility for high-performance computing
Syncurrent First AI Startup To Get Funding From USDA Rural Development
MARQUETTE – "Syncurrent, First AI Startup To Get Funding From USDA Rural Development" A Marquette-based technological startup, is the first artificial
AI Expert: “We Will Need A Handful Of Breakthroughs Before We Reach Artificial General intelligence’
NEW YORK - “I think we are at an important moment for science and artificial intelligence (AI). In the last two
Deep Mind CEO: We Need Handful Of Breakthroughs Before We Reach Artificial General Intelligence
SAN FRANCISCO - “I think we are at an important moment for science and artificial intelligence (AI). In the last two
Science Tech
Newton Letter Predicts World As We Know It Will End In 2060
LONDON - Renowned scientist Sir Isaac Newton predicted when the world would end in a letter dating back more than 300 years ago. A letter from the famous mathematician and physicist - who was best known for formulating the laws of gravity - revealed he
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.
NORML Responds to Studies Identifying Link Between COVID and Cannabis Use Disorder Diagnosis
CLEVELAND - Fully vaccinated persons with a clinical diagnosis of cannabis use disorder (CUD) possess a greater risk of COVID breakthrough infections than do to similar controls, according to data published in the journal World Psychiatry. Researchers with
Two-Thirds Of Business Travelers Plan To Reduce Trips Amid Rising COVID Cases
WASHINGTON – U.S. business travelers are scaling back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, with 67% planning to take fewer trips, 52% likely to cancel existing travel plans without rescheduling, and 60% planning to postpone
MIOSHA Encourages Employers To Follow Updated CDC Guidance To Contain Spread of COVID-19
LANSING - MIOSHA is strongly encouraging Michigan employers to follow recently updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines due to the Delta variant of COVID-19. According to the CDC, the Delta variant is much more contagious,
Career Changers Seek Better Work-Life Balance, Ahead of Better Pay: FlexJobs Survey
BOULDER, CO. – Sixty-eight percent of respondents in a FlexJob Survey would consider changing careers, and an additional 19 percent would consider changing careers for an amazing opportunity. Only Five percent say they are happy
Miracle Drug Shrinks Cancer Tumors
LONDON - A breakthrough cancer treatment plan could be a "cure" for a death sentence form of the disease. An experimental new treatment being pioneered by Dr Paul Mulholland, a brain cancer specialist at University College
MichBio’s 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 23
ANN ARBOR - Don't miss the 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit happening in Ann Arbor on September 23rd. With less than two weeks to go, now is the time to secure your spot at this
Longevity Gene Could Extend Human Lifespan
NEW YORK - That if our lifespan could be extended beyond its natural limits? Recently, scientists have made a significant leap towards this very real possibility with the discovery and study of an important longevity
Commonly Used Drug During Pregnancy May Clear Alzheimer’s Brain
NEW YORK - A drug commonly used to induce labor could offer new hope in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, according to recent research. Scientists have discovered that this medication, which has been used for decades to
Miracle Drug Shrinks Cancer Tumors
LONDON - A breakthrough cancer treatment plan could be a "cure" for a death sentence form of the disease. An experimental new treatment being pioneered by Dr Paul Mulholland, a brain cancer specialist at University College
MichBio’s 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 23
ANN ARBOR - Don't miss the 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit happening in Ann Arbor on September 23rd. With less than two weeks to go, now is the time to secure your spot at this
Longevity Gene Could Extend Human Lifespan
NEW YORK - That if our lifespan could be extended beyond its natural limits? Recently, scientists have made a significant leap towards this very real possibility with the discovery and study of an important longevity
Commonly Used Drug During Pregnancy May Clear Alzheimer’s Brain
NEW YORK - A drug commonly used to induce labor could offer new hope in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, according to recent research. Scientists have discovered that this medication, which has been used for decades to
Mobility
GM, Honda Join Forces To Create Hydrogen Engine
DETROIT - Commercial trucks, heavy machinery, generators, and, to a lesser extent, passenger cars will
Hydrogen-Powered Car Developed By BMW And Toyota To Hit Road In 2028
DETROIT - The future is and must be sustainable. The major automotive brands know this,
GM, Honda Join Forces To Create Hydrogen Engine
DETROIT - Commercial trucks, heavy machinery, generators, and, to a lesser extent, passenger cars will
Hydrogen-Powered Car Developed By BMW And Toyota To Hit Road In 2028
DETROIT - The future is and must be sustainable. The major automotive brands know this,
