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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
$1.5 Trillion In White Gold Found In Ancient Volcano On Nevada-Oregon Border
NEVADA - Buried beneath an ancient volcanic crater on the Nevada Oregon border sits an
Applications Open For Adult Education Grants For Certification Or Degree Completion
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential announced the launch and
Kent State Offering Cannabis Career Certificate Programs To Meet Workforce Demands
KENT, Ohio - On Monday, Kent State University announced it will be launching six online
Study: Internal Combustion Engines Officially Minority In EU
NEW YORK - A new analysis from TechGaged Research reveals that combustion engines have officially
High Prices, Poor Marketing Slowing Growth Of Ohio Cannabis Market
COLUMBUS - Ohioans had great expectations for recreational marijuana after voting to legalize personal use
CRA Adds Sherri Overfield to Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Exclusion List
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency has permanently excluded Sherri Overfield from being employed by
Ohio Now Allows Cannabis Pre-Rolls To Be Sold At Dispensaries
AKRON, Ohio - More than a year into adult-use marijuana sales in Ohio, consumers now
Trump Executive Order Gives Politicians Control Over All Federal Grants
NEW YORK (AP) — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to give
GM Debuts Vehicle-To-Home Charger That Can Supply Power To Houses For Weeks
DETROIT - Purchasing an electric vehicle requires maintenance on the owner's part, such as charging the
Animation Shows What Earth Will Look Like In Future
Earth’s surface has evolved dynamically over centuries of years. It has led to a change in
Sea-Bed Air Batteries Offer Less Expensive Long-Term Energy Storage
TEL AVIV - Israeli company BaroMar is preparing to test a clever new angle on
Belgium Ports Flooded With UnSold Chinese Electric Vehicles
PARIS - You probably need to see it to appreciate the challenges the automobile industry
Life With A Foldable Phone Is A Game-Changer With One Terrible Downside
SAN FRANCISCO - If you’ve been reading Gizmodo for awhile, you’ve probably realized that I’m
DTE Energy Foundation Gives $80,000 To Eight Charities, Including Three For Veterans
DETROIT – The DTE Energy Foundation has awarded eight Michigan-based nonprofits each a $10,000 grant
Pontiac High School Awarded Workforce Grant to Enhance Its Welding Education Program
MIAMI – Pontiac High School has received $15,000 a grant from the AWS Foundation to
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
Ohio Cannabis Prices Down $50 An Ounce Since August Legalization
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The cost of cannabis in Ohio is decreasing. In August, the average
Ohio Could Ban Cannabis Advertising
COLUMBUS, Ohio -The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has proposed a new rule package for the state’s
Ohio Cannabis Control Warning: Children Exposed To Edibles Could Think They Are Candy
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A recent report from the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Cannabis
Michigan Cannabis Sales End 3-Month Decline in November
LANSING – Michigan Cannabis Sales Rebound After 3-Month Decline. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has
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Michigan July Cannabis Sales Up From June
LANSING - July Michigan Legal cannabis sales increased by more than 4 percent from June, but down 4.5 percent from July
Detroit Arsenal Upgrades To 3D Printing Missile Parts, Drones In Record Time
WARREN - Instead of welding tank treads by the thousands, the Detroit Arsenal in Warren is now 3D printing Patriot missile parts in
Ford is Reinventing Vehicle Assembly and Why America Should Care
DEARBORN - Nearly 120 years ago, the Ford Model T became the “Universal Car.” Why? It was affordable, adaptable, and serviceable.
