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U M Helps Organize NSF Great Lakes Business Advisory Group
ANN ARBOR - The NSF I-Corps Hub: Great Lakes Region is part of the National Innovation Network, a national network of NSF-funded researchers from I-Corps Teams and Hubs. Working together, this network of thinkers addresses
Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Second Playbook Published
TROY - Automation Alley has published the second playbook of the 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series. The new digital playbook focuses on preparing a workforce for the needs of Industry 4.0 based on insights gathered at
Lots Of Events In 2024 For Michigan Council of Women In Technology
ANN ARBOR - It’s International Women’s Day, a global day to celebrate women’s achievements and take action to accelerate equality. Joining Mike Brennan and Matt Roush on MITech TV is Kathleen Norton-Schock, spokeswoman for the Michigan
Breaking News
Ford EV Sales Up 19 Percent In August As Buyers Rush To Beat Sept. 30 Tax Credit Deadline
DEARBORN - August was Ford Motor Co.'s sixth consecutive month of sales gains, driven by
Ann Arbor Creating City-Owned Utility Of Microgrids And Geothermal Energy
ANN ARBOR - Most new renewable energy projects take the form of massive wind or
Porsche Adopts In-Car Gaming With AirConsole
ZURICH, Switzerland - AirConsole is a pioneering in-car gaming platform that turns ordinary rides into shared
General Motors Teases Return Of Chevy Bolt: ‘You asked. We listened’
DETROIT - General Motors is slated to bring back one of its most iconic EV models
Planning To Fly On Or After May 7? You Need A Real ID To Get Past Security
DETROIT - If you plan to fly within the United States on or after May
Economic Uncertainty Tops Inflation As Top Concern For Michigan Small Businesses
LANSING – Michigan small business owners have serious concerns about the state and national economy, according
Ohio House Committee Makes Changes To Cannabis Laws On Tax Revenue, Licensing And Equity Provisions
COLUMBUS - An Ohio House committee on Wednesday took up a bill that would make
Elon Musk Out – Tesla Shaken – Washington Relieved
WASHINGTON DC - Elon Musk is heading for the exit. Insiders confirm the Tesla CEO
Revolutionary Tech Allows You To Power Devices With Just Your Fingertips
SAN DIEGO - A new wearable device generates energy from the sweat droplets on your fingertips,
Time To Bring Hydrogen Hype Down To Earth And Focus On Three Possible Industries
SYDNEY - If you listen to the dreamers, hydrogen is the magical fuel of the
SAE Picks MAHLE System As Global Standard For Wireless EV Charging
PITTSBURGH - SAE International has chosen MAHLE’s positioning system as the global standard for wireless
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
1 In 5 Young Michiganders Received Bank Of Mom & Dad Funding Since Start Of Pandemic.
DETROIT - The Michigan State Bank of Mom & Dad is beginning to turn on
Ann Arbor Video Interest Group Feb. 8 – Corporate, Content And COVID
Ann Arbor Video Interest Group (A2VIG) A2VIG.org | A2VIG group on Facebook Monday, February 8, 2021 | 7:30
2020 PC Shipments Highest In Decade Pandemic Drive Virtual Meetings, Education
STAMFORD, Conn.— Worldwide PC shipments totaled 79.4 million units in the fourth quarter of 2020,
Bosch North American Names Cross-Domain Computer Solutions Leadership Team
FARMINGTON HILLS – Bosch North America has promoted Tim Frasier regional president for its Cross-Domain
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost In Ohio?
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost in Ohio? This question is on the minds
Ohio DCC Provides Rules As Cannabis Dispensaries Prepare For Opening Day
COLUMBUS - As Ohio moves closer to launching its adult-use marijuana market, regulators have distributed
Ohio’s Legal Marijuana Companies Holding Certificates of Operation 2024
COLUMBUS — In this news post we are going to list out Ohio’s Legal Marijuana
Ohio Regulators Approve First Testing Lab For Operations
COLUMBUS - Ohio is taking another step closer to the launch of adult-use marijuana sales,
Featured News
What Happens At The Airport If You Don’t Have Real ID By May 7
DETROIT - Starting May 7, you need to carry identification that's Real ID compliant — a driver's license or state ID,
Expert Warns If US Abandons EVs, US Auto Industry Is Lost
DETROIT - The U.S. auto industry has a choice to make: to keep developing new Battery Electric Technology (EVs), or be
Michigan Startup Backed By Amazon’s Bezos Seeks To Transform Affordable EVs
TROY - What if you could walk into your driveway, snap your fingers, and convert your vehicle to fit your needs?