Teaching Self-Driving Cars To Predict Pedestrian Movement
ANN ARBOR – By zeroing in on humans’ gait, body symmetry and foot placement, University
123Net Partners With Telia Carrier To Meet Bandwidth Demand From Self-Driving Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD - With Michigan leading the nation with the most permissive self-driving vehicle laws in
Breaking News
Scientists Transform Plastic Using Air To Create Useful Industrial Chemicals
NEW YORK - industrial chemical Scientists have developed a new method to break down plastic
Associated Builders And Contractors To Host Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser To Benefit Make-A-Wish
MIDLAND - Associated Builders & Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter is proud to host the 38th
France’s Energy Strategy Could Create Power For A Millenium
PARIS - As one of the world’s nuclear power pioneers, France has long recognized the
Massillon City Council Opposes Pot Law Changes Proposed By Ohio Legislature
MASSILLON – City Council is opposing proposed state legislation and any attempts that would change Ohio's
Ohio Could Become $2 Billion Market By 2027 If Legislators Do Not Change Laws
COLUMBUS — A national cannabis company predicts Ohio will be a $2 billion market in
Ohio Cannabis Supporters Contend Proposed Issue 2 Revisions By Legislature Would Drive Customers To Michigan
CLEVELAND - On Feb. 26, the Ohio Senate approved a bill that proposes major revisions
GVSU Survey Finds Economic Uncertainty Among West Michigan Businesses
GRAND RAPIDS - The aftereffects of the tariffs implemented by the federal government are rippling
Ohio GOP Claims Legalizing Pot Increases Crime. Fact Check Shows It Doesn’t
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Republican lawmakers continue to draft legislation restricting access to recreational marijuana,
China Unveils Its Latest Breakthrough Technology That Could End EV Charging Delays Forever
BEIJING - China is changing the game for electric vehicles with a new way to power
Ann Arbor Promotes Carbon Neutrality Through A2Zero
ANN ARBOR - The A2ZERO Home Energy Rebate program and Home Energy Advisor program are
Ann Arbor Floats $12 Million In Bonds To Fund First Carbon-Neutral, Net-Zero Fire Station
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor officials have identified a funding solution to build the eco-friendly
MPSC Posts RFP For Nearly $5 Million In Renewable Energy And Electrification Grants
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission announced today it has posted a request for
Applications Open For New Cohort At Tech Ecosystem Incubator
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will offer a second cohort of its Tech Ecosystem
Free Training in Ann Arbor Available To First 2000 Applicants
ANN ARBOR – Want To Get A Job In The Hospitality Industry? Free Training In
WCC, Talent Together Partner To Prepare Teachers To Address Critical Shortage
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College is partnering with Talent Together in a unique teacher
Toyota Unveils Easily Swappable Hydrogen Fuel Cell Batteries
Toyota is thinking about how we'll power our cars in the future. Fossil fuel, electric,
Ohio GOP Claims Legalizing Pot Increases Crime. Fact Check Shows It Doesn’t
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Republican lawmakers continue to draft legislation restricting access to recreational marijuana,
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
Patrick Anderson: Tariffs Could Cause More Harm To Auto Industry Than UAW Strike
LANSING - Tariffs would be worse for the U.S. auto industry than a UAW strike,
MiLEAP Gives $800K To Urban Alliance Foundation To Support Internships, Jobs Skill Training
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced an $800,000
Data Reveals Dramatic Shift In Global EV Car Sales
NEW YORK - Reuters reports that electric vehicle sales — both full electric and hybrid options rose 25%
Study: EVs Rival ICE Vehicles For Reliability And Longevity
NEW YORK - Reliability and longevity concerns may once have been among the most common
Patrick Anderson: Tariffs Could Cause More Harm To Auto Industry Than UAW Strike
LANSING - Tariffs would be worse for the U.S. auto industry than a UAW strike,
MiLEAP Gives $800K To Urban Alliance Foundation To Support Internships, Jobs Skill Training
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced an $800,000
Data Reveals Dramatic Shift In Global EV Car Sales
NEW YORK - Reuters reports that electric vehicle sales — both full electric and hybrid options rose 25%
Study: EVs Rival ICE Vehicles For Reliability And Longevity
NEW YORK - Reliability and longevity concerns may once have been among the most common
Ohio GOP Claims Legalizing Pot Increases Crime. Fact Check Shows It Doesn’t
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Republican lawmakers continue to draft legislation restricting access to recreational marijuana,
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
DNMiner Cloud Mining Platform: Safeguarding Your Crypto Income
