MI Tech TV
Michigan Cyberpatriot Sends Team To National Finals, Seeks Donations
DEARBORN - Michigan Cyber Patriot is a decade-long program founded by cybersecurity professional Tamara Shoemaker that teaches grade-school students the basics of how to stay safe on the Internet. Another element of the program does
Artificial Intelligence For Business, Part 2 From Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI March 4, 2024 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, offers the second part of his series on how businesses can use Artificial Intelligence effectively. Oztalay uses AI daily in his Internet marketing
LTU Develops First Of Its Kind Concrete Technology & Management Degree
SOUTHFIELD - LTU, through an innovative partnership with the Michigan Concrete Association, has created a program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The Bachelor of Science in Concrete Technology and Management
Breaking News
DTE Energy Board Of Directors Elects Joi Harris CEO
DETROIT — DTE Energy President and Chief Operating Officer Joi Harris will be named President
Report: Stellantis Weighs Sale Among Options For Maserati
MILAN - Stellantis is considering a possible sale of its struggling luxury Maserati unit, among
Walter Pat’s Baker Cafe Wins $100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest
DETROIT - Walter Pat's Bakery Cafe was crowned the winner of the 2025 Comerica Hatch
Want To Know How Tariffs Will Impact US Car Prices?
Tariffs on imported goods can have a wide ripple effect on prices, especially in the
Ohio Could Ban Cannabis Advertising
COLUMBUS, Ohio -The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has proposed a new rule package for the state’s
Ohio Cannabis Control Warning: Children Exposed To Edibles Could Think They Are Candy
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A recent report from the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Cannabis
Detroit Auto Show Announces Lineup of Brands, Track Experiences As Show Returns To January
DETROIT - The Detroit Auto Show announced a powerful roster of 22 brands representing a
Michigan Cannabis Sales End 3-Month Decline in November
LANSING – Michigan Cannabis Sales Rebound After 3-Month Decline. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has
LuxWall Gets DOE Funding To Accelerate Growth In Vacuum-Insulating Glass Manufacturing
YPSILANTI– The U.S. Department of Energy announced that LuxWall, Inc. is one of seven U.S. companies
Trillion Ton Iceberg Extending 40 Miles Breaks Away From Antarctica
SEATTLE - What is the clearest natural water in the world? And what about those
Falling EV Prices Could Hinder Widespread Adoption
DETROIT - Prices of used electric vehicles are down roughly 30 percent year over year,
Whitmer Orders Michigan Government Vehicles To Become Zero Emissions By 2040
LANSING - Every vehicle in the state government’s fleet must be zero-emissions by 2040 after
Commerce Department Invests $2.4 Million in CARES Act To Expand Manufacturing Skills Programs at Alpena Community College
ALPENA – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration is awarding a $2.4 million
Kalamazoo Pulls Southwest Michigan First Funding After Chatfield Appointment
KALAMAZOO — The Kalamazoo City Commission unanimously voted to withdraw $10,000 in annual funding for Southwest
Bamboo Royal Oak Now Open And Offering Private Tours
ROYAL OAK - Bamboo is open safely for those returning to an office or virtual
SpaceX Accepting $99 Preorders For Starlink Satellite Internet Service As Musk Eyes IPO
SAN FRANCISCO - Elon Musk’s SpaceX has widened the scope of the public beta test of
56 Cities In Ohio Have Opted Out Of Cannabis Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS – Despite Ohioans voting to legalize recreational marijuana, dozens of municipalities in the state
80 Ohio Cannabis Dispensaries Nearly Ready For Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control had issued provisional licenses to 80 cannabis
Ohio Approves Dual-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales Licenses
SANDUSKY, Ohio — In a historic move, Ohio's Division of Cannabis Control has approved the
Will Biden’s Shaky Debate Performance Affect Cannabis Reform? Trump Return Could Reshape Marijuana Policy
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden's shaky debate performance this week is stirring doubts among
