MI Tech TV
Oakland County Tech Collaboration Seeks To Network Auto Sector
TROY - Oakland County is creating three networking groups that focus on connecting and sharing tech assets for IT And Computer Services, Research, Engineering And Design, and Robotics Integrators, primarily in the auto sector. Joining
ITC Vegetation Management Team Discusses Seasonal Safety
NOVI – In the June 3 episode of MITech TV, we spoke with two representatives from ITC, Rachel Woodbridge, Vegetation and Transmission Line Maintenance Manager, and Seth Chicas, Senior Vegetation Management Specialist. As summer kicks
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
Breaking News
Michigan Minimum Wage Rising to $13.73 in 2026; Businesses, Workers Split on Impact
LANSING — Michigan’s minimum wage is set to increase from $12.48 to $13.73 per hour
Senate Bill 56 Likely To Pass Next Week With New Ohio Criminal Sanctions
COLUMBUS - A new law that’s likely to pass at the Ohio Statehouse next week
$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
Trump Executive Order Gives Politicians Control Over All Federal Grants
NEW YORK (AP) — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to give
Michigan July Cannabis Sales Up From June
LANSING - July Michigan Legal cannabis sales increased by more than 4 percent from June,
When You Include Medical Marijuana, Ohio Posts $1 Billion In Legal Cannabis Sales Since August 2024
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis enthusiasts have smoked up slightly more than $1 billion in licensed
Trump Says Cannabis Rescheduling Decision Could Come In Weeks
WASHINGTON DC - President Donald Trump affirmed at a news conference Monday that his administration is “looking” at
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
For The First Time, Rich Countries Now Get Half Their Electricity From Zero-Carbon Energy
WASHINGTON DC - Global emissions of planet-heating gas hit a record high last year, the
Michigan Introduces Milestone Law Requiring Utilities To Provide Clean Energy By 2040
LANSING - Michigan has upped its commitment to sustainable power by introducing a new state law that
Work Starting On 13,000-Acre Solar Farm In Northern Indiana
KNOX, Ind. — An Israeli company has started work to build a solar energy farm
JD Power Survey: Tech More Important Than Ever For Lenders
TROY—According to the just-released J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Consumer Lending Satisfaction Study, the consumer lending
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
Ohio’s Cannabis Business Making Big Bucks, But Leaving Millions Of Dollars On The Table
COLUMBUS - Despite more than $2 billion in total cannabis sales, the state of Ohio
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History Of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms
WASHINGTON DC - South Dakota Senator John Thune, who will lead the Senate in 119th
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,
Featured News
Exploring Infrastructure Projects? Millions Available From Feds To Support Your Efforts
LANSING —The Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center is opening its fourth application window in 2025 to help communities access millions
Michigan Cyber Summit And Michigan High School Cyber Summit Oct. 22-23
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget announced that registration is now open for the 2025 Michigan Cyber
Electric Vehicle Recharges Itself While Driving
INDIA - Imagine this: you get into your electric car, drive through the city, on the highway, or get stuck in traffic… and
Michigan
Former GM Chief Engineer Says Chinese EV Clarion Call To U.S. Auto Industry
DETROIT - Terry Woychowski, former chief engineer for several General Motors pickup truck models, says
Summer Program Offers Students Chance To Learn Engineering Skills
DETROIT - The Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) invites Michigan students to add unique
Chinese-Made Teslas Pour Into Canada As Biden Erects US Tariff Wall
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is quadrupling US tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in
LIFT Announces Free Training To Transitioning Service Members
DETROIT – LIFT and Big Bend Technical College have announced a partnership to provide free
Former GM Chief Engineer Says Chinese EV Clarion Call To U.S. Auto Industry
DETROIT - Terry Woychowski, former chief engineer for several General Motors pickup truck models, says
Summer Program Offers Students Chance To Learn Engineering Skills
DETROIT - The Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) invites Michigan students to add unique
Chinese-Made Teslas Pour Into Canada As Biden Erects US Tariff Wall
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is quadrupling US tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in
LIFT Announces Free Training To Transitioning Service Members
DETROIT – LIFT and Big Bend Technical College have announced a partnership to provide free
Ohio’s Cannabis Business Making Big Bucks, But Leaving Millions Of Dollars On The Table
COLUMBUS - Despite more than $2 billion in total cannabis sales, the state of Ohio
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History Of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms
WASHINGTON DC - South Dakota Senator John Thune, who will lead the Senate in 119th
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,
AI Could Replace Real Estate Agents — And Lawyers and Doctors May Be Next
ANN ARBOR = Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries once thought immune to automation, and