Michigan
MCWT Robots Competition: Girls Solve-IT Applications Close Feb. 9
SOUTHFIELD - Girls Solve-IT Powered by Ford, is a state-wide technology competition for Michigan girls
ESD Offering FE, PE Exam Review Courses
SOUTHFIELD–The Engineering Society of Detroit is once again offering its preparatory courses for engineers planning
Michigan Virtual Study Balances Risks, Rewards Of AI Integration For Teachers
LANSING—Education researcher Nikolas McGehee and Michigan Virtual announced the completion of a new study about artificial intelligence technology’s
UP Team Wins Michigan Future City Competition
SOUTHFIELD–A team from the Upper Peninsula will represent Michigan in the national Future City Competition,
MCWT Robots Competition: Girls Solve-IT Applications Close Feb. 9
SOUTHFIELD - Girls Solve-IT Powered by Ford, is a state-wide technology competition for Michigan girls
ESD Offering FE, PE Exam Review Courses
SOUTHFIELD–The Engineering Society of Detroit is once again offering its preparatory courses for engineers planning
Michigan Virtual Study Balances Risks, Rewards Of AI Integration For Teachers
LANSING—Education researcher Nikolas McGehee and Michigan Virtual announced the completion of a new study about artificial intelligence technology’s
UP Team Wins Michigan Future City Competition
SOUTHFIELD–A team from the Upper Peninsula will represent Michigan in the national Future City Competition,
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost In Ohio?
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost in Ohio? This question is on the minds
Ohio DCC Provides Rules As Cannabis Dispensaries Prepare For Opening Day
COLUMBUS - As Ohio moves closer to launching its adult-use marijuana market, regulators have distributed
Ohio’s Legal Marijuana Companies Holding Certificates of Operation 2024
COLUMBUS — In this news post we are going to list out Ohio’s Legal Marijuana
Ohio Regulators Approve First Testing Lab For Operations
COLUMBUS - Ohio is taking another step closer to the launch of adult-use marijuana sales,
Attorney General Lawsuit Targets Oil Cartel As EV Manufacturing In Michigan Faces Headwinds And Opportunity
LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a high-stakes federal antitrust lawsuit this week targeting
The Future is Here: Current And Future Technological Advancements In Online Poker
Poker software runs calculations that would take a human brain centuries to complete. The machines
Wealth, Taxes, and the Cost of Debt: Why Billionaires Are Calling For Higher Taxes — and What Trump’s Tax Cuts Have to Do With It
ANN ARBOR - A growing number of millionaires and billionaires are publicly urging governments to
Hassan Taher Explains the Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Its Relationship to AI
The distinction between machine learning and artificial intelligence often confuses business leaders and technologists alike.
Advanced Technologies
12 Most Advanced AI Assistants
SAN FRANCISCO - In the last several decades, technology has undergone significant evolution. It's not just computers and smartphones that are
Artificial Intelligence In Business: New Series with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI February 5, 2024 – Artificial Intelligence In Business will address the explosion of AI like ChatGPT since November 2022.
NASA Scientists Use AI To Beat Climate Change In Farming
WASHINGTON DC - NASA is using satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to transform modern farming. As explained in Food Dive, Hawai’i’s agricultural
Scientists Develop New Dirt-Powered Fuel Cell That Runs Forever
CHICAGO - A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a new fuel cell that harvests energy from microbes living in
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
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
Reactor Will Power Earth Using Same Nuclear Reaction As Sun
FRANCE - In the heart of Provence, some of the brightest scientific minds on the planet are setting the stage for what is being called the world’s largest and most ambitious science experiment. "We are
Study: Gulf Stream Nearing Devastating Tipping Point Impacting Global Climate
NEW YORK - The circulation of the Atlantic Ocean is heading towards a tipping point that is “bad news for the climate system and humanity," a study has found. The scientists behind the research said
Secret Ingredient Can Boost EV Range Past 600 Miles
LAS VEGAS - At the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show, the spotlight was on groundbreaking developments in AI and healthcare. However, battery technology is the game-changer at the heart of these innovations, enabling greater power efficiency.