Featured News
GVSU Survey Finds Economic Uncertainty Among West Michigan Businesses
GRAND RAPIDS - The aftereffects of the tariffs implemented by the federal government are rippling throughout the West Michigan economy. Brian
Small Business Anxiety Spikes As U.S. Trade Policies Shift
BOSTON, MA– The latest trade policy shifts coming out of the new administration are making U.S. small business owners increasingly worried
Elon Musk Admits He Was Wrong About Fully Autonomous Driving
TEXAS - Tesla owners who expected to enjoy fully autonomous driving in their vehicles might be in for a disappointment. After
Michigan
Electrical, Computer Engineering Senior Projects Demo Skills Learned At LTU
SOUTHFIELD—Imagine a white cane for a blind person that detects objects in the user’s path,
Censys Announces 2 Product Tiers For Its IT Security Search Tool
ANN ARBOR–Censys, which provides IT security products and services, announced two new product tiers of
Electric, Autonomous Vehicles Offer Promise, But Broad-Based Benefits Elusive Without Public Role
ANN ARBOR—Autonomous and electric vehicles can be a positive force for people and the planet,
May Mobility Safety Testing Autonomous Vehicle At U-M’s Mcity R&D Facility
ANN ARBOR—Testing of a new autonomous shuttle is underway at the University of Michigan’s Mcity
Electrical, Computer Engineering Senior Projects Demo Skills Learned At LTU
SOUTHFIELD—Imagine a white cane for a blind person that detects objects in the user’s path,
Censys Announces 2 Product Tiers For Its IT Security Search Tool
ANN ARBOR–Censys, which provides IT security products and services, announced two new product tiers of
Electric, Autonomous Vehicles Offer Promise, But Broad-Based Benefits Elusive Without Public Role
ANN ARBOR—Autonomous and electric vehicles can be a positive force for people and the planet,
May Mobility Safety Testing Autonomous Vehicle At U-M’s Mcity R&D Facility
ANN ARBOR—Testing of a new autonomous shuttle is underway at the University of Michigan’s Mcity
56 Cities In Ohio Have Opted Out Of Cannabis Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS – Despite Ohioans voting to legalize recreational marijuana, dozens of municipalities in the state
80 Ohio Cannabis Dispensaries Nearly Ready For Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control had issued provisional licenses to 80 cannabis
Ohio Approves Dual-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales Licenses
SANDUSKY, Ohio — In a historic move, Ohio's Division of Cannabis Control has approved the
Will Biden’s Shaky Debate Performance Affect Cannabis Reform? Trump Return Could Reshape Marijuana Policy
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden's shaky debate performance this week is stirring doubts among
AI-Ready Marketing: How To Prepare Your Business For 2026
On a recent episode of MITechTV, hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush welcomed Melih Oztalay,
Congress Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products. Ohio May Not Comply
COLUMBUS - Ohio leaders are debating whether or not to comply with a federal ban
Report: US Navy Personnel Discovered Alien Bases Beneath the Ocean
WASHINGTON DC - Rep. Tim Burchett said an extraordinary number of UFO sightings have been
NASA To Hold Urgent Briefing Nov. 19 On 3I/Atlas Interstellar Object
WASHINGTON DC - Nasa has called an urgent briefing Nov. 19 to share a series
Advanced Technologies
UC Berkeley Graduate Students Use AI To Track Insider Trading By Congress
BERKELEY, Ca. - Fifth Year Master of Information and Data Science students Matthew Dodd, Aditya Shah, Jocelyn Thai, and Ethan Yen are the winners of
NASA’s Supersonic Jet So fast It Can’t Have A Windshield – Flies 925 MPH
PALMDALE, Ca. - NASA officially trotted out the finished version of an experimental aircraft that looks like a stretched-out arrowhead. Painted
Fake Biden Robocall Creator Suspended From AI Voice Startup
CALIFORNIA - With mainstream artificial intelligence tools on the rise at the cusp of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, AI-generated disinformation isn't
UM Report Finds Knowledge Workers, Not Factory Jobs, Still Key To Prosperity
LANSING—Twenty years after the first edition of Michigan Future Inc. and the University of Michigan’s report titled A New Path to Prosperity?
