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Tamara Shoemaker Now President Of Women In Cybersecurity
DETROIT - Tamara Shoemaker, who founded the Michigan Cyber Patriot Program a decade ago, is now the new president of the Michigan Chapter of Women in CyberSecurity. WICyS hopes to move the needle in women’s
SensCy New President Brings New Management Skills To Virtual Cybersecurity Company
ANN ARBOR - SensCy, a virtual CIO company that works with small and medium-sized business, has hired Frank Sadeghi as President. He makes his first public appearance in this video interview on MITech TV. He
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
Breaking News
From Flat Panels to ‘Solar Skin’: How a New Generation of Solar Technology Could Reshape Michigan Buildings
ANN ARBOR - For decades, solar power has followed a familiar formula: rigid, flat panels
The Doomsday Glacier: Latest Analysis Could Lead To A Global Human Crisis
ANN ARBOR - Scientists are increasingly alarmed that Thwaites Glacier, the massive Antarctic ice stream
What To Expect For Car Prices In 2026 — A Market Forecast For Tech-Savvy Buyers
ANN ARBOR - As 2025 winds down, the U.S. auto market carries over a mix
Cannabis Reform Is Moving Forward — But Washington Is About to Break The Hemp Economy
ANN ARBOR - President Donald Trump’s decision to move marijuana out of the most restrictive
Congress Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products. Ohio May Not Comply
COLUMBUS - Ohio leaders are debating whether or not to comply with a federal ban
GVSU Report: West Michigan Eonomy Holds Steady Amid Tariff Challenges
GRAND RAPIDS — A report by a Grand Valley State University researcher shows West Michigan’s
Public Service Commission Approves Data Centers Huge Electricity Use But Protects Residents Rates
LANSING — Michigan regulators on Thursday adopted landmark standards for the booming data center industry with
Could States Simply Ignore The Federal Hemp THC ban?
COLUMBUS - Regulated cannabis interests are celebrating the end of the Farm Bill “loophole” that launched
Belgium Ports Flooded With UnSold Chinese Electric Vehicles
PARIS - You probably need to see it to appreciate the challenges the automobile industry
Michigan Lawmakers Look To Replace Gas Tax
LANSING - Michigan has a gas tax, and that funding is used toward road improvements,
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
Industrial Hemp Association Of Michigan Holds Elections Feb. 19
ANN ARBOR – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan (iHemp Michigan) will hold its board
Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move To Roll Back State’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law
WASHINGTON DC - A Republican lawmaker, Senator Stephen Huffman, has introduced legislation to significantly amend the state’s voter-approved
Ohio Senate Republicans Target Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Senate Republicans want to scale back Ohio’s voter-backed recreational marijuana program--cutting home
Pre-Rolls Will Be Available At Ohio Dispensaries This Year
CLEVELAND - Ohio dispensaries may soon be selling pre-rolled joints, per protocols released by the
Featured News
Drivers Could Face Electric Vehicle Pay-Per-Mile Fee In Lieu Of Gas Tax
PORTLAND, Ore - Oregonians could soon be joining Hawaiians as the only Americans subject to mandatory pay-per-mile fees for electric vehicles. Lawmakers were in session
AI Will Generate Labor-Market Earthquake For Young Twenty-Somethings In US
NEW YORK - Stanford University has published a first-of-its-kind study on Tuesday that reveals “the AI revolution” is already beginning to have a
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 institutions, a new statewide survey conducted
Michigan
EV Rethinking, Stellantis Layoffs, Hybrid Work in The Auto Industry
DETROIT - Long-time auto expert Paul Eisenstein returns to MITechTV to provide the latest Detroit
World Will Soon Have A Staggering Excess Of Oil It Can Not Use: IEA Warns
PARIS - Oil demand has been on a rollercoaster ride over the last five years
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
EV Rethinking, Stellantis Layoffs, Hybrid Work in The Auto Industry
DETROIT - Long-time auto expert Paul Eisenstein returns to MITechTV to provide the latest Detroit
World Will Soon Have A Staggering Excess Of Oil It Can Not Use: IEA Warns
PARIS - Oil demand has been on a rollercoaster ride over the last five years
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
Industrial Hemp Association Of Michigan Holds Elections Feb. 19
ANN ARBOR – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan (iHemp Michigan) will hold its board
Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move To Roll Back State’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law
WASHINGTON DC - A Republican lawmaker, Senator Stephen Huffman, has introduced legislation to significantly amend the state’s voter-approved
Ohio Senate Republicans Target Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Senate Republicans want to scale back Ohio’s voter-backed recreational marijuana program--cutting home
Pre-Rolls Will Be Available At Ohio Dispensaries This Year
