MI Tech TV
Events Galore For Women And Girls From Michigan Council Of Women In Technology
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock provides her monthly updates on all the programs on Michigan Council of Women in Technology''s calendar over the next couple of months, including several competitions that earn college scholarships. On
LTU’s College Of Health Sciences Hires First Dean
SOUTHFIELD - Richard H. Heist, Provost, Lawrence Technological University, updated the progress of LTU’s College of Health Sciences, it's newest college. He also announced the first dean of the college has been hired. She is
DTE To Invest $145 Million To Provide Rebates For EV Chargers To Target Low-Income Homes, And Multi-Family Dwellings
DETROIT - DTE plans to invest $145 million to provide rebates for 19,300 chargers alongside additional private funding and federal grant dollars to collectively build 270,000 EV chargers in the coming years at public locations,
Breaking News
Matt Gaetz To Get $250,000 From Trulieve If He Can Get Trump To Legalize Pot Nationally
PENSICOLA, FLA. - Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was reportedly photographed reviewing a document that
Invest Detroit Moves Into Jefferson Hub As Anchor Tenant, Now Leasing
DETROIT - The redevelopment of the historic Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Midtown Detroit has
Delta Air Lines Considering Adding Seat-Back Gambling On Its Flights
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines is considering a surprising new partnership that could bring in
Ohio Legislature Fails To Act On Bill To Amend Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS - For the second week in a row, Ohio Senate Bill 56 was up for a possible
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
WMSBF Names Sustainable Business Of The Year Award Winners
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will honor local organizations and professionals at
Israeli Company Building Road In Detroit That Charges Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - Wireless electric road charging has long been hailed as a potential holy grail
Michigan House Passes Bills To Require 100 Percent Clean Energy By 2040
LANSING — Michigan power providers would have to reach a 100% clean energy standard by
MIT Design Would Harness 40 Percent Of Sun’s Heat To Produce Clean Hydrogen Fuel
BOSTON - MIT engineers have developed a new system using a series of sun-driven reactors
From Tesla, Rivian, Ford And GM: Look At Electric Trucks In Development
DETROIT - From electric car startups to the old-school Detroit auto giants, the automotive industry
ITC Brightens Holidays Spirits By Decorating I-96 Transmission Tower With Xmas Lights
NOVI - ITC Michigan, which owns and operates the high-voltage electricity grid in most of
Music Movies New Device Puts Music In Your Head — No Headphones Required
LONDON (AP) — Imagine a world where you move around in your own personal sound
Amazon Announces Upgraded Echo Frames Smart Glasses For Everyone
SEATTLE - Amazon has announced an upgraded model of its Echo Frames smart glasses, adding better sound
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
Baker College Teams Up With House Of Dank To Offer Internships In Detroit
DETROIT - Baker College has teamed up with House of Dank, to provide cannabis-related internships
Michigan Cannabis Sales In May Slightly Higher Than April
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in May rose by $1.1 million from April to To
Marijuana Banking Protections Removed From House Budget Bill
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. House Republicans have removed marijuana banking protections from a critical government
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
Two Michigan Fintech Providers Partner
ANN ARBOR–Plinqit, a “financial wellness” content and automated savings firm providing account management content services
Defense Industry Contributes $31 Billion To Michigan Economy
DETROIT - It's an industry that contributes $31 billion to the economy here yet most
Northwood University eSports Team Represents USA In World Finals
MIDLAND - Northwood eSports team won the 2023 Red Bull Collegiate Valorant National Championship in
Looking For A C Level Job? Executive Search Partners Can Help
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking for a C-Level Job - particularly if it is
Two Michigan Fintech Providers Partner
ANN ARBOR–Plinqit, a “financial wellness” content and automated savings firm providing account management content services
Defense Industry Contributes $31 Billion To Michigan Economy
DETROIT - It's an industry that contributes $31 billion to the economy here yet most
Northwood University eSports Team Represents USA In World Finals
MIDLAND - Northwood eSports team won the 2023 Red Bull Collegiate Valorant National Championship in
Looking For A C Level Job? Executive Search Partners Can Help
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking for a C-Level Job - particularly if it is
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
Baker College Teams Up With House Of Dank To Offer Internships In Detroit
DETROIT - Baker College has teamed up with House of Dank, to provide cannabis-related internships
Michigan Cannabis Sales In May Slightly Higher Than April
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in May rose by $1.1 million from April to To
