MI Tech TV
Summer Events, Tech Camps, Golf Fund For Michigan Council of Women in Technology
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology have a very full summer calendar that includes technology camps for grade-school girls, Golf Outings in both Southeast and Southwest Michigan, and evening networking events around
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, hosts its second matchmaking event May 23 at Rocket Labs in Jackson. Diane Durance, an organizer, provides all the details
Ascension Health Cyber Attack Impact In Michigan
SOUTHFIELD - Ascension Health, the nation's largest chain of Catholic hospitals, said it was responding to a cyberattack that was disrupting its operations. Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann from Presidio and Richard Stiennon from IT-Harvest break
Breaking News
Ann Arbor Creating City-Owned Utility Of Microgrids And Geothermal Energy
ANN ARBOR - Most new renewable energy projects take the form of massive wind or
Porsche Adopts In-Car Gaming With AirConsole
ZURICH, Switzerland - AirConsole is a pioneering in-car gaming platform that turns ordinary rides into shared
General Motors Teases Return Of Chevy Bolt: ‘You asked. We listened’
DETROIT - General Motors is slated to bring back one of its most iconic EV models
Walmart And Sam’s Club Adding Fast Chargers In Its Parking Lot To Fit Tesla And Non Tesla EVs
NEW YORK - Walmart has just jumped right into the world of electric cars, but
Ohio’s First Legal 420 Cannabis Holiday Generates $3 million Jump In Revenue for State’s Dispensaries
COLUMBUS — Sunday marked Ohio’s first legal 420 stoner day and recreational marijuana sales were
Celebrating 4/20 In Ohio? What To Know Before You Buy Your Pot
CINCINATTI - Sunday marks the first 420 − the unofficial holiday for cannabis enthusiasts − since recreational
Michigan Pot Sales In March Reverse 3-Month Decline, Up 14.5 Percent Since February
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales recovered in March posting $276.95 million in sales, up 14.5%
GVSU Survey: Tariff Impact Generates Pessimism In West Michigan Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley State University survey of West Michigan businesses and purchasing
Ann Arbor Announces Green Business Challenge
ANN ARBOR - The City of Ann Arbor, in partnership with Ann Arbor SPARK, announced
Ann Arbor Announces Green Business Challenge
ANN ARBOR - The City of Ann Arbor, in partnership with Ann Arbor SPARK, announced
Scientists Create New Molecules That Can Absorb Carbon Faster Than Trees
EDINBURGH, Scotland - A new discovery could help to turn the tides in the war
Could Automation, Electrification Of Long-Haul Trucking Reduce Environmental Impacts?
ANN ARBOR—A new University of Michigan study finds that automation and electrification of long-haul trucking
Report: Half Of SAP Customers Said Remote Work Largest Driver Of Employee Experience Strategy
LIVONIA – Workforce Software released a report that looked at human experiences with SAP customers
MEDC Provides $275,000 Grant To Promote Industry 4.0 In Northern Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY — Awareness and use of the latest manufacturing technology is getting a boost
Alexa Gets New Name And New Masculine And Celebrity Voices
SEATTLE - The digital assistant I've always called Alexa has a new name option -- Ziggy
Samsung’s New Foldables Smart Phones Arrive Unpacked Aug. 11
SAN FRANCISCO - Samsung's ready to update its foldable devices. The company on Tuesday said
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
US Signal Invests In Detroit Metro Data Center And Expands National Footprint
GRAND RAPIDS - US Signal announced a major expansion of its platform, with new investments in its Detroit Metro and Des
Applications Open For Mobility Prototyping Grant Program That Can Provide Up To $100,000
LANSING – The State of Michigan today announced the launch of the next round of the Make It in Michigan Mobility
Innovation Scorecard Shows Michigan Lags States With More Robost Business Ecosystems
DETROIT – Business Leaders For Michigan today released its Innovation Economy Scorecard. The first-of-its-kind analysis includes an assessment of the full
Michigan
GM Patents New Way To Do The ‘Cool Towel Trick’ For Faster Charging
DETROIT - One of the biggest limiting factors in fast-charging just about any EV is
Mark Reuss To Keynote At Management Briefing Seminars In Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY - The Center for Automotive Research announced that Mark Reuss, President of General
Former GM Chief Engineer Says Chinese EV Clarion Call To U.S. Auto Industry
DETROIT - Terry Woychowski, former chief engineer for several General Motors pickup truck models, says
Summer Program Offers Students Chance To Learn Engineering Skills
DETROIT - The Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) invites Michigan students to add unique
GM Patents New Way To Do The ‘Cool Towel Trick’ For Faster Charging
