MI Tech TV
Cyberpatriot Program Seeks Mentors, Sponsors To Teach Students Cybersecurity
DETROIT - Cyberpatriot is a national program that teaches grade-school students not only how to safely navigate the internet, but also provides them with the basic training they can use to launch cybersecurity careers. In
Executive Search Partners’ Gary Erickson Explains What It Takes To Land A Senior IT Job
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, explains in this video interview what it takes in 2024 to become a senior IT Leader, and more importantly how to land that job.
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
Breaking News
Ohio Stargazer Cannabis Festival In July May Be Last Due To Changing Regulations
WAVERLY, Ohio - Several thousand marijuana enthusiasts will descend upon Waverly next month for the
Survey: West Michigan Economy Improving, Despite Tariff Uncertainty
GRAND RAPIDS - Data collected by a Grand Valley State University researcher indicates the West
Ohio Legislature Proposed Changes To Voter-Approved Recreational Cannabis Could Drive More Consumers To Michigan
COLUMBUS - A host of changes proposed by the Ohio legislature to heavily modify the
New EV Battery Technology Pushes Vehicle Range To More Than 3,000 Miles
SOUTH KOREA - Electric vehicles are set for a major upgrade as groundbreaking advances in
FBI Seizes Websites North Koreans Used To Impersonate American Companies
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI has seized multiple websites that North Korean operatives used to impersonate
DTMB Hosts State Surplus Sale Dec. 6, In Time For Holiday Shopping
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget will host an in-person state
Michigan Shuts Down Industrial Hemp Program That Now Reverts To USDA Control
GRAND HAVEN - Michigan has closed its industrial hemp program, leaving farmers to operate directly
Ohio’s Cannabis Business Making Big Bucks, But Leaving Millions Of Dollars On The Table
COLUMBUS - Despite more than $2 billion in total cannabis sales, the state of Ohio
Biden Announces $1.3 Billion For 3 Massive Transmission Lines To Shuttle Clean Energy
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is announcing it will spend $1.3 billion of new
Michigan Senate Narrowly Passes Clean Energy Legislation
LANSING — The Michigan Senate voted Thursday to require that all of the state’s energy
Report: Earth Thundering Toward Planet Unfit For Humans
CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Earth is barreling toward “uncharted climate territory” and on track to
Breakthrough Lithium-Sulfur Battery Promises 5 Times More Capacity
AUSTRALIA - Down Under, something electrifying is brewing, and no, it's not another Crocodile Dundee
License Plates That Pay Registration Talk To Other Drivers Coming To Michigan
DETROIT - Digital license plates have been allowed in California and Arizona since 2019; now
Toyota, Cisco Expand Wi-Fi Access In Detroit, Inkster, Flint and Washtenaw County
ANN ARBOR - Residents of Detroit, Inkster, Flint and Washtenaw County will soon benefit from
Gale Rolls Out New Version Of Online Learning Tool For Kids Ages 3-6
FARMINGTON HILLS—The online information services provider Gale announced the rollout of enhancements to its interactive
AI Developer Clinc Names Chief Customer Officer
ANN ARBOR—The artificial intelligence developer Clinc announced the appointment of Mahesh Baxi as the organization’s
Clarification By DEA Expands Definition Of THC In Hemp To Include THCA
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has clarified the definition of THC in
DEA’s Proposed Move To Reschedule Cannabis To Schedule III On Federal Register
WASHINGTON DC - The Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rule to move cannabis to Schedule III
Biden Says DOJ Officially Moving To Reschedule Marijuana To Schedule III
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is officially moving to reclassify marijuana
Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency Recalls Flavor Galaxy’s Infused Pre-Rolled Joints
LANSING- Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency is recalling infused pre-rolled joints made by the Hazel Park-based
Featured News
Report: GSA Reportedly Plans To Shut Down 8000 EV Chargers, Offload Electric Vehicles
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), which manages all federal government buildings and has been nicknamed by some
Michigan Matters On CBS Detroit: Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $10 Billion
Photo Caption: From Left, Brian Hanna, Mike Brennan, Gus Rosania, and Carol Cain. SOUTHFIELD - Michigan's five-year-old adult-legal cannabis market, which
MSHDA Program Offers $25,000 Down Payment Assistance To First-Generation Homebuyers
LANSING – The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has launched the First-Generation Down Payment Assistance program, a pilot initiative designed
Michigan
American Center For Mobility Enters EV Charging Partnership
YPSILANTI–The American Center for Mobility and the Charging Interface Initiative Inc. announced a new memorandum of
J.D. Power: Travel Sites Lag Overall Online Customer Satisfaction
TROY–Travel apps and websites are heavily relied-upon digital tools used by travelers, containing everything from
LTU’s 2024 Robofest Quest – Students Design Miniature Autonomous Taxis
SOUTHFIELD—Autonomous vehicles hold the promise of safer, more sustainable, and more inclusive transportation. So it’s
State Launches ‘You Can In Michigan’ Talent Marketing Campaign
LANSING—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and leaders with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. have unveiled “You Can
American Center For Mobility Enters EV Charging Partnership
YPSILANTI–The American Center for Mobility and the Charging Interface Initiative Inc. announced a new memorandum of
J.D. Power: Travel Sites Lag Overall Online Customer Satisfaction
TROY–Travel apps and websites are heavily relied-upon digital tools used by travelers, containing everything from
LTU’s 2024 Robofest Quest – Students Design Miniature Autonomous Taxis
SOUTHFIELD—Autonomous vehicles hold the promise of safer, more sustainable, and more inclusive transportation. So it’s
State Launches ‘You Can In Michigan’ Talent Marketing Campaign
LANSING—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and leaders with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. have unveiled “You Can
Clarification By DEA Expands Definition Of THC In Hemp To Include THCA
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has clarified the definition of THC in
DEA’s Proposed Move To Reschedule Cannabis To Schedule III On Federal Register
WASHINGTON DC - The Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rule to move cannabis to Schedule III
Biden Says DOJ Officially Moving To Reschedule Marijuana To Schedule III
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is officially moving to reclassify marijuana
Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency Recalls Flavor Galaxy’s Infused Pre-Rolled Joints
LANSING- Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency is recalling infused pre-rolled joints made by the Hazel Park-based
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
Ford Transit 150 vs Chevy Express 2500: Which Is Better for Your Business?
When it comes to choosing the right van for your business, the decision often comes
Ignite IT, Cybersecurity Dashboard, Michigan Council of Women In Technology
MITechTV Dec 1 -Patrick Lane from Ignite IT (formerly Benzinga) talks about how the leadership
Rural Michigan Pushes Back On Data Centers In Their Backyards
ANN ARBOR - Big Tech has come to town. Billion-dollar companies are in a race
Advanced Technologies
Researchers Build AI That Can Replicate And Alter Itself – Has Terminator Arrived?
