Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Russian 400 AI PetaFLOPS Supercomputer For AI Comes Online
MOSCOW - Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) has launched its new supercomputer named MSU-270 with a peak computational power of 400
AI Misinformation: Why It Works And How To Spot It
SAN FRANCISCO - A year and a half ahead of the 2024 presidential election, the Republican National Committee began running attack
Scientists Discover More Than 1,100 AI Bots On X Stealing Selfies To Create Fake Accounts
NEW YORK - Scientists revealed in a study last month that X, formerly known as Twitter, has a real bot problem, with
TrialAssure Partners To Add AI Generative Text Partnership
CANTON - TrialAssure, a leading software-as-a-service provider advancing clinical trial disclosure, data sharing, and transparency, announced today that it is collaborating
Cannabis News
Former Police Officers Hiring Targets Of Cannabis Transport Companies
CLEVELAND, Ohio – If you had to move millions of dollars in cash and controlled
Michigan Republicans Saviors Of State’s Legal Cannabis Industry?
LANSING - Michigan Republicans could become saviors of the state’s $10 billion legal cannabis industry.
Hazel Park’s Flavor Galaxy License Permanently Closed By CRA
HAZEL PARK -The Cannabis Regulatory Agency signed consent order and stipulation documents with Flavor Galaxy,
Ohio CBD Store Owners Oppose Bill To Move CBD Sales To Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - Ohio CBD store owners are concerned about a bill that would regulate intoxicating
Ohio CBD Store Owners Oppose Bill To Move CBD Sales To Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - Ohio CBD store owners are concerned about a bill that would regulate intoxicating
Massillon City Council Opposes Pot Law Changes Proposed By Ohio Legislature
MASSILLON – City Council is opposing proposed state legislation and any attempts that would change Ohio's
Trump’s DOGE Cuts Grant For OSU Research On Cannabis Addiction In LGBTQ+ Community
COLUMBUS - President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency canceled a second grant worth nearly
NORML Criticizees Ohio Legislature For Attempting To Change Voter Approved Marijuana Legalization
COLUMBUS - NORML called bills to change Ohio’s weed laws “a slap in the face”
Breaking News
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
Ohio’s THC Drink Ban Triggers Lawsuits—And Signals a Coming Midwest Crackdown
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A fast-growing segment of the cannabis-adjacent economy is suddenly on the defensive.
Driving For Easter? Here’s How Michigan Drivers Can Avoid Overpaying for Gas
ANN ARBOR - Michigan drivers hitting the road for Easter weekend are facing a familiar
Gas Could Surge to $5 a Gallon if Iran War Expands, Threatening Global Oil Supply
DETROIT - Oil prices are climbing and analysts warn a wider Iran war could trigger
Ohio AG Accuses Cannabis Giants of Cartel Behavior — Could It Impact Michigan’s $3B Market?
COLUMBUS - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit accusing nine
Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Tax Faces Repeal Push and Industry Lawsuit
LANSING - Michigan’s controversial 24 percent wholesale cannabis tax is facing challenges on two fronts
Michigan Job Cuts Surge to Nearly 20,000 — Auto Transition, Tariffs and AI Reshaping Workforce
LANSING — Michigan recorded nearly 20,000 job cuts in January, one of the highest totals
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
Featured News
24 Million Obamacare Users To See 75 Percent Rate Increase Due To Republican Legislation
NEW YORK - Obamacare premiums are poised to jump next year, driven by expiring federal subsidies and the highest proposed rate
A2Tech360 Shines A Light On Tech In Ann Arbor And Ypsilanti
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK, the smart zone in Ann Arbor, is hosting from Sept. 24 to Oct. 3 its
Inside IT-Harvest: A Faster Path to Cybersecurity Vendor Research
Cybersecurity vendor research has become one of the most crowded, fast-moving challenges in technology today. Thousands of vendors compete for attention,
MI Tech TV
CrowdStrike Network Breakdown Analyzed by Dan Lohrmann From Presidio
EAST LANSING - On July 19, 2024, a CrowdStrike software update unleashed mayhem on computer systems at airports, banks and more from Australia to Atlanta. What happened, and what lessons can we take away? Presidio
Chris Rydzewski Reflects on Her MCWT Executive Director Experience and Longtime Involvement
SOUTHFIELD - Chris Rydzewski, who served as Executive Director of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology for the past seven years, stepped down from that role on July 1, 2023. She transitioned into a
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
Michigan
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
Used EV Prices Continue Freefall
NEW YORK - Back in February, used electric vehicle prices dipped below used gasoline-powered vehicle
Japan Claims 48% of Top U.S. Car Sales as American Sales Plummet
LONDON, UK - American brands saw their share drop from 53% to 51% in the
Expleo Opens US R&D Center In Troy, To Add More Than 200 Auto Jobs
TROY – Expleo has announced the official opening of its new U.S. digital engineering center in Troy,
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
Used EV Prices Continue Freefall
NEW YORK - Back in February, used electric vehicle prices dipped below used gasoline-powered vehicle
Japan Claims 48% of Top U.S. Car Sales as American Sales Plummet
LONDON, UK - American brands saw their share drop from 53% to 51% in the
Expleo Opens US R&D Center In Troy, To Add More Than 200 Auto Jobs
TROY – Expleo has announced the official opening of its new U.S. digital engineering center in Troy,
Ohio Hemp Ruling Renews Debate As Michigan Dispensaries Face Heavy Regulation While Hemp Products Find Legal Loopholes
ANN ARBOR — A federal judge's decision to temporarily block enforcement of portions of Ohio's
Could Trump’s SAVE Act Make It Harder for Millions of Eligible Americans to Vote? Here’s What Michigan Voters Need To Know
LANSING – More than 2.2 million Michigan women who changed their last names after marriage
Gas Prices Are Falling. So Why Is Inflation Still Rising? What It Means For Michigan
ANN ARBOR – Michigan drivers are finally getting some relief at the gas pump, with
Could AI Finally Make Flying Out Of Detroit Metro Less Frustrating?