Survey: 70 Percent Of Workers Question Their Career Path As AI Changes Hiring
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is beginning to influence who gets hired as workers face
As Cannabis Debit-Cards Get Shut Down, Genus Credit Services POB System Thrives
ANN ARBOR - As legal cannabis sales surge nationwide, thousands of provisioning centers this month
From Search to Showroom: The Digital Marketing Strategies Driving Car Sales
Car buying rarely starts at a dealership anymore. Most buyers begin their journey online, researching
Advanced Technologies
DeepHow Introduces Smart AI Quizzing for Skilled Workforce Training
DETROIT —DeepHow, an AI-powered, video training platform for the skilled workforce, announced the release of AI Quizzing, which redefines the learning
Microsoft Says Most Companies Won’t Hire Anyone That Doesn’t Work With AI
SEATTLE - Microsoft just released its 4th annual Work Trend Index report. And like last year, it focuses on generative AI,
AI Unveiled: Exploring the Power of Intelligent Phones with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI May 6, 2024 - Join us for the latest episode of MITechTV, where hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush
Michigan Auto Parts Makers Get More Than $100 Million In New Funding From Feds
DETROIT - With a fresh round of funding, the Biden administration is doubling down on its commitment to expand American manufacturing and
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Report: 60 Percent Of Organizations By 2024 Will Use AI For Financial Management Solutions
STAMFORD, Conn. - Through 2024, Gartner predicts that 60 percent of organizations will seek artificial intelligence (AI) use cases in financial
Honeywell Quantum Solutions, Cambridge Quantum Merge Creating Quantum Computing Heavyweight
MINNEAPOLIS - Honeywell Quantum Solutions and Cambridge Quantum, two big companies in the nascent but potentially revolutionary quantum computing technology, completed
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
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
LEAD Prep Academy, Washtenaw CC Sign Agreement To Educate Student-Athletes
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College and LEAD Prep Academy have signed a multi-year agreement for WCC to become the preferred educational partner of LEAD Prep Academy. LEAD Prep Academy, powered by the L.E.A.D Foundation
Medtronic To Explore Future Of Robotic Surgery At Robotics Summit
BOSTON - We can only guess what surgery may look like in 50 or 100 years, but one thing will always be true: The patient and surgeon will always be at the center, according to
Proton Engine Could Make Cars Sustainable
GILFORD, NH - Nuclear fusion has long been a sought-after but elusive goal for science. It involves joining atomic nuclei to release energy, the same process that occurs in the Sun and other stars. In
Genomenon Partners With Chinese To Sell Mastermind Genomic Search Engine
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon, Inc., and Shanghai Shanyi Biological Technology Co., Ltd have formed a partnership to provide Genomenon’s leading Mastermind Genomic Search Engine to clinical laboratory customers in China. Genomenon’s Mastermind is a genomic
Ophthalmic Startup Gets $5 Million Investment To Complete Phase 2 Clinical Trials
FARMINGTON HILLS—Ocuphire Pharma Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapies to treat patients with a variety of ophthalmic disorders, announced that it has closed on over $5 million of financing. Investors include Jackson-based RBI Opportunities
Biotech firm names chief medical officer
ROYAL OAK — OncoCell MDx has hired Kirk Wojno, M.D., as its chief medical officer. OncoCell MDx is developing new, noninvasive molecular diagnostic assays. Wojno, a renowned urologic pathologist and expert in prostate biopsy interpretation,
IDTechEx Research Finds 3D Bioprinted Organ Models Key To $1.9 Billion Market
BOSTON - There is no doubt that 3D bioprinting is a technology of the future. Imagine being able to print a kidney or liver on demand. This is a stark contrast to the long wait
Genomenon Partners With Chinese To Sell Mastermind Genomic Search Engine
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon, Inc., and Shanghai Shanyi Biological Technology Co., Ltd have formed a partnership to provide Genomenon’s leading Mastermind Genomic Search Engine to clinical laboratory customers in China. Genomenon’s Mastermind is a genomic
Ophthalmic Startup Gets $5 Million Investment To Complete Phase 2 Clinical Trials
FARMINGTON HILLS—Ocuphire Pharma Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapies to treat patients with a variety of ophthalmic disorders, announced that it has closed on over $5 million of financing. Investors include Jackson-based RBI Opportunities
Biotech firm names chief medical officer
ROYAL OAK — OncoCell MDx has hired Kirk Wojno, M.D., as its chief medical officer. OncoCell MDx is developing new, noninvasive molecular diagnostic assays. Wojno, a renowned urologic pathologist and expert in prostate biopsy interpretation,
IDTechEx Research Finds 3D Bioprinted Organ Models Key To $1.9 Billion Market
BOSTON - There is no doubt that 3D bioprinting is a technology of the future. Imagine being able to print a kidney or liver on demand. This is a stark contrast to the long wait
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Hydrogen-Powered Truck Smashed World Record, Only Emits Water
WASHINGTON, DC – Hydrogen-powered trucks are making significant strides in the world of clean transportation.