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Scalable Photoelectrochemical System For Green Hydrogen Production
NORWAY - If realized using solar energy or other renewable energy, water splitting could be a promising way of sustainably producing hydrogen (H2) on a large-scale. Most photoelectrochemical water splitting systems proposed so far, however,
Discovery Of New Plant Protein May Be Seed For Anti-Cancer Drugs
ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan researchers are celebrating their discovery of a new plant biochemistry and its unusual ability to form cyclic peptides—molecules that hold promise in pharmaceuticals as they can bind to challenging
World About To Pass Point Of No Return For Devastating Storms, Droughts Due To Global Warming
WASHINGTON DC - This year, temperatures across the globe could reach about 1.7 degrees Celsius (3 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than pre-Industrial Revolution averages, according to a man dubbed the “Godfather of Climate Science.” That passes
Unveiling The Chip That’s Reimagining AI Processing
PHILADELPHIA -Penn Engineers have developed a new chip that uses light waves, rather than electricity, to perform the complex math essential to training AI. The chip has the potential to radically accelerate the processing speed
Grant Lets GVSU Nursing Students Provide Seniors With Onsite Care
GRAND RAPIDS - Through a $493,690 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, teams of Grand Valley State University faculty members and students will provide onsite care to older adults and senior citizens who are
MUVE Offers Ride Sharing App For Disabled, Elderly Passengers
ROYAL OAK - MUVE Co-Founder Anthony Shannon talks about his ride sharing application, fully focused on providing specialized and wheelchair accessible transportation for the disabled and elderly. To learn more, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/episode-147-muve-ride-sharing-application-for-wheelchair-accessible-transportation
Holland VC Fund Invests In MRI Software Developer
HOLLAND — The Cultivate(MD) Capital Fund established by Holland-based Genesis Innovation Group announced an investment in Bingham Farms-based SpinTech Inc., developers of brain imaging software. SpinTech says its software decreases the acquisition time for brain
GVSU Students Develop Hand Sanitizing Product For Health Care Workers
GRAND RAPIDS - A group of Grand Valley State University students has developed a series of devices for a Michigan-based company that addresses a common problem for health care workers: keeping hands sanitized and clean. Grand Valley's
Grant Lets GVSU Nursing Students Provide Seniors With Onsite Care
GRAND RAPIDS - Through a $493,690 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, teams of Grand Valley State University faculty members and students will provide onsite care to older adults and senior citizens who are
MUVE Offers Ride Sharing App For Disabled, Elderly Passengers
ROYAL OAK - MUVE Co-Founder Anthony Shannon talks about his ride sharing application, fully focused on providing specialized and wheelchair accessible transportation for the disabled and elderly. To learn more, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/episode-147-muve-ride-sharing-application-for-wheelchair-accessible-transportation
Holland VC Fund Invests In MRI Software Developer
HOLLAND — The Cultivate(MD) Capital Fund established by Holland-based Genesis Innovation Group announced an investment in Bingham Farms-based SpinTech Inc., developers of brain imaging software. SpinTech says its software decreases the acquisition time for brain
GVSU Students Develop Hand Sanitizing Product For Health Care Workers
GRAND RAPIDS - A group of Grand Valley State University students has developed a series of devices for a Michigan-based company that addresses a common problem for health care workers: keeping hands sanitized and clean. Grand Valley's
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
BMW, Ford, Honda Vehicle-Grid Integration Joint Venture Begins Operations
NEW YORK–BMW, Ford and Honda have begun operations of the new joint venture that they
Toyota Unveils Easily Swappable Hydrogen Fuel Cell Batteries
Toyota is thinking about how we'll power our cars in the future. Fossil fuel, electric,
General Motors Just Pulled Off A Major Electric Comeback
DETROIT - Overall U.S. auto sales are expected to weaken in the third quarter, according to
Adapters That Can Charge GM EVs At Tesla Superchargers Now Available
DETROIT - General Motors said that starting Wednesday, owners of its electric vehicles can purchase
$27 Million Chinese Investment To Globalize U-M Driverless Vehicle Research
SHENZHEN, China - A $27 million investment from a Chinese firm will strengthen the efforts
