MI Tech TV
Yellow Flag Partners With LTU To Feature High School Sports
SOUTHFIELD - Yellow Flag Productions started 25 years ago providing coverage of high school sports. Now the independent production company is working closely with Lawrence Technological University to let high school athletes know LTU is
Diane Durance Takes Job As CEO Of Headwaters North
ANN ARBOR – Diane Durance, a veteran leader in entrepreneurial programs for over 20 years, has recently stepped into her newest role as CEO of Headwaters North, the Sault Ste. Marie SmartZone. Her mission? To
Unlocking AI in Business: Insights from MITechTV with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI January 6, 2025 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing in Birmingham, Michigan returns to continue his series he began in 2024 on how to AI in Business impacts business operations. The world
Breaking News
Ann Arbor’s 2026 Electronics Drop-Off March 9-24
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor Electronics Recycling is expanding in 2026, offering residents multiple opportunities
Michigan Celebrates Small Business 2026 Pitch Competition Deadline Extended to March 6
LANSING — Michigan entrepreneurs have been given more time to compete for a $10,000 prize
Palisades Nuclear Restart Faces Intensifying Scrutiny Over Weld Documentation, Safety Questions
COVERT, MI - The effort to restart the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station is entering its
Arctic Feedback Loop Raises Michigan Economic Climate Risks
1. Arctic “Greening” May Accelerate Warming — With Economic Impacts Far Beyond the Tundra DETROIT
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
Michigan Economy Sluggish to Start 2026, With Regional Differences Emerging
GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan’s economy entered 2026 much like it exited 2025: cautious, uneven and
Experts Uncover Game-Changer Side Effects Of Solar Farms
NEW YORK – Experts Uncover Game-Changer Side Effects of Solar Farms. Traditionally, the solar energy
State Launches Michigan Climate Investment Accelerator
DETROIT – The State of Michigan was joined by representatives from the national green and clean
GM: EV Competition In China Driving Unstainable Price War
DETROIT - General Motors CEO Mary Barra has said there are so many companies trying
Global Market For Hydrogen-Powered Heavy Duty Trucks Will Grow 45 Percent Yearly By 2033
Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Guidehouse Insights explores the market and revenues for
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
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
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
Featured News
DTE Seeks 8 Percent Hike In Natural Gas Prices 1.3 Million Customers
DETROIT - DTE Energy submitted a request with state regulators Thursday, Nov. 13 to hike rates by a net total of
NASA: 3I/ATLAS Increasing Speed And Heading Towards Earth
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has spotted an interstellar object that seems to be building speed as it moves closer to Earth.
Small Business Optimism Fell In October To Lowest Reading Of 2025
LANSING – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.6 points in October to 98.2 but remained above its 52-year average
Michigan
U-M Expanding Go Blue Guarantee To Families Making $125,000 Or Less
ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan’s largest free tuition program is getting a hefty expansion
U-Detroit Mercy Vehicle Cyber Engineering Program Offers Scholarships For New Students
DETROIT — University of Detroit Mercy’s Vehicle Cyber Engineering Program is offering scholarships up to $12,500
Jaguar Type O0 “Pink EV” Showcases The British Luxury Vehicle Rebrand
LONDON, UK - Luxury British carmaker Jaguar is in the midst of one of the
Report: By 2030, Replacing EV Battery Will Cost Less Than Fixing Gas Engine
NEW YORK - Goldman Sachs recently reported that by 2026, battery prices should reach $80/kWh,
U-M Expanding Go Blue Guarantee To Families Making $125,000 Or Less
ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan’s largest free tuition program is getting a hefty expansion
U-Detroit Mercy Vehicle Cyber Engineering Program Offers Scholarships For New Students
DETROIT — University of Detroit Mercy’s Vehicle Cyber Engineering Program is offering scholarships up to $12,500
Jaguar Type O0 “Pink EV” Showcases The British Luxury Vehicle Rebrand
LONDON, UK - Luxury British carmaker Jaguar is in the midst of one of the
Report: By 2030, Replacing EV Battery Will Cost Less Than Fixing Gas Engine
NEW YORK - Goldman Sachs recently reported that by 2026, battery prices should reach $80/kWh,
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
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
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
Federal Marijuana Shift Targets Medical Use—But Michigan’s $3B Recreational Market Sees Limited Change
WASHINGTON DC - A major federal shift in marijuana policy is underway—but for Michigan’s booming
Trump Marijuana Shift Could Reshape Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Overnight—Here’s What Changes
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan’s multibillion-dollar cannabis industry—already under pressure from falling prices and tight margins—may
Supreme Court Hands Michigan Major Win in Line 5 Fight—But Bigger Questions Loom on Spill Risk, Economic Fallout
LANSING - Michigan just scored a significant legal victory in one of its most consequential
AI vs. Jobs: UAW’s Fain, Bernie Sanders Warn Michigan Could Be Ground Zero
DETROIT - The battle over artificial intelligence is no longer a Silicon Valley debate. It’s
Advanced Technologies
Pilot Plans for 2,000 Charging Stations
MINNEAPOLIS - Berkshire Hathaway, owner of Pilot Co., announced in its recent earnings report that it plans to develop a nationwide
How Crypto is Changing the Sports Betting Landscape
Photo Credit: Pixels.Com Across the US, sports betting is becoming extremely popular and lucrative as more states move to legalize it.
Crystal Atoms To Become The Future Of Data Storage
NEW YORK - Scientists have discovered a way to use single missing atoms in crystals as memory cells, packing terabytes of
AI Could Achieve Singularity By 2026 Equaling General Intelligence
NEW YORK - Since the arrival of the large language models that have now seeped into seemingly every nook and cranny
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
California Tests Future Vehicle: Water-Powered And Zero Emissions
California is leading the way to a lower carbon future of transportation with a new generation of passenger rail. The state’s adoption of the ZEMU, Zero-Emission Multiple Unit, is a clear way of coming out
BioVigil Rolls Out Full Production AccuWash
ANN ARBOR–After a successful pilot program, BioVigil announced it will launch full production of its hand wash system, AccuWash, which observes and records a health provider’s handwashing compliance. AccuWash uses thermal energy and a set
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
Autocam Medical Plans $60 Million Headquarters And Production Facility In Grand Rapids Suburb
KENTWOOD - Autocam Medical Devices LLC plans to invest $60 million over the next three years to expand production capacity in West Michigan. The producer of surgical and medical components and devices expects to build a
Esperion Names Sheldon Koenig President, CEO
ANN ARBOR—Esperion Therapeutics Inc. announced the appointment of Sheldon Koenig as president, CEO, and board member, effective immediately. He succeeds Tim Mayleben, whom company officials said “decided to step down” after a decade as the
Stryker Becomes Smart Robotics Joint Replacement Parter Of Minor League Baseball
KALAMAZOO - Stryker and Minor League Baseball have entered into a first-of-its-kind multiyear national partnership, designating the medical device company as The Official SmartRobotics Joint Replacement Partner of Minor League Baseball. Stryker is also the
Henry Ford Innovations Invites Entrepreneurs To Digitize Health Inquires
DETROIT – Henry Ford Innovations, in partnership with Google Cloud and Miracle Software Systems, will launch an international competition hosted in Detroit, inviting entrepreneurs to propose their top ideas for reducing health inequities through the
Autocam Medical Plans $60 Million Headquarters And Production Facility In Grand Rapids Suburb
KENTWOOD - Autocam Medical Devices LLC plans to invest $60 million over the next three years to expand production capacity in West Michigan. The producer of surgical and medical components and devices expects to build a
Esperion Names Sheldon Koenig President, CEO
ANN ARBOR—Esperion Therapeutics Inc. announced the appointment of Sheldon Koenig as president, CEO, and board member, effective immediately. He succeeds Tim Mayleben, whom company officials said “decided to step down” after a decade as the
Stryker Becomes Smart Robotics Joint Replacement Parter Of Minor League Baseball
KALAMAZOO - Stryker and Minor League Baseball have entered into a first-of-its-kind multiyear national partnership, designating the medical device company as The Official SmartRobotics Joint Replacement Partner of Minor League Baseball. Stryker is also the
Henry Ford Innovations Invites Entrepreneurs To Digitize Health Inquires
DETROIT – Henry Ford Innovations, in partnership with Google Cloud and Miracle Software Systems, will launch an international competition hosted in Detroit, inviting entrepreneurs to propose their top ideas for reducing health inequities through the
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Study: EVs Could Save Money For 80 Percent Of Drivers And Up To $8,000 A Year
LONDON - A new study has revealed that electric vehicles could save money for 80% of drivers, with motorists
Report: Auto Pact Needed Tying Duty-Free Vehicle Imports To Canadian Production
TORONTO — A new report suggests that if Canada can’t convince U.S. President Donald Trump
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
State Launches Platform To Connect Global Automotive, Mobility Audiences At NAIAS
DETROIT - There will be a new wrinkle at the North American International Auto Show
An Inside Look At Ford’s $1 Billion Bet On Argo AI
SAN JOSE, Ca. - Somewhere between the 14th and 15th floors in a concrete stairwell,
Digital and Mobile
Internet Users Expected To Reach 6 Billion In 5 Years
NEW YORK - The internet has become an indispensable part of our lives, transforming how
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
Apple Kills iPhone Diagnostic App That Reveals If Device Infected By Malware
CUPERTINO - A new iPhone diagnostic app - aimed to reveal if your device had
FCC, FTC Ask Mobile Phone Makers, Wireless Carriers Why Security Fixes Take So Long
WASHINGTON DC - US regulators want to know how mobile phone makers and wireless carriers
Smartphones Uncover How The World Sleeps
ANN ARBOR - A pioneering study of worldwide sleep patterns combines math modeling, mobile apps
An Inside View Of Michigan’s Mobile Technology Association From Its Ambassadors
GRAND RAPIDS - From helping members, to producing or attending events, to producing podcasts and
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
Threat Report Shows Sustained Spike In Cyber Threat Activity in Third Quarter
COMMERCE - Nuspire’s new threat report reveals the staggering increases in overall threat activity in
Dominic Serra Announces Metro Wireless Expansion Into Metro Detroit
ROYAL OAK - Metro Wireless President Dominic Serra joins Matt and Mike on M2 Techcast
Internet Advisor Co-Host Thomas Updates Radio Show, Talks IoT Impact On Networks
ROYAL OAK - WJR Internet Advisor Co-host Caston Thomas talks about his technology-focused radio show
Study: Mismanagement Of AI, Machine Learning Opens Company’s To Financial Damages
ROYAL OAK - Anderson Economic Group’s Patrick Anderson explains a new study that demonstrates the
Airfoil Group Report: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning To Transform Michigan Businesses
ROYAL OAK - Most trends focus on the year ahead, but truly transformative technology takes
Business and Finance
Cloud Mining Guide 2025: FY Energy – Safe Way to Earn Daily Bitcoin & Passive Income
Mining bitcoin in 2025 has turned into a fight over severely rising costs, very narrow
Small Business Confidence Stays High, But Rising Costs Challenge Growth
Washington, D.C. — Small business confidence continued to climb in the third quarter, according to
Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Close Oct. 8
LANSNG - Time is running out! Nominations for the 2026 Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB)
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
MoonX: BYDFi’s On-Chain Trading Engine — A Ticket from CEX to DEX
As centralized exchanges and On-chain Trading edge closer to integration, global crypto trading platform BYDFi
Think You Could Be A Restaurant Owner? What To Remember When Creating The Dining Experience
Becoming a restaurant owner is full of its ups and downs. Namely, while hospitality businesses
5 Steps to Start a Healthcare Business & Grow It
Image Credit: Erik Mclean from Unsplash. Countless people dream of starting a business, and it’s
Start Your Business Right With These Top Tips
If you are in the process of starting your own business then you may be
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
5th Annual Dokidokon Anime Convention In Kalamazoo July 15-17
KALAMAZOO - Dokidokon 5th Anniversary Anime Convention will take place July 15-17Bat the Radisson Plaza
Cooper Standard Promotes Kulikowski to Chief Accounting Officer
NORTHVILLE – Cooper Standard announced the promotion of Amy Kulikowski to vice president, chief accounting
Eaton’s eMobility Introduces Battery Disconnect FeaturingUupdated Breaktor Circuit Protection
GALESBURG - Power management company Eaton today announced its eMobility business has introduced a battery
Four20 Network Connector Program Pays 25 Percent Commissions For New Business
ANN ARBOR - For individuals who know the cannabis industry, a new opportunity to generate
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
- INLIF LIMITED Announces 1-for-200 Share Combination to Enhance Financial Flexibility and Support Nasdaq Compliance
- CMiC-Commissioned Nucleus Research Study Reveals How Construction Firms Achieve Real-Time Cost Control with a Unified ERP
- Polar King Appoints Andy Hogan as National Sales Manager for Trailer Division
