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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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Featured News
FBI Warns Of Election-Related Fraud Schemes
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI warned this week of multiple types of election-related fraud schemes perpetrated by scammers targeting American voters
STEM Career Coalition Reaches More Than 10 Million Students
CHARLOTTE, NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations partnering with Discovery Education to create
GM Backs Forge Nano To Improve EV Battery Life, Performance, And Safety
DETROIT - General Motors is working with Forge Nano, a materials science startup, to find new ways to enhance the performance
Advanced Technologies
AI and SEO: Shaping the Future of Content Optimization with Melih Oztalay
MITech TV with Melih Oztalay: How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Search Engine Optimization for Businesses (AI and SEO) In today’s rapidly
Project DIAMOnD Opens Digital Transformation Center In Auburn Hills
AUBURN HILLS – Project DIAMOnD, a 3D printing initiative in partnership with Automation Alley and Oakland County, has opened a Digital Transformation Center
Free AI upgrade From eGrowcery
BLOOMFIELD HILLS—The food industry e-commerce software developer eGrowcery has announced new AI functionality on its platform, helping retailers build personalized experiences, sales, and
Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Electrification And Mobility
TROY – Automation Alley’s eighth playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series focuses on the challenges and opportunities related to the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Harnessing AI for the Future: Insights from Melih Oztalay
Exploring AI Regulations, Healthcare Innovations, Financial Advancements, and the Evolution of ChatGPT In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping
Harvard Study: Aliens May Already Live On Earth
BOSTON - A new study by Harvard social science researchers suggests that aliens may have been living on Earth for a
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Elections
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence (AI) is already having an impact on upcoming U.S. elections and other political races around the
Shape the Future of MITechNews: Win An Amazon Gift Card
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews is on a mission to ensure our website serves as a dynamic, insightful hub for technology enthusiasts like
Science Tech
NASA Will Pay You $3 Million To Help Them Take Out The Trash
WASHINGTON DC - As NASA looks toward long-term lunar missions, a few problems have arisen -- specifically, how to create less trash in space and what to do with the trash that people create. That's
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
Elon Musk Says UFOs Are More Likely Classified Government Technology
TEXAS - Until Elon Musk sees an alien body, he believes that UFOs are ‘probably classified government technology’. In a sit down with disgraced entertainer Tucker Carlson, the billionaire - who recently called out P
Tiny North Carolina Town Slammed By Helene Could Massively Disrupt Tech Industry
SPRUCE PINE, North Carolina - A tiny town in North Carolina that’s just been devastated by hurricane Helene could end up severely disrupting the global supply chain for microchips and solar panels. Nestled in the
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
Medical Devices Maker Stryker To Acquire Artelon
KALAMAZOO–Stryker Corp. announced an agreement to acquire all of the shares of Artelon Inc., a Marietta, Ga.-based privately held maker of soft tissue fixation products for foot and ankle and sports medicine procedures. Stryker officials
New Drug To Cure Sleep Apnea End CPAP Machines
NEW YORK - A new drug could put an end to cumbersome CPAP machines, which are thought to be used by some 33 million Americans to manage their sleep apnea. Roughly 39 million Americans, including President Biden,
Personalised Cancer Cure Gets Clinical Trials
LONDON - Thousands of NHS patients will be given access to groundbreaking cancer vaccines, health leaders have said, as a 55-year-old man became the first in England to receive the treatment for bowel cancer in a “landmark moment”. Thirty hospitals have so far signed
Not Just RFK Jr. Infected With Deadly Worm, More Than 1.5B People Are Too
NEW YORK - It was revealed this week that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was once told by doctors that his severe memory loss and mental fog was caused by "a worm that
Medical Devices Maker Stryker To Acquire Artelon
KALAMAZOO–Stryker Corp. announced an agreement to acquire all of the shares of Artelon Inc., a Marietta, Ga.-based privately held maker of soft tissue fixation products for foot and ankle and sports medicine procedures. Stryker officials
New Drug To Cure Sleep Apnea End CPAP Machines
NEW YORK - A new drug could put an end to cumbersome CPAP machines, which are thought to be used by some 33 million Americans to manage their sleep apnea. Roughly 39 million Americans, including President Biden,
Personalised Cancer Cure Gets Clinical Trials
LONDON - Thousands of NHS patients will be given access to groundbreaking cancer vaccines, health leaders have said, as a 55-year-old man became the first in England to receive the treatment for bowel cancer in a “landmark moment”. Thirty hospitals have so far signed
Not Just RFK Jr. Infected With Deadly Worm, More Than 1.5B People Are Too
NEW YORK - It was revealed this week that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was once told by doctors that his severe memory loss and mental fog was caused by "a worm that
Mobility
Six Organizations Share $15 Million Equitable Mobility Challenge Grants
LANSING – Six organizations received $15 million in grants from the Michigan Office of Future
Electric Car Drivers Plunged Into Negative Equity As Prices Collapse
DETROIT - Falling electric vehicle (EV) prices are leaving a growing number of drivers in
Electric Car Drivers Plunged Into Negative Equity As Prices Collapse
DETROIT - Falling electric vehicle (EV) prices are leaving a growing number of drivers in
BMW, Ford, Honda Vehicle-Grid Integration Joint Venture Begins Operations
NEW YORK–BMW, Ford and Honda have begun operations of the new joint venture that they
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
Ann Arbor To Build Sustainable Energy Utility To Provide 100 Percent Renewable Energy
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor residents voted to authorize Proposal A: Creation of a Sustainable
Experts Uncover Game-Changer Side Effects Of Solar Farms
NEW YORK - The solar energy industry has long been portrayed as being at odds
MPSC Approves Natural Gas Rate Increase For DTE Customers
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $113,788,000 rate increase for DTE Gas
Ohio’s Cannabis Sales Tops $143 Million In First 4 Months
COLUMBUS - Ohio's recreational cannabis market has experienced a remarkable rise since its official rollout
Ohio Cannabis Sales Per Week Grew In October
COLUMBUS - The average adult-use marijuana sales per week in Ohio is averaging around $11.2
Ohio Still Slow To Adapt Cannabis Business Regulations In Its Competition With Michigan
COLUMBUS - They call it the Green Mile on I-75 North, just 11 miles north of
Ohio Authorities Recall Cannabis Vaping Flower That Poses Poison Risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has recalled marijuana it says was
Ann Arbor SPARK Announces Funding for Infrastructure Projects in Livingston County
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK announceD that work is officially underway on Strategic Site
How Superhot Geothermal Energy Can Revolutionize Clean Energy
NEW YORK – Discover How Superhot Geothermal Energy Can Revolutionize Clean Energy. Newly confirmed data
Coffee Waste Can Be Turned Into Domestic And Industrial Fuel. Really.
With most individuals and organizations slowly waking up to the reality of the environment, the
China’s BYD EV Expertise Worries US Automakers
DETROIT - The specter of Chinese automakers flooding the U.S. market with less expensive but
Goldman Sachs Study: EV Batteries Will Be Half 2023 Prices In 2026
DETROIT - Making electric cars cheaper to buy and own is key to driving the
Detroit’s First 3D-Printed House Now For Sale
DETROIT - The first 3D-printed house in Michigan is on the market. Asking price: $224,500.
DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower Program Named Top Utility Green Tariff Program U.S.
DETRIUT — DTE Energy announced that the National Renewable Energy Laboratory has recognized DTE’s MIGreenPower
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
SkillFusion To Address EV Charger Reliability With Certified Skilled Workers
DETROIT - As the electric vehicle market surges, reliable charging infrastructure is more critical than
Detroit City Council May Ban Cannabis Ads Near “Sensitive Properties”
DETROIT - Detroit City Council is likely to consider restrictions on marijuana advertisements in the
Adult-Use Cannabis Sales In Ohio Through Oct. 6 Top $109.5 Million
OLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio adults aged 21 and older purchased $11.1 million in recreational marijuana
September Michigan Cannabis Sales $266.9 Million, Down 10 Percent From August
LANSING - After record-breaking Michigan August cannabis sales, September sales plunged nearly 10 percent, the
What Marijuana Products do Buckeye State Customers Prefer?
