MI Tech TV
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 evolving digital landscape, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in search engine optimization (SEO)
Registration Is Open For A2Tech360 In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360 is a week of events celebrating Ann Arbor’s spirit of innovation through experiences, conversations, and connections that strengthen and expand the region’s vibrant technology ecosystem. The events are
TEDx Returns To Detroit September 18th
DETROIT - TEDxDetroit features the best and brightest minds sharing their passion, insights, and ideas worth spreading. Co-founder Terry Bean provides details in this video interview. He said TexX Detroit explores the boundaries of possibility
Breaking News
Detroit’s New Tech Grant Highlights Bigger Problem: Michigan Startups Struggle To Get The Capital They Need To Grow
DETROIT - Detroit’s launch of a new microgrant program aimed at helping small businesses adopt
Wealth, Taxes, and the Cost of Debt: Why Billionaires Are Calling For Higher Taxes — and What Trump’s Tax Cuts Have to Do With It
ANN ARBOR - A growing number of millionaires and billionaires are publicly urging governments to
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Push Targets Legislature’s Rewrite Of Voter-Approved Law
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis advocates are renewing their push to put the state’s marijuana laws
Social Security Nears Funding Cliff as Washington Delays Fixes
WASHINGTON DC — The clock is ticking on the nation’s most important retirement program, and
Court Oral Arguments Seeking Injunction To Toss 24 Percent Wholesale Tax On Cannabis
DETROIT - On Nov. 25, the Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel heard oral
U-M Economic Forecast: Michigan Jobs Losses In 2026, Job Growth In 2027
ANN ARBOR - Gauging the health of Michigan’s economy was difficult even before the federal
U-M Economic Report: US 2026 Growth 2.4 Percent, 2 Percent In 2027
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan’s Annual Economic Outlook Conference predicts the jagged pattern
Details On Changes And Penalties Included In Ohio S.B.56 Cannabis Bill Including Public Use
COLUMBUS - Ohio lawmakers passed a bill last week that would ban intoxicating hemp products
Global Electricity Demand For EVs To Skyrocket 630 Percent By 2030
NEW YORK - Despite a noted slowdown in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in 2024,
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
Lambert & Co. Names Michelle Olson New CEO
GRAND RAPIDS — When Michelle Olson joined Lambert & Co. in 2019, she knew what
Bell’s Brewery Sells To New Belgium Brewing Parent Company
KALAMAZOO — Craft brewing pioneer Bell’s Brewery Inc., known for its popular Two Hearted Ale and
Automation Alley Receives President’s Award For Export Services
TROY - Automation Alley has been selected to receive the President’s “E Star” Award for
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
Michigan Matters On CBS Detroit: Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $10 Billion
Photo Caption: From Left, Brian Hanna, Mike Brennan, Gus Rosania, and Carol Cain. SOUTHFIELD -
Ohio Pot Costs Triple Michigan’s, Yet Lawmakers Want To Make It Even More Expensive
CLEVELAND - Dealing with Crohn’s disease since he was a kid, Terrell Washington felt stuck
Ohio Gov. DeWine Seeks To Change Voter-Approved Cannabis Laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. Mike DeWine wants to make changes to the state’s adult recreational
January Michigan Cannabis Sales Down From December
LANSING - The good news is Michigan cannabis sales in January rose from January 2024,
Featured News
Survey: Small Business Optimism Improves Again
LANSING – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in August to 100.8, nearly 3 points above the 52-year
The Conquer Finance And Insurance Accelerator Opens for Application
EAST LANSING ― The Conquer Finance and Insurance Accelerator, a partnership between Michigan State University Research Foundation, MSU Federal Credit Union
Report: West Michigan’s Economy Continuing To Slow
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Rapids’ economy continued to slump in August, according to data gathered by a Grand Valley State University
Michigan
MEDC Promotes Wolgamott To Lead Pure Michigan Tourism Campaign
LANSING– As the iconic Pure Michigan campaign nears its 20th anniversary in just over a
GM Nixes Remote Work For More White-Collar Workers, Orders Them Into Office
DETROIT - General Motors is revoking the "fully remote" status of about 100 white-collar workers
Android Smart Phone Wireless Signals Hack Can Capture Banking Credentials
NEW YORK - A dangerous new Android malware has surfaced that can clone contactless payment
Fanuc America Establishes $1 Million Scholarship Fund With SME
ROCHESTER HILLS – The industrial automation and robotics supplier Fanuc America has announced the establishment
MEDC Promotes Wolgamott To Lead Pure Michigan Tourism Campaign
LANSING– As the iconic Pure Michigan campaign nears its 20th anniversary in just over a
GM Nixes Remote Work For More White-Collar Workers, Orders Them Into Office
DETROIT - General Motors is revoking the "fully remote" status of about 100 white-collar workers
Android Smart Phone Wireless Signals Hack Can Capture Banking Credentials
NEW YORK - A dangerous new Android malware has surfaced that can clone contactless payment
Fanuc America Establishes $1 Million Scholarship Fund With SME
ROCHESTER HILLS – The industrial automation and robotics supplier Fanuc America has announced the establishment
Michigan Matters On CBS Detroit: Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $10 Billion
Photo Caption: From Left, Brian Hanna, Mike Brennan, Gus Rosania, and Carol Cain. SOUTHFIELD -
Ohio Pot Costs Triple Michigan’s, Yet Lawmakers Want To Make It Even More Expensive
CLEVELAND - Dealing with Crohn’s disease since he was a kid, Terrell Washington felt stuck
Ohio Gov. DeWine Seeks To Change Voter-Approved Cannabis Laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. Mike DeWine wants to make changes to the state’s adult recreational
January Michigan Cannabis Sales Down From December
LANSING - The good news is Michigan cannabis sales in January rose from January 2024,
Why Steel Extrusions Are Gaining New Attention in the Auto Industry’s Next Manufacturing Shift
The auto industry is in one of those periods when small production decisions start carrying
3 Tips For Avoiding Costly Mistakes In Your Product Development
Product development isn’t a cheap process in the first place. No matter the size of
Ohio Hemp Crackdown Sparks Legal Fight—And Puts Michigan Farmers at a Crossroads
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s aggressive move to shut down intoxicating hemp products is now facing a
Michigan Tech Firms, Automakers Face New Risk as Iran Threatens Attacks on U.S. Tech Giants
DETROIT - Michigan’s technology and automotive sectors—deeply tied to global supply chains and cloud infrastructure—could
Advanced Technologies
Michigan Receives $18 Million from DOE to Modernize EV Manufacturing
LANSING — Governor Whitmer today announced Michigan will receive $18 million from the Department of Energy (DOE) to help small- and
How to Get Started in AI with Angela Peat in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR - Unlock the potential of AI for your small business or startup with a Bamboo Ann Arbor workshop, "How
Experts Fear The End Of Electric Vehicles To Be Replaced By Hydrogen
BEIJING - China continues its unstoppable rise to leadership in sustainable mobility, once they have managed to corner the market for cheap
New AI Supercomputing Network Could Surpass Human Intelligence By September
NEW YORK - Researchers plan to accelerate the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) with a worldwide network of extremely powerful
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Learning And Productivity Benefits Of Artificial Intelligence
LANSING - Artificial intelligence is coming at a fast and furious pace. Employers have to strategize the impact of AI on
Anthropic — The $4.1 billion OpenAI Rival — Debuts A.I. Chatbot
SAN FRANCISCO - As Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Google race to develop the most advanced chatbots, powered by generative artificial intelligence, Anthropic is investing
Beyond The Hype, AI Promises Leg Up For Scientific Research
NEW YORK - The last decade has seen great strides in the application of artificial intelligence to scientific discovery, but practitioners
DoE Picks J.D. Power EV Index
TROY– J.D. Power, a global leader in data analytics and consumer intelligence, today announced that its J.D. Power EV Index, an
Science Tech
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
High School Students Can Study STEM On A College Campus Through DAPCEP
DETROIT - This summer, high school students can get a taste of campus life with residential STEM programs offered through DAPCEP. Research shows studying on campuses at an early age gives students a glimpse into the
Hygieia Virtual Insulin Management Program Helps People Control Blood Sugar While Sheltering From COVID
LIVONIA - With coronavirus infection rates fluctuating throughout the United States, millions of people with Type 2 diabetes and uncontrolled blood sugar levels remain at elevated risk for serious complications from the disease. In response,
5G Wireless Broadband Couldn’t Have Come To Health Care At A Better Time
SAN FRANCISCO - When it comes to health care, seconds can mean the difference between brain damage and full recovery, between paralysis and a short stint in physical therapy, between life and death. The heavy
Priority Health Provides Members Free Access To Personal Health Companion
GRAND RAPIDS—Priority Health has introduced a new customer benefit—Brook, a personal mobile health companion that provides support in the areas of nutrition, sleep management, general health and COVID-19 information. Brook, developed by the Seattle-based firm
COVID-19 Update: Should You Fly Commercial?
ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown tells you what to do should you want to fly on a commercial aircraft flight to avoid catching COVID-19 and giving it to anyone else. President |
Hygieia Virtual Insulin Management Program Helps People Control Blood Sugar While Sheltering From COVID
LIVONIA - With coronavirus infection rates fluctuating throughout the United States, millions of people with Type 2 diabetes and uncontrolled blood sugar levels remain at elevated risk for serious complications from the disease. In response,
5G Wireless Broadband Couldn’t Have Come To Health Care At A Better Time
SAN FRANCISCO - When it comes to health care, seconds can mean the difference between brain damage and full recovery, between paralysis and a short stint in physical therapy, between life and death. The heavy
Priority Health Provides Members Free Access To Personal Health Companion
GRAND RAPIDS—Priority Health has introduced a new customer benefit—Brook, a personal mobile health companion that provides support in the areas of nutrition, sleep management, general health and COVID-19 information. Brook, developed by the Seattle-based firm
COVID-19 Update: Should You Fly Commercial?
ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown tells you what to do should you want to fly on a commercial aircraft flight to avoid catching COVID-19 and giving it to anyone else. President |
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
General Motors Patent Reveals How The Automaker Could Make Future EVs Better
DETROIT - The future of electric vehicle technology may be just around the corner — and it's
Elon Musk Admits He Was Wrong About Fully Autonomous Driving
TEXAS - Tesla owners who expected to enjoy fully autonomous driving in their vehicles might
Patrick Anderson: Tariffs Could Cause More Harm To Auto Industry Than UAW Strike
LANSING - Tariffs would be worse for the U.S. auto industry than a UAW strike,
180-Mile EVs Are ‘The Future’ Says Lucid CEO
NEWARK, Calif. - If you want an electric vehicle with the longest range possible, you
Wixom Mayor Hinkley Heralds Arrival Of Uber’s R&D Facility
DETROIT - Mayor Kevin Hinkley of Wixom, MI joined us to proudly announce the arrival
Auto Expert David Cole Talks Auto Tech That Caught His Eye At North American International Auto Show
ROYAL OAK - Long-time auto expert David Cole kicks joins M2 TechCast co-hosts Mike Brennan
Digital and Mobile
EVs AVs, 6G, AI, Satellites Blocking View Of Space
DETROIT - This week’s Smart Mobility Today Podcast includes news about EVs and AVs, 6G
Tesla Cyber Attack Defense Fails, Hackers Win Model 3 At Event
SAN FRANCISCO - Tesla has been hacked at the Pwn2Own hacking event, and the hacking
Report Reveals Organizational Unpreparedness For Cyberattacks
NEW YORK - In 2022 alone, global cyberattacks increased by 38%, resulting in substantial business
Auto-ISAC Topic For Motor City ISSA Meeting March 16
SOUTHFIELD - Auto-ISAC’s Automotive cybersecurity training program supported by NHTSA is the topic March 16
Mobile Monday Grand Rapids Sets Topic For October 19th Re-launch
GRAND RAPIDS - The relaunch of the Grand Rapids chapter of Mobile Monday on Oct.
Michigan Mobile Musings: Glenn Stevens, MICHAuto
GRAND RAPIDS - Join Michigan Mobile Musings’ host, Melissa Birnie, as she interviews Glenn Stevens, Vice-president of
MICHAuto Summit Advances Mobility, Connected Vehicle Technology
DETROIT - Michigan is the global center for the automotive industry, and is now tasked
MTAM Partners With DASH Conference Nov. 4-5
DETROIT - The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan is once again proud to be a
Billions Of People Around The World Warned Their Accounts Can Be Hacked In Seconds
LONDON, UK - Billions of usernames have fallen into the hands of hackers who are
More Than 70 Percent Of Organizations Suffered 2 Or More Ransomware Attacks In Past Year
DETROIT - Ransomware has become a popular means for cybercriminals to cash in on their
Americans Lost Record $68 Million To Job And Business Opportunities Scams In 2022 Q1
DETROIT - Data analyzed by Atlas VPN shows that US citizens lost over $68.3 million
Feds Find Massive Chinese Cyber Spying Campaign
WASHINGTON DC - Much of the discussion surrounding cyberwarfare has centered around Russia and Ukraine,
Kentucky Client Win For Detroit Software Developer
DETROIT – The Detroit-based accounting software developer Gravity Software announced that its client, a Kentucky-based
Plex Systems Murray Details 4th Annual Manufacturing Report – IIoT Taking Off
ROYAL OAK - Richard Murray, chief product officer for Plex Systems, provides a deep dive
Cybernoor Success Story Citi Group – Oracle, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services Expert
ROYAL OAK - Gail Bernard, Cybernoor marketing and sales manager for the Americas, returns on
Cloud TV Network To Enter Beta Soon – Developer David Baird Explains Features
ROYAL OAK - Cloud TV Network will soon launch a Video As A Service platform
Business and Finance
5 Great Tips to Start a Nonprofit That Engages the Community
Image Credit: Shelby Murphy Figueroa from Unsplash. Nonprofits can have a significant impact on their
Michigan Innovation Fund Gives $60 Million To Help State’s Startups
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund Board officially established the Michigan Innovation Fund on Tuesday,
What Techniques Do Experienced Marketers Learn To Practice
Pexels - CC0 License Work long enough in any field, and you’ll begin to understand
SBAM Entrepreneurship Score Card Shows Michigan Losing Edge In New Business Openings, Employment Tightening
LANSING – Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy is fading in its strength over time, including relative to
6 Steps For Preparing Your Yard For Spring
It’s been a cold, long winter — and while we’re not exactly out of the
Nissan, Honda And Mitsubishi Want To Merge To Better Compete In EV, Hybrid Market
TOKYO - In a groundbreaking move that could reshape the automotive landscape, Japanese carmakers Nissan,
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
Unlocking AI in Business: Insights from MITechTV with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI January 6, 2025 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing in Birmingham, Michigan
Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday Online Features Investor Panel Critique
KALAMAZOO - Kalamazoo Venture provides the online audience with the rare opportunity to see inside the
Using Tech To Invest And Why It’s Now Easier
DETROIT - Technology continues to impact every aspect of life and industries, including financing. Unlike
Michigan Venture Program Receives Grant From National Fund To Support FAM Program
DETROIT – Invest Detroit Ventures announced a $50,000 grant from the Revolve Fund to support
MSU Conquer Accelerator Deadline To Enter April 22
ANN ARBOR - Conquer Accelerator is a 10-week program starting on June 6th and running
Michigan Matters On CBS Detroit: Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $10 Billion
Photo Caption: From Left, Brian Hanna, Mike Brennan, Gus Rosania, and Carol Cain. SOUTHFIELD -
Ohio Pot Costs Triple Michigan’s, Yet Lawmakers Want To Make It Even More Expensive
CLEVELAND - Dealing with Crohn’s disease since he was a kid, Terrell Washington felt stuck
Ohio Gov. DeWine Seeks To Change Voter-Approved Cannabis Laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. Mike DeWine wants to make changes to the state’s adult recreational
January Michigan Cannabis Sales Down From December
LANSING - The good news is Michigan cannabis sales in January rose from January 2024,