CLEVELAND - Ohio dispensaries may soon be selling pre-rolled joints, per protocols released by the
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
The Rise Of AI-Powered Tools In Everyday Content Development
Ever asked yourself how people now write faster, edit better, and finish content work with
Advanced Technologies
Commercial Engine Runs On Water Develops More Than 400 HP
Credits: ecoticias.com In the midst of the search for new forms of fuel, an engine that runs on water appears. It
Researchers Make Breakthrough That Could Revolutionize EV Batteries
CANADA - Experts working in South Korea and Canada have developed a battery cathode that promises to be less expensive and better
Harnessing AI for the Future: Insights from Melih Oztalay
Exploring AI Regulations, Healthcare Innovations, Financial Advancements, and the Evolution of ChatGPT In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping
Moon’s Surface Contains Key Ingredient For Producing Clean Limitless Energy
BEIJING - China has discovered a crystal from the Moon made of a previously unknown mineral, while also confirming that the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Industry Leaders Warn Artificial Intelligence Poses Risk Of Humanity’s Extinction
NEW YORK - A group of industry leaders warned Tuesday at AI could one day post such a risk to humanity's
How Machine Learning Can Help Reduce Waste And Increase Sustainability In Logistics
The past decade has seen an immense surge in demand for ecommerce solutions, consequently causing an increase in traffic congestion and
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
Science Tech
Not Just RFK Jr. Infected With Deadly Worm, More Than 1.5B People Are Too
NEW YORK - It was revealed this week that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was once told by doctors that his severe memory loss and mental fog was caused by "a worm that
Deadly Virus That Kills Third Of Patients Surges Through Europe – Is US Next?
MADRID, Spain - Holidaymakers have been warned to be on high alert after a severe illness, which kills around a third of people infected, has been detected in Spain. The Travel Health Pro website urged travelers
New Spacecraft System Uses Air As Fuel To Offer Endless Electric Propulsion
UNITED KINGDOM - A fuel-free satellite system that sucks in the air may be able to provide unlimited propulsion for longer-duration orbital operations one day. University of Surrey’s Surrey Space Centre researchers are developing a
New Vaccine Helps Immune System Fight Deadly Brain Tumors
GAINESVILLE, Fla - Glioblastoma is the most common type of brain cancer, affecting about 3 in every 100,000 people globally each year. Recent research shows that glioblastoma incidence is risingTrusted Source due to an aging population and environmental factors such
XLerateHealth Partners With U-M to Bring Biomedical Commercialization Program to Flint
FLINT - XLerateHealth, a Louisville, KY-based healthcare startup accelerator, has partnered with the University of Michigan to bring its Fast Forward Medical Innovation’s fastPACE biomedical entrepreneur program to XLH Flint. FFMI fastPACE is a four-week
Millendo Therapeutics Names Hoover Chief Commercial Officer
ANN ARBOR—Endocrine drug developer Millendo Therapeutics Inc. has promoted Thomas Hoover to the newly created position of chief commercial officer. Hoover joined Millendo in 2016 and has served as the company’s senior vice president of
Flint’s Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy To Be Purchased By OptumRx
FLINT—Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, a provider of specialty pharmacy and infusion services, will be purchased by Eden Prairie, Minn.-based OptumRx, the pharmacy care business of Optum, a unit of the health insurance giant United Health Group,
Kraig scales up breeding silkworms for super-strong ‘spider silk’
ANN ARBOR–Kraig Biocraft Laboratories has completed the hatching of the second generation of its genetically engineered silkworms as it expands production at its breeding grounds and silk production centers in Quang Nam province, Vietnam. Company
XLerateHealth Partners With U-M to Bring Biomedical Commercialization Program to Flint
FLINT - XLerateHealth, a Louisville, KY-based healthcare startup accelerator, has partnered with the University of Michigan to bring its Fast Forward Medical Innovation’s fastPACE biomedical entrepreneur program to XLH Flint. FFMI fastPACE is a four-week
Millendo Therapeutics Names Hoover Chief Commercial Officer
ANN ARBOR—Endocrine drug developer Millendo Therapeutics Inc. has promoted Thomas Hoover to the newly created position of chief commercial officer. Hoover joined Millendo in 2016 and has served as the company’s senior vice president of
Flint’s Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy To Be Purchased By OptumRx
FLINT—Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, a provider of specialty pharmacy and infusion services, will be purchased by Eden Prairie, Minn.-based OptumRx, the pharmacy care business of Optum, a unit of the health insurance giant United Health Group,
Kraig scales up breeding silkworms for super-strong ‘spider silk’
