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Ascension Health Cyber Attack Impact In Michigan
SOUTHFIELD - Ascension Health, the nation's largest chain of Catholic hospitals, said it was responding to a cyberattack that was disrupting its operations. Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann from Presidio and Richard Stiennon from IT-Harvest break
Benzinga Sports Business Coverage On NFL Draft Week
DETROIT - Financial news reporting service, Benzinga, has expanded its coverage to include financial news about sports. Executive Chairman and Founder Jason Raznick joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan on MITech TV to provide the
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 dive deep into the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence with Melih Oztalay, guest speaker
Breaking News
U-M Economic Report: US 2026 Growth 2.4 Percent, 2 Percent In 2027
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan’s Annual Economic Outlook Conference predicts the jagged pattern
ITC Michigan Provides $290,000 To Support Area Food Banks During The Holiday Season
NOVI – ITC Michigan announced a donation of $290,000 across seven Michigan food banks, as
$540 Billion In White Gold Discovered In Southern California
CALIFORNIA - A 'white gold' mine containing $540 billion in treasures has been discovered at
DOE Study: Crops Planted Near Solar Panels Thrive
DETROIT - Researchers studying whether food crops and a solar array could share the same
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants To Crack Down On Kratom
DETROIT - After a viral video on TikTok and a press conference with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during which
Women In Cannabis Program Seeks Sponsors For Fall Celebration
DEARBORN - Four20 Post publisher Dan Keelan talks about the Women in Cannabis Leadership series.
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
New Tech Turns CO2 Into Chemicals With 93% Efficiency, Runs Record 5000 Hrs
WUHAN, China - Researchers at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) in Wuhan,
Study: To Extend Lithium-Metal EV Battery’s Life, Drain It And Let It Sit
PALO ALTO, Ca. - Stanford University researchers found that the best way to extend the
US Department Of Defense Plots Renewable Energy Takeover
WASHINGTON DC - The US Department of Defense has been an early adopter of solar
Rivian Opening Its Own Charging Network To All EVs
DETROIT - Rivian is following in Tesla’s footsteps with its decision to open its public
Atlas Space Operations Adds Five Satellite Ground Stations
TRAVERSE CITY—Atlas Space Operations announced the addition of five new ground stations to its growing
DTE Energy Names Board For DT MIdStream, Natural Gas Spin-Off
DETROIT – DTE Energy has named the Board of Director for DT MidStream, the independent,
Ann Arbor Video Interest Group (A2VIG)
Christian Domecq of B&H Photo-Video-Pro Audio and his Let's "Gear Up" and talk about gear.
HealthBar Hires Lomonaco To Lead Sales And Marketing
GRAND RAPIDS - HealthBar, a provider of custom healthcare services to consumers and businesses across
Recreational Cannabis Sales In Central Ohio Cities Banned
COLUMBUS - Nearly a year ago, Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana, but whether you
Ohio Urges Parents To Check Kid’s Halloween Candy To Make Sure Not Laced With delta-8
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is urging parents to double-check their kid’s
Auction To Sell The Last of Skymint’s Equipment Nov. 12-13
A two-day auction is scheduled for next month to sell the remaining equipment assets formerly owned
Ohio Cannabis Sales Per Week Grew In October
COLUMBUS - The average adult-use marijuana sales per week in Ohio is averaging around $11.2
Featured News
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 Roadside Drug Testing Continues To Move Through Legislature
LANSING - Under new bills making their way through the Michigan Legislature, police could swab your mouth on the side of the road and
Michigan
MI Funding Hub Technical Assistance Launches For Michigan Municipalities
ANN ARBOR–The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity and the Michigan Municipal League have
Michigan Educators, Parents Invited To Free Webinar About AI And K-12 Schools
LANSING–To celebrate National AI Literacy Day, Michigan Virtual is hosting an online webinar on Friday, April
With AV Challenge, Engineers Can Put Their Decision-Making Algorithms To The Test
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan has issued a challenge to the developers of autonomous vehicle
GM Patent For EV Battery Cells Raises Questions
DETROIT - As General Motors aims to be a leader in the electric vehicle market, a
MI Funding Hub Technical Assistance Launches For Michigan Municipalities
ANN ARBOR–The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity and the Michigan Municipal League have
Michigan Educators, Parents Invited To Free Webinar About AI And K-12 Schools
LANSING–To celebrate National AI Literacy Day, Michigan Virtual is hosting an online webinar on Friday, April
With AV Challenge, Engineers Can Put Their Decision-Making Algorithms To The Test
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan has issued a challenge to the developers of autonomous vehicle
GM Patent For EV Battery Cells Raises Questions
DETROIT - As General Motors aims to be a leader in the electric vehicle market, a
Recreational Cannabis Sales In Central Ohio Cities Banned
COLUMBUS - Nearly a year ago, Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana, but whether you
Ohio Urges Parents To Check Kid’s Halloween Candy To Make Sure Not Laced With delta-8
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is urging parents to double-check their kid’s
Auction To Sell The Last of Skymint’s Equipment Nov. 12-13
A two-day auction is scheduled for next month to sell the remaining equipment assets formerly owned
Ohio Cannabis Sales Per Week Grew In October
COLUMBUS - The average adult-use marijuana sales per week in Ohio is averaging around $11.2
How Michigan SMEs Can Bring Their Tech Systems Into The Modern Age
Image - Pixabay CC0 Regardless of the industry or sector, all Michigan businesses now
$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
Why Crypto UX Design Is the Missing Piece for Mass Adoption
When it comes to cryptocurrency trading platforms like LeveX, the fusion of technology and design
Top MVNO Companies for Telecom Startups and Enterprises
Building a telecom network once required enormous capital, locking out all but the largest players.
