MI Tech TV
What Is Fintech And How Does It Move Money?
ANN ARBOR - Rola Farawi from FIS talks about Fintech in this video interview with Terry Bean and Mike Brennan from MITech TV. Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) is an American multinational corporation which
Electric Volkswagen Microbus Makes US Debut
ANN ARBOR - The much beloved Volkswagen Microbus is back this time as an all electric mid-sized vehicle that gets about 235 miles of range and yes, you can also camp in it. Paul
What’s The State Of The Market For CIO, CISOs In Michigan?
ANN ARBOR - Looking for a high paying Chief Information Officer job in or near Michigan? Executive Search Partners is offering one that pays around $300,000 a year at a $2.5 billion manufacturer in Indiana.
Breaking News
Ohio’s THC Drink Ban Triggers Lawsuits—And Signals a Coming Midwest Crackdown
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A fast-growing segment of the cannabis-adjacent economy is suddenly on the defensive.
Driving For Easter? Here’s How Michigan Drivers Can Avoid Overpaying for Gas
ANN ARBOR - Michigan drivers hitting the road for Easter weekend are facing a familiar
From Gas Pumps to 401(k)s, Iran War Costs Mount as Trump Leaves Questions Unanswered
WASHINGTON DC - Americans are beginning to feel the cost of the U.S. war with
Did Michigan Lawmakers Bypass Voters? Cannabis Tax Fight Could Reshape Future Ballot Laws
ANN ARBOR — A legal battle now unfolding before the Michigan Supreme Court could have
AI’s Hunger Could Force Michigan to Build New Power Plants
ANN ARBOR - AI power demand Michigan is rising rapidly as artificial intelligence and data
Michigan Economy Shows Signs of Stabilizing, but Iran War and Oil Prices Could Test Recovery Slug
New Grand Valley State University survey shows improving manufacturing activity in West Michigan as economists
Michigan Cannabis Sales Drop as 24% Tax Hits Industry
LANSING -Michigan cannabis sales are falling sharply as a new 24% tax begins to impact
AI Data Centers Could Drive Up Michigan Electricity Bills as Power Demand Surges
ANN ARBOR - Michigan is emerging as a potential hub for the next wave of
ITC Discusses Changes to Electric Transmission Planning
NOVI - In a recent episode of MITech TV, we spoke with Nathan Benedict, director
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
Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Sales Top $30 Billion in 2024
DETROIT - Sales of state-licensed cannabis products totaled $30.1 billion in 2024, according to data compiled
King City Gardens: Battled Supply Chain Woes, Tight Regulatory Deadlines, Labor Hurdles To Open In Ohio
CINCINNATI - On the surface, King City Gardens may seem like other successful up-and-coming cannabis
MSO TerrAscend Buys Ohio Dispensary, Marking Operations In 6 States
TORONTO - TerrAscend Corp. has closed on its acquisition of Ohio retailer Ratio Cannabis for
Michigan April Pot Sales Down From March, Despite 420 Holiday Surge
LANSING - Michigan April cannabis sales declined 2.5 percent, from $276 million in March to
Featured News
Michigan Venture Capital Association Names Award Winners
DETROIT – The Michigan Venture Capital Association celebrated the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem at its 2025 Annual Awards Celebration held earlier this
Toyota To Launch FIrst Electric Vehicle With Solid-State Battery By 2027
TOKYO - One of the world's biggest car manufacturers has announced plans to mass-produce a type of battery for electric vehicles
Michigan EV Drivers Could Pay Up To $400 More Each Year To Pay For Road-Funding Plan
DETROIT - Thanks to Gov. Whitmer's new road-funding plan, electric vehicle registration will cost an additional $100 annually, or an 83 percent
Michigan
Employers, Job-Seekers Invited To Washtenaw Community College Fall Career Fair October 16
ANN ARBOR – Dozens of job opportunities will be up for grabs at the Washtenaw
Sharrow Marine Unveils Propeller For 40-200-HP Outboard Engines
DETROIT–Sharrow Marine, developers of innovative new propeller technology for the boating industry, announced the launch
