MI Tech TV
Latrisha Matson Joins Sparx & Recreation Team
LAS VEGAS - Latrisha Matson, founder of Michigan Weedsters, has joined the Sparx & Recreation team. She is interviewed on her first reporting assignment, MjBizCon in Las Vegas, where she interviewed newsmakers, exhibitors and even
Our Energy Landscape: Looking Ahead To 2024
NOVI – On the Nov. 27 episode of MITech TV, Kwafo Adarkwa, director of public affairs at ITC, discussed the changing energy landscape as it relates to the electric grid today and in the future.
Artificial Intelligence Comes To Cybersecurity
BIRMINGHAM - Artificial Intelligence exploded on the tech scene a year ago when Open AI launched Chat GPT. Earlier this month, after updating Chat GPT, Open AI was hit by a denial of service attack
Breaking News
$16 Million In Grants Available to Help Michigan Businesses Grow, Retain Workforce
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced that approximately $16
First Car Maker To Stop Production In US Because Of Tariffs
HUNTSVILLE, Ala - The impact of Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff policies are beginning to hit with car
Ohio’s First Legal 420 Cannabis Holiday Generates $3 million Jump In Revenue for State’s Dispensaries
COLUMBUS — Sunday marked Ohio’s first legal 420 stoner day and recreational marijuana sales were
Ann Arbor, DTE Sign Country’s First Heating Franchise to Include Climate Goals
ANN ARBOR — Officials from the City of Ann Arbor and DTE Energy joined on
Michigan August Cannabis Sales Record $295.5 Million
LANSING - In August, Michigan recreational and medical cannabis sales set a monthly record to
Ford House Reveals Its Best-Kept Secrets And Autumn Splendor Tours
GROSSE POINTE SHORES – Ford House, the National Historic Landmark and former home of Eleanor
Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Top $54 Million In First Month
COLUMBUS - More than $50 million worth of recreational marijuana product has been sold in
Ohio Black Women-Owned Cannabis Company To Achieve 100% Vertical integration
COLUMBUS - The cannabis industry has over the years seen little participation of women and the involvement
Toyota Triples Electric Vehicle Production Target, 600K Units In 2025
DETROIT - Shortly after revealing its high-tech next-generation electric vehicle production line in Japan, Toyota
ITC To Build New Electric Transmission Lines To Enhance Grid Reliability
NOVI – Jeremy Coon, principal project manager for ITC, has joined the Sept. 18 episode
Tiny Hydrogen-Fueled Car Breaks World Distance Record
DELFT, Netherlands - While plug-in electric vehicles are the center of much hype, they aren’t
Sweden Testing Semi-Truck Trailer Covered In 100 Square Meters Of Solar Panels
STOCKHOLM - Europe’s seven largest commercial truck manufacturers agreed in 2020 to cease producing diesel vehicles within two
Al Kaline “Mr. Tiger” Riding Bobblehead Unveiled
MILWAUKEE – On Friday, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially
Former Detroit Lions Player Herman Moore Invests in Shoppable Video Platform Clicktivated
DETROIT - Herman Moore has joined Clicktivated as an investor in the business that is
GR IT Consulting Company Develops App To Sync NetSuite, HubSpot
GRAND RAPIDS—Officials with the Grand Rapids marketing technology consultant ManoByte announced the launch of a
Restaurant Industry Adding Robots To Offset Rising Labor Costs
MUNCIE, Indiana – Your favorite bartender or waitress could soon be replaced by a mechanical
DEA Officials At Odds With Biden Admin Over Marijuana Rescheduling Push
WASHINGTON DC - Officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration are reportedly resisting calls to reschedule
Pew: Nearly 80 Percent Of Americans Have A Cannabis Dispensary In Their County
WASHINGTON DC - Seventy-nine percent of Americans reside in a county that has at least
$87 Million In Michigan Cannabis Tax Collections For 2023 To Be Shared With Municipalities And Counties, 46 Percent Increase From 2022
LANSING - The Michigan Treasury Department reported Thursday that 198 municipalities will receive $43.5 million
Biden Missing Opportunity To Sway Young Voters On Legalizing Cannabis
WASHINGTON DC - Cannabis advocates say President Biden is missing an opportunity to sway young voters with
Featured News
2 Grand Rapids-Based VC Funds Create Affiliation Agreement For Entrepreneurs Of Color
GRAND RAPIDS – New Community Transformation Fund and Michigan Capital Network, two Grand Rapids based venture capital investment organizations, announced a
FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—Stop Sending Texts
WASHINGTON DC - Timing is everything. Just as Apple’s adoption of RCS had seemed to signal a return to text messaging versus
Kalamazoo To Host Electric Vehicle And Semiconductor Education Program
KALAMAZOO — A first-of-its-kind public-private investment partnership totaling more than a combined $4.7 million will offer new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor
Michigan
DoE Picks J.D. Power EV Index
TROY– J.D. Power, a global leader in data analytics and consumer intelligence, today announced that
123NET Launches Grand Rapids Internet Exchange
GRAND RAPIDS – 123NET announced that the company is launching an internet exchange in Grand
DTE Ties For Fourth In J.D. Power Utility Sustainability Index; CMS Fifth
TROY–A new sustainability index from the customer experience firm J.D. Power placed two Michigan utilities
LTU Provost Richard Heist Talks AI’s Impact On Academics
SOUTHFIELD - Richard Heist, Ph.D, took his new job as provost of Lawrence Technological University
DoE Picks J.D. Power EV Index
TROY– J.D. Power, a global leader in data analytics and consumer intelligence, today announced that
123NET Launches Grand Rapids Internet Exchange
GRAND RAPIDS – 123NET announced that the company is launching an internet exchange in Grand
DTE Ties For Fourth In J.D. Power Utility Sustainability Index; CMS Fifth
TROY–A new sustainability index from the customer experience firm J.D. Power placed two Michigan utilities
LTU Provost Richard Heist Talks AI’s Impact On Academics
SOUTHFIELD - Richard Heist, Ph.D, took his new job as provost of Lawrence Technological University
DEA Officials At Odds With Biden Admin Over Marijuana Rescheduling Push
WASHINGTON DC - Officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration are reportedly resisting calls to reschedule
Pew: Nearly 80 Percent Of Americans Have A Cannabis Dispensary In Their County
WASHINGTON DC - Seventy-nine percent of Americans reside in a county that has at least
$87 Million In Michigan Cannabis Tax Collections For 2023 To Be Shared With Municipalities And Counties, 46 Percent Increase From 2022
LANSING - The Michigan Treasury Department reported Thursday that 198 municipalities will receive $43.5 million
Biden Missing Opportunity To Sway Young Voters On Legalizing Cannabis
WASHINGTON DC - Cannabis advocates say President Biden is missing an opportunity to sway young voters with
Why Safeguarding Employees Also Safeguards Companies
Organizations often focus on profits, efficiency, and growth. While these priorities are vital, the well-being
Davenport University And Amway Sign Partnership To Spur Talent Development
GRAND RAPIDS – Leaders from Davenport University and Amway formalized their commitment to higher education
Beginner’s Guide to Online Boat Booking: Tips, Costs & Safety
Is It Safe to Book a Boat Online? Yes — If You Don’t Do It
Dynamic Pricing with AI: Why Retailers Are Finally Catching On
Pricing has always been tricky. A shopper picks something up, pulls out their phone, and
Advanced Technologies
General Motors Embraces Industry 4.0 Technologies To Improve Efficiencies, Cut Costs
DETROIT - Smart manufacturing and the rise of Industry 4.0 technology, which involves the integration of digital tech, automation, and data
First Humanoid US Robot Factory Can Create 10,000 Robots A Year
SALEM, Ore. - Imagine a factory that can make humanoid robots that can walk, run, and work like us. Sounds like a
New technology Generates Steady High-Temperature Heat From Hydrogen Without Combustion Or Fuel Cells
SYDNEY - Australian innovation company Star Scientific has begun commercialising a new technology that turns room-temperature hydrogen and oxygen into steady
Biden To Sign Order Expanding Capabilities For Government To Monitor AI Risks
WASHINGTON DC - President Biden is expected to sign an executive order that will monitor the risks of artificial intelligence and
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
$3 Million Japanese Robot Innovating the Workforce
TOKYO - A Japanese startup named Tsubame Industries has recently developed a groundbreaking robot named ARCHAX, which is being hailed as a “human-like working machine.” With a hefty price tag of $3 million, ARCHAX is
Lithium Extraction: Cheap, Easy To Operate, Requires Very Little Energy
PRINCETON, N.J. - Princeton researchers have a theory that strings can be used as part of an efficient system to gather lithium, the hard-to-harvest material vital to powering most of our electronics. Much research worldwide is focused
