Artificial Intelligence (AI)
What Is Holding Back Agricultural Robotics?
DETROIT - With the advancement of technologies and robotics, as well as the increasing challenges facing the agricultural industry (e.g., labor
Google Secretly Leaps Into Headset Wars With Starline 3D Hyper-Realistic Tech
MOUNTAIN VIEWS, Ca. - Meta may be the loudest company building AR and VR hardware. Microsoft has HoloLens. Apple is working
Ford, ADT Create Joint Venture To Combine Vehicle Security With Artificial Intelligence
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co. announced a joint venture with the security services provider ADT called Canopy that combines ADT’s professional security monitoring and
Report: 60 Percent Of Organizations By 2024 Will Use AI For Financial Management Solutions
STAMFORD, Conn. - Through 2024, Gartner predicts that 60 percent of organizations will seek artificial intelligence (AI) use cases in financial
Cannabis News
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Top $242 Million In 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio's cannabis sales in calendar 2024 - went adult-recreational in August -
Cashless Cannabis Transactions Service Offers January Specials
ANN ARBOR - According to a retail study by Capital One Research, 81 percent of
Medical Cannabis Sales in Ohio Decreasing But Still Popular
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Medical Cannabis Sales In Ohio Decreasing But Still Popular Due To 10
As 2025 Begins, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Seeks To Rewrite Voter-Approved Cannabis Regulations
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. Mike DeWine was, and is, begging the Ohio legislature to rewrite
As 2025 Begins, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Seeks To Rewrite Voter-Approved Cannabis Regulations
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. Mike DeWine was, and is, begging the Ohio legislature to rewrite
Ohio Cannabis Prices Down $50 An Ounce Since August Legalization
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The cost of cannabis in Ohio is decreasing. In August, the average
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
Breaking News
Michigan Cannabis Sales Rebound in February, But Industry Leaders Warn More Closures Are Coming
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis market showed a modest rebound in February, but industry leaders say
New Car Loan Tax Break Has a Catch: Many Michigan Vehicles Won’t Qualify
DETROIT — A new federal tax break aimed at helping Americans afford new cars is
Ohio Voters Have Days Left To Stop Lawmakers From Rewriting Legal Cannabis Law
COLUMBUS — Ohio voters are down to the final days to decide whether they will
1 In 5 Companies Are Killing Entry-Level Hiring Because Of AI — Michigan College Graduates May Feel It First
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence may be quietly eliminating the first rung on the career
Ohio Cities Get First Cannabis Tax Checks — How Columbus, Cleveland Compare to Michigan’s Payouts
COLUMBUS - Ohio cities are finally seeing their first marijuana tax dollars — and the
U-M–Los Alamos Supercomputer Pushback Reflects Michigan’s Growing Revolt Against Data Centers
ANN ARBOR - A proposed $1.2 billion high-performance computing facility backed by the University of
How States Distribute Cannabis Tax Revenue — And Why Delays Are Common
ANN ARBOR - When voters approve legal cannabis, the promise is usually straightforward: tax the
Ohio Legalized Cannabis Sales Came Quickly – The City Money Didn’t
COLUMBUS - Most people assumed Ohio’s marijuana revenue would work the same way legalization did.
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
Trillion Ton Iceberg Extending 40 Miles Breaks Away From Antarctica
SEATTLE - What is the clearest natural water in the world? And what about those
Falling EV Prices Could Hinder Widespread Adoption
DETROIT - Prices of used electric vehicles are down roughly 30 percent year over year,
Featured News
Tribal Economic Development Group Waséyabek Invests In Michigan Capital Network
GRAND RAPIDS – Waséyabek, an economic development company in Michigan’s Indian Country, announced that its Board of Directors has agreed to
Scientists Develop Breakthrough To Transform Lunar Soil Into Fuel And Oxygen
BEIJING - In an unprecedented breakthrough, scientists in China have developed a novel technology that can convert lunar soil into essential
GAC Group Unveils All-Electric Flying Car For Average Consumers
BEIJING - China's GAC Group has unveiled the Govy AirCab, its first mass-produced flying car. It's an electric travel option that
MI Tech TV
How To Craft A C-Level Resume That Gets Noticed
DETROIT - If you're looking for a C-Level executive job, Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, and his team have placed more than 1000 executives in the decades his business has been recruiting.