West Michigan Medical Device Company Closes On $2.5 Million Series A Round
HOLLAND — Shoulder Innovations Inc. closed on $2.5 million in a Series A equity funding round led by the Michigan Angel Fund of Ann Arbor. The additional capital will go to support new product development and to acquire inventory
Genomenon Partners With Rare Genomics Institute
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon announced today that they will donate Mastermind Genomic Search Engine licenses to the entire team of clinical scientists at Rare Genomics Institute to accelerate their work for patients with rare diseases. Rare Genomics Institute (RG)
New DNA Tool Predicts Height, Shows Promise for Serious Illness Assessment
EAST LANSING - A new DNA tool created by Michigan State University can accurately predict people’s height, and more importantly, could potentially assess their risk for serious illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer. Stephen
Henry Ford Health System, Wayne State To Expand Partnership In Patient Care
DETROIT –Henry Ford Health System and Wayne State University announced Friday the organizations have signed a letter of intent to expand their long-term partnership and bring the two Detroit anchor institutions even closer together. This
West Michigan Medical Device Company Closes On $2.5 Million Series A Round
HOLLAND — Shoulder Innovations Inc. closed on $2.5 million in a Series A equity funding round led by the Michigan Angel Fund of Ann Arbor. The additional capital will go to support new product development and to acquire inventory
Genomenon Partners With Rare Genomics Institute
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon announced today that they will donate Mastermind Genomic Search Engine licenses to the entire team of clinical scientists at Rare Genomics Institute to accelerate their work for patients with rare diseases. Rare Genomics Institute (RG)
New DNA Tool Predicts Height, Shows Promise for Serious Illness Assessment
EAST LANSING - A new DNA tool created by Michigan State University can accurately predict people’s height, and more importantly, could potentially assess their risk for serious illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer. Stephen
Henry Ford Health System, Wayne State To Expand Partnership In Patient Care
DETROIT –Henry Ford Health System and Wayne State University announced Friday the organizations have signed a letter of intent to expand their long-term partnership and bring the two Detroit anchor institutions even closer together. This
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Six Organizations Share $15 Million Equitable Mobility Challenge Grants
LANSING – Six organizations received $15 million in grants from the Michigan Office of Future
Electric Car Drivers Plunged Into Negative Equity As Prices Collapse
DETROIT - Falling electric vehicle (EV) prices are leaving a growing number of drivers in
Goldman Sachs Study: EV Batteries Will Be Half 2023 Prices In 2026
DETROIT - Making electric cars cheaper to buy and own is key to driving the
General Motors May Become Leader In Electric Vehicle Market
DETROIT - General Motors may be about to become a leader in the growing market
SAE 2016 Convergence to Offer Mobile Comply Connected Vehicle Technical Session
NOVI - SAE 2016 Convergence will culminate its premiere annual event with a full day
U-M Robotics Building Design Approved, Including Space For Ford R&D
ANN ARBOR - Robotic technologies for air, sea and roads, for factories, hospitals and homes
Digital and Mobile
Capital One $190 Million Data Breach Settlement: Are You Eligible for a Payment?
SAN FRANCISCO - Capital One's infamous 2019 data breach exposed the personal information of more than 100
Former Michigan Gov Rick Snyder Has Joined A Cybersecurity Startup
ANN ARBOR - Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder provides details on his latest company, SensCy,
How eSports Teams Keep Sharp For Competition
DETROIT - The eSports world continues to grow at an alarming rate, despite not being
Data Connectors Cybersecurity Conference Aug. 4 Somerset Inn
TROY - Join the Detroit Cybersecurity Conference to connect with your fellow cybersecurity professionals and
Experts: Few Manufacturers Paying Attention To Looming Cybersecurity Requirements
GRAND RAPIDS - Manufacturers that supply the defense industry will need to adhere to a
State Gets $2.4 Million Federal Grant For Defense Supplier Cybersecurity
LANSING—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and officials of the Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced that the U.S.