MITechNews Editor To Moderate Connected Vehicle Panel Oct. 28 At TiECon Midwest In Dearborn
DEARBORN - TiECon Midwest 2016 Oct. 27-28 is Michigan’s largest entrepreneurial conference, attracting hundreds of
Digital and Mobile
New State Strategy For Mobility Announced At Detroit Auto Show
DETROIT - Last week during the Detroit Auto Show, state and industry leaders shared a
Smart Mobility Today: Robotic Eyes, Autonomous Roads, Drones That 3d print, ISS
DETROIT - In the last episode of Smart Mobility Today, we focused on Detroit’s auto
NSA Shares Guidance To Help Secure OT/ICS Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON DC - The National Security Agency and CISA have issued guidance on how to
The US Allegedly Used 41 Cyber-Weapons To Steal China’s Core Tech Data
BEIJING, China - China has accused the U.S. of "hacking" into a Chinese space and
Buried In Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Is A Mandatory Backdoor Kill Switch For Your Car
DETROIT - One of the most concerning things we've heard so far is the revelation
U.S. Satellites Are Being Attacked Every Day According To Space Force General
WASHINGTON DC - US Space Force's General David Thompson, the service's second in command, said
Latest Cybersecurity Threats Disclosed By Stiennon and Lohrmann
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity professionals Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, and Dan Lohrmann, VP at
ISSA Motor City And ISC2 Joint Holiday Meeting Dec. 9
Join the ISSA MotorCity and ISC(2) Greater Detroit for a joint holiday meeting. Topic: "Will
Gartner Report: Internet Of Things Top Tech Trends Through 2023
BARCELONA, Spain - Gartner Inc. published a report this week that highlighted the top strategic
Augmented Reality (AR) for Manufacturing Workshop
SOUTHFIELD - Mirari, the leader in 3D and Big Data Visualization for Automotive, Aviation and
Why Bakkt Is A Game Changer For Cryptocurrency
NEW YORK – The much-hyped Bakkt, the brainchild of the parent company of the New
Comcast Offers Gigabit Internet Broadband To 58 Million Homes Nationwide
PLYMOUTH - Two years after Detroit became one of the first cities in the U.S.
Business and Finance
4 Key Outsourcing Factors To Consider In Business
In this article, we will discuss the 4 Key Outsourcing Factors To Consider In Business
12 Entrepreneurs Graduate From Tech Town’s Spring 2024 Retail Boot Camp
DETROIT - Twelve entrepreneurs graduated from the program’s spring 2024 cohort and pitched their retail
4 Latest Trends In The Automotive Industry 2024
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4 Tips for Growing Your Auto Repair Shop
Image credit The auto repair shop industry in America is a thriving sector worth over
2023 Is Changing How States Do Climate Policy, But Regulations Remain
Unsplash - CC0 License State officials across the country are becoming more fervent in their
Artificial Intelligence For Business, Part 2 From Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI March 4, 2024 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, offers the second
Caring For Your New Auto: 4 Things Every Driver Should Be Doing
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Exploring Alternative Investment Options For The Modern Investor
In the realm of finance, diversification plays a huge role. It’s no longer enough to
TCNewTech Pitch Night Vets Three Pitches, Awards $500 To Winner
TRAVERSE CITY - FirstIgnite was the audience favorite at the TCNewTech pitch event earlier this
U-M Student-Run Investment Fund Targets Early-Stage Climate Tech Companies
ANN ARBOR—University of Michigan students and faculty have launched a student-run investment fund targeting early-stage
Southwest Michigan First Gets Land Gift, Plus $100 Million For New Career, Tech Education Center
KALAMAZOO – Friday Southwest Michigan First announced it has secured an anonymous gift of land
10 Entrepreneurs Awarded $20,000 Each At Start Garden Competition
GRAND RAPIDS — Food, technology and recycling startups were among the 10 winners to receive
56 Cities In Ohio Have Opted Out Of Cannabis Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS – Despite Ohioans voting to legalize recreational marijuana, dozens of municipalities in the state
80 Ohio Cannabis Dispensaries Nearly Ready For Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control had issued provisional licenses to 80 cannabis
Ohio Approves Dual-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales Licenses
SANDUSKY, Ohio — In a historic move, Ohio's Division of Cannabis Control has approved the
Will Biden’s Shaky Debate Performance Affect Cannabis Reform? Trump Return Could Reshape Marijuana Policy
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden's shaky debate performance this week is stirring doubts among
