MI Tech TV
So You Want To Be A Business Consultant And Start Your Own Business
ANN ARBOR - When a lot of business professionals grow weary of working for corporate America they often tell anyone who will listen that they will become a business consultant. That's a tough way to
Oakland County Tech Collaboration Seeks To Network Auto Sector
TROY - Oakland County is creating three networking groups that focus on connecting and sharing tech assets for IT And Computer Services, Research, Engineering And Design, and Robotics Integrators, primarily in the auto sector. Joining
ITC Vegetation Management Team Discusses Seasonal Safety
NOVI – In the June 3 episode of MITech TV, we spoke with two representatives from ITC, Rachel Woodbridge, Vegetation and Transmission Line Maintenance Manager, and Seth Chicas, Senior Vegetation Management Specialist. As summer kicks
Breaking News
Ohio State Budget Excludes Voter-Backed Pot Social Equity And Jobs Program
COLUMBUS - With the passage of the state budget and lawmakers going on recess until
June Cannabis Prices Continue 5-Month Decline, Despite Selling More Product
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell again, for the fifth month in a row, from
Tech Gold Discovered In Wyoming
WYOMING - When former banker Randall Atkins bought a coal mine in Wyoming through his company
US Army To Equip Soldiers With Danish Wearable Counter-Drone Systems
WASHINGTON DC - On 3rd of July, the US Army expanded modular drone defense as
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
MiLEAP Announces $56 Million In Grants Awarded To Empower Students To Advance Nursing Careers
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced recipients of
Michigan Treasury To Pay $58,200 From Cannabis Taxes For Every Licensed Dispo To Opt-In Cities Across The State
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Treasury on Feb. 21 announced that nearly $100 million
Ford And GM Outline Dueling Hybrid Vehicle Strategies
DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. and General Motors' chiefs on Thursday offered clashing perspectives on
Consumers Energy Ordered To Pay $1M Fine After MPSC Investigates Faulty Meters, Estimated Billing, Delays In New Service Hookups
JACKSON - Consumers Energy agreed to pay a $1 million fine and take other steps
Aquinas College Wins First Place In Food Organics Category in The “Campus Race to Zero Waste
GRAND RAPIDS – Aquinas joined more than 2.7 million college students and staff across the
Don’t Panic If You See Helicopters Flying Low Over Michigan High-Voltage Lines
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines
Utilimaster Awarded $53 Million Contract From USPS For 447 Truck Bodies For Bulk Mail Delivery
NOVI - Utilimaster, part of the Shyft Group, was Awarded $53 Million Contract From USPS
Study: Michigan 23rd Lowest Rate In Country For Unfilled Jobs Per Unemployed People
DETROIT - During this record-breaking labor crisis, a study finds Michigan has nearly enough jobs to
Pajarito Powder Provides Hydrogen Catalyst For Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - Tom Stephenson, chairman and CEO of Pajarito Powder, tells his company's story
Ann Arbor Video Interest Group Live on Zoom Presents Bob Heil, Audio Engineer
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor Video Interest Group's guest speaker Oct. 11 will be Bob
Ohio Cannabis Sales Eclipse $87 Million In Less Than Two Months
COLUMBUS — Profits from sales of recreational marijuana are in the tens of millions, the
Kamala Harris’ Evolving Stance on Marijuana Legalization 2024
WASHINGTON DC – What is the Kamala Harris Cannabis Legalization Policy 2024? On Monday, Vice
New Bill Would Be Major Blow To Delta-8, CBD And CBG
WASHINGTON DC - A new bill in the U.S. Congress would give the U.S. Food
Recreational Cannabis Sales Getting Higher In Michigan And Ohio
TOLEDO - Recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio almost two months ago; now, 13 Action
Featured News
$16 Million In Grants Available to Help Michigan Businesses Grow, Retain Workforce
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced that approximately $16 million in funding is available for
Ann Arbor, DTE Sign Country’s First Heating Franchise to Include Climate Goals
ANN ARBOR — Officials from the City of Ann Arbor and DTE Energy joined on Earth Day, April 22, to sign
First Quarter Cybersecurity Funding Surges to $7.7 Billion, Marking A Three-Year High
NEW YORK - After a two-year slowdown, cybersecurity funding is making a strong comeback. The amount of capital cybersecurity companies and
Michigan
How To Craft A C-Level Resume That Gets Noticed
DETROIT - If you're looking for a C-Level executive job, Gary Erickson, managing partner of
MI Funding Hub Technical Assistance Launches For Michigan Municipalities
ANN ARBOR–The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity and the Michigan Municipal League have
Michigan Educators, Parents Invited To Free Webinar About AI And K-12 Schools
LANSING–To celebrate National AI Literacy Day, Michigan Virtual is hosting an online webinar on Friday, April
With AV Challenge, Engineers Can Put Their Decision-Making Algorithms To The Test
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan has issued a challenge to the developers of autonomous vehicle
How To Craft A C-Level Resume That Gets Noticed
DETROIT - If you're looking for a C-Level executive job, Gary Erickson, managing partner of
MI Funding Hub Technical Assistance Launches For Michigan Municipalities
ANN ARBOR–The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity and the Michigan Municipal League have
Michigan Educators, Parents Invited To Free Webinar About AI And K-12 Schools
LANSING–To celebrate National AI Literacy Day, Michigan Virtual is hosting an online webinar on Friday, April
With AV Challenge, Engineers Can Put Their Decision-Making Algorithms To The Test
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan has issued a challenge to the developers of autonomous vehicle
Ohio Cannabis Sales Eclipse $87 Million In Less Than Two Months
COLUMBUS — Profits from sales of recreational marijuana are in the tens of millions, the
Kamala Harris’ Evolving Stance on Marijuana Legalization 2024
WASHINGTON DC – What is the Kamala Harris Cannabis Legalization Policy 2024? On Monday, Vice
New Bill Would Be Major Blow To Delta-8, CBD And CBG
WASHINGTON DC - A new bill in the U.S. Congress would give the U.S. Food
Recreational Cannabis Sales Getting Higher In Michigan And Ohio
TOLEDO - Recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio almost two months ago; now, 13 Action
IT-Harvest Launches Security Stack Analysis
IT Harvest’s new Cybersecurity Stack Analysis feature brings AI-powered mapping of cybersecurity products to NIST,
Travel Smart with OPPO A3: The Ultimate Companion for Long-Distance Adventures
If one is a frequent traveler, whether for business, education, or tourism, then the smartphone
Judge Extends Ohio delta-8 THC Hemp Sales Until December
COLUMBUS - A judge in Franklin County extended his restraining order Thursday that pauses Gov.
Gas Taxes Changing In Michigan, Registration Fees For EV’s And Hybrids Rising
LANSING - Michigan drivers pay state and federal taxes every time they fill up their
Advanced Technologies
Michigan Auto Parts Makers Get More Than $100 Million In New Funding From Feds
DETROIT - With a fresh round of funding, the Biden administration is doubling down on its commitment to expand American manufacturing and
Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Cybersecurity Needs In Manufacturing
TROY – Automation Alley’s fifth playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series shines a spotlight on the growing cybersecurity risks faced
Airscooter Personal Flying Machine Offers Alternative To Cars
Inventor Franky Zapata, known for his daring feats on the Flyboard Air hoverboard, has unveiled his latest creation – the Airscooter.
Stunning New AI Has Supposedly Achieved Sentience
AI large language models (LLMs)—such as Chat GPT, Claude, and Gemini (formerly Bard)—appear to go through a predictable hype cycle. Posts trickle
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI Sector To Become Trillion-Dollar Market By 2030
UNITED KINGDOM - As the potential for artificial intelligence to transform industries becomes more apparent, and market growth projections rise, trust
Microsoft’s Bing AI Threatens Users Who Provoke It
SEATTLE - People are flocking to social media in horror after a student revealed evidence of Bing's AI 'prioritising her survival
Artificial Intelligence Becomes A Lawyer
SAN FRANCISCO - Next month, AI will enter the courtroom, and the US legal system may never be the same. An
Humanity Could Be Wiped Out By Super-Predator AI Made By Alien Civilizations
LONDON, England - Human civilization could be wiped out by "super predator" extraterrestrial artificial intelligence, a world-leading UFO expert claims. Nick Pope,
Science Tech
Korean Researchers Develop Battery That Could Eliminate Major Issue With EVs
SOUTH KOREA - Korean researchers may have cracked the code to eliminate a major issue that makes some consumers hesitant to transition to the increasingly popular electric vehicles. As detailed by Techopedia, a team from the Korea
A UFO? Extra Terrestrial Technology?
WASHINGTON DC - The US Air Force’s secretive stealth nuclear bomber is flying through testing, literally, with new images showing the aircraft in flight. The B-21 Raider was unveiled in December 2022, but the government has so
Summer Program Offers Students Chance To Learn Engineering Skills
DETROIT - The Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) invites Michigan students to add unique experiences and learning activities to their plans this summer through a series of programs and classes. This summer students can
Diamond Vehicle Battery From Nuclear Waste Could Last 28,000 Years
SAN FRANCISCO - It could be the end of car charging with the arrival of a diamond battery that lasts 28,000 years and is priceless. The battery market has been giving a lot to talk about
GVSU College Of Nursing Receives $500K Grant To Offer Primary Care For Vulnerable Grand Rapids Population
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Valley State University's Kirkhof College of Nursing received a $500,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to offer a unique model of integrated behavioral health and primary care to a
Drugmakers Would Have To Explain Prices Under Transparency Package
LANSING - Pharmaceutical companies would have to report to the state and the public annually how they set the prices of their prescription drugs under an eight-bill transparency package approved by the Michigan House Health
Connected Nation Michigan Sets Webinar On Telehealth
LANSING—Connected Nation Michigan, the state’s unit of the broadband advocacy group Connected Nation, will host a webinar on telehealth usage and advances for patients and doctors on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The event, set to begin
UM Professors Winners Of Heart Association’s COVID-19 Data Challenge
DALLAS—Four teams of scientific researchers have been named finalists in the first phase of the American Heart Association COVID-19 Data Challenge, which focuses on understanding the relationships between COVID-19 and other health conditions, health disparities,
GVSU College Of Nursing Receives $500K Grant To Offer Primary Care For Vulnerable Grand Rapids Population
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Valley State University's Kirkhof College of Nursing received a $500,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to offer a unique model of integrated behavioral health and primary care to a
Drugmakers Would Have To Explain Prices Under Transparency Package
LANSING - Pharmaceutical companies would have to report to the state and the public annually how they set the prices of their prescription drugs under an eight-bill transparency package approved by the Michigan House Health
Connected Nation Michigan Sets Webinar On Telehealth
LANSING—Connected Nation Michigan, the state’s unit of the broadband advocacy group Connected Nation, will host a webinar on telehealth usage and advances for patients and doctors on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The event, set to begin
UM Professors Winners Of Heart Association’s COVID-19 Data Challenge
DALLAS—Four teams of scientific researchers have been named finalists in the first phase of the American Heart Association COVID-19 Data Challenge, which focuses on understanding the relationships between COVID-19 and other health conditions, health disparities,
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
India Creating Cars Of The Future
India Creating Cars Of The Future is no longer just a vision—it's quickly becoming a
CATL Announces 373-Mile-Range EV Swappable Batteries
DETROIT - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the world’s largest manufacturer of batteries for
Auto Finance Websites, Mobile Apps Get Bad Reviews From Customers: JD Power
TROY—Auto lenders that deliver a strong digital customer experience via their websites and mobile apps
Mcity Unveils Digital Twin, Making Physical AV Testing Available Free In The Virtual World
ANN ARBOR—The first open-source digital twin of the Mcity Test Facility—the University of Michigan's test
U-M Renames Mobility Transformation Center Mcity
ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan has a new yet familiar name for its
Sen. Peters Joins Colleagues Seeking Increased Funding For Connected Vehicles
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) Friday led a
Digital and Mobile
Top 10 Cybersecurity Trends For 2023: From Zero Trust To Cyber Insurance
SAN FRANCISCO - As technology advances, cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated. With the increasing use
Smart Mobility Today: Renewable Energy, AI, Robots and Drones
DETROIT - This week’s Smart Mobility Today includes news about renewable energy, some caution being
Experts Predict Ransomware To Be More Dangerous In 2023 Than 2022
WASHINGTON DC - There were signs that ransomware gangs might — key word, “might” — have been
Teaching Younger And Older Adults How To Be Cyber Safe On The Internet
ANN ARBOR - Cyber Patriot is a national program aimed at teaching young people and
Gongwer News Service Updates Election App For 2016 Campaigns
LANSING - Gongwer News Service is once again making available a smartphone and tablet app
Mobile Monday Ann Arbor: The Hitchhiker’s Guide To Azure Mobile Apps
ANN ARBOR - If you are building mobile apps that needs to interact with a
Report: Smartphones Sales Worldwide Top 1.4 Billion Units In 2015
EGHAM, United Kingdom - Global sales of smartphones topped 1.4 billion units in 2015, up
Pixo Group Mobile App Showcased In Super Bowl 50 Program
SOUTHFIELD - Pixo Group, a full service, cross platform, interactive development studio, caught the attention
Study Reveals CISOs To Outsource Security Program Improvements, 24/7 Protection
COMMERCE - Nuspire, a managed security services provider, announced findings from its annual research study,
Capital One $190 Million Data Breach Settlement: Are You Eligible for a Payment?
SAN FRANCISCO - Capital One's infamous 2019 data breach exposed the personal information of more than 100
Former Michigan Gov Rick Snyder Has Joined A Cybersecurity Startup
ANN ARBOR - Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder provides details on his latest company, SensCy,
Data Connectors Cybersecurity Conference Aug. 4 Somerset Inn
TROY - Join the Detroit Cybersecurity Conference to connect with your fellow cybersecurity professionals and
Spin Dance Offers IoT Symposium May 6 In Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - The journey to a successful IoT strategy is not without its challenges,
IoT Tech Connect Track: Technology as a Service
ROYAL OAK - IoT Tech Connect co-Producer Rick Beckers talks about the track his company,
IoT Tech Connect Track: Unity Presents How 3D Technologies Are Shaping Our Future
ROYAL OAK - Greg Melling, Sr. Business Development Manager, Mobility and Defense, Unity Technologies, will
IoT Tech Connect Panel: How To Pitch An Angel Investor
ROYAL OAK - If you are an entrepreneur, how do you pitch an Angel Investor?
Business and Finance
Let Tech Do the Heavy Lifting and Streamline Your Business Without Breaking a Sweat
In the age of tech, running a business does not have to mean tons of
9 Effective Stress Relief Tips for Business Owners
Image credit A 2022 survey revealed that nearly half of American business owners experienced stress
Maximizing Your Return On Investment with Key Aspects that Determine Sales and Marketing Success
Return on Investment (ROI) is an important indicator for measuring sales and marketing success, providing
Top Startups Take Center Stage At Invest360: Winners Announced in Tech, Healthcare, and Mobility Sectors
ANN ARBOR – Invest360 event celebrated some of Southeast Michigan’s most innovative early-stage companies. With
How To Keep Your Business Finances In Order
Keeping your business finances is always something you should be proactive about doing, especially when
4 Common Investing Pitfalls To Avoid
If you take care of these Common Investing Pitfalls To Avoid, Investing your money can
Why Business Owners Should Try To Generate Passive Income
If you’re a business owner, you’re going to want to make money - that’s the
Why Digital Transformation Is Important For Your Business
If you’ve got a business to run, the last thing you’ll want is for it
Competing For Talent Becoming Game Of Limbo – How Low Can You Go?
LANSING - Limbo is a game where the most limber, or flexible player wins. Sound
Survey Shows Inflation, Supply Chain Disruptions, Workforce Shortages Obstacles For Small Business
LANSING – Workforce shortages, inflation and supply chain disruptions remain the main obstacles Michigan’s small
U.S. Chamber Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Entrepreneurship Bill
WASHINGTON DC — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce praised the introduction of the Golden-preneurship Act.
Bamboo Detroit Co Working Space – Hybrid Working Becoming New Trend
DETROIT - Co-working spaces under the Bamboo Detroit umbrella are in both downtown Detroit and
Ohio Cannabis Sales Eclipse $87 Million In Less Than Two Months
COLUMBUS — Profits from sales of recreational marijuana are in the tens of millions, the
Kamala Harris’ Evolving Stance on Marijuana Legalization 2024
WASHINGTON DC – What is the Kamala Harris Cannabis Legalization Policy 2024? On Monday, Vice
New Bill Would Be Major Blow To Delta-8, CBD And CBG
WASHINGTON DC - A new bill in the U.S. Congress would give the U.S. Food
Recreational Cannabis Sales Getting Higher In Michigan And Ohio
TOLEDO - Recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio almost two months ago; now, 13 Action
