MI Tech TV
Google Code Next Works With High School Students Of Color
DETROIT - Google's Code Next program works with high schoolers to cultivate the next generation of Black, Latinx and Indigenous tech leaders. Nando Felten , Community manager Google Code Next, joins MITech TV to talk
New Round Of Cyberpatriot Training For Michigan Students Underway
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Cyberpatriot President Tamara Shoemaker's primary mission is to address the shortage of specifically educated and trained cybersecurity professionals. The funding she has obtained from the State of Michigan has allowed her
Cybersecurity Hacks Everywhere – Richard Stiennon Provides Details On MITech TV
BIRMINGHAM - Richard Stiennon, the author of the Cybersecurity Yearbook series, joins MITech TV to update the long list of companies that reported getting records hacked by malicious players. He also issues warnings to companies
Breaking News
Michigan Marijuana Today – 24 Percent Cannabis Tax, Hash Bash, Raids On Private Grows
ANN ARBOR - In this video interview, this was the second edition of "Michigan Marijuana
U.S. ‘Insolvent’? Treasury Report Sparks Alarm — Here’s What It Actually Means for Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Viral claims that the federal government has declared itself “insolvent” are spreading
Michigan Lawmakers Push Driving Tests for Seniors 75 Plus — Safety Debate Intensifies
LANSING — A new proposal in Michigan could reshape how older residents keep their driver’s
Fewer Americans Qualify. Fewer Want to Serve. The Army Has a Problem
PART 2 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Army’s recent decision to ease marijuana-related enlistment rules
Michigan Job Cuts Surge to Nearly 20,000 — Auto Transition, Tariffs and AI Reshaping Workforce
LANSING — Michigan recorded nearly 20,000 job cuts in January, one of the highest totals
Michigan Lawmakers Propose One-Year Pause on Data Center Construction Amid AI Boom
LANSING — Michigan lawmakers have introduced legislation that would impose a one-year moratorium on new
$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
Michigan Celebrates Small Business 2026 Pitch Competition Deadline Extended to March 6
LANSING — Michigan entrepreneurs have been given more time to compete for a $10,000 prize
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
Boxer Shields Promises KO In Detroit Return, Explains Overturned Pot Suspension
DETOIT - Claressa Shields is returning to Detroit with a promise of fireworks. Shields, A
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Takes Disciplinary Action Against Licensees Throughout Michigan
LANSING - Administrative formal complaints and disciplinary actions taken against adult-use/medical licensees in April are
35 People Testify Against Ohio Bill That Would Reduce THC Levels, Redirect Tax Revenue
COLUMBUS - Thirty-five people submitted opponent testimony against Ohio House Bill 160, which would reduce THC levels and
New Cannabinoid Discovered In Cannabis That Could Treat Forms Of Cancer
SOUTH KOREA - Researchers have announced that they’ve successfully identified a new cannabinoid—cannabielsoxa—produced by the
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
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
Interim Dean Joins LTU College of Engineering
SOUTHFIELD – Maj Dean Mirmirani has been appointed as the interim dean of the LTU
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
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
Interim Dean Joins LTU College of Engineering
SOUTHFIELD – Maj Dean Mirmirani has been appointed as the interim dean of the LTU
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
Boxer Shields Promises KO In Detroit Return, Explains Overturned Pot Suspension
DETOIT - Claressa Shields is returning to Detroit with a promise of fireworks. Shields, A
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Takes Disciplinary Action Against Licensees Throughout Michigan
LANSING - Administrative formal complaints and disciplinary actions taken against adult-use/medical licensees in April are
35 People Testify Against Ohio Bill That Would Reduce THC Levels, Redirect Tax Revenue
COLUMBUS - Thirty-five people submitted opponent testimony against Ohio House Bill 160, which would reduce THC levels and
New Cannabinoid Discovered In Cannabis That Could Treat Forms Of Cancer