SAN FRANCISCO - If you imagine a jackhammer slamming in a pushpin into the ground, you get the idea of how
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $3.4 Million MEDC Small Business Aid Grant
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University has received a $3,426,316 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. as part of
Is Google’s Gemini The Real Start Of The Generative AI Boom
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - The history of artificial intelligence has been punctuated by periods of so-called “AI winter,” when the technology
Data Shows AI Apps To Undress’ Women In Photos Rapidly Rising In Use
SEATTLE - AI apps that can "undress" women in photos are seeing higher numbers of users, data showed. Such "undressing" sites
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
MichBio Team Reflects On 2023
ANN ARBOR - As 2023 ends, MichBio reflects on the impact its team made on Michigan’s life sciences industry. While there were certainly challenges along the way, MichBio said it is proud of the work
Report: Vibrating Molecules Destroy 99 Percent Of Cancer Cells In Lab Tests
NEW YORK - Scientists have discovered a new way to destroy cancer cells. Stimulating aminocyanine molecules with near-infrared light caused them to vibrate in sync, enough to break apart the membranes of cancer cells. Aminocyanine molecules are already used
West Michigan Climate Action Forum
GRAND RAPIDS - Join the West Michigan Climate Action Forum, a community gathering hosted by GVMC, KERAMIDA, and the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, aimed at shaping the sustainable future of our region. This collaborative event
Marburger STEM Center Seeks STEM Teachers To Support
SOUTHFIELD - The Marburger STEM Center is devoted to meeting the demands of a rapidly changing world. As technology continues to advance, developing innovative STEM education will become increasingly important for society. Executive Director Jay
Harvesting Clean Hydrogen Fuel Through Artificial Photosynthesis
ANN ARBOR—A new, stable artificial photosynthesis device doubles the efficiency of harnessing sunlight to break apart both fresh and salt water, generating hydrogen that can then be used in fuel cells. The device could also
NanoBio Closes $10 Million Series A Round, Changes Name To BlueWillow Biologics
ANN ARBOR — NanoBio Corp., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has changed its corporate name to BlueWillow Biologics in conjunction with the closing of a $10 million Series A financing. The company’s new
Kraig Labs Approved To Make Spider Silk In Vietnam – Used By US Army
ANN ARBOR — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., a biotech and advanced materials developer, announced it has been issued its Enterprise Registration Certificate required to begin its operations in Vietnam. Kraig is developing genetically engineered silkworms
Genomenon Announces Enhancements To Its Mastermind Genomic Search Engine
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon announced Mastermind Genomic Search Engine users can accelerate their genomic interpretation by searching the scientific literature that fits each individual ACMG classification criteria. The American College of Medical Genomics, in collaboration
Harvesting Clean Hydrogen Fuel Through Artificial Photosynthesis
ANN ARBOR—A new, stable artificial photosynthesis device doubles the efficiency of harnessing sunlight to break apart both fresh and salt water, generating hydrogen that can then be used in fuel cells. The device could also
NanoBio Closes $10 Million Series A Round, Changes Name To BlueWillow Biologics
ANN ARBOR — NanoBio Corp., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has changed its corporate name to BlueWillow Biologics in conjunction with the closing of a $10 million Series A financing. The company’s new
Kraig Labs Approved To Make Spider Silk In Vietnam – Used By US Army
ANN ARBOR — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., a biotech and advanced materials developer, announced it has been issued its Enterprise Registration Certificate required to begin its operations in Vietnam. Kraig is developing genetically engineered silkworms
Genomenon Announces Enhancements To Its Mastermind Genomic Search Engine
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon announced Mastermind Genomic Search Engine users can accelerate their genomic interpretation by searching the scientific literature that fits each individual ACMG classification criteria. The American College of Medical Genomics, in collaboration
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
UD Trucks Selects VicOne’s xNexus For Cybersecurity Protection
DETROIT—VicOne, a developer of automotive cybersecurity products and services, announced that UD Trucks has selected the xNexus vehicle security
Bollinger Motors Secures CARB Certification for B4
OAK PARK— Bollinger Motors Inc., a leading commercial electric vehicle manufacturer, has officially announced that
Biden Awards $650 Million To GM And ZF North America To Build EV Models
DETROIT - The Biden administration on Thursday announced more than $1 billion in grants to
Four Mobility Startups Join Detroit Smart Parking Lab Tech Incubator
DETROIT– Detroit mobility incubator, The Detroit Smart Parking Lab – founded by Bedrock, Bosch, Ford
Google Loses Autonomous Vehicle Guru
MOUNTAIN VIEW - Google’s autonomous vehicle program has taken some big hits in recent days.