ANN ARBOR–Kraig Biocraft Laboratories has completed the hatching of the second generation of its genetically engineered silkworms as it expands production at its breeding grounds and silk production centers in Quang Nam province, Vietnam. Company
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Data Reveals Dramatic Shift In Global EV Car Sales
NEW YORK - Reuters reports that electric vehicle sales — both full electric and hybrid options rose 25%
Study: EVs Rival ICE Vehicles For Reliability And Longevity
NEW YORK - Reliability and longevity concerns may once have been among the most common
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
Vehicle-To-Vehicle Communications Tech Gets Thumbs Up From UMTRI, Mobility Center
ANN ARBOR - Leaders of the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute and Mobility Transformation
Autonomous Shuttle Introduced At U-M’s Mcity Driverless Vehicle Research Center
ANN ARBOR - A fully autonomous, 15-passenger electric shuttle manufactured by French company called NAVYA
Digital and Mobile
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting Jan. 19 Focused On Member Input
SOUTHFIELD - The January ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting will be dedicated for members to
Nuspire Provides List Of Cybersecurity Predictions For 2023
COMMERCE - Nuspire, a managed security service provider, has compiled a list of cybersecurity predictions
Chinese Electric Motorcycle Self-Balanced Two-Wheeled Robot That Can Ride By Itself
LAS VEGAS - CES 2023 will be kicking off in a few days and we’ll
Powering Mobility The Common Thread Through Everything We Covered In 2022
DETROIT - Nothing happens, nothing recognizes your face, nothing drives itself, nothing cleans the air
Women In Defense Michigan Hosts Kentucky Derby Gala May 6 In Utica
UTICA - Women in Defense Michigan members and guests are invited to attend a special
Detroit CyberSecurity Conference April 6 – Earn 10 CPE Credits
DETROIT - FutureCon Events brings high-level Cyber Security Training discovering cutting-edge security approaches, managing risk in
Cyber Patriot Program Awards and Summer Camps
ANN ARBOR - If you want your child to become cyber savvy, you want to
US Government Spying On Citizens Revelations Fail To Wake Congress, Press And Public
WASHINGTON DC - Multiple covert government surveillance operations hoovering up Americans' information without oversight have
WMU To Offer Online IT Security Certification Program
KALAMAZOO —Western Michigan University plans to launch an online program designed to improve the ability of
Blockchain Promises To Remove Patient Data Silos
ANN ARBOR - Healthcare specialists increasingly view blockchain technology as a way to streamline the
BullsEye New CEO Tisko Focuses On Upgrading Workforce Tech Talents, Custom Tech Support
SOUTHFIELD – On January 1, long-time BullsEye Telecom chief operating officer Tom Tisko assumed his
InnoSTARS Competition Looking For China-Ready Michigan IoT Companies
ROYAL OAK - Chicago Venture Capitalist John Robinson talks about China's InnoSTARS competition that is
Business and Finance
Five Warning Signs You Need To Take Your Car In For Servicing
There’s nothing more terrifying than having your car break down on a main road or
BTC Is Expected To Reach $150,000 Mark, GoldenMining Starts Cloud Mining And Makes Daily Profit Of $7,700
As the price of Bitcoin approaches the $150,000 mark, some investors are looking for the
AI Marketing Tactics That Work: How to Create, Measure, and Avoid Mistakes
Artificial intelligence has moved beyond the buzz. For today’s marketers, the real conversation is about
New Mobile App Launched By SWL Miner Is Undoubtedly Big News! Helping Investors Achieve Daily Passive Income In A Stable Way
As the cryptocurrency market continues to develop, users are increasingly demanding convenient and flexible mining
Now That the NFT Craze Has Died Down, Are They Still Useful?
Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, once took the world by storm, with people spending millions on
What Setbacks and Upsides Await You in Remote Employment?
Image Credit The concept of remote work or remote employment has rapidly evolved, particularly in
How To Outsource Without Overpriced Convenience Charges
Pexels - CC0 License In general, we need to pay for convenience. It’s less convenient
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
MCWT Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV to update all things Michigan Council
Comcast Offers RISE Funding To Racially, Ethnically Diverse Women-Owned Small Businesses
PLYMOUTH - Comcast Corporation has expanded its Comcast RISE program to all women-owned businesses nationwide,
TechTown Hosts Virtual Conference To Coach Black-Owned Businesses To Success
DETROIT – In honor of Black History Month, TechTown Detroit will host a free, one-day
NEF To Recognize Five Michigan Entrepreneurs Who Have Had Major Achievements
ANN ARBOR - New Enterprise Forum announced the names of the five Michigan entrepreneurs who
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
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
- 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