DNMiner, the world's leading cloud mining platform, announced that it will help users easily start
The Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Case
Did you know that 42.7% of respondents for a PRN Newswire poll believe that employing
Meet Jetson One, An Electric Personal Helicopter That Can Reach 63 MPH
PALO ALTO, Ca. - Meet the Jetson One, an electric-powered VTOL sky toy (helicopter) that
Michigan Defense Expo April 8-10 In Warren
WARREN – The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Michigan Chapter announced the 16th Annual Michigan Defense
iHemp Hour Aug. 13 – Delta-8 THC, Types Of CBD Oil Products
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour July 16 featured what's happening with the US Hemp Authority
AndCan Index: U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Surges 4 Percent In May
EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan Index, demand for legal cannabis
$1.25 Million In Grant Funding Available From MEDC To Assist Small Farms Implement COVID-19 Safety Measures
LANSING - As a result of high demand for the Michigan Agricultural Safety Grant program,
Hemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - Our guests included: Certification Programs, Marielle Weintraub, PhD plus U.S. Hemp Authority
Digital and Mobile
Lee Township joins 123NET and Allegan County in County-Wide Broadband Project
LEE TOWNSHIP – 123NET and Lee Township in Allegan County have entered into an agreement
iPhone And Android Warning: Hackers Infect PDF Links On Devices
SAN FRANCISCO - Scammers continuously create new tactics to extract money from unsuspecting individuals. As
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GhostGPT—The New Cybercrime AI Used By Hackers
NEW YORK - The security threat driven by advances in AI is hardly new news:
Detroit Auto Show Announces Mobility Global Forum Speaker Lineup
DETROIT – The Detroit Auto Show today announced the roster of speakers for the inaugural
U-M’s MTRAC Awards $1 Million To Support Mobility, Transportation Research Projects
ANN ARBOR—The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization Advanced Transportation Innovation Hub at the University of
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
Smart Mobility Today: EVs, Autonomous Vehicles, Surgical Robots
DETROIT -This week’s stories focus a lot on Autonomous and Electric Vehicles, plus safer air
2024 Cybersecurity Recap, And Look Ahead At 2025
ANN ARBOR - As 2024 comes to an end, cybersecurity professionals Richard Stiennon from IT-Harvest
2024 Cyber Review: Trump Re-Election Eclipses AI and Ransomware Stories
2024 was a year with growing ransomware attacks, accelerating use of artificial intelligence (for good
FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—Stop Sending Texts
WASHINGTON DC - Timing is everything. Just as Apple’s adoption of RCS had seemed to signal
US Telecom Companies, Dozens Of Nations Had Phones, Texts Hacked By China
WASHINGTON – A top White House official said at least eight U.S. telecom companies and
123NET Partners With Pistons As Network Service Provider
DETROIT - 123NET announced a partnership with the Detroit Pistons, naming 123NET as the Pistons
Planning To Showcase Your Products At Trade Show? Airfoil Group CEO Provides Tips
ROYAL OAK - If your company plans to exhibit at a trade show this fall
123NET Enhances Broadband Services Across Michigan
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET announced it is incorporating Adtran Mosaic platform to enhance its ultra-fast-high-speed fiber broadband
Internet Users Expected To Reach 6 Billion In 5 Years
NEW YORK - The internet has become an indispensable part of our lives, transforming how
Tech 248 Update: Apprenti Program, Augmented Reality Manufacturing At the Speed Of Light
ROYAL OAK - Oakland County’s Greg Doyle talks about some technology initiatives available including the
123Net’s Kandler Explains New Voice Over Fiber Service
ROYAL OAK - James Kandler, 123Net’s Chief Operations Officer, explains Voice services growth through integration
Saitz Named Chief Marketing Officer For Plex Systems
TROY – Robin Saitz has been named Chief Marketing Officer for Plex Systems, which develops
MSP Red Level Acquires MSP C/D/H To Provide Statewide IT Services
NOVI - Two Michigan Managed Services Providers have combined to offer custom application development, business
4 Critical Conversion Tactics for Capturing More Leads
It's a true saying that "without marketing, you'll have no market." No customers, no market share, and no profits. Marketing activities alone won't do the trick, though. Your efforts must be effective, otherwise you
4 CRO Tactics that Increase Website Leads
The whole point of having a website is to get leads you can turn into sales, but it’s a fact of life that what we want and what we get are often two different
Q&A – Why You Need a Budget for Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
For business owners, increasing their website traffic used to be like the gold medal win in the Tokyo Olympics was for Sydney McLaughlin—incredible and ultra-rewarding for all her hard work. That’s not the case
How Can I Avoid The Most Common SEO Marketing Mistakes?