SOUTH KOREA - Researchers have announced that they’ve successfully identified a new cannabinoid—cannabielsoxa—produced by the
iHemp Michigan Visits Lansing to Support Clearer Industrial Hemp Policy
ANN ARBOR = Dave Crabill from iHemp Michigan recaps on MITech TV to testify before
Cannabis Industry Watches As Federal Medicare Hemp Program Advances
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan and Ohio cannabis operators are closely watching a new federal court
8 Things Great Sales Managers Do That Empowers Teams
Everyone knows the difference that a manager can have on sales performance. A poor manager
Middle East Oil Crisis Begins Hitting Michigan Gas Prices, Freight Costs And Factory Budgets
Global Conflict Is Now Reaching Michigan’s Economy ANN ARBOR - Michigan may be thousands of
Advanced Technologies
Non-Flammable Battery Offers 10X Higher Energy Density, Can Replace Lithium Cells
BOSTON - Innovations in batteries are advancing the development of electronic devices, robotics, electric vehicles, and modern machines. However, making batteries
AI Expert: “We Will Need A Handful Of Breakthroughs Before We Reach Artificial General intelligence’
NEW YORK - “I think we are at an important moment for science and artificial intelligence (AI). In the last two
Deep Mind CEO: We Need Handful Of Breakthroughs Before We Reach Artificial General Intelligence
SAN FRANCISCO - “I think we are at an important moment for science and artificial intelligence (AI). In the last two
China Unveils New ‘Flying Monkey’ Spaceplane In Big To Dominate Space Exploration
BREMAN, Germany - China’s push to dominate the next frontier in space exploration took center stage at the Space Tech Expo
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
UK Royal Astronomer Says Alien Life Might Be Mega-Weird AI
SAN FRANCISCO - The United Kingdom's foremost astronomer is cautioning British citizens that if and when we encounter alien life, it
OpenAI Releases GPT-4 Powerhouse Language Model
SAN FRANCISCO - OpenAI has announced the release of GPT-4, the latest addition to its series of powerful language models. GPT-4
AI-Made Deepfake Political Ads Targeted By Michigan Lawmakers
LANSING - Michigan lawmakers are advancing bipartisan legislation to crack down on AI-generated deepfakes in election materials in a state where
Google AI Project Could Reduce Stops At Red Traffic Lights By 30 Percent
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Google has shared an update about its AI-driven mission to reduce wait times, fuel use, and polluting
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
Portable Hydrogen Fuel Cell Charging Cartridges Latest Auto Tech Wrinkle
TOKYO - Hydrogen fuel cell technology has received increasing attention from automobile companies worldwide. While
ChargePoint Unveils Revolutionary EV Charger That Can Double Level 2 Speeds
DETROIT - EV charging veteran ChargePoint has unveiled its new charger product architecture, which is
Former Tesla, Lucid Executives Create EV Sports Car
LONDON - A new niche EV brand, Longbow, has emerged into the public eye, hailing
Toyota EV Now On Sale For Under $20,000
TOKYO - When you’re able to offer an EV with 267 miles of driving range,
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 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
An Electric Corvette? General Motors Unveils Concept For Electric Muscle Car
DETROIT - Electric vehicles are rapidly rising in popularity. In fact, some optimistic estimates suggest that electric
Survey: TV Tops How Voters Get Opinion-Shaping News, Traditional Media Last
FARMINGTON HILLS — In an age of information overload and eroding trust in traditional media
Lakeshore Advantage Debuts New SURGE Accelerator Programs To Support Startups
HOLLAND —Lakeshore Advantage is launching a new wave of SURGE-powered entrepreneurial programs designed to fuel
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
The Impact of 3D Printing on Custom Architectural Designs
3D printing has come quite a distance from quirky trinkets and miniature models; it is
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
MSU Conquer Accelerator Accepting Applications For 10-Week Startup Training
EAST LANSING - Conquer Accelerator is a 10-week program starting on June 6th and running
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