CLEVELAND – Would you like to know what kind of marijuana products do Buckeye State
Michigan
AVL Cell Tester ECO Announced At The Battery Show
DETROIT - AVL has launched the AVL Cell Tester ECO, a compact air-cooled, multi-channel battery
Operator M-1 Rail Turns Over Control to RTA of Southeast Michigan
DETROIT - Operator M-1 Rail Turns Over Control to RTA of Southeast Michigan. The Regional
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
AVL Cell Tester ECO Announced At The Battery Show
DETROIT - AVL has launched the AVL Cell Tester ECO, a compact air-cooled, multi-channel battery
Operator M-1 Rail Turns Over Control to RTA of Southeast Michigan
DETROIT - Operator M-1 Rail Turns Over Control to RTA of Southeast Michigan. The Regional
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
Detroit City Council May Ban Cannabis Ads Near “Sensitive Properties”
DETROIT - Detroit City Council is likely to consider restrictions on marijuana advertisements in the
Adult-Use Cannabis Sales In Ohio Through Oct. 6 Top $109.5 Million
OLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio adults aged 21 and older purchased $11.1 million in recreational marijuana
September Michigan Cannabis Sales $266.9 Million, Down 10 Percent From August
LANSING - After record-breaking Michigan August cannabis sales, September sales plunged nearly 10 percent, the
What Marijuana Products do Buckeye State Customers Prefer?
CLEVELAND – Would you like to know what kind of marijuana products do Buckeye State
Finalists Selected In First Army Digital Transformation Challenge
ANN ARBOR - NCMS announced eight finalists for the 2024 Army Digital Transformation Challenge, a
Midwest Cybersecurity Innovation: The Rise of Silicon Heartland
The Midwest has quietly transformed into a powerhouse for cybersecurity innovation in recent years. Known
How Decentralized Currency Is Leading The Future Of Global Financial Inclusion
In a world where financial systems often favor those with access and resources, the rise
Open-Source Testing: Strategies, Tools, And Insights For Automation
In the quickly changing world of software development, test automation is a critical component that
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
100 Million Americans Just Had Background Check Data Hacked
NEW YORK - Having to get a background check done is bad enough as it is
Cybersecurity Pro Richard Stennon Updates Latest Cyber Hacks Worldwide
BIRMINGHAM - Another day, another major cyber hack, or so it seems. That's why Richard
Cybersecurity Companies Raised $17.6 Billion So Far In 2024, Only 1% Less Than 2023
NEW YORK - The surging cost of cybercrime, expected to jump from a shocking $9.2
NextGenesee To Bring High-Speed Internet Access To Genesee County
GENESSEE COUNTY – NextGenesee, a partnership between Genesee County and Merit Network, is set to
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
Smart Mobility Today: EV Charging, Solar, Wind, Recycling And More
DEARBORN - This week’s stories focus a lot on EVs globally, the speed of EV
Cybersecurity Companies Raised $17.6 Billion So Far In 2024, Only 1% Less Than 2023
NEW YORK - The surging cost of cybercrime, expected to jump from a shocking $9.2
CrowdStrike Network Breakdown Analyzed by Dan Lohrmann From Presidio
EAST LANSING - On July 19, 2024, a CrowdStrike software update unleashed mayhem on computer
DEF_CON Political Fundraiser 2024 Backing Kamala Harris
LAS VEGAS — At the largest hacker conference in the world this week, DEFCON 2024,
Volunteer Hckers Combine To Protect American Water Systems, Schools
LAS VEGAS — DEF CON, the world’s largest hacker conference, is trying to put its
123NET Brings Ultra High Speed 10Gbps Fiber To Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR -123NET continues to expand its residential internet service rollout by partnering with Veridian
Army Approves Order For 5000 Microsoft Combat Goggles
WASHINGTON DC - The US Army is taking delivery of a first batch of high-tech
How eSports Teams Keep Sharp For Competition
DETROIT - The eSports world continues to grow at an alarming rate, despite not being
Eastern Upper Peninsula Asks Residents, Businesses To Participate In Broadband Survey
Eastern Upper Peninsula - Eastern Upper Peninsula Connect Collaborative is asking residents and businesses to