DETROIT - There are over 1.5 billion websites on the internet, and if you own a site, you’re up against some very tough competition. Hitting the right audience requires skilled search engine optimization (SEO). If
Sales Slump? How to Get Better Results from Your Website Visitors
Most manufacturers have experienced sales slumps at one time or another. When it happens, it’s vital to get your sales team’s heads back in the game and find a solution to the problem. The
Top 3 Trends Boosting 2021 Website Conversion Rates
Whoever said change is bad wasn’t a marketer. Honestly, change is the only thing you can be sure of these days, and it applies to digital marketing 100%. Since the beginning of 2021, for
Business
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
Invest Detroit Gets $1 Million From Ally Charitable Foundation To Support City of Detroit’s Strategic Neighborhood Fund
DETROIT – Ally Charitable Foundation today announced a $1 million commitment to Detroit’s Strategic Neighborhood
Legislature Gives Entrepreneurs Xmas Gift $66 Million For Michigan Innovation Fund
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem scored a big win December 20 when the Michigan
Applications Now Open For Michigan Founders Fund Pre-Accelerator Program
DETROIT - Michigan Founders Fund and global accelerator network gener8tor have officially opened applications for
2 Grand Rapids-Based VC Funds Create Affiliation Agreement For Entrepreneurs Of Color
GRAND RAPIDS – New Community Transformation Fund and Michigan Capital Network, two Grand Rapids based
Ann Arbor SPARK Tech Homecoming Nov. 27 Invites Tech Veterans Home
ANN ARBOR - Jennifer Hayman from Ann Arbor SPARK joins the show to talk about
iHemp Hour Aug. 13 – Delta-8 THC, Types Of CBD Oil Products
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour July 16 featured what's happening with the US Hemp Authority
AndCan Index: U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Surges 4 Percent In May
EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan Index, demand for legal cannabis
$1.25 Million In Grant Funding Available From MEDC To Assist Small Farms Implement COVID-19 Safety Measures
LANSING - As a result of high demand for the Michigan Agricultural Safety Grant program,
Hemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - Our guests included: Certification Programs, Marielle Weintraub, PhD plus U.S. Hemp Authority
Ohio GOP Claims Legalizing Pot Increases Crime. Fact Check Shows It Doesn’t
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Republican lawmakers continue to draft legislation restricting access to recreational marijuana,
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
- Jeff Bezos' Amazon To Launch Kuiper Internet Satellites On April 9, Taking On Elon Musk's Starlink
In a stride towards the initiation of its commercial service, Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is set to launch its long-awaited Kuiper internet satellites … - McKesson Shares Up Over 2% After Key Signal
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Netflix has launched a new feature allowing users to select from a full list of available languages when streaming on TV. With non-English titles maki …
- ZenaTech Closes Second Southeast Region Acquisition, Wallace Surveying Corporation, Set to Become the Third Acquisition to Power Its National Drone as a Service (DaaS) Business
- Alta Equipment Group Announces Preferred Stock Dividend
- Broadwind Awarded Strategic Order for Precision Components Supporting Power Generation
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