MI Tech TV
New Line Processing Offers Line of Credit For Michigan Cannabis Customers
ANN ARBOR - Michigan cannabis dispensaries, and customers have had a difficult time trying to use Visa and Mastercard to pay for transactions. Since cannabis remains a federal schedule 1 drug - along with cocaine
Dynamic_Carbon_Credits Using Carbon Sequestration
Dynamic Carbon Credits combat climate change through a unique technique called carbon sequestration. Imagine a world where trees aren't just a source of beauty, but also a powerful tool in the fight against climate change.
CrowdStrike Network Breakdown Analyzed by Dan Lohrmann From Presidio
EAST LANSING - On July 19, 2024, a CrowdStrike software update unleashed mayhem on computer systems at airports, banks and more from Australia to Atlanta. What happened, and what lessons can we take away? Presidio
Industry 4.0 Featured News
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Michigan Tech University New Engineering Services Provider At American Center For Mobility
YPSILANTI - The American Center for Mobility (ACM) has signed an agreement with Michigan Technological University to partner on engineering services
ITC Helicopter Patrols Michigan for Power Lines’ Aerial Inspections
ITC, a major power company in Michigan, will be conducting aerial inspections of its high-voltage transmission structures and power lines using
Michigan August Cannabis Sales Record $295.5 Million
LANSING - In August, Michigan recreational and medical cannabis sales set a monthly record to $295.5 million, up nearly 3 percent
Advanced Technologies
The Future of Michigan Manufacturing: IoT and AI Driving Industry 4.0
DETROIT – Through exclusive interviews and detailed analysis we explore innovative approaches to smart manufacturing focusing on the integration of Internet
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Secures $360,000 Grant From Walters Family Foundation
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced that it has been awarded a $360,000 grant from the Walters Family Foundation.
Advanced Manuacturing Expo In Grand Rapids Focused On Industry 4.0
GRAND RAPIDS - Mark your calendars for the 2024 Advanced Manufacturing Expo, which will be held August 7-8 at Devos Place
Liquid Nitrogen Cars Might Outperform EVs And Hydrogen Vehicles
As the automotive industry continues to search for a practical and feasible electric car that can rival the fossil fuel car,
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Godfather of AI Says There’s an Expert Consensus AI Will Soon Exceed Human Intelligence
LONDON - Geoffrey Hinton, one of the "godfathers" of AI, is adamant that AI will surpass human intelligence — and worries
Amazon’s High Desert-Based Solar Farm With AI Operational
SEATTLE - Amazon officials recently announced that its first solar farm-plus-battery energy storage project has become fully operational in the High
Microsoft Says Most Companies Won’t Hire Anyone That Doesn’t Work With AI
SEATTLE - Microsoft just released its 4th annual Work Trend Index report. And like last year, it focuses on generative AI,
AI Unveiled: Exploring the Power of Intelligent Phones with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI May 6, 2024 - Join us for the latest episode of MITechTV, where hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush
Science Tech
Alien Tech or Space Junk? Professor Loeb Uses Voyager Analogy
CAMBRIDGE – Harvard Professor Avi Loeb Founded Alien-Technology Meteor. Intriguingly, Harvard professor Avi Loeb suggests he may have discovered fragments of alien technology. These fragments reportedly originated from a meteor that landed in the waters
MCWT Opens Applications For Reignite Program
SOUTHFIELD–The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation announces the opening of applications for the 2024 Reignite! program, aimed at supporting women returning to the workforce and transitioning into tech careers. This initiative seeks to
FDA Approves New Alzheimer’s Treatment From Eli Lilly
WASHINGTON DC - The Food and Drug Administration approved a new Alzheimer's treatment called donanemab on Tuesday, clearing the way for the third addition to a new class of drugs aimed at slowing the brain's
Antarctic Ice Sheet At Tipping Point – Sea Level Rise May Be 190 Feet
CNN — The Antarctic ice sheet is melting in a new, worrying way that scientific models used to project future sea level rise have not taken into account, suggesting current projections could be significantly underestimating the problem, according to
What Businesses Need to Know About the Pandemic Relief Plans Ending
DETROIT - More than a year into the pandemic, the country is doing its best to get back on its feet, and the local government is trying to encourage a return to normal. Indeed, as
GR Infusion Therapy Company Recruiting Patients For COVID-19 Research Study
GRAND RAPIDS—Infusion Associates, a provider of medically prescribed outpatient infusion therapy, has begun recruiting patients across Michigan for an international COVID-19 study sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Alongside the international
Wayne State Establishes Center To Prepare For Next Pandemics
DETROIT - Wayne State University has established a new center to study and combat infectious diseases and to prepare for future pandemics. The Center for Emerging and Infectious Diseases builds on the university’s experiences in
Canada To Open Border For Vaccinated Americans Aug. 9
OTTAWA, Canada - Fully vaccinated Americans and permanent residents will be allowed to enter Canada for non-essential travel beginning Aug. 9, Canadian government ministers announced Monday. The announcement marked the first step toward opening the
Pfizer To Build Cancer R&D Center In California, Rather Than Kalamazoo
SAN DIEGO, CA — Pfizer has announced it will soon expand its footprint into a 230,000 square-foot life science campus in San Diego to conduct cancer research. Pfizer Oncology announced last week it has signed
Another Reason To Take Viagra: May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
CLEVELAND, Ohio - A new study provides more evidence that sildenafil (Viagra) which is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) may help protect against Alzheimer's disease (AD). The large real-world analysis of patient data from two databases showed a
Breakthrough Therapy Obliterates Deadly Brain Tumor in Days
BOSTON - Brain scans of a 72-year-old man diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of cancer known as a glioblastoma have revealed a remarkable regression in his tumor's size within days of receiving an infusion of an innovative
Scientists Find ‘Switch’ That Stops Immune System Attacking Healthy Cells
NEW YORK. - Our immune system is talented at telling the difference between the chemistry of our own body and that of an invading pathogen. When it malfunctions, our body can become host to an
Pfizer To Build Cancer R&D Center In California, Rather Than Kalamazoo
SAN DIEGO, CA — Pfizer has announced it will soon expand its footprint into a 230,000 square-foot life science campus in San Diego to conduct cancer research. Pfizer Oncology announced last week it has signed
Another Reason To Take Viagra: May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
CLEVELAND, Ohio - A new study provides more evidence that sildenafil (Viagra) which is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) may help protect against Alzheimer's disease (AD). The large real-world analysis of patient data from two databases showed a
Breakthrough Therapy Obliterates Deadly Brain Tumor in Days
BOSTON - Brain scans of a 72-year-old man diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of cancer known as a glioblastoma have revealed a remarkable regression in his tumor's size within days of receiving an infusion of an innovative
Scientists Find ‘Switch’ That Stops Immune System Attacking Healthy Cells
NEW YORK. - Our immune system is talented at telling the difference between the chemistry of our own body and that of an invading pathogen. When it malfunctions, our body can become host to an
Mobility
GM 8L45 8L90 Transmission Problems Face Class Action
DETROIT – "GM 8L45 8L90 Transmission Problems Face Class Action" highlights that General Motors is
Lacks Enterprises Acquires Custom Wheel Manufacturer Forgeline Motorsports
GRAND RAPIDS – Lacks Enterprises announced it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority
J.D. Power: Public EV Charging Sees Consistent Progress
TROY–The public electric vehicle charging infrastructure continues to be identified as a culprit in the
Why Ford Could Revive 2 High-Volume Vehicles, and Soon
The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, and it's forcing companies like Ford Motor Company to adapt
Air Traffic Control For Driverless Cars Could Speed Up Deployment
ANN ARBOR—Combining human and artificial intelligence in autonomous vehicles could push driverless cars more quickly
Traverse Legal Expands Practice To Detroit With Focus On Autonomous Vehicles
ROYAL OAK - Traverse Legal founder Enrico Schaefer announces he has opened an office in
Breaking News
Michigan August Cannabis Sales Record $295.5 Million
LANSING - In August, Michigan recreational and medical cannabis sales set a monthly record to
Ford House Reveals Its Best-Kept Secrets And Autumn Splendor Tours
GROSSE POINTE SHORES – Ford House, the National Historic Landmark and former home of Eleanor
A2ZERO Green Fair To Downtown Ann Arbor Sept. 20
ANN ARBOR — The A2ZERO Green Fair returns on Sept. 20 along Main Street in
$3.17 Million Grant To Boost EV Research At Western Michigan University
KALAMZOO—Researchers at Western Michigan University are charging into the future of electric vehicle technology with
U.S. Economic Deceleration Outlook 2024 Per U-M Forecast
This news post will cover the U.S. Economic Deceleration Outlook 2024 as Per U-M Forecast.
Detroit’s Economic Picture Improves Though Gains Tempered By Income Challenges
ANN ARBOR - Detroit’s payroll jobs and the number of employed residents are expected to
DEA Agents Still Making Marijuana Arrests in Ohio And Michigan
WASHINGTON DC – Despite Ohio's recent legalization of recreational marijuana, federal law still prohibits its
Can Smoking Cannabis In Ohio Get You Fired?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio started in August — and with this
Updated Wuling Bingo 2024: GM Challenges BYD Seagull
DETROIT – GM is updating its Wuling Bingo for 2024 to compete more effectively with
America To Produce New Type Of Energy In 2027
The White House released its latest update on America’s decarbonization strategy, and many people and
GM Invests Another $850M In Cruise To Expand Manual Operations
DETROIT - Despite a bumpy 2023, Cruise LLC isn’t nearing the end of the road
Vertical Turbine Wall Can Generate 10 Kilowatts Of Electricity
DETROIT - Since revealing a concept for an energy generating wall back in 2021, designer
MCWT Update: Luminescence Gala Nov. 11 MGM Grand Detroit
DETROIT - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is hosting its 2023 Luminescence
Bamboo Detroit To Open Ann Arbor Working Co-Location Space
ANN ARBOR - Amanda Lewan created the Bamboo Detroit co-working space about nearly a decade
MCWT Expands Its Reach For Women In Tech In Lansing
LANSING - As the Michigan Council of Women in Technology expands engagement in the Lansing
Two European-Built Hydrogen Buses Each Achieve Up To 650 Mile Range
BELGIUM - Two bus manufacturers have unveiled prototypes of hydrogen-powered buses with record-breaking ranges of
Ohio Regulators Issued $212,000 In Fines For Cannabis Promotional Activities – Including A Food Truck
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Handing out food and drinks from an ice cream truck is off
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales $10.5 Million During Third Week Legal
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Recreational marijuana sales ticked down for the second consecutive week since dispensaries
Banking Remains Challenge For Ohio Dispensaries
DAYTON - Roughly 120 dispensaries in Ohio have received state licenses to sell recreational marijuana,
Will Ohio’s Sales Surge Hurt Michigan’s Cannabis Market?
Michigan’s cannabis market could face significant challenges due to the rapid rise of neighboring Ohio’s
Michigan
J.D. Power: Wireless Network Keeping Up With Demand, Customer Problems Decline
TROY–With the increase of 5G phones and network technology, wireless customers are experiencing fewer problems,
Grain Management Completes Majority Investment In 123Net
SOUTHFIELD–Grain Management LLC announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of a majority
Winners Named In Michigan Virtual’s EdTech Pitch Event
LANSING—A Lapeer-based developer of affordable, hands-on STEM education kits for students earned the $10,000 first
Scientists Create Tech That Could Save Fruit Crops From Frosts
NEW YORK - Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Research Service have pinpointed a
J.D. Power: Wireless Network Keeping Up With Demand, Customer Problems Decline
TROY–With the increase of 5G phones and network technology, wireless customers are experiencing fewer problems,
Grain Management Completes Majority Investment In 123Net
SOUTHFIELD–Grain Management LLC announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of a majority
Winners Named In Michigan Virtual’s EdTech Pitch Event
LANSING—A Lapeer-based developer of affordable, hands-on STEM education kits for students earned the $10,000 first
Scientists Create Tech That Could Save Fruit Crops From Frosts
NEW YORK - Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Research Service have pinpointed a
Ohio Regulators Issued $212,000 In Fines For Cannabis Promotional Activities – Including A Food Truck
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Handing out food and drinks from an ice cream truck is off
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales $10.5 Million During Third Week Legal
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Recreational marijuana sales ticked down for the second consecutive week since dispensaries
Banking Remains Challenge For Ohio Dispensaries
DAYTON - Roughly 120 dispensaries in Ohio have received state licenses to sell recreational marijuana,
Will Ohio’s Sales Surge Hurt Michigan’s Cannabis Market?
Michigan’s cannabis market could face significant challenges due to the rapid rise of neighboring Ohio’s
General Motors Just Pulled Off A Major Electric Comeback
DETROIT - Overall U.S. auto sales are expected to weaken in the third quarter, according to
Generative AI: From Boosting Productivity To Bulletproof Security
SOUTHFIELD - Are you using Gen AI at your business? Do you have policies and
17 Companies Split $813,000 Through Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, in partnership with Centrepolis Accelerator
2024 Michigan Cyber Summit, High School Cyber Summit Oct. 16 and 17
LANSING - The 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the
iHemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour Thursday July 16 US Hemp Authority Certification Program and Transparency
iHemp Hour: CBD Retailing With Lori Putt
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
iHemp Hour July 9: Retailing CBD Products
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
iHemp Hour: Barn Owl Drone Services Helps Farmers Find Male Hemp Plants
ANN ARBOR - Yup, that's right. Barn Owl Drone Services uses drones to find male
Digital and Mobile
RockYou2024: Nearly 10 Billion Passwords Stolen By Hackers
NEW YORK – According to the RockYou2024 file, Nearly 10 Billion Passwords were Stolen By
Android Banking Trojan Evades Detection Strikes Globally
NEW YORK - Android banking Trojan Medusa has returned after almost a yearlong hiatus and is now
SensCy Appoints Frank Sadeghi President
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — SensCy, a leader in cybersecurity for small and medium sized organizations,
Urgent Windows Security Flaw Lets Hackers Infect Your PC Over Wi-Fi
DETROIT - Hackers often use malicious documents or pirated software as a means of getting their malware onto vulnerable
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
Michigan Groups Urge State To Boost Clean Mobility Investments
LANSING – A cross-section of Michigan organizations applauded a U.S. plan to curb transportation pollution
Smart Mobility Today: Renewable Energy, AI, Robots and Drones
DETROIT - This week’s Smart Mobility Today includes news about renewable energy, some caution being
Hackers Targeting 1,500 Banks In Push To Drain Accounts Across 60 Countries
NEW YORK - Black hat hackers have reportedly unleashed malicious software targeting over 1,500 banks
World’s Top Ransomware Hacker Identified, Chinese Hack US Infrastructure
ANN ARBOR - Law enforcement in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia today jointly
Cyber Patriot Founder Gets MCWT Education Award
YPSILANTI - Tamara Shoemaker, VP, CyberPatriot, Co-Founder Midwest CISSE Chapter, won the Michigan Council of
Ascension Health Cyber Attack Impact In Michigan
SOUTHFIELD - Ascension Health, the nation's largest chain of Catholic hospitals, said it was responding
Merit, MSU Joint Recipients Of $10.5 Million Grant To Connect Michigan Internet Pathways
EAST LANSING - Merit Network and Michigan State University are joint recipients of a $10.5 million National
What Are NFTs? Tech Attorney Enrico Schaefer Explains
ANN ARBOR - Tech attorney Enrico Schaefer, principal in Traverse Legal, explains what Non Fungible
123NET Adding 128-Mile Fiber Route From Southfield To Bay City
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET announced Monday a 128-mile new route for its fiber network that will
Ingham County Asks Residents, Businesses To Participate In Survey On Broadband Access
INGHAN COUNTY - Ingham County is asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question survey
Plex Systems Rolls Out Enhancements For Manufacturing Management Software
TROY – Manufacturing Management Software Developer Plex Systems announced updates and enhancements to its software
Cybernoor CEO Ahmed Alomari Outlines New Features Of MySQL 8
ROYAL OAK - Cybernoor CEO Ahmed Alomari outlines the new features of MySQL 8 and
Noble Child Partners With Salesforce On Cloud-Platform For Child Welfare Industry
DETROIT - Noble Child has partnered with Salesforce to launch an original cloud-based platform (As-A-Service)
Facebook Sued By FTC , 46 States For Monopolistic Practices
WASHINGTON DC - The US Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of more than 40 states and territories sued Facebook on Wednesday, alleging the social media giant had illegally stifled competition by snapping up rivals to
COVID-19 Accelerates Social Media Trends – Brands Must Find Their Places
NEW YORK - International social media analytics company Talkwalker and Hubspot asked 50 social media gurus, industry experts and PR professionals from around the world to define the trends that will shape the social media
Kathleen Norton-Schock, Brian Wassom, Tech Legal Issues Update
ANN ARBOR - Diva Tech Talks' Kathleen Norton-Schock, and Warner Norcross + Judd's Brian Wassom discuss focusing on Social Media Channels, the law and the First Amendment. Brian also delves into hot issues that could
GVSU Studies 3 Possible Learning Options For Fall Courses, Including Fully Online
ALLENDALE - Grand Valley State University is studying three learning options for fall courses:Â fully online, a hybrid model, and face-to-face instruction. The news came from GVSU President Philmena Mantella during a Laker town hall
What You Need To Increase Leads and Sales From Your Website
Summary: Creative design and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) work together. Calls to Action within a web page help point our website visitors in the right direction. Understand how to use "white space" as a
The Power of Website Design And Conversion Rate Optimization
Summary: The user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) are important factors in CRO Calls to Action within a web page help point our website visitors in the right direction. Remove distractions and keep
Business
Apply To Showcase Your Business On How It Prospered During Pandemic And Win Cash Prize
STERLING HEIGHTS - Join Velocity on October 17th from 6-9 PM for the 3X3 Pitch
Start Studio MVP Summer 2024 Demo Day
DETROIT - Are you ready to witness the culmination of innovation and hard work? Join
What Setbacks and Upsides Await You in Remote Employment?
Image Credit The concept of remote work or remote employment has rapidly evolved, particularly in
How To Outsource Without Overpriced Convenience Charges
Pexels - CC0 License In general, we need to pay for convenience. It’s less convenient
I HUB Hosting May 23 Event In Jackson To Connect Innovators With Entrepreneurs
JACKSON - The NSF ICorps Hub Great Lakes Region, sponsored by the University of Michigan,
Voting For The Final 4 Startups In Hatch Detroit Contest Now Live
DETROIT - Comerica's Hatch Detroit contest is down to the final 4 finalists. The winner
Ann Arbor SPARK Provides Entrepreneurship Service, Grants In Washtenaw County
ANN ARBOR - Bill Mayer, senior vice president at Ann Arbor SPARK, one of 18
Entrepreneur Diane Durance Updates UM Center For Entrepreneurship Programs
ANN ARBOR - Diane Durance has done it all as an entrepreneur. She's been one.
iHemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour Thursday July 16 US Hemp Authority Certification Program and Transparency
iHemp Hour: CBD Retailing With Lori Putt
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
iHemp Hour July 9: Retailing CBD Products
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
iHemp Hour: Barn Owl Drone Services Helps Farmers Find Male Hemp Plants
ANN ARBOR - Yup, that's right. Barn Owl Drone Services uses drones to find male
Ohio Regulators Issued $212,000 In Fines For Cannabis Promotional Activities – Including A Food Truck
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Handing out food and drinks from an ice cream truck is off
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales $10.5 Million During Third Week Legal
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Recreational marijuana sales ticked down for the second consecutive week since dispensaries
Banking Remains Challenge For Ohio Dispensaries
DAYTON - Roughly 120 dispensaries in Ohio have received state licenses to sell recreational marijuana,
Will Ohio’s Sales Surge Hurt Michigan’s Cannabis Market?
Michigan’s cannabis market could face significant challenges due to the rapid rise of neighboring Ohio’s
- EXCLUSIVE: Elon Musk's X Is 'Safe Space' To Say Weed: 'The Only Social Platform Where You Can Talk About Cannabis Openly'
Social media platform X welcomes cannabis conversation and advertising, something that Alexa Alianiello is proud of and thinks is an opportunity for w … - EXCLUSIVE: Cannabis Rescheduling Is Not Cure-All For Industry Problems: Experts Explain How Tax Tactics Could Hurt Marijuana Businesses In Long Run
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Benzinga's World Championship of Trading powered by TradeZero kicked off in September with over $30,000 in cash and prizes on the line. An update …
- Kite Realty Group Recasts Its $1.1 Billion Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility and Amends Its $250 Million Term Loan Facility
- Claritas Partners with Databricks to Revolutionize Secure Data Sharing and Enhance Marketing Insights
- COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES LAUNCHES PRACTICING DESIGN CENTER, DEDICATING RESOURCES TO NONPROFITS AND SMALL BUSINESSES