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
You Really Need To Stop Spending Money On Marketing Campaigns
Summary: Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) is a marketing process to generate more leads and sales from your target web pages. CRO helps to generate more leads and sales from your target web pages with
Important Business Lessons We Can Learn from the Sports Betting Industry
DETROIT - Nowadays, over a dozen states have legalized online sports betting in the U.S. Since these changes have taken place the market has expanded at a rapid rate, creating an industry with a value
Intensify Digital Speeds Social Media Deployment
ANN ARBOR - Intensify Digital CEO Joe Tori updated his new platform that lets companies deploy Social Media campaigns. The startup is offering a 30-day trial of its application so your company can kick the
How Ratings and Reviews Help with SEO
SAN DIEGO - Search engines have taken over all internet activity in the present age, as users tend to look towards them for everything. Whether you have gone online to search for the meaning of
Apple, Amazon Ban Parler For Lack Of Content Moderation
WASHINGTON DC - Apple and Amazon both cracked down on Parler late Saturday, pulling the app from their Apple store and Amazon Web Services hosting until the conservative social media platform ramps up content moderation.
LinkedIn Live Analysis Presented by Melih Oztalay
ANN ARBOR, MI December 7, 2020 - LinkedIn is adding live video capabilities to its platform. It's not open to every business, says Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, a digital marketing agency in Birmingham,
Business
Applications Open For Next Start Up Incubator At WCC
ANN ARBOR - Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the 2024-2025 Start-Up Incubator program offered
Ensuring Safety Excellence: How to Maintain High Standards Across Your Organization
All organizations need to prioritize good safety practices, not least so they comply with regulations
AI and SEO: Shaping the Future of Content Optimization with Melih Oztalay
MITech TV with Melih Oztalay: How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Search Engine Optimization for Businesses
Registration Is Open For A2Tech360 In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360 is a week of events celebrating Ann Arbor’s
GVSU’s Muskegon Innovation Hub To Award $69,000 In First Round Of Entrepreneur Grants
MUSKEGON -- For small business owners and entrepreneurs struggling in the wake of the COVID-19
12 Entrepreneurs Graduate From Tech Town’s Spring 2024 Retail Boot Camp
DETROIT - Twelve entrepreneurs graduated from the program’s spring 2024 cohort and pitched their retail
National Small Business Pitch Competition Launched by SCORE
WASHINGTON – Small business owners across America will compete this summer for $175,000 in prize
Renaissance Venture Capital Names Christina Drake and Kimberly Reno as Partners
ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital, a fund of funds supporting the growth of venture
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
Detroit City Council May Ban Cannabis Ads Near “Sensitive Properties”
DETROIT - Detroit City Council is likely to consider restrictions on marijuana advertisements in the
Adult-Use Cannabis Sales In Ohio Through Oct. 6 Top $109.5 Million
OLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio adults aged 21 and older purchased $11.1 million in recreational marijuana
September Michigan Cannabis Sales $266.9 Million, Down 10 Percent From August
LANSING - After record-breaking Michigan August cannabis sales, September sales plunged nearly 10 percent, the
What Marijuana Products do Buckeye State Customers Prefer?
CLEVELAND – Would you like to know what kind of marijuana products do Buckeye State
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- La-Z-Boy Incorporated Reports Strong Second Quarter Results; Retail Segment Delivered Sales Up 3%; Board Approves 10% Increase to Quarterly Dividend
- DT Midstream Announces $1.2 Billion Acquisition of Strategic Midwest FERC-Regulated Natural Gas Pipelines
- Ensemble and Independence Health System – Butler Area Announce Strategic Revenue Cycle Partnership
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