Marijuana Banking Protections Removed From House Budget Bill
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. House Republicans have removed marijuana banking protections from a critical government
Ohio Bill Tightens Home Marijuana Grow Rules, Recasting Voter-Approved Legalization as SB 56 Heads to DeWine
COLUMBUS — Ohio law allows adults to grow marijuana at home, but legislation heading to
Ford–SK End $11.4B Battery Venture As EV Sales Slow And Policy Shifts Reshape The Market
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On are unwinding one
Survey: West Michigan Economy Losing Momentum, Mirroring Economic Headwinds Facing Michigan, US
ALLENDALE — As 2025 draws to a close, West Michigan’s economy is losing momentum, mirroring
Another Hyperscale Data Center Proposed in Van Buren Township, Raising Local Concerns Over Power and Land Use
VAN BUREN TWP. — A new proposal for a massive hyperscale data center has emerged
Advanced Technologies
Michigan Wants To Make Illegal For Companies To Put Microchips In Their Employees
LANSING - Imagine you're at the office and you want a snack from the vending machine in the break room. Instead
Beam Me Up Scotty! First Step Towards ‘Teleportation’ To Match Star Trek Tech
LONDON - Scientists claim they have made the first major step towards real life teleportation, taking Star Trek technology out of
Revex Inks Manufacturing Tech Agreement With Michigan Technological University
HOUGHTON - Revex Technologies, a Michigan Tech Enterprise Corporation client, announced that it has entered into a definitive collaboration agreement with
Tesla Factory Robot Reportedly Attacked Worker Creating Dangerous Reality In Increasingly Automated Workplace
TEXAS - A robot attacked a Tesla worker and left them bleeding on the automaker’s Austin factory floor two years ago, according
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Scientists Develop Liquid Fuel They Contend Can Store The Sun’s Energy For Up to 18 Years
SWEDEN - Scientists in Sweden have developed a specialized fluid, called a solar thermal fuel, that can store energy from the sun for well over a decade. "A solar thermal fuel is like a rechargeable
Japanese Startup Developing Tech That Could Threaten China’s Dominance In Solar Panels
TOKYO - A Japanese technology start-up is developing a thin-flexible film that could challenge China's hegemony in the global market for solar panels. The technology uses minerals that form a crystalline structure called perovskite that
UFO Hearing Witness: New UAP Bill Will ‘Close the Gap’
WASHINGTON DC - A new bill that hopes to protect civil aviators from reprisal for reporting unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) will "close the gap" between reports of UFOs and national security channels, a whistleblower who
First Robotics 2024 Competition Opens At Lawrence Tech
SOUTHFIELD - On Jan. 6, high school students participated in a complicated, musically themed contest in which robots must move plastic rings called “notes” around a basketball-court-sized game field, with bonus points for depositing them
Esperion Names Biotech Veteran Jay Shepard To Board
ANN ARBOR — Pharma startup Esperion Therapeutics announced this week the appointment of Jay P. Shepard as a Class III Director, with a term expiring at the 2019 annual meeting of stockholders. “Jay’s experience supporting
Esperion Announces Another Successful Trial Of Choelsterol Drug
ANN ARBOR — Esperion Therapeutics Inc. announced positive top-line results from the third of five pivotal Phase 3 studies expected to be reported this year to evaluate the efficacy in lowering so-called bad cholesterol. The tests
U-M, Great Lakes Health Connect Collaborate To Battle Opioid Abuse
ANN ARBOR - Great Lakes Health Connect is collaborating with the University of Michigan Acute Care Research Unit in expanding its real-time System for Opioid Overdose Surveillance. The pilot project began in Washtenaw County for
Zomedica Pharmaceuticals To Distribute Seraph Biosciences Diagnostic Tech To Vets
ANN ARBOR - Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Corp has entered into an agreement with Seraph Biosciences to bring human diagnostic technology to veterinarians. Under the terms of this agreement, Zomedica will have exclusive global veterinary industry rights
Esperion Names Biotech Veteran Jay Shepard To Board
ANN ARBOR — Pharma startup Esperion Therapeutics announced this week the appointment of Jay P. Shepard as a Class III Director, with a term expiring at the 2019 annual meeting of stockholders. “Jay’s experience supporting
Esperion Announces Another Successful Trial Of Choelsterol Drug
ANN ARBOR — Esperion Therapeutics Inc. announced positive top-line results from the third of five pivotal Phase 3 studies expected to be reported this year to evaluate the efficacy in lowering so-called bad cholesterol. The tests
U-M, Great Lakes Health Connect Collaborate To Battle Opioid Abuse
ANN ARBOR - Great Lakes Health Connect is collaborating with the University of Michigan Acute Care Research Unit in expanding its real-time System for Opioid Overdose Surveillance. The pilot project began in Washtenaw County for
Zomedica Pharmaceuticals To Distribute Seraph Biosciences Diagnostic Tech To Vets