Michigan
Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $2 Million Grant To Fund Industry 4.0, Clean Energy, Defense
SOUTHFIELD - The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced an additional grant of $2
2026 Cadillac Coupe de Ville Arrives With Retro-Futuristic Styling
DETROIT - Vince Burlapp (aka vburlapp on social media or burlappcar.com) is a prolific virtual
Used EV Prices Continue Freefall
NEW YORK - Back in February, used electric vehicle prices dipped below used gasoline-powered vehicle
Japan Claims 48% of Top U.S. Car Sales as American Sales Plummet
LONDON, UK - American brands saw their share drop from 53% to 51% in the
Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $2 Million Grant To Fund Industry 4.0, Clean Energy, Defense
SOUTHFIELD - The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced an additional grant of $2
2026 Cadillac Coupe de Ville Arrives With Retro-Futuristic Styling
DETROIT - Vince Burlapp (aka vburlapp on social media or burlappcar.com) is a prolific virtual
Used EV Prices Continue Freefall
NEW YORK - Back in February, used electric vehicle prices dipped below used gasoline-powered vehicle
Japan Claims 48% of Top U.S. Car Sales as American Sales Plummet
LONDON, UK - American brands saw their share drop from 53% to 51% in the
Ohio Cannabis Prices Down $50 An Ounce Since August Legalization
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The cost of cannabis in Ohio is decreasing. In August, the average
Ohio Could Ban Cannabis Advertising
COLUMBUS, Ohio -The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has proposed a new rule package for the state’s
Ohio Cannabis Control Warning: Children Exposed To Edibles Could Think They Are Candy
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A recent report from the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Cannabis
Michigan Cannabis Sales End 3-Month Decline in November
LANSING – Michigan Cannabis Sales Rebound After 3-Month Decline. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has
$54,017 Per Store: How Michigan’s $93.7M Cannabis Tax Windfall Is Distributed In 2026
LANSING - Michigan is sending nearly $94 million in adult-use marijuana tax revenue back to
Why Crypto UX Design Is the Missing Piece for Mass Adoption
When it comes to cryptocurrency trading platforms like LeveX, the fusion of technology and design
Top MVNO Companies for Telecom Startups and Enterprises
Building a telecom network once required enormous capital, locking out all but the largest players.
Ann Arbor’s 2026 Electronics Drop-Off March 9-24
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor Electronics Recycling is expanding in 2026, offering residents multiple opportunities
Advanced Technologies
Apple’s Free Message Via Satellite Works Like iMessage
CUPERTINO, Calif. - It’s no secret Emergency SOS via satellite has been a great success for Apple. Ever since it launched back
Harvard Study: Aliens May Already Live On Earth
BOSTON - A new study by Harvard social science researchers suggests that aliens may have been living on Earth for a
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OneMagnify Acquires Ann Arbor AI Company RXA
DETROIT— OneMagnify announced its strategic acquisition of RXA, a data analytics and artificial intelligence company in Ann Arbor. Financial details were
ChatGPT Could Transform Politics
PARIS, FRANCE — The AI bot ChatGPT has passed exams, written poetry, and deployed in newsrooms, and now politicians are seeking it
Artificial Intelligence: Will It Help Hackers Fool You More?
ANN ARBOR - Artificial Intelligence, AI for short, is all the buzz since ChatGTP hit the market last fall. AI is
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
Science Tech
New Fuel Could Revolutionize The Roads
AUSTRALIA - The biggest contribution America has made to sustainable mobility has been EVs, dominated in the industry by brands like Tesla. However, Elon Musk has a serious problem with the new (and curious) fuel
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
Michigan Health Endowment Fund To Provide $2.95 Million For Telemedicine
LANSING – The Michigan Health Endowment Fund and several funding partners are coming together to provide $2.95 million to help 61 Michigan providers and safety net organizations ramp up telehealth efforts, which can help patients
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
Michigan Health Endowment Fund To Provide $2.95 Million For Telemedicine
LANSING – The Michigan Health Endowment Fund and several funding partners are coming together to provide $2.95 million to help 61 Michigan providers and safety net organizations ramp up telehealth efforts, which can help patients
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Dark Matter Engine Changes History Of EVs
UNITED KINGDOM - Meet the Dark Matter, the groundbreaking electric motor powering Koenigsegg’s new Gemera hypercar.
Chinese Electric Cars One Step Ahead Of World Competition By Adding “I”
BEIJING - The recent assertion by CATL's top management that Chinese cars do indeed have an advantage
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,
Trump Kills Biden’s Electric Vehicle Mandate, But EVs Won’t Go Away
DETROIT - President Donald Trump pledged to revoke the so-called electric vehicle mandate, and an
Sen. Gary Peters Seeks To Ensure Michigan Becomes Future Home Of World Mobility
DETROIT - Michigan Sen. Gary Peters joins us to talk about One of his top priorities: ensuring
Ghosn Sees No Trump Trade Troubles, Links NAIAS To Consumer Electronics Show
DETROIT — Carlos Ghosn is one of the busiest men in the global auto industry.