Advanced Technologies
AI Could Kill All Humans By 2200
MANCHESTER, UK - In a provocative new paper, an English scientist wonders if so-called “artificial intelligence” (AI) is one reason why
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Wins National Award From Wells Fargo Foundation
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator has been named one of 15 national winners of a Channel Partner Strategic Award from the
Houghton MTEC SmartZone Announces 6 Companies For Inaugural AMMP Accelerator Cohort
HOUGHTON – MTEC SmartZone is pleased to announce the selection of six companies for its inaugural cohort of the AMMP Accelerator
Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook – How Manufacturers Can Benefit From AI And Machine Learning
TROY – Automation Alley’s fourth playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series is focused on the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Lost Underwater City Could Rewrite History Of Civilization
INDIA - The vestiges of what many believe to be a lost, ancient civilisation have been discovered off the coast of western India. What has been described as a vast city, stretching more than five miles (8km)
Lake Superior State Offers Digital Mental Health Platform For Students
SAULT STE. MARIE–Lake Superior State University www.announced the launch of a new university-wide initiative designed to provide increased teletherapy and crisis support. In collaboration with the Natick, Mass.-based student mental health and wellness service provider
Scholarships Available For Black Women In STEM
DETROIT - On average, Black women in STEM earn salaries that are 45% lower than their highest-paid peers. BestColleges is committed to breaking down barriers for students in underrepresented communities, who desire careers in the
From 3D To Outer Space: Register For WCC Youth Summer Camps
ANN ARBOR – Registration is open for Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) hands-on summer camps for area youth ages 5-18. e Seven camps are designed to motivate participants with fun activities ranging from NASA-affiliated space exploration
OptimizeRx Raises $20 Million In Stock Offering
ROCHESTER—OptimizeRx Corp. (Nasdaq: OPRX), the Rochester-based provider of digital communication services for pharmaceutical companies to patients and healthcare providers, has announced a proposed underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock. The company sold
Invest Detroit Ventures Portfolio Client Update: Genomenon
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, Portfolio Manager for Invest Detroit Ventures, interviews Mike Klein, CEO of Genomenon, to discuss the latest news coming out of the Ann Arbor-based gene therapy company. Mike Klein To listen,
Doctors To Host Forum June 8 In Troy To Provide Evidence Supporting Cannabis’ Medical Efficacy
TROY – A group of Michigan doctors is hosting an all-day forum June 8 in an effort to bridge the conversational gap between healthcare providers, patients and the cannabis industry to provide evidence supporting cannabis’
Genomenon To Make Genomic Data Available On Google Cloud Platform
ANN ARBOR—Genomenon Inc., the Ann Arbor-based genomics research information provider, has announced a partnership with Google to make the company’s genomic mutation data available on Google Cloud platform. Genomenon’s Cited Variants Reference (CVR) data will be a
OptimizeRx Raises $20 Million In Stock Offering
ROCHESTER—OptimizeRx Corp. (Nasdaq: OPRX), the Rochester-based provider of digital communication services for pharmaceutical companies to patients and healthcare providers, has announced a proposed underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock. The company sold
Invest Detroit Ventures Portfolio Client Update: Genomenon
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, Portfolio Manager for Invest Detroit Ventures, interviews Mike Klein, CEO of Genomenon, to discuss the latest news coming out of the Ann Arbor-based gene therapy company. Mike Klein To listen,
Doctors To Host Forum June 8 In Troy To Provide Evidence Supporting Cannabis’ Medical Efficacy
TROY – A group of Michigan doctors is hosting an all-day forum June 8 in an effort to bridge the conversational gap between healthcare providers, patients and the cannabis industry to provide evidence supporting cannabis’
Genomenon To Make Genomic Data Available On Google Cloud Platform
ANN ARBOR—Genomenon Inc., the Ann Arbor-based genomics research information provider, has announced a partnership with Google to make the company’s genomic mutation data available on Google Cloud platform. Genomenon’s Cited Variants Reference (CVR) data will be a
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
India Creating Cars Of The Future
India Creating Cars Of The Future is no longer just a vision—it's quickly becoming a
CATL Announces 373-Mile-Range EV Swappable Batteries
DETROIT - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the world’s largest manufacturer of batteries for
Auto Finance Websites, Mobile Apps Get Bad Reviews From Customers: JD Power