Google Announces Generative AI Search Capabilities For Doctors
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Google Cloud on Monday announced new artificial intelligence-powered search capabilities that it said will help health-care workers quickly pull accurate clinical information from different types of medical records. The health-care industry
New Process Transforms Unrecyclable Plastics Into Useful Chemicals
NEW YORK - Nearly 80 percent of plastic waste ultimately finds its way to landfills or lingers in the environment. Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have pioneered a method that transforms traditionally unrecyclable mixtures of
Electricity, Eel-Style: Soft Power Cells Could Run Tomorrow’s Implantables
ANN ARBOR - Inspired by the electric eel, a flexible, transparent electrical device could lead to body-friendly power sources for implanted health monitors and medication dispensers, augmented-reality contact lenses and countless other applications. The soft
Great Lakes Health Connect Debuts New Brand Identity
GRAND RAPIDS - Health Information Exchange Great Lakes Health Connect has refreshed its brand identity to meet the evolving needs of healthcare providers and health systems to deliver coordinated healthcare at reduced costs. In a
McLaren Health To Consolidate 2 Hospitals On Land Purchased From MSU Foundation
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University will broaden its research and education partnership with McLaren Health Care, as the medical provider looks to build a new hospital near the university’s campus. “MSU has long enjoyed
Cinnamon On Your Holiday Meals May Help Fight Fat, Hyperglycemia
ANN ARBOR - Now here’s a Holiday story I can really sink my teeth into. New research from the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute has determine using a lot of cinnamon in your holiday
Electricity, Eel-Style: Soft Power Cells Could Run Tomorrow’s Implantables
ANN ARBOR - Inspired by the electric eel, a flexible, transparent electrical device could lead to body-friendly power sources for implanted health monitors and medication dispensers, augmented-reality contact lenses and countless other applications. The soft
Great Lakes Health Connect Debuts New Brand Identity
GRAND RAPIDS - Health Information Exchange Great Lakes Health Connect has refreshed its brand identity to meet the evolving needs of healthcare providers and health systems to deliver coordinated healthcare at reduced costs. In a
McLaren Health To Consolidate 2 Hospitals On Land Purchased From MSU Foundation
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University will broaden its research and education partnership with McLaren Health Care, as the medical provider looks to build a new hospital near the university’s campus. “MSU has long enjoyed
Cinnamon On Your Holiday Meals May Help Fight Fat, Hyperglycemia
ANN ARBOR - Now here’s a Holiday story I can really sink my teeth into. New research from the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute has determine using a lot of cinnamon in your holiday
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Volkswagen Moving Closer To Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Powered Vehicles
Hydrogen is the fuel of the future, surpassing even EVs in interest. However, there are
Used EV Prices Continue Freefall
NEW YORK - Back in February, used electric vehicle prices dipped below used gasoline-powered vehicle
Ford And GM Outline Dueling Hybrid Vehicle Strategies
DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. and General Motors' chiefs on Thursday offered clashing perspectives on
Former GM Chief Engineer Says Chinese EV Clarion Call To U.S. Auto Industry
DETROIT - Terry Woychowski, former chief engineer for several General Motors pickup truck models, says
Report: Willow Run Airport Could Become Test Center For Driverless Cars By 2018
YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP - The sale of more than 300 acres at a former World War
US DOT Secretary Foxx Detroit Auto Cybersecurity Speech Now Online
DETROIT - U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx’s speech at the inaugural Billington Auto Cybersecurity conference
Digital and Mobile
Ann Arbor-Based Censys Expands To Europe
ANN ARBOR – Cybersecurity startup Censys announced it has expanded into Europe this after a
123NET Adding 128-Mile Fiber Route From Southfield To Bay City
