MI Tech TV
World’s Top Ransomware Hacker Identified, Chinese Hack US Infrastructure
ANN ARBOR - Law enforcement in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia today jointly named Russian national Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev as the alleged operator of the LockBitSupp handle and the organizational mastermind behind the
Cyber Patriot Founder Gets MCWT Education Award
YPSILANTI - Tamara Shoemaker, VP, CyberPatriot, Co-Founder Midwest CISSE Chapter, won the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Education Award on May 14 at the Woman of the Year in Technology ceremony at Suburban Showplace.
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
Breaking News
DOE Study: Crops Planted Near Solar Panels Thrive
DETROIT - Researchers studying whether food crops and a solar array could share the same
Details On Changes And Penalties Included In Ohio S.B.56 Cannabis Bill Including Public Use
COLUMBUS - Ohio lawmakers passed a bill last week that would ban intoxicating hemp products
Amazon Drones Now Delivering Packages In Metro Detroit
DETROIT - Amazon is expanding its drone delivery service in metro Detroit, with plans to
Channel Sales Pro Offers Free Onboarding Until Jan 1
DETROIT – Long-time tech entrepreneur Rick Beckers joins MITechTV to talk about his latest project,
Delta’s AI Pricing Means Higher Fares For Wealthier Flyers
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines has been using AI to help set the price of some
Despite Legalization Of Adult-Use Cannabis In Ohio, 135 Ohio Cities Ban Pot Sales
COLUMBUS - In November 2023, 57% of voters in Ohio voted for Issue 2, a
Tribal Cannabis Compact Signed Between CRA And Bay Mills Indian Community
LANSING - In a historic development for cannabis policy and tribal sovereignty in Michigan, the
Invest Detroit Closes $32 Million In Four Detroit Projects With New Markets Tax Credit
DETROIT - Invest Detroit has announced closing four transactions totaling $32 million using its New
Beaver Island Gets $10 Million For Green Ferry
CHARLEVOIX - For the second time in a year, Beaver Island has received funding for
Cross-Sector Convening: Recycling And Reuse Of PV Solar Panels
GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council will host
Manufacturer Stuns Competitors With Game-Changing Electric Boat
LOS ANGELES - There's a lot of talk about the electric vehicle revolution, but land-based automobiles
Ann Arbor Dioxane Pollution Plume From Gelman Sciences Named Superfund Site By EPA
ANN ARBOR - Some 40 years after it was first discovered, a plume of toxic
Benzinga To Provide Free Website To One Business A Month For 2021
DETROIT—Officials at Benzinga, the Detroit-based financial technology (fintech) and financial news provider, announced the Benzinga Small
How Much Space You Can Rent For $1,100 In 63 Michigan Cities?
DETROIT - Undeniably, space is something that we all came to appreciate in the past
ProQuest To Be Acquired By UK Company For $5.3 Billion – Ann Arbor Employees Retained
ANN ARBOR – A United Kingdom-based company has signed an agreement to acquire ProQuest, which
Grand Rapids Digital Company Debuts Mobile Financial Account Opening System
GRAND RAPIDS—Compliance Systems, provider of digital compliance documentation, announced a mobile-enabled online account openings, which
Michigan October Cannabis Sales Were $262.9 Million, The Third Monthly Decline Since August’s High
LANSING - For the third month in a row, Michigan cannabis sales (recreational and medical)
More Cannabis Taxes Could Hit Ohio Consumers Soon
OLUMBUS, Ohio - In the three months since legal recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio,
What Would Rescheduling Cannabis Mean To Ohio’s Growing Cannabis Industry
COLUMBUS - Ohio legalized recreational cannabis in November 2023 after voters overwhelmingly passed the cannabis-friendly
Ohio Dispensary Gears Up For Marijuana Sales After Election Win
HUBBARD, Ohio - Ohioans bought more than $143 million worth of marijuana in the first
Featured News
Doomsday Glacier Cracks Could Raise Sea Levels And Flood Coastal Cities Worldwide
ANTARCTICA - The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is nearly 80 miles wide, making it the largest glacier in the world
Ultraviolet Windows Provide See‑Through Panels To Power Your House
SPAIN - A future where your home’s windows not only let in light but also power your appliances is no longer
Has Fabled Planet 9 Been Found?