TROY—Auto lenders that deliver a strong digital customer experience via their websites and mobile apps
Mcity Unveils Digital Twin, Making Physical AV Testing Available Free In The Virtual World
ANN ARBOR—The first open-source digital twin of the Mcity Test Facility—the University of Michigan's test
Report: Uber Named Top Shared Mobility Service By Millennials
NEW YORK - More than half of Americans mention Uber when hearing the term “shared
SBAM: Federal Government Announces Guidelines For Driverless Vehicles
LANSING - Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews
Digital and Mobile
Smart Mobility Today: Blockchain, IoT, AI, Robots, VR
DETROIT - Previously on Smart Mobility Today, our stories focused on EV batteries, EV battery
If You Want Your Kids To Be Cyber Savvy, Enroll Them In Cyber Patriot
ANN ARBOR - If you want you kids to become cyber savvy, and perhaps explore
Smart Mobility Today: Cars, Blockchain, IoT, AI, Robots and VR
DEARBORN - Previously on Smart Mobility Today, our stories focused on EV batteries, EV battery
Kent County To Survey Residents, Businesses On Broadband Access
GRAND RAPIDS–Kent County is asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question survey about internet
The Online Threats That Businesses Face The Most In 2022
DETROIT - There is no doubt that as technology advances, there are a lot more
Almost 6 Billion Accounts Affected By Data Breaches In 2021
DETROIT - The year 2021 was record-breaking in terms of the sheer size of data
Will Russian Cyber Attacks On USA Come After Ukrainian Invasion?
ANN ARBOR - When Russia invades the Ukraine in the next week or so, according
Strategies To Successfully Integrate MSPs Into Your Program
DETROIT - Join MotorCity ISSA for a discussion on Information Security with guest speaker Brian
Study: Parents Spend More Time Explaining Mechanics Of Mobile Devices, Than Content
ANN ARBOR—Most parents would agree that one of the of the biggest modern parenting challenges
Transportation Visionary To Keynote IoT TechConnect 2 At Michigan Science Center
DETROIT - Autonomous Vehicle expert Lawrence D. Burns, formerly General Motors Corporate Vice President of
Wipro Opens Automotive Innovation Center In Motor City
DETROIT – An Indian based IT company has opened its Automotive Innovation Center in the
Cybernoor CEO Details Oracle Open World 2018 News
ROYAL OAK - Cybernoor CEO Ahmed Alomari, fresh from the OpenWorld Conference, talks about Autonomous
Business and Finance
Diane Durance Takes Job As CEO Of Headwaters North
ANN ARBOR – Diane Durance, a veteran leader in entrepreneurial programs for over 20 years,
Unlocking AI in Business: Insights from MITechTV with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI January 6, 2025 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing in Birmingham, Michigan
New Director Appointed To Lead BlueWater Angels Investment Group
MIDLAND– BlueWater Angels, a network of individuals and organizations from the Great Lakes Bay and
Legislature Approves $60 Million Michigan Innovation Fund to Support Tech Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR – Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem scored a big win on December 20 when the
4 Tips for Growing Your Auto Repair Shop
Image credit The auto repair shop industry in America is a thriving sector worth over
Why Playing It Safe with Business Rules and Regulations is a Smart Move
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Let’s face it: navigating business rules and regulations is
Great Ways You Can Use Technology to Improve Your Brand
When you are trying to improve your modern business, it is important to look at
How To Take Care Of Your Tech Devices
If you want your tech devices, whatever they might be (and there are truly thousands
New Year Minimum Wage Hikes Could Boost Consumer Spending, Strengthen Recovery
DETROIT - Twenty-one states will be raising their minimum wage to ring in the new
Report: Pandemic Triggers Entrepreneurial Startup Boom
DETROIT - While the start of the pandemic forced furloughs, layoffs, and business closures at
Michigan Council of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns in December to provide all the details about Michigan
CitySide Ventures Provides Tips For Startups
ANN ARBOR - David Weaver from CitySide Ventures talks about what his angel groups can
Recreational Cannabis Sales In Central Ohio Cities Banned
COLUMBUS - Nearly a year ago, Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana, but whether you
Ohio Urges Parents To Check Kid’s Halloween Candy To Make Sure Not Laced With delta-8
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is urging parents to double-check their kid’s
Auction To Sell The Last of Skymint’s Equipment Nov. 12-13
A two-day auction is scheduled for next month to sell the remaining equipment assets formerly owned
Ohio Cannabis Sales Per Week Grew In October
COLUMBUS - The average adult-use marijuana sales per week in Ohio is averaging around $11.2
















































