Toyota Delays Launch of Plug-in Prius Prime
DETROIT - Toyota Motor Co. is delaying the start of production for its new plug-in model,
Digital and Mobile
Feds Find Massive Chinese Cyber Spying Campaign
WASHINGTON DC - Much of the discussion surrounding cyberwarfare has centered around Russia and Ukraine,
Cyber Patriot Program Trains Students To Become Cyber Professionals
ANN ARBOR - If you want your children to be safe when they surf the
ISSA Motor City Chapter Real-World Incident Response Readiness Simulation
SOUTHFIELD - If you are interested in learning and getting hands-on with how to handle
VM Ware Threat Alert Issued – Richard Stiennon Explains
ANN ARBOR - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a new emergency directive saying
Michigan Cyber Patriot Update With Tamara Shoemaker
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Cyber Patriot program works with middle and high school students
Doug Miller Introduces Northern Michigan University’s Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute
ANN ARBOR - Doug Miller, Executive Director of The Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute at Northern
Apple To Search Your iPhone For Child Abuse Photos
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, provides details on Apple's plans
Apple Will Refuse Government Demands To Expand Photo-Scanning Beyond Child Sexual Abuse Material
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple last week said it will refuse any government demands to expand
SmartBracket 2018 Helps You Crush Your NCAA Basketball Office Pool
ROYAL OAK - Want to crush your office NCAA College Basketball pool? Well a software
$50K IoT TechConnect Pitch Competition Deadline Extended To March 22
FARMINGTON HILLS - IoT Tech Connect and Kyyba Innovations have partnered to bring the IoT
Wayne State Researchers Win Award For Addressing Water Contamination From Toxic Leaks, Superfund Sites
DETROIT - A team of Wayne State researchers have received an Azure Award – the
Study: Federal Mandates For Connected Vehicles Could Save 44,000 Lives Each Year
ANN ARBOR - Up to 8.1 million car crashes and 44,000 deaths could be prevented
Business and Finance
Renaissance Venture Capital Names Christina Drake and Kimberly Reno as Partners
ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital, a fund of funds supporting the growth of venture
Small Business Uncertainty Spikes In Latest NFIB Poll
LANSING – At first glance, not much has changed in the latest monthly poll of
June Features New Enterprise Forum Panel, I Corps Hub Innovator Advisor Breakfast
ANN ARBOR - In the last two weeks of June, two entrepreneurial events are taking
4 Common Investing Pitfalls To Avoid
If you take care of these Common Investing Pitfalls To Avoid, Investing your money can
Get Peace Of Mind When Traveling For Business
When you’re an entrepreneur a lot of your time is spent thinking about logistics, business
How To Afford To Invest In Real Estate In 2024
Pexels. CCO Licensed. With property prices at an all-time high, many budding investors are turning
Gin Rummy’s Secret Is Out! Here’s What You Wanted To Know
Hey there, Gin Rummy fans! Looking for the top-secret ways to win every hand you
How Can Technology Improve Your Healthcare Practice?
https://unsplash.com/photos/black-and-gray-stethoscope-yo01Z-9HQAw You have likely heard all about medical technologies revolutionizing healthcare but you may not
Grand Rapids Online Coaching Startup Raises $3.5 Million Series A Round
GRAND RAPIDS—MaxOne, a Grand Rapids-based online youth coaching startup, announced it had raised $3.5 million
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Events Update
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to update all the events scheduled for the remainder
Finalists Named For Lakeshore Innovator Of The Year Award
MUSKEGON - Five groups or individuals have been selected as finalists for the 2021 Lakeshore
What Does It Take To Get Funding From An Angel Investor?
ANN ARBOR - What does it take to get private equity financing from an Angel
Clarification By DEA Expands Definition Of THC In Hemp To Include THCA
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has clarified the definition of THC in
DEA’s Proposed Move To Reschedule Cannabis To Schedule III On Federal Register
WASHINGTON DC - The Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rule to move cannabis to Schedule III
Biden Says DOJ Officially Moving To Reschedule Marijuana To Schedule III
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is officially moving to reclassify marijuana
Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency Recalls Flavor Galaxy’s Infused Pre-Rolled Joints
LANSING- Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency is recalling infused pre-rolled joints made by the Hazel Park-based