NEW YORK - An object has been discovered orbiting the sun far beyond Pluto, calling into question theories about a possible
Michigan
LIFT Announces Free Training To Transitioning Service Members
DETROIT – LIFT and Big Bend Technical College have announced a partnership to provide free
Researchers Innovating Fast-Charging Sodium-Ion Battery Technology
NETHERLANDS - The experts at TU Delft labs in the Netherlands are continuing their mastery of
UD-Mercy Partners With Kaplan To Offer Free Comprehensive Test Prep for Graduate-Level Admissions And Licensing Exams
DETRIOT— University of Detroit Mercy announced a partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan to
MEDC Announces Scholarships, Intern Wage Match
LANSING - Michigan is offering scholarships to students that attend a select list of Michigan
LIFT Announces Free Training To Transitioning Service Members
DETROIT – LIFT and Big Bend Technical College have announced a partnership to provide free
Researchers Innovating Fast-Charging Sodium-Ion Battery Technology
NETHERLANDS - The experts at TU Delft labs in the Netherlands are continuing their mastery of
UD-Mercy Partners With Kaplan To Offer Free Comprehensive Test Prep for Graduate-Level Admissions And Licensing Exams
DETRIOT— University of Detroit Mercy announced a partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan to
MEDC Announces Scholarships, Intern Wage Match
LANSING - Michigan is offering scholarships to students that attend a select list of Michigan
Michigan October Cannabis Sales Were $262.9 Million, The Third Monthly Decline Since August’s High
LANSING - For the third month in a row, Michigan cannabis sales (recreational and medical)
More Cannabis Taxes Could Hit Ohio Consumers Soon
OLUMBUS, Ohio - In the three months since legal recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio,
What Would Rescheduling Cannabis Mean To Ohio’s Growing Cannabis Industry
COLUMBUS - Ohio legalized recreational cannabis in November 2023 after voters overwhelmingly passed the cannabis-friendly
Ohio Dispensary Gears Up For Marijuana Sales After Election Win
HUBBARD, Ohio - Ohioans bought more than $143 million worth of marijuana in the first
Arctic Feedback Loop Raises Michigan Economic Climate Risks
1. Arctic “Greening” May Accelerate Warming — With Economic Impacts Far Beyond the Tundra DETROIT
Middle East Tensions Raise New Affordability Fears: What a Strait of Hormuz Disruption Could Mean for Michigan Gas Prices
DETROIT - As U.S.–Iran tensions escalate following weekend military strikes, energy markets are zeroing in
Whitmer’s State of the State: What It Means for Michigan Business, Industry and Jobs
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s final State of the State address was framed around literacy,
Ohio Cannabis Law Fight: What Senate Bill 56 Means For Retailers, Consumers And The Voter Mandate
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s cannabis market is facing another political test. A coalition of hemp shop
Advanced Technologies
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
Techstars Detroit Entrepreneur Wants To Make Metro Detroit Artificial Intelligence Capital
DETROIT - Entrepreneur Brandon Cooper returned to the Motor City last year with lofty ambitions as he was selected by Techstars
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
UNESCO Adopts First Global Agreement On Ethics Of Artificial Intelligence
PARIS – Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO presented late last month the first global standard on the ethics of artificial intelligence
Stryker Completes Acquisition Of AI-Enabled Medical Device Company
KALAMAZOO - Earlier this month, Stryker completed the acquisition of Gauss Surgical, a Menlo Park, CA, medical device company that has
Science Tech
SETI Scientist Says Announcement Of Alien Life Could Be Imminent
One of the world's foremost experts in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) believes that with the help of the James Webb Space Telescope, humans are closer to discovering life outside our planet than ever before.