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET announced Monday a 128-mile new route for its fiber network that will
More Than 30 Million New Malware Samples Found In 2022 As Cyber Threats Evolve
DETROIT - A new year brings new cyber threats. According to the Atlas VPN team's
Shields Up Homeland Security Program Aimed At Thwarting Cyber Attacks
ANN ARBOR - Every organization—large and small—must be prepared to respond to disruptive cyber incidents,
Apex Digital Solutions Enters Key Partnerships to Expand Security Capabilities
SOUTHFIELD — Apex Digital Solutions announced the expansion of its Aegis security services portfolio through
How President Biden Needs To Retaliate Against Russian Cyber Attacks
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity professional Richard Stiennon suggests several ways that President Biden can respond
Women In Defense July Membership Networking Event
SHELBY TOWNSHIP - Join WID-MI for a no-host membership networking event at Tap & Barrel
Cyber Patriot Summer Camps For Grades 6 – 12
ANN ARBOR - University of Detroit-Marcy Professor Tamara Shoemaker also manages Michigan's Cyber Patriot program.
VR/AR Association, LTU Team Up To Host Monthly Meetups
SOUTHFIELD – The Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality Association has selected Lawrence Technological University and
TimePlay, Emagine Entertainment To Offer Movie Goers Gaming Tournament With Cash Prizes
DETROIT – One and a half years after TimePlay and Emagine Entertainment aligned to introduce
Ford Driving Skills For Life Uses Technology To Teach Young Drivers
ROYAL OAK – The leading cause of death for teenagers in the U.S. is vehicle
Ford Driving Skills For Life Combines VR And Simulation To Train Teen Drivers
ROYAL OAK - For the past 15 years, Ford Motor Company has run what it
Business and Finance
How Your Hotel Business Can Attract More Customers’
Pexels - CCO Licence Is a hotel without guests even a hotel at all? It’s
How To Choose the Right Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) For Your Business: Factors to Consider
Choosing the right Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for your business is a critical decision that
$100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Announces 10 Semifinalists
DETROIT - The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown, the small business competition responsible for launching some
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
Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plan
Photo by impulsq on Unsplash Health insurance plays a role in safeguarding your well being
A Comprehensive Strategy To Improve Your Online Brand Presence
Photo by Dominika Roseclay from Pexels: Let's look at some really cool ways to boost
Next-Level HQ: Redefining The Heart Of Your Business
Are you ready to take your company's headquarters from just a building to a beacon
CacheFly Achieves Remarkable Success in 2023, Transforming the Landscape of CDN Services in 2024
In an era marked by economic volatility, technology companies are navigating a complex landscape that
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Navv Systems Completes Seed Financing to Accelerate Commercialization
DETROIT - Navv Systems, a Detroit-based healthcare technology company focused on hospital personnel location and
25 Percent Of Americans Thought About Starting A Business During the Pandemic — 64 Percent Did
DETROIT - The coronavirus pandemic changed how many Americans work, with some shifting to remote
Conquer Accelerator Selects Six Startups for 2021 Cohort
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Conquer Accelerator announces its sixth season and summer 2021 cohort. The 10-week accelerator
DEA Officials At Odds With Biden Admin Over Marijuana Rescheduling Push
WASHINGTON DC - Officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration are reportedly resisting calls to reschedule
Pew: Nearly 80 Percent Of Americans Have A Cannabis Dispensary In Their County
WASHINGTON DC - Seventy-nine percent of Americans reside in a county that has at least
$87 Million In Michigan Cannabis Tax Collections For 2023 To Be Shared With Municipalities And Counties, 46 Percent Increase From 2022
LANSING - The Michigan Treasury Department reported Thursday that 198 municipalities will receive $43.5 million
Biden Missing Opportunity To Sway Young Voters On Legalizing Cannabis
WASHINGTON DC - Cannabis advocates say President Biden is missing an opportunity to sway young voters with