ANN ARBOR - Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Corp has entered into an agreement with Seraph Biosciences to bring human diagnostic technology to veterinarians. Under the terms of this agreement, Zomedica will have exclusive global veterinary industry rights
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Michigan Tech University New Engineering Services Provider At American Center For Mobility
YPSILANTI - The American Center for Mobility (ACM) has signed an agreement with Michigan Technological
BMW Says Goodbye To Electric Vehicles
GERMANY - Hydrogen is trendy and the automotive world is about to be turned upside
J.D. Power: Public EV Charging Sees Consistent Progress
TROY–The public electric vehicle charging infrastructure continues to be identified as a culprit in the
Why Ford Could Revive 2 High-Volume Vehicles, and Soon
The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, and it's forcing companies like Ford Motor Company to adapt
Delphi, Mobileye Seek Fully Driverless Car By 2021
DETROIT - In the latest in a burst of announcements aimed at bringing fully autonomous,
Another Tesla Autopilot Accident Reported
BEIJING, China - With two federal safety investigations already underway in the U.S., Tesla Motors
Digital and Mobile
Merit, MSU Joint Recipients Of $10.5 Million Grant To Connect Michigan Internet Pathways
EAST LANSING - Merit Network and Michigan State University are joint recipients of a $10.5 million National
Billions Of People Around The World Warned Their Accounts Can Be Hacked In Seconds
LONDON, UK - Billions of usernames have fallen into the hands of hackers who are
More Than 70 Percent Of Organizations Suffered 2 Or More Ransomware Attacks In Past Year
DETROIT - Ransomware has become a popular means for cybercriminals to cash in on their
Americans Lost Record $68 Million To Job And Business Opportunities Scams In 2022 Q1
DETROIT - Data analyzed by Atlas VPN shows that US citizens lost over $68.3 million
Coinbase Slammed For Terrible Customer Service After Hackers Drain Their Accounts
NEW YORK - For Tanja Vidovic, it was a moment of panic: She had received
Google, Amazon, Microsoft Unveil Massive Cybersecurity Initiatives After White House Meeting
WASHINGTON DC - The heads of Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft and IBM are among the
40 Percent Of Businesses Feel Threatened By Cyber Incidents in 2021
DETROIT - Over the years, cyber attacks and data breaches became one of the biggest
How To Protect Your Car From Getting Hacked
DETROIT - Modern cars are computers on wheels, meaning hostile hackers can violate your car's software
IoT TechConnect To Feature Industry 4.0, Connected Tech Tracks
ROYAL OAK - Industrial IoT - Internet of Things - is using digital smart tools
Survey: Citizens Willing To Try AI For Government Technology
ARLINGTON, Va. - Citizens are willing to try new artificial intelligence tools for government services
IoT Cybersecurity Attacks Getting Worse – But No One’s Listening
CANCUN, Mexico - There's a running joke regarding connected gadgets and the internet of things:
STEM Workshop At IoT TechConnect Features Digerati Girls, STEMinistas
TROY - The Michigan Science Center and Digerati Girls will come together on April 4
Business and Finance
National Small Business Pitch Competition Launched by SCORE
WASHINGTON – Small business owners across America will compete this summer for $175,000 in prize
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
Techniques To Make Your Site A Conversion Machine
Your website is only as effective as your goals determine it to be. You can
Striving For Success: Six Ways All Businesses Should Look To Improve
Source: Pixabay CC0 License Whether launching a startup or looking to maintain the success of
Overcoming The Challenge Of Finding A Reputable Supplier For Your Business
Businesses and their suppliers have intimate relationships that are crucial for the success of both
Equip Your Team for Success: Six Essential Training Types For Every Employee
Modern workplaces are dynamic and ever-evolving environments that demand highly trained individuals who excel, while
Four Ways That You Can Start A Business
We all need ways to earn money, but the career lifestyle isn’t suitable for everyone.
Still Looking For Cash For Your Small Business? Here Are 4 Options
NEW YORK - As the economy bounces back and the U.S. transitions out of the
Sparrow Consulting Helping Cannabis Businesses Grow and Prosper
ANN ARBOR - Dan Sparrow, co-founder of Sparrow Consulting, explains how his company can help
Algo Receives Investment From Plymouth Growth To Accelerate Expansion
TROY - Algo announced it has received a multi-million dollar investment from Plymouth Growth, an
Jackson Credit Union, Foundation, Hospital Give $100K To Business Incubator Focused On Social Equity
JACKSON—The Michigan Credit Union Foundation, True Community Credit Union, and Henry Ford Allegiance Health have
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
Baker College Teams Up With House Of Dank To Offer Internships In Detroit
DETROIT - Baker College has teamed up with House of Dank, to provide cannabis-related internships
Michigan Cannabis Sales In May Slightly Higher Than April
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in May rose by $1.1 million from April to To
Marijuana Banking Protections Removed From House Budget Bill
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. House Republicans have removed marijuana banking protections from a critical government