Digital and Mobile
Smart Mobility Today: Ford, EV Workforce, H2 Flight, Tomatoes, Hubble Pic Problems
DETROIT - This week’s show includes lots of Ford news, an effort to grow the
Teaching Cybersecurity To Grade School Students New Teacher’s Manual
ANN ARBOR - If you are a grade-school teacher and you want to teach your
Harman, American Center For Mobility In New Partnership
NOVI–Harman, the automotive electronics subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., has announced a new collaboration
Smart Mobility Today: Power, Emissions, Moon Dust, Drones, Melting Robots
DETROIT - Previously on Smart Mobility Today, we focused on power, emissions, cooling the Earth
Time Running Out to Register For Mobile Monday Lansing Re-launch
LANSING - A topic of interest to a wide range of organizations has been selected
MTAM CEO & Mobile Comply CEO to Speak at 2015 Michigan Broadband Conference
DETROIT – Mobile Technology Association of Michigan Executive Director and CEO, Linda Daichendt and Mobile
Signal360, Mousetrap Mobile Partner
SAN FRANCISCO - This year, Mousetrap Mobile, a member of the Mobile Technology Association of
Mobile,Wireless Technologies Are Creating Jobs In Many Michigan Industries, Economic Growth For The State
DETROIT - Recent research conducted by the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan in collaboration with
VM Ware Threat Alert Issued – Richard Stiennon Explains
ANN ARBOR - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a new emergency directive saying
How To Secure Your Smart Home Devices From Hackers
DETROIT - Whether at home, at the office, in a restaurant, or on the road,
Phishing Attack Delivers 3 Forms Of Malware To Steal Your Data
SEATTLE, WA. - A phishing campaign targeting Microsoft Windows users delivers three different forms of
Hackers Are Starting To Target EV Charging Stations
DETROIT - As the world rapidly shifts to EV transport, the automotive industry is experiencing
Cybernoor Sales, Marketing Director Bernard Talks New Features For Oracle MSP
ROYAL OAK - Gail Bernard, the new sales and marketing director for Cybernoor, discusses some
How Big is IoT? 20.6 Billion Connected Devices In 2020
DETROIT - This new wave of connectivity is going beyond laptops and smartphones, it’s going
Tech 248 Update: Apprenti Program, Augmented Reality Manufacturing At the Speed Of Light
ROYAL OAK - Oakland County’s Greg Doyle talks about some technology initiatives available including the
Report: Third Of Manufacturers Aim To Improve Operations Using Industrial Internet Of Things
TROY – Plex Systems, cloud ERP and MES manufacturing developer, Thursday released the results of
Business and Finance
Survey: Nearly Two-Thirds Of Small Business Owners Sound Alarm On Economy And Chaotic Tariff Policy
WASHINGTON – A new national survey of small business owners reveals widespread concern about the
How Your Business Can Always Be One Step Ahead of the Hackers
Pexels - CCO Licence Heard a lot about hackers stealing vital business data. Blackmailing business
Using Technology for Security Control in Business
Photo by Pixabay from Pexels The digital world is exciting, yes, but it also comes
Start Studio MVP Winter 2025 Demo Day Winners
DETROIT - This week, we celebrated the winter 2025 graduates of Start Studio MVP during
How Small Businesses Can Finally Make the Shift Towards Using Green Energy
Image credit When you think of green energy as a business owner, what comes to
Here’s The Secrets To A Great Ecommerce Business
Are you interested in improving the performance of your ecommerce business? If so, ten there
Level Up Your Knowledge with these Video Game Myths
CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of Pexels There are plenty of video game myths around. As
How to Manage Sudden Financial Pressure Using Bail Bonds
In times of crisis, the ability to access quick cash can be a lifeline. Whether
Biden Administration Expands SBA Pilot Program Targeting Access To Capital for Underserved Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden Administration announced impactful reforms to the Small Business Administration's Community
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
Ohio Cannabis Prices Down $50 An Ounce Since August Legalization
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The cost of cannabis in Ohio is decreasing. In August, the average
Ohio Could Ban Cannabis Advertising
COLUMBUS, Ohio -The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has proposed a new rule package for the state’s
Ohio Cannabis Control Warning: Children Exposed To Edibles Could Think They Are Candy
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A recent report from the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Cannabis
Michigan Cannabis Sales End 3-Month Decline in November
LANSING – Michigan Cannabis Sales Rebound After 3-Month Decline. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has