DETROIT — Imagine you're flying from Detroit to Seattle for an important business meeting. The
Advanced Technologies
Saab Gets Michigan Strategic Funds To Help Build $75 Million Munitions Plant In Grayling
GRAYLING - Saab, the Swedish defense and security company, is moving forward with plans to build a $75 million munitions plant
Michigan Receives $9.1 Million From Feds To Help Small Automotive Suppliers Grow And Hire More Workers
LANSING — Small and diverse automotive manufacturers in Michigan will soon have support securing funding to grow their businesses and hire
Artificial Intelligence Transforms Smart Phones
SAN FRANCISCO - In sci-fi shows like Westworld and The Expanse, characters use evolved mobile devices with sleek transparent designs that
Woodchuck Transforms Waste To Energy For Industries
GRAND RAPIDS - Woodchuck, a climate impact startup transforming waste to energy with the power of AI, today announced it is
Science Tech
LungVax Could Help Body Kill Cancer Cells And Stop Lung Cancer
OXFORD, UK - Scientists from the University of Oxford, the Francis Crick Institute and University College London have used technology similar to the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to create the "LungVax," a vaccine which activates the
Pfizer To Build Cancer R&D Center In California, Rather Than Kalamazoo
SAN DIEGO, CA — Pfizer has announced it will soon expand its footprint into a 230,000 square-foot life science campus in San Diego to conduct cancer research. Pfizer Oncology announced last week it has signed
Another Reason To Take Viagra: May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
CLEVELAND, Ohio - A new study provides more evidence that sildenafil (Viagra) which is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) may help protect against Alzheimer's disease (AD). The large real-world analysis of patient data from two databases showed a
Breakthrough Therapy Obliterates Deadly Brain Tumor in Days
BOSTON - Brain scans of a 72-year-old man diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of cancer known as a glioblastoma have revealed a remarkable regression in his tumor's size within days of receiving an infusion of an innovative
Hygieia Gets FDA Clearance For Insulin Guidance App
LIVONIA — Officials at Hygieia, the Livonia-based digital insulin guidance software developer, announced that the company has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a phone app that will enhance the company’s
Invest Detroit Ventures Portfolio Company Alerje Offers Low-Cost Epinephrine Pens
ROYAL OAK - Invest Detroit Ventures Tember Shea interviews portfolio company Javier Evelyn, Founder & CEO of Alerje, which is developing a low-cost epinephrine pen that is housed on the back of a smart phone.
Anstey Joins Genomenon As Vice President Sales, Business Development
ANN ARBOR - Genomic search company Genomenon has hired industry veteran David Anstey as Vice President of Sales. In his new role at Genomenon, Anstey is responsible for building out and leading the company’s sales
Monroe Public Schools Have New Weapon In Fighting Winter Illnesses
MONROE - The Monroe Public School District is better equipped to combat illness this cold and flu season after getting five new kiosks that feature cutting-edge tele-health technology. The kiosks are supported by a grant
Hygieia Gets FDA Clearance For Insulin Guidance App
LIVONIA — Officials at Hygieia, the Livonia-based digital insulin guidance software developer, announced that the company has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a phone app that will enhance the company’s
Invest Detroit Ventures Portfolio Company Alerje Offers Low-Cost Epinephrine Pens
ROYAL OAK - Invest Detroit Ventures Tember Shea interviews portfolio company Javier Evelyn, Founder & CEO of Alerje, which is developing a low-cost epinephrine pen that is housed on the back of a smart phone.