DETROIT - One of the biggest limiting factors in fast-charging just about any EV is
Mark Reuss To Keynote At Management Briefing Seminars In Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY - The Center for Automotive Research announced that Mark Reuss, President of General
Former GM Chief Engineer Says Chinese EV Clarion Call To U.S. Auto Industry
DETROIT - Terry Woychowski, former chief engineer for several General Motors pickup truck models, says
Summer Program Offers Students Chance To Learn Engineering Skills
DETROIT - The Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) invites Michigan students to add unique
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
$20 Trillion Trans-Atlantic Tunnel Idea Puts Future Travel Technology Back in Spotlight
NORWAY - A speculative proposal making the rounds again in global infrastructure circles imagines a
Community Listening Sessions Open This Month on Proposed High-Voltage Transmission Line
NOVI - Mid-Michigan residents will have a limited but meaningful opportunity this month to shape
Social Security’s Clock Is Ticking Faster — And Michigan Seniors And Businesses Could Feel the Impact
ANN ARBOR - Social Security’s financial outlook is worsening, raising the prospect of benefit reductions
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Ignites Debate As CIA Declines To Confirm Records
ANN ARBOR - An interstellar object passing briefly through the solar system has sparked renewed
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)
Derq Brings Artificial Intelligence To Vehicles And Roads In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Derq’s Vice President of Business Development Jamie Sullivan explains how his company is using Artificial Intelligence and Machine
What Is Holding Back Agricultural Robotics?
DETROIT - With the advancement of technologies and robotics, as well as the increasing challenges facing the agricultural industry (e.g., labor
Google Secretly Leaps Into Headset Wars With Starline 3D Hyper-Realistic Tech
MOUNTAIN VIEWS, Ca. - Meta may be the loudest company building AR and VR hardware. Microsoft has HoloLens. Apple is working
Ford, ADT Create Joint Venture To Combine Vehicle Security With Artificial Intelligence
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co. announced a joint venture with the security services provider ADT called Canopy that combines ADT’s professional security monitoring and
Science Tech
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
Feds Issue Warning Earth To Be Pounded By Powerful Solar Storm That Could Wipe Out Internet
WASHINGTON DC - A rare warning has been issued over a solar storm that could affect Earth’s power supplies and knock out the internet. A severe geomagnetic storm watch was put out by the US’s
Congressman Seeks To Declassify UFO Docs: ‘If You Got Nothing To Hide, Release The Files’
WASHINGTON DC - Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., who has been a leading voice for UFO transparency, will introduce a new bill Thursday that would require President Biden to direct the heads of each federal department
Las Vegas UFO Reverse Engineering Technology Program Discovered
LAS VEGAS — Information has recently surfaced shedding light on an ambitious program that would have researched UFO technology in southern Nevada, aiming to exploit the tech, interview witnesses to extraterrestrial activities, and study the
Ex-Lions Quarterback Eric Hipple Helping Ex-NFL Players, Veterans Cope With Mental Health Issues
ANN ARBOR - Eric Hipple, who played quarterback for the Detroit Lions and suffered serious head injuries, is now helping former NFL players and Veterans cope with post traumatic stress, and related mental health issues.
Esperion’s New Cholesterol-Busting Drug Hits The Market
ANN ARBOR—After years of development, Nexletol, the new cholesterol-reducer from Ann Arbor’s Esperion Therapeutics Inc., is now on the market and available in pharmacies in the United States. Nexletol uses a new mechanism of action
Priority Health Expands Free Telehealth, Home Prescription Delivery
GRAND RAPIDS—In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Priority Health announced that it will be expanding its existing $0 copay telehealth, also known as virtual care, to include all lines of business through April 30. This
Automation Alley Seeks Help From Medical Device Makers Battling COVID-19
TROY—Automation Alley is requesting help from its members identifying suppliers and providers of personal protective equipment and medical supplies in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The survey is sponsored by the National Council of Textile
Ex-Lions Quarterback Eric Hipple Helping Ex-NFL Players, Veterans Cope With Mental Health Issues
ANN ARBOR - Eric Hipple, who played quarterback for the Detroit Lions and suffered serious head injuries, is now helping former NFL players and Veterans cope with post traumatic stress, and related mental health issues.