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,
CATL Announces 373-Mile-Range EV Swappable Batteries
DETROIT - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the world’s largest manufacturer of batteries for
2024 Auto Industry Recap With Paul Eisenstein
DETROIT - Long-time auto reporter, Paul Eisenstein, joins MITech TV Co-host Mike Brennan in a
Groundbreaking Held For Autonomous Vehicle Testing, Training And R&D Center
YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP - The groundbreaking held Monday for a 335-acre site expected to become a
U-M Offers Open-Access Automated Cars To Advance Driverless Research
ANN ARBOR - New University of Michigan research vehicles will be open testbeds for academic
Digital and Mobile
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
Motor City ISSA Nov. 17: Using A CSF To Create Policy Documents
SOUTHFIELD - Running an information security organization is often very reactive. As you fight your
Smart Mobility Today: AVs, EVs, Drones, AI, Robots
DETROIT - Previously on Smart Mobility Today, our stories focused on Blockchain, IoT, AI, and
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
If War Starts In Ukraine, Will Russians Unleash Cyberwar On United States?
ANN ARBOR - If the Russians invade Ukraine this month, and the United States unleashes
Planning for a Nation-State Cyber Attack — Are You Ready?
LANSING - Warnings are pouring in from all over the world about the U.S. and
Scholarships Available For Women Pursuing Careers Related To National Security
DETROIT - Women in Defense Michigan established the Horizon Scholarship Program in 2009 to encourage
Red Level’s Tessanne Explains What Business Need To Do To Budget For IT Expenses
ROYAL OAK - On this segment of M2 Techcast, Redlevel’s Rob Tessanne, VP, Cloud &
China’s InnoSTARS Competition Coming To Detroit April 29
DETROIT – As China continues to rise in its global importance, its huge domestic market
Four Emerging Techs To Define Business In 2019
NEW YORK - 2018 was surely a transformative year for technological innovation. We saw early
mirari Offers Augmented Reality To Improve Manufacturing
ROYAL OAK - David Pollock and his team from mirari joins Matt Roush and Mike
Business and Finance
Invest Detroit Gets $1 Million From Ally Bank Foundation
DETROIT - Ally Charitable Foundation announced a $1 million commitment to Detroit's Strategic Neighborhood Fund
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
Ways Businesses Can Leverage Technology for Better Employment Law Compliance
As the workplace continues to evolve, so do the legal requirements that govern it. Staying
How To Modernize Your Business In 2024
Are you thinking about how to improve your business in 2024? If so, then it’s
‘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.
Ready To Take Your Business To The Next Level?
DETROIT - You've read the success stories about our Retail Boot Camp alumni, and now
FlexJobs Names 30 Hottest Companies Hiring for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs
BOULDER, Co – One of the most common misconceptions about remote jobs is that they
CitySide Ventures Launches $10 Million Angel Fund By Investing In Three Start-Ups
BIRMINGHAM – CitySide Ventures has launched its $10 million Great Lakes Angels Fund by investing
New Small Business Applications Hit Record In 2021, Expected To Continue In 2022
WASHINGTON DC – Small business formations hit record numbers in 2021, a trend expected to
Ohio’s Cannabis Business Making Big Bucks, But Leaving Millions Of Dollars On The Table
COLUMBUS - Despite more than $2 billion in total cannabis sales, the state of Ohio
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History Of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms
WASHINGTON DC - South Dakota Senator John Thune, who will lead the Senate in 119th
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,