Anstey Joins Genomenon As Vice President Sales, Business Development
ANN ARBOR - Genomic search company Genomenon has hired industry veteran David Anstey as Vice President of Sales. In his new role at Genomenon, Anstey is responsible for building out and leading the company’s sales
Monroe Public Schools Have New Weapon In Fighting Winter Illnesses
MONROE - The Monroe Public School District is better equipped to combat illness this cold and flu season after getting five new kiosks that feature cutting-edge tele-health technology. The kiosks are supported by a grant
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Michigan Strategic Fund Board Approves LG Energy Solution Takeover Of Lansing EV Battery Plant
LANSING - The Strategic Fund Board approved amendments to the MSF incentives authorized in January
Latest Chinese Electric Vehicles Can Charge In Just 5 Minutes
BEIJING - Filling an empty gas tank in an SUV might take five or six
Hydrogen-Powered Car Developed By BMW And Toyota To Hit Road In 2028
DETROIT - The future is and must be sustainable. The major automotive brands know this,
Ford’s CEO Says He Knows How To Beat Chinese On EVs
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley sees the automaker as in a race
Tesla Files Lawsuit Challenging Michigan’s Auto Franchise Sales Law – Wants To Sell Direct
LANSING - The showdown between Tesla Motors Incorporated and the state about whether the company
The Debut Of The Automobility: Reimagining Transportation 2016 Conference
GRAND RAPIDS - Transportation is changing at a faster rate than at any time in
Digital and Mobile
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
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Webinar Hosted By Motor City ISSA
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting Meeting Information Join us at the Motor City ISSA for
Cyber Patriot Program Works With Auto Industry To Create Cyber Security Warriors
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker who runs the Michigan Cyber Patriot program updates the latest
Women In Defense Michigan Chapter Offering STEM Scholarships To Women
ANN ARBOR - Maura Rylander, the scholarship coordinator for the Women in Defense Michigan Chapter,
AWS Penetration Testing Cheat Sheet
DETROIT - AWS offers a number of security features out-of-the-box but it is important to
Checklist For Cloud Pentesting – Including Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages
DETROIT - Cloud pentesting is the process of testing a cloud service for vulnerabilities. A
Controversy Looms Over FCC Net Neutrality Comments Submitted With Stolen IDs
SAN FRANCISCO - Net neutrality may be dead, but questions remain about how seriously the Federal
California Lawmakers Gut Net Neutrality Bills Under Pressure From Big ISPs
SACRAMENTO - California will not be the poster child for the nation's strongest set of
Comcast Offers xFIPods To Spread WiFI Coverage Throughout The Home
DETROIT – Comcast on Tuesday announced the national availability of xFi Pods, small adaptive pods that
Supported Intelligence Unveils AI Smart Speaker Application
ANN ARBOR – Supported Intelligence on May 15 unveiled its voice-enabled artificial intelligence application at
Business and Finance
Beginner-Friendly Cloud Mining for Token Holders: Earn Up to $3,000 Per Day Without Buying Any Equipment
London, UK – BAY Miner, an established cloud mining provider, has released a new mobile
Improving Profits as a Laundromat Owner
Image credit Laundromats are a great example of a recession-proof business. They are a service
Hatch Detroit Down To Top 4 Startups Trying To Win $100,000
DETROIT - The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown is back for its 13th consecutive
NFIB Launches Tools To Highlight Benefits Of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Under Threat By Congress
LANSING – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Michigan’s leading small business advocacy organization,
How to Build Customer Trust for Business Success
How to Build Customer Trust for Business Success is the question every business owner should
Secrets Of Success: How Entrepreneurs Outsource Crucial Functions
Image Credit In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, the ability to effectively manage time, resources,
4 Key Outsourcing Factors To Consider In Business
In this article, we will discuss the 4 Key Outsourcing Factors To Consider In Business
4 Latest Trends In The Automotive Industry 2024
Image credit Would you like to know the 4 Latest Trends In The Automotive Industry
Michigan Capital Network Expands To Saginaw, Midland With Addition Of BlueWater Angels
GRAND RAPIDS — Michigan Capital Network has further expanded its angel investment network across the state with
Conquer Accelerator Grand Rapids Virtual Pitch Night Dec. 8
GRAND RAPIDS - Conquer Accelerator Grand Rapids will be hosting its virtual pitch night Dec.
FlexJobs Names 50 Virtual Companies Thriving on Remote Work
BOULDER, Co. – A recent FlexJobs survey revealed that 58 percent of respondents prefer a
Is the Office Dying? Of Those Who Quit During the Pandemic, One In Four Did For Flexibility To Work From Anywhere
New York - As many companies wonder why their workplaces remain ghost towns, a new
123Net Announces Two New Customers: May Mobility And Limelight Networks
SOUTHFIELD - 123.Net Inc. announced in two press releases new deal with May Mobility and
Herman Miller To Acquire Competitor Knoll Dor $1.8 Villion
ZEELAND — Herman Miller Inc. plans to buy competitor Knoll Inc. in a $1.8 billion cash-and-stock deal that will
Telecommunications Association Of Michigan Names New VP Of Public Policy
LANSING—The Telecommunications Association of Michigan announced that Joelle Demand has joined the organization as its vice president
Pure Michigan Regional Advertising Campaign Launches
LANSING – As travelers look ahead to sunny days and warmer temperatures, the award-winning Pure
Business News
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- 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