Esperion’s New Cholesterol-Busting Drug Hits The Market
ANN ARBOR—After years of development, Nexletol, the new cholesterol-reducer from Ann Arbor’s Esperion Therapeutics Inc., is now on the market and available in pharmacies in the United States. Nexletol uses a new mechanism of action
Priority Health Expands Free Telehealth, Home Prescription Delivery
GRAND RAPIDS—In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Priority Health announced that it will be expanding its existing $0 copay telehealth, also known as virtual care, to include all lines of business through April 30. This
Automation Alley Seeks Help From Medical Device Makers Battling COVID-19
TROY—Automation Alley is requesting help from its members identifying suppliers and providers of personal protective equipment and medical supplies in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The survey is sponsored by the National Council of Textile
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Scientists Discover How To Transform EV Battery Lifespans
LOS ANGELES -Researchers from Caltech and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have discovered a way to
India Creating Cars Of The Future
India Creating Cars Of The Future is no longer just a vision—it's quickly becoming a
Future Of Renewable Vehicle Fuel Is Nitrogen, 700 Times More Powerful Than Hydrogen
DETROIT - There’s an up-and-coming player in the renewable fuel scene, and many people may
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
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
ChatGPT – Good And Bad, Cybersecurity Pro Richard Stiennon Explains
BIRMINGHAM - ChatGPT introduced in November 2022 now has more than 100 million users worldwide.
Detroit Arsenal Awards $24 Million To Develop New Military Vehicle Technology
DETROIT ARSENAL— The National Advanced Mobility Consortium asked their membership of defense contractors to provide
Pawl Steps Down As Chief Mobility Officer, Managing Director Named Interim
LANSING – On Friday the Whitmer Administration announced Kathryn Snorrason has been named Interim Chief
Teaching Cybersecurity: Handbook for Teaching the Cybersecurity In A Conventional Classroom
ANN ARBOR - Teaching Cybersecurity: Handbook for Teaching the Cybersecurity in a Conventional Classroom is
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
MTAM Members Get 30 Percent Discount For IoT Conference
DETROIT – If you are a member of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, you
Baby Boomers Not Fans of Mobile Ads
NEW YORK - Mobile shopping and advertising have caught on quickly in the United
ISSA Motor City Chapter: Zero Trust for API Risk Management
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting Meeting Information Join us at the Motor City ISSA for
Report: Use of Malware, Botnets and Exploits Expands In First Quarter 2022
COMMERCE – Nuspire’s latest Threat Report revealed a significant number of new vulnerabilities leading to
Ann Arbor-Based Censys Expands To Europe
ANN ARBOR – Cybersecurity startup Censys announced it has expanded into Europe this after a
More Than 30 Million New Malware Samples Found In 2022 As Cyber Threats Evolve
DETROIT - A new year brings new cyber threats. According to the Atlas VPN team's
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
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
Legislature Approves $60 Million Michigan Innovation Fund to Support Tech Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR – Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem scored a big win on December 20 when the
How Technology Can Level Up Your Marketing Strategy
Image Credit. Marketing and technology are both hugely important aspects of running a successful business.
How to Build Customer Trust for Business Success
How to Build Customer Trust for Business Success is the question every business owner should
Secrets Of Success: How Entrepreneurs Outsource Crucial Functions
Image Credit In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, the ability to effectively manage time, resources,
4 Key Outsourcing Factors To Consider In Business
In this article, we will discuss the 4 Key Outsourcing Factors To Consider In Business
38 Companies Honored For Growth By Saginaw Future
SAGINAW - Saginaw Future honored 38 developments announced in 2021 valued at nearly $278 million. More
Renaissance Venture Capital Helps Raise $2.3 Billion For 78 Michigan Companies
ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital has helped attract $2.3 billion in investments for 78
Black Startup Founders Raised Record $1.8 Billion In First Half Of 2021
LOUISVILLE —According to Crunchbase, black startup founders raised a record $1.8 billion in January through
$100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Update
ANN ARBOR - The Comerica Hatch Detroit contest is back after a three year hiatus
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