Why Facebook, Instagram, What’s App and Oculus Crashed On Monday
SAN FRANCISCO - Why the Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus outage knocked every corner of
Cyber Patriot Program Goes international – Tamara Shoemaker Provides Details
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker, who leads the Michigan Cyber Patriot program, joins MITech TV
Altair Acquires IoT Smart Building IP, Releases New HyperWorks Software
TROY — The Troy-based engineering technology developer Altair Engineering Inc. announced the acquistiion of the
Comcast Offers 1-Gig Internet Service In Battle Creek, Jackson, Lansing
PLYMOUTH- Comcast announced that its new 1 Gigabit-per-second internet service is now available to residential
FIRST Robotics World Championships In Detroit This Week
DETROIT – As more than 35,000 students descend on Detroit this week for what has become
AvidCor Wins $50,000 IoT Techconnect Pitch Competition
TROY - AvidCor, a Michigan startup that had been incubated at the Conquer Accelerator in
Business and Finance
Level Up Your Knowledge with these Video Game Myths
CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of Pexels There are plenty of video game myths around. As
How to Manage Sudden Financial Pressure Using Bail Bonds
In times of crisis, the ability to access quick cash can be a lifeline. Whether
Secrets to Success: Why the Eyewear E-commerce Market is Booming
In 2022, Grand View Research reported that the eyewear market was valued at $183.36 billion.
How Can You Ensure That Your Business Has A Higher Chance Of Success?
Are you worried about your business seeing success? All business owners are to an extent,
Buying An Electric Vehicle? Here’s What You Need To Know
If you are thinking about buying an electric vehicle then you need to make sure
Business Success Can Be Achieved In A Range Of Ways
Business success is something that all business owners should be aiming for. The problem that
Is Outsourcing Python Development Cost-Effective? Unpacking the Business Case
Outsourcing Python development has become a strategy companies leverage to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Things To Consider Before You Buy A New Car
Research and preparation is so important when you're buying a new car. It's even more
A2Tech360 Oct. 1-8 In Ann Arbor
Two Weeks Until a2Tech360! October 1 – 8, 2021 We’re excited to announce four new
Small Business Grants For Startups And Struggling Businesses
DETROIT - Small business grants can offer a boost for new businesses just getting off the
Detroit Demo Days Names Five Cash Winners, Funds Ten Other Finalists
DETROIT – The annual Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day pitch competition culled its list of
Fall Events Update For The Michigan Council of Women In Technology
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV to update all the fall events
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost In Ohio?
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost in Ohio? This question is on the minds
Ohio DCC Provides Rules As Cannabis Dispensaries Prepare For Opening Day
COLUMBUS - As Ohio moves closer to launching its adult-use marijuana market, regulators have distributed
Ohio’s Legal Marijuana Companies Holding Certificates of Operation 2024
COLUMBUS — In this news post we are going to list out Ohio’s Legal Marijuana
Ohio Regulators Approve First Testing Lab For Operations
COLUMBUS - Ohio is taking another step closer to the launch of adult-use marijuana sales,
Business News
- Planet Labs Suspends Iran Satellite Data After US Request, Raising Concerns Over Global Oil Market Tensions
- Weekend Round-Up: Tesla's Q1 Miss, Uber's Robotaxi Ambitions, Baidu's AV Safety Concerns, Ford's Bluecruise Faults And More
- Trump Warns Iran Of Attacks Of Power Plants, Bridges If It Does Not Open Strait Of Hormuz Before Deadline
- Planet Labs Suspends Iran Satellite Data After US Request, Raising Concerns Over Global Oil Market Tensions
- Weekend Round-Up: Tesla's Q1 Miss, Uber's Robotaxi Ambitions, Baidu's AV Safety Concerns, Ford's Bluecruise Faults And More
- Trump Warns Iran Of Attacks Of Power Plants, Bridges If It Does Not Open Strait Of Hormuz Before Deadline