Voting For The Final 4 Startups In Hatch Detroit Contest Now Live
DETROIT - Comerica's Hatch Detroit contest is down to the final 4 finalists. The winner will be selected by a panel of judges as well as by popular vote. Voting began at noon May 1
Ann Arbor SPARK Provides Entrepreneurship Service, Grants In Washtenaw County
ANN ARBOR - Bill Mayer, senior vice president at Ann Arbor SPARK, one of 18 smart zones in Michigan, joins Matt and Mike on MITech TV to talk about the services SPARK provides entrepreneurs in
Michigan
Eaton Offers Next-Gen Fuel Tank Isolation Valve For Hybrid EVs
SOUTHFIELD - Eaton has launched its next-generation fuel tank isolation valve (FTIV) for hybrid vehicles.
Registration Opens For Car Camp Fueled By GM For High School Students
FLINT - Registration is open for Full Tank Automotive Camp, a five-day experience fueled by
High Schoolers Invited To Esports Open House March 20
MIDLAND — High schoolers are invited to tour Northwood Esports, one of the most decorated
Higher Orbits Set to Launch Winning Michigan Students’ Research Experiment To International Space Station
DETROIT - The winning team of Higher Orbits’ Go For Launch! Michigan Aerospace Manufacturing Association
Eaton Offers Next-Gen Fuel Tank Isolation Valve For Hybrid EVs
SOUTHFIELD - Eaton has launched its next-generation fuel tank isolation valve (FTIV) for hybrid vehicles.
Registration Opens For Car Camp Fueled By GM For High School Students
FLINT - Registration is open for Full Tank Automotive Camp, a five-day experience fueled by
High Schoolers Invited To Esports Open House March 20
MIDLAND — High schoolers are invited to tour Northwood Esports, one of the most decorated
Higher Orbits Set to Launch Winning Michigan Students’ Research Experiment To International Space Station
DETROIT - The winning team of Higher Orbits’ Go For Launch! Michigan Aerospace Manufacturing Association
Can You Fly With Medical Marijuana? TSA, Delta Disagree
DETROIT — Michigan cannabis consumers planning summer vacations are receiving conflicting signals about whether they
Cannabis Counsel Breaks Down Medical Marijuana Rescheduling
DETROIT - For years, state-legal cannabis companies operated under a unique federal tax penalty that
Why Your Next Restaurant Meal, Home Repair And Vacation Could Cost More This Summer
LANSING — If your summer vacation seems more expensive, your favorite restaurant raises prices again,
Spirit Flew 1.7 Million Detroit Passengers. Who Keeps Airfares Low
DETROIT – Spirit Airlines carried more than 1.7 million passengers through Detroit Metropolitan Airport last
Advanced Technologies
Shape the Future of MITechNews: Win An Amazon Gift Card
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews is on a mission to ensure our website serves as a dynamic, insightful hub for technology enthusiasts like
NGAD: The 6th Generation Fighter Built to Replace the F-22 Raptor
WASHINGTON DC - The F-22, the first operational stealth fighter, is becoming outdated with less than 100 operational units remaining. NGAD
LIFT, DOD, State Launch Hypersonics And Extreme Environment Test Lab At Selfridge
DETROIT – LIFT, the Detroit-based Department of Defense national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, today announced it has launched a project
Godfather of AI Says There’s an Expert Consensus AI Will Soon Exceed Human Intelligence
LONDON - Geoffrey Hinton, one of the "godfathers" of AI, is adamant that AI will surpass human intelligence — and worries
Science Tech
Researchers Turn Seawater Into Drinking Water, Also Stores Renewable Energy
NEW YORK - Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering achieved a major breakthrough in Redox Flow Desalination, an emerging electrochemical technique that can turn seawater into potable drinking water and also store affordable renewable
Hundreds Of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vans To Flood The Streets
PARIS - The debate over hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles rages on, and Renault Group just added some fuel to the fire. The auto maker’s Hyvia electric vehicle venture is kicking into high gear with
Breakthrough Tech Enables Cost-Effective Eco-Friendly Green Hydrogen Production
SOUTH KOREA - A breakthrough technology has been developed that enables the production of green hydrogen in a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner, bringing us closer to a carbon-neutral society by replacing expensive precious
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
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
Medical Main Street Publishes New Directory And We’ve Got Details On M2 TechCast
ROYAL OAK - Oakland County has developed a directory for its Medical Main Street program that highlights the life science, biotechnology, pharmacology and health care industries in Southeast Michigan. Dom Holmes the new Medical Main