Bollinger Prices 2025 B4 Commercial Electric Truck At $158,758
OAK PARK–Bollinger Motors Inc., a commercial electric vehicle manufacturer, announced today that the 2025 Bollinger
Peninsula Fiber Network Announces New Leadership Team
MARQUETTE – Peninsula Fiber Network, a leading provider of fiber optic services across Michigan and
Employers, Job-Seekers Invited To Washtenaw Community College Fall Career Fair October 16
ANN ARBOR – Dozens of job opportunities will be up for grabs at the Washtenaw
Sharrow Marine Unveils Propeller For 40-200-HP Outboard Engines
DETROIT–Sharrow Marine, developers of innovative new propeller technology for the boating industry, announced the launch
Bollinger Prices 2025 B4 Commercial Electric Truck At $158,758
OAK PARK–Bollinger Motors Inc., a commercial electric vehicle manufacturer, announced today that the 2025 Bollinger
Peninsula Fiber Network Announces New Leadership Team
MARQUETTE – Peninsula Fiber Network, a leading provider of fiber optic services across Michigan and
Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Sales Top $30 Billion in 2024
DETROIT - Sales of state-licensed cannabis products totaled $30.1 billion in 2024, according to data compiled
King City Gardens: Battled Supply Chain Woes, Tight Regulatory Deadlines, Labor Hurdles To Open In Ohio
CINCINNATI - On the surface, King City Gardens may seem like other successful up-and-coming cannabis
MSO TerrAscend Buys Ohio Dispensary, Marking Operations In 6 States
TORONTO - TerrAscend Corp. has closed on its acquisition of Ohio retailer Ratio Cannabis for
Michigan April Pot Sales Down From March, Despite 420 Holiday Surge
LANSING - Michigan April cannabis sales declined 2.5 percent, from $276 million in March to
Why Personality Tests May Be Holding Your Business Back
"Michigan entrepreneur Terry Bean explains why behavior—not personality—is the key to improving communication, reducing conflict,
Congress Hemp Crackdown Could Eliminate CBD Sleep Aids, THC Drinks And THCA Products Across Michigan And Ohio
ANN ARBOR — Congress is moving closer to approving restrictions that could reshape a hemp-derived
TSA Issues Warning To Pet Owners: Your Dog Or Cat Can’t Stay In Its Carrier At Security
DETROIT— Millions of Americans plan to travel with their pets this summer, but the Transportation
As Saline Data Center Breaks Ground, Michigan Lawmakers Seek To Slow The Next Wave Of AI Projects
SALINE - Construction is moving forward on one of Michigan's most controversial technology projects even
Advanced Technologies
U-M, Los Alamos National Laboratory To Jointly Develop Michigan-Based AI Research Center
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory plan to develop a state-of-the-art facility for high-performance computing
Kalamazoo To Host Electric Vehicle And Semiconductor Education Program
KALAMAZOO — A first-of-its-kind public-private investment partnership totaling more than a combined $4.7 million will offer new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor
LIFT Advanced Metallic Production And Processing Center Coming To Detroit In 2025
DETROIT – LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation
Syncurrent First AI Startup To Get Funding From USDA Rural Development
MARQUETTE – "Syncurrent, First AI Startup To Get Funding From USDA Rural Development" A Marquette-based technological startup, is the first artificial
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI Makes Human-To-Robot Communication More Seamless
ATLANTA - The black and yellow robot, meant to resemble a large dog, stood waiting for directions. When they came, the
ChatGPT Detector Catches AI-Generated Papers With Unprecedented Accuracy
NEW YORK - A machine-learning tool can easily spot when chemistry papers are written using the chatbot ChatGPT, according to a
Motor City ISSA Meeting: Navigating The Security Challenges Of AI
SOUTHFIELD - Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize society, but with any revolutionary technology there are security concerns and implications. On Nov.