Wayne State Researcher Aims To Improve Coding Peer Review Practices
DETROIT — Amiangshu Bosu, Ph.D., assistant professor of computer science in the College of Engineering at Wayne State University, received a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to formulate better practices involving peer
Empowering Women In Technology Ann Arbor Meet Up May 2
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Council Of Women in Technology offers women the opportunity to get plugged into key Information Technology decision makers in Michigan with a myriad of events, including golf outings, executive summits,
Battery Breakthrough Could Eliminate Range Anxiety For Electric Vehicles
TOKYO - Scientists have discovered a new process that could supercharge the transition to next-generation rechargeable batteries capable of more than doubling the range of current electric vehicles. The research could help facilitate a switch from
New Genetic Research Software From Genomenon
ANN ARBOR—The Ann Arbor-based genetic research software developer Genomenon Inc. announced the release of version 2.0 of its Mastermind software. The genomic search engine now includes the ability to search the entirety of the genomic literature by
TrialAssure Releases Anonymize DS To Automate Clinical Trail Data
CANTON - TrialAssure – a software company focused on developing clinical trial transparency tools – has released Anonymize DS, the all-new software-as-a-service application that uses automation to anonymize sponsor’s clinical trial data. “As one of
Henry Ford e-Home Care Cuts Hospital Readmissions
DETROIT—Henry Ford e-Home Care has announced a significant reduction in hospital readmissions for patients receiving telehealth care via Henry Ford’s e-Home Care program. Achieving monthly readmission rates as low as 7 percent, Henry Ford e-Home
Cancer Screening Startup Raises $22 Million
ROYAL OAK—OncoCell MDx Inc., a startup incubated at Harvard University to develop sophisticated cancer diagnosis from a simple blood sample, has raised $22.2 million in a Preferred Series B funding round. The financing was led
New Genetic Research Software From Genomenon
ANN ARBOR—The Ann Arbor-based genetic research software developer Genomenon Inc. announced the release of version 2.0 of its Mastermind software. The genomic search engine now includes the ability to search the entirety of the genomic literature by
TrialAssure Releases Anonymize DS To Automate Clinical Trail Data
CANTON - TrialAssure – a software company focused on developing clinical trial transparency tools – has released Anonymize DS, the all-new software-as-a-service application that uses automation to anonymize sponsor’s clinical trial data. “As one of
Henry Ford e-Home Care Cuts Hospital Readmissions
DETROIT—Henry Ford e-Home Care has announced a significant reduction in hospital readmissions for patients receiving telehealth care via Henry Ford’s e-Home Care program. Achieving monthly readmission rates as low as 7 percent, Henry Ford e-Home
Cancer Screening Startup Raises $22 Million
ROYAL OAK—OncoCell MDx Inc., a startup incubated at Harvard University to develop sophisticated cancer diagnosis from a simple blood sample, has raised $22.2 million in a Preferred Series B funding round. The financing was led
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
DSM Energy Solutions Offers Mobile Off-Grid EV Charging Stations
BRIGHTON - One of the big problems Electric Vehicle users face outside the home is
Scientists Discover How To Transform EV Battery Lifespans
LOS ANGELES -Researchers from Caltech and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have discovered a way to
2024 Auto Industry Recap With Paul Eisenstein
DETROIT - Long-time auto reporter, Paul Eisenstein, joins MITech TV Co-host Mike Brennan in 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
New Michigan Law Regulates Autonomous Vehicle R&D, Use
LANSING – Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Friday signed legislation that makes Michigan the first state
Michigan House Approves Uber, Lyft Regulations
LANSING - The House quickly and quietly approved regulations for transportation network companies like Uber
Digital and Mobile
Cybersecurity Tips For Holiday eCommerce
ANN ARBOR - If you plan to shop online for Holiday gifts, you need to
Computers Can Become Infected By Malware By Viewing Certain Images
DETROIT - New evidence has emerged that shows it may now be possible that your computer can
Cryptojacking Malware Soars Nearly 4 Times In Third Quarter
DETROIT - After recent turbulence in the crypto market, Atlas VPN decided to analyze the
Threat Report Shows Sustained Spike In Cyber Threat Activity in Third Quarter
COMMERCE - Nuspire’s new threat report reveals the staggering increases in overall threat activity in
Cyber Patriot Seeking Mentors, Sponsors To Train Student Cyber Warriors
ANN ARBOR- Cyber Patriot is a program for high school and middle schools students to
Putin Threat: UK On Red Alert For Cyber Attack From Russia As Security Measures Beefed-Up
LONDON, England -Britain is on red alert for Russian cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns. Key
Ransomware Is Top Cyberattack Type, As Manufacturing Gets Hit Hardest
DETROIT - Ransomware and phishing were the top cybersecurity issues for businesses in 2021, according to IBM Security’s
US Data Breaches Set Record In 2021 Impacting Nearly 300 Million Victims
DETROIT - Every year brings new data breach victims. According to the data presented by
IoT TechConnect Focus On Michigan Technology, Supporting Michigan Science Center
DETROIT - How would your company like to participate in an Internet of Things event
Liberty Center One Announces Cloud Offerings, Updated Website
ROYAL OAK — Liberty Center One, a leading provider of IT delivery infrastructure, today completed
Five Predictions For AI, Intelligent Process Automation In 2019
BOSTON - Some major technology trends in 2019 include increased collaboration between data scientists and
123.Net Helps Bring Broadband Connections To 40 Percent Of Metro Detroit Without Internet
ROYAL OAK - On this segment of M2 Techcast, 123Net CEO Dan Irvin is joined
Business and Finance
Invest Detroit Gets $1 Million From Ally Charitable Foundation Fund
DETROIT – Ally Charitable Foundation announced a $1 million gift to the Strategic Neighborhood Fund.
How to Successfully Streamline Business Workflows and Processes
Image Pexels CC0 License It doesn’t matter what type of business you run; achieving higher
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
‘3 Effective Ways to Look After an Office Building (Without Any Stress)’
Image Credit: Abbe Sublett from Unsplash. When your business is based in an office building,
Can Your Car Keep Up? 6 Car Technologies Transforming the Future of Driving
As the world evolves, so does the technology driving our lives, literally. Michigan, a cornerstone
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
6 Useful Tips for Starting an Electronics Business
DETROIT - Since electronics, computer equipment, and gadgets have become more affordable to the general
CitySide Ventures Fund Looking For Tech Companies For Investment
ANN ARBOR - CitySide Ventures has launched its $10 million Great Lakes Angels Fund by
State To Provide $237 Million For Small Biz Loans, Venture Capital Fund Investments
GRAND RAPIDS - Nearly $237 million in federal funding coming to the state is planned
Ready To Take Your Business To The Next Level?
DETROIT - You've read the success stories about our Retail Boot Camp alumni, and now
Michigan October Cannabis Sales Were $262.9 Million, The Third Monthly Decline Since August’s High
LANSING - For the third month in a row, Michigan cannabis sales (recreational and medical)
More Cannabis Taxes Could Hit Ohio Consumers Soon
OLUMBUS, Ohio - In the three months since legal recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio,
What Would Rescheduling Cannabis Mean To Ohio’s Growing Cannabis Industry
COLUMBUS - Ohio legalized recreational cannabis in November 2023 after voters overwhelmingly passed the cannabis-friendly
Ohio Dispensary Gears Up For Marijuana Sales After Election Win
HUBBARD, Ohio - Ohioans bought more than $143 million worth of marijuana in the first













































