Healthy Michigan May Switch 13,550 Enrollees To Marketplace Option
LANSING - The Department of Health and Human Services has notified the first group of people that they may be switched from Healthy Michigan to the MI Marketplace Option if they do not get a
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
Medical Main Street Publishes New Directory And We’ve Got Details On M2 TechCast
ROYAL OAK - Oakland County has developed a directory for its Medical Main Street program that highlights the life science, biotechnology, pharmacology and health care industries in Southeast Michigan. Dom Holmes the new Medical Main
Healthy Michigan May Switch 13,550 Enrollees To Marketplace Option
LANSING - The Department of Health and Human Services has notified the first group of people that they may be switched from Healthy Michigan to the MI Marketplace Option if they do not get a
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
BMW Engine Burns Water Instead Of Gasoline
GERMANY — Did you know that electric cars aren’t the only clean‑energy game in town? While battery‑powered
Michigan EV Industry Plows Ahead Despite Trump’s Efforts To Kill It
DETROIT — While President Donald Trump took aim at the electric vehicle industry this week,
CATL Announces 373-Mile-Range EV Swappable Batteries
DETROIT - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the world’s largest manufacturer of batteries for
2024 Auto Industry Recap With Paul Eisenstein
DETROIT - Long-time auto reporter, Paul Eisenstein, joins MITech TV Co-host Mike Brennan in a
Automakers Can’t Sacrifice Safety In Rush To Autonomous Driving, Warns Transportation Secretary Foxx
DETROIT - Safety, rather than the rush to be first to market, must be fundamental
Federal Regulators Ask Tesla To Provide Data On Its Autopilot Program
DETROIT - Federal regulators are asking for Tesla to provide data and documents related to
Digital and Mobile
US Expands Cyber Alliance With Israel, Saudi Arabia To Counter Rising Iran Threat
WASHINGTON DC - President Biden vowed to expand cyber cooperation with Israel and Saudi Arabia on his
Cybersecurity Warnings: Malware, Ransomware And How You Can Protect Yourself From It
ANN ARBOR - Richard Stiennon and Dan Lohrmann, the cybersecurity dynamic duo, return to scare
Smart Mobility Today – EVs, AI, Drones, Autonomous Mobility
DETROIT - In the last episode of Smart Mobility Today, we focused on Detroit’s automakers,
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
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 Will Be Massive In 2018: Four Predictions From IBM
NEW YORK - Forbes magazine interviewed Bret Greenstein, VP of IBM's Watson IoT Consumer Business,
Wireless Broadband-Like 5G To Drive IoT Innovations Over Next Decade
LAS VEGAS - At this year's Consumer Electronics Show that starts this weekend you'll hear
Cybersecurity In Self-Driving Cars: U-M Releases Threat Identification Tool
ANN ARBOR - Instead of taking you home from work, your self-driving car delivers you
The Dark Side Of The Internet Of Things – Most Devices Are Easy To Hack
LAS VEGAS - While gadget makers see IoT devices powering our future, security experts view
Business and Finance
Michigan Innovation Fund Gives $60 Million To Help State’s Startups
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund Board officially established the Michigan Innovation Fund on Tuesday,
What Techniques Do Experienced Marketers Learn To Practice
Pexels - CC0 License Work long enough in any field, and you’ll begin to understand
SBAM Entrepreneurship Score Card Shows Michigan Losing Edge In New Business Openings, Employment Tightening
LANSING – Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy is fading in its strength over time, including relative to
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
AI Unveiled: Exploring the Power of Intelligent Phones with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI May 6, 2024 - Join us for the latest episode of MITechTV, where
How To Make The Customer Experience A Better One
As a business owner, it’s crucial to understand just how important your customers really are
Effective Ways To Improve The Manufacturing Process
When you are manufacturing anything in your business, you will obviously want to make sure
What Types Of Data Should Your Business Be Collecting?
Pexels. CCO Licensed. Data analytics has been a hot trend in business for the last
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
Creator Of Online Network For Women Veterans Wins GVSU Lakeshore Innovator Of Year
MUSKEGON — The creator of an online network for women veterans to connect and lower
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
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
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- 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