Biden To Sign Order Expanding Capabilities For Government To Monitor AI Risks
WASHINGTON DC - President Biden is expected to sign an executive order that will monitor the risks of artificial intelligence and
Science Tech
Medical Devices Maker Stryker To Acquire Artelon
KALAMAZOO–Stryker Corp. announced an agreement to acquire all of the shares of Artelon Inc., a Marietta, Ga.-based privately held maker of soft tissue fixation products for foot and ankle and sports medicine procedures. Stryker officials
GVSU Gets $10 Million Grant To Expand Programming In Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK — Grand Valley State University received a three-year, $10.3 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to expand the university’s community outreach and educational opportunities in Battle Creek, which includes renovating the Kendall
New Drug To Cure Sleep Apnea End CPAP Machines
NEW YORK - A new drug could put an end to cumbersome CPAP machines, which are thought to be used by some 33 million Americans to manage their sleep apnea. Roughly 39 million Americans, including President Biden,
Personalised Cancer Cure Gets Clinical Trials
LONDON - Thousands of NHS patients will be given access to groundbreaking cancer vaccines, health leaders have said, as a 55-year-old man became the first in England to receive the treatment for bowel cancer in a “landmark moment”. Thirty hospitals have so far signed
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
Trump Tariffs To Drive General Motors, Nissan To Boost Production At US Plants
DETROIT - General Motors and Nissan are boosting production at their US-based plants, while Chrysler-parent
China’s BYD Unveils EV Lineup That Gets 249 Range, Recharge In Minutes
BEIJING - BYD Co., a Chinese carmaker, unveiled a groundbreaking fleet of electric vehicles. The EVs
GM Cars Made In Mexico Or Canada To Cost $4,300 Per Vehicle Triggered by Tariffs
DETROIT - General Motors Co. is facing higher costs and lower demand that may eat
GM To Increase Truck Production In US To Avoid Trump Tariffs
DETROIT - General Motors is planning to boost production of light-duty trucks in the U.S.
A Tech Nerd’s View Of The Auto Show, Day Two
DETROIT - Matt Roush went back to the North American International Auto Show briefly Tuesday,
A Tech Nerd’s View Of The North American International Auto Show
DETROIT — Yep, it’s back again. It’s New Year’s, and that means the North American
Digital and Mobile
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
EV Downside, Intelligence Field, Robots Fighting Climate Change, Drone Rescue
DETROIT - This week’s show includes some news about the downsides of an EV, an
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
Michigan – Capitalizing On Mobile-Wireless Tech – July 2015
DETROIT - LindaDaichendt, Executive Director and CEO of the Mobile Technology Assn of Michigan and
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,
Cyber Patriot Program Trains Students To Become Cyber Professionals
ANN ARBOR - If you want your children to be safe when they surf the
ISSA Motor City Chapter Real-World Incident Response Readiness Simulation
SOUTHFIELD - If you are interested in learning and getting hands-on with how to handle
Report: Internet Of Things Huge Tool To Generate New Revenue
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – The Internet of Things has the potential to deliver cost savings
123Net Partners With Telia Carrier To Meet Bandwidth Demand From Self-Driving Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD - With Michigan leading the nation with the most permissive self-driving vehicle laws in
Inductive Intelligence To Represent Michigan AT SBDC Client Showcase In DC
GRAND RAPIDS – Inductive Intelligence, nominated by the Michigan Small Business Development Center, has been
Huron Capital Adds Smart Building Company To Portfolio
DETROIT – Huron Capital announced its building automation and energy services platform, Albireo Energy, has
Business and Finance
XRP’s New Growth Model: Investors Earn 770 XRP Daily Through Topnotch Crypto Cloud Mining
For years, the inability to directly mine XRP has frustrated investors. Despite its impressive achievements
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
XRP Volatility Intensifies, Making It Difficult To Make A Decision. OPTO Miner Cloud Mining Provides A Solution That Is Independent Of Market Conditions
XRP has recently regained its spotlight, driven by regulatory and market forces . With the
Melih Oztalay Presents Harnessing AI for B2B Lead Generation: Transforming Digital Prospecting
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming Business-to-Business (B2B) lead generation by automating processes, personalizing interactions, and
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
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 Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock updates a lot of upcoming big and small Michigan Council
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
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
