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EV Rethinking, Stellantis Layoffs, Hybrid Work in The Auto Industry
DETROIT - Long-time auto expert Paul Eisenstein returns to MITechTV to provide the latest Detroit auto updates. Those include auto makers rethinking EV schedules, and also how to deal with the huge cost and labor
Harnessing AI for the Future: Insights from Melih Oztalay
Exploring AI Regulations, Healthcare Innovations, Financial Advancements, and the Evolution of ChatGPT In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping industries, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this transformation.
MICyberPatriot Is Not Only For Kids, But Grandparents Too
ANN ARBOR - MICyberPatriot needs contributions to support its critical mission of increasing the number of Michigan Schools participating in the national CyberPatriot Program. But MICyberPatriot isn't just aimed at grade-school students. It also provides
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Longevity Gene Could Extend Human Lifespan
NEW YORK - That if our lifespan could be extended beyond its natural limits? Recently, scientists have made a significant leap
July Michigan Cannabis Sales Remain Flat For 5th Month In A Row
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales continue to remain flat in July with sales for all products topping $287.7 million, up 3.2
Ohio Cannabis Sales In First Week Exceeding Expectations Despite High Prices
COLUMBUS - Recreational cannabis sales in Ohio have been legal for a week and business is booming. Sales in Ohio are
Advanced Technologies
$2.5M Funding For Michigan Animal Agriculture Research
EAST LANSING — More Than $2.5M In New Funding To Support Michigan Animal Agriculture Research. 1. The Role Of MSU In
Apple’s Free Message Via Satellite Works Like iMessage
CUPERTINO, Calif. - It’s no secret Emergency SOS via satellite has been a great success for Apple. Ever since it launched back
Harvard Study: Aliens May Already Live On Earth
BOSTON - A new study by Harvard social science researchers suggests that aliens may have been living on Earth for a
LTU’S Centrepolis Accelerator Receives Additional $2 Million In Funding
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced an additional grant of $2 million from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence For Business, Part 2 From Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI March 4, 2024 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, offers the second part of his series on how
Justice Department Appoints First Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Justice Department has appointed its first chief artificial intelligence officer amid rising concerns about the ethics
Improving Traffic Signal Timing With GM Connected Vehicles
BIRMINGHAM  – Improving Traffic Signal Timing With GM Connected VehiclesThe Road Commission for Oakland County partnered with researchers from U of M
AI Can Solve A Key Problem In The Quest For Near-Limitless Clean Energy
PRINCETON, N.J. - Scientists pursuing fusion energy say they have found a way to overcome one of their biggest challenges to
Science Tech
A UFO? Extra Terrestