MI Tech TV
Stefanini Group Announces AI Appreciation Day, New AI R&D Group In Southfield
SOUTHFIELD - Stefanini Group, a $1 billion global technology company specializing in digital solutions, with locations in 41 countries across the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia, announced its new Center of AI Excellence in Southfield
AT&T Cyberattack: Hackers Stole Millions of Customer Records
BIRMINGHAM – A massive AT&T Cyberattack caused Hackers to Steal Millions of Customer Records. Consequently, AT&T revealed that nearly all of its wireless customers' call and text records were exposed. Furthermore, the hackers accessed customer
ITC Discusses Changes to Electric Transmission Planning
NOVI - In a recent episode of MITech TV, we spoke with Nathan Benedict, director of regulatory strategy for ITC. He talked to us about FERC Order No. 1920, which will change the way electric
Breaking News
GVSU Report: Tariffs, Higher Rates Slowing West Michigan Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - A study by Grand Valley State University researchers suggests the West Michigan
Attorney Scott Roberts On What Cannabis Rescheduling Could Mean
ROYAL OAK - There’s been a lot of speculation that the Trump Administration could reschedule
Washtenaw Community College Launches New Trade Training Programs, Freezes Tuition For Fall
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will welcome the 2025 Fall Semester with five
Ohio Cities Not Been Paid Cannabis Tax Revenue A Year After Legalization
TOLEDO, Ohio — One year after recreational marijuana sales became legal in Ohio, local leaders
Ohio House Committee Makes Changes To Cannabis Laws On Tax Revenue, Licensing And Equity Provisions
COLUMBUS - An Ohio House committee on Wednesday took up a bill that would make
Elon Musk Out – Tesla Shaken – Washington Relieved
WASHINGTON DC - Elon Musk is heading for the exit. Insiders confirm the Tesla CEO
Michigan Supreme Court: Pot Smell Cannot Justify Police Search Of Vehicle
LANSING - The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the smell of marijuana alone is
NORML Slams Ohio Legislature For Attempting To Change Voter Approved Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS - Marijuana advocates called bills to change Ohio’s weed laws “a slap in the
Steelcase Commits To Net-Zero Future By 2050
GRAND RAPIDS–Officials at Steelcase Inc. have announced a commitment to a net-zero future, reducing its
DTE Energy To Build Region’s Largest Battery Energy Storage Center At Retired Trenton Coal Plant
DETROIT - DTE will become a leader in battery storage as it converts a portion
New Engines Coming Powered By Carbon-Neutral Fuels That America Doesn’t Use
NEW YORK - Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru are will collaborating to develop new types of
Michigan Opens $125M Grant Program For Schools To Purchase Clean School Buses
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Education in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Environment,
MMS Restructures Its Consulting Services
CANTON – MMS Holdings has restructured its consulting services with the launch of a Project Advisory Services Unit to meet the
Business Leaders For Michigan Hires VP Of Marketing And Communications
DETROIT– Business Leaders for Michigan today announced that Randi Berris, a corporate communications leader and
DogPhone Lets Pets Video Call Their Owners When They Are Home Alone
GLASGOW, Scotland - Fetching sticks and chewing toys may soon be a thing of the
123Net To Install Fiber Network In Downtown Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO - 123NET announced the start of construction on a major expansion to its Kalamazoo
Ohio Urges Parents To Check Kid’s Halloween Candy To Make Sure Not Laced With delta-8
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is urging parents to double-check their kid’s
Auction To Sell The Last of Skymint’s Equipment Nov. 12-13
A two-day auction is scheduled for next month to sell the remaining equipment assets formerly owned
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
Featured News
The Dream Of Alchemy Becomes Real As Lead Is Transformed Into Gold
SWITZERLAND - In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, researchers at CERN have accomplished what alchemists of the Middle Ages could only dream
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 by Vangst Staffing and Whitney Economics. This total represents
ITC To Conduct Aerial Patrols of Transmission Lines in Michigan
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan from May 27-June 30,
Michigan
Expleo Opens US R&D Center In Troy, To Add More Than 200 Auto Jobs
TROY – Expleo has announced the official opening of its new U.S. digital engineering center in Troy,
Steelcase Commits To Net-Zero Future By 2050
GRAND RAPIDS–Officials at Steelcase Inc. have announced a commitment to a net-zero future, reducing its
Michigan No. 6 In Nation For Tech Hiring Intent
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.–CompTIA, the technology training, education, and professional certification organization, announced that employers’ search
ITC Vegetation Management Team Discusses Seasonal Safety
NOVI – In the June 3 episode of MITech TV, we spoke with two representatives
Expleo Opens US R&D Center In Troy, To Add More Than 200 Auto Jobs
TROY – Expleo has announced the official opening of its new U.S. digital engineering center in Troy,
Steelcase Commits To Net-Zero Future By 2050
GRAND RAPIDS–Officials at Steelcase Inc. have announced a commitment to a net-zero future, reducing its
Michigan No. 6 In Nation For Tech Hiring Intent
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.–CompTIA, the technology training, education, and professional certification organization, announced that employers’ search
ITC Vegetation Management Team Discusses Seasonal Safety
NOVI – In the June 3 episode of MITech TV, we spoke with two representatives
Ohio Urges Parents To Check Kid’s Halloween Candy To Make Sure Not Laced With delta-8
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is urging parents to double-check their kid’s
Auction To Sell The Last of Skymint’s Equipment Nov. 12-13
A two-day auction is scheduled for next month to sell the remaining equipment assets formerly owned
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
From Arcades to Online Platforms: How Classic Game Design Still Influences Casino Gameplay
When you think about an old arcade, you can almost hear it. The coins, the
Michigan Cannabis Industry Fights 24 Percent Wholesale Tax In Court
DETROIT - The Michigan Court of Claims heard arguments Nov. 25 over the constitutionality of a
Richard Stiennon’s New Book Explores How AI Security Is Reshaping Digital Defense
Artificial intelligence is not just changing business workflows or creative tools - it is reinventing
Ohio Cannabis Communities Still Waiting for Millions in Tax Revenue — Relief May Come in December
COLUMBUS - Ohio communities hosting recreational marijuana dispensaries are still waiting for their share of
Advanced Technologies
LTU’S Centrepolis Accelerator Receives Additional $2 Million In Funding
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced an additional grant of $2 million from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
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
Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Benefits Of Digital Twins In Manufacturing
TROY – Automation Alley’s sixth playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series shines a spotlight on the world of digital twins and explores
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Trusano AI-Powered Data And Document Anonymization, Redaction, Masking Software
DETROIT – Trusano, an Artificial Intelligence powers document anonymization, redaction, and masking software developed by TrialAssure, is now available globally. The
Unleashing The Power Of AI for Enhanced Lead Generation and Website Visitor Conversion
BIRMINGHAM - In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses are constantly seeking innovative strategies to stay ahead of the competition. One such
Virtual Event: Using AI for Lead Generation and Website Visitor Conversion
Do you know how to leverage AI for lead generation and website visitor conversion? AI QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Do you
AI 101: Understanding the Basics of Artificial Intelligence
DETROIT - Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer, reshaping industries and our daily lives. AI transforms our lives and works,
Science Tech
Protein Discovery Could Add 7 Years To Human Lifespan
FARMINGTON — Scientists at the University of Connecticut have made a remarkable breakthrough in the quest for longer, healthier lives. In a major study, the researchers successfully extended both lifespan and healthspan in mice by targeting
Pentagon Alien Hunter: We Are Not Alone Or Safe
WASHINGTO DC - Mysterious glowing green orbs the size of basketballs invaded the home of a senior defense official tasked with finding the truth about UFOs, he has claimed in a new memoir. Luis Elizondo has
DDL-920 Reversing the Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
NEW YORK – DDL-920 Reversing the Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease could mark a significant breakthrough in the treatment of this debilitating condition. While current therapies primarily focus on targeting the physical manifestations of Alzheimer's, such
National Defense Organization Expands Headquarters In Ann Arbor To Bolster Defense Innovation
ANN ARBOR - The National Advanced Mobility Consortium, Inc. announced the opening of its new headquarters in Ann Arbor. This expansion reflects NAMC's continued growth and its commitment to advancing defense technology and innovation. Over
Stryker Acquires Florida-Based Sensor Technology Maker
KALAMAZOO — Stryker Corp. acquired Dania Beach, Fla.-based OrthoSensor Inc., a producer of sensor technology for musculoskeletal care and total joint replacement. OrthoSensor’s technology advancement, said in a press release, when “coupled with expanded data analytics and increasing
COVID-19 Update: Post Thanksgiving Pandemic Surge Just Before Xmas
ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown, who works with nations and states as an unpaid epidemiologst, warns that a surge of COVID-19 will probably be manifested by Thanksgiving gatherings, just in time for
UM Professor Named To MichBio Board
ANN ARBOR—Officials at MichBio, the state’s life sciences industry lobbying group, announced the addition of Lola Eniola-Adefeso, university diversity and social transformation professor of chemical engineering at the University of Michigan, to its board of
Priority Health Extends Zero Cost Share Programs, Sends COVID Safety Kits
GRAND RAPIDS—The health insurer Priority Health will continue to offer $0 cost share virtual care and telehealth services, including medical, behavioral health and substance use telemedicine, for nearly all fully funded HSA and non-HSA plans
Stryker Acquires Florida-Based Sensor Technology Maker
KALAMAZOO — Stryker Corp. acquired Dania Beach, Fla.-based OrthoSensor Inc., a producer of sensor technology for musculoskeletal care and total joint replacement. OrthoSensor’s technology advancement, said in a press release, when “coupled with expanded data analytics and increasing
COVID-19 Update: Post Thanksgiving Pandemic Surge Just Before Xmas
ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown, who works with nations and states as an unpaid epidemiologst, warns that a surge of COVID-19 will probably be manifested by Thanksgiving gatherings, just in time for
UM Professor Named To MichBio Board
ANN ARBOR—Officials at MichBio, the state’s life sciences industry lobbying group, announced the addition of Lola Eniola-Adefeso, university diversity and social transformation professor of chemical engineering at the University of Michigan, to its board of
Priority Health Extends Zero Cost Share Programs, Sends COVID Safety Kits
GRAND RAPIDS—The health insurer Priority Health will continue to offer $0 cost share virtual care and telehealth services, including medical, behavioral health and substance use telemedicine, for nearly all fully funded HSA and non-HSA plans
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Study: EVs Rival ICE Vehicles For Reliability And Longevity
NEW YORK - Reliability and longevity concerns may once have been among the most common
Dark Matter Engine Changes History Of EVs
UNITED KINGDOM - Meet the Dark Matter, the groundbreaking electric motor powering Koenigsegg’s new Gemera hypercar.
BMW Engine Burns Water Instead Of Gasoline
GERMANY — Did you know that electric cars aren’t the only clean‑energy game in town? While battery‑powered
Michigan EV Industry Plows Ahead Despite Trump’s Efforts To Kill It
DETROIT — While President Donald Trump took aim at the electric vehicle industry this week,
Autonomous Cars (No Human Backup) May Hit The Road Next Year
DETROIT — Autonomous vehicles with no human backup will be put to the test on
Uber Under Investigation For Potential Theft Of Trade Secrets From Google
NEW YORK - A judge asked federal prosecutors to investigate Uber Technologies Inc. and one
Digital and Mobile
Smart Mobility Today: Renewables, Drones, Robots, AV And EV Adoption
DETROIT - This week’s Smart Mobility Today includes more news about renewable energy, advances in
May Mobility In Partnership With Mobility App Developer
ANN ARBOR–The autonomous vehicle developer May Mobility announced a new partnership with Moovit, an Israel-based
National Guardsman Steals Classified Documents, ChatGPT, RSA Conference
ANN ARBOR - A 21-year-old National Guard private not only gained access to classified military
Looking For CIO Job? Executive Search Partners Can Help
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson from Executive Search Partners said he sees two trends now
Batman V Superman Mobile Tour App Of Detroit Debuts March 25
LANSING - The Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice mobile tour app, commissioned by the
Willow Run Airport To Become Center For Autonomous, Connected Vehicles
ANN ARBOR — A nonprofit organization and a board of directors have been formed to
Women In Mobile, Wireless Tech Advisory Council Launches April 21
TROY - Though women often assume differently, the career opportunities available to them as a
Challenges Facing Development of Connected/Autonomous Cars Focus for March 14 Mobile Monday Detroit
TROY - It’s impossible to discuss cars today without including connected and autonomous technologies as
The US Allegedly Used 41 Cyber-Weapons To Steal China’s Core Tech Data
BEIJING, China - China has accused the U.S. of "hacking" into a Chinese space and
NATO Countries Under Cyber Attack From Russia Will US Be Next?
ANN ARBOR - Some NATO countries bordering the Ukraine are under cyber attack. Cybersecurity experts
Michigan CyberPatriot Seeks Cybersecurity Pros To Mentor Students
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan CyberPatriot program is looking for cybersecurity professionals who can donate
NATO Countries Hit With Unprecedented Cyber Attacks
LANSING - Montenegro, Estonia and new NATO applicant Finland are just three of the countries
Tech News Veteran Roush Master Of Ceremonies IoT Tech Connect April 29
DETROIT - Matt Roush, Managing Editor University News Bureau, Director of Media Relations at Lawrence
Lunch and Learn With Lt. Gov. Gilchrist At IoT Tech Connect April 29 Michigan Science Center
DETROIT - If you want to know what the Whitmer Administration plans to do to
RJ King Moderates Electric Vehicle Panel At IoT Tech Connect April 29
ROYAL OAK - RJ King, Editor of DBusiness, will moderate the electric vehicle track at
CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna featured in M2 TechCast ahead of Detroit’s IoT Tech Connect
ROYAL OAK – Pulse Secure CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna appeared as the lead guest on the
Business and Finance
The Role of Technology in Shaping the Future of Business and News
Technology has become an integral force in shaping modern society, affecting everything from how businesses
Diane Durance Takes Job As CEO Of Headwaters North
ANN ARBOR – Diane Durance, a veteran leader in entrepreneurial programs for over 20 years,
Unlocking AI in Business: Insights from MITechTV with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI January 6, 2025 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing in Birmingham, Michigan
New Director Appointed To Lead BlueWater Angels Investment Group
MIDLAND– BlueWater Angels, a network of individuals and organizations from the Great Lakes Bay and
How To Succeed With Any Corporate Event
If you are keen to run a corporate event at some point in the near
The True Appeal Of Real Estate Investments: Unpacking Its Benefits
Are you curious about getting into the world of real estate investing? It’s a fantastic
How To Modernize Your Business In 2024
Are you thinking about how to improve your business in 2024? If so, then it’s
‘3 Effective Ways to Look After an Office Building (Without Any Stress)’
Image Credit: Abbe Sublett from Unsplash. When your business is based in an office building,
Zapier Report: The Future Of Work
DETROIT - The pandemic changed the way we work, and as the work-from-home lifestyle became
Small Business Advocate Creates The Summer Experiences You Love
DETROIT – Small Business Advocate Creates The Summer Experiences You Love Crawford may be best-known
Angel Investing In 2021 Neared Or Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Levels
GRAND RAPIDS - Angel investors put $69.1 million into 111 Michigan-based companies last year, an
32 SBDC Clients And SBDC Southeast Region Earn Recognition
GRAND RAPIDS - The Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) received multiple awards at the
Ohio Urges Parents To Check Kid’s Halloween Candy To Make Sure Not Laced With delta-8
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is urging parents to double-check their kid’s
Auction To Sell The Last of Skymint’s Equipment Nov. 12-13
A two-day auction is scheduled for next month to sell the remaining equipment assets formerly owned
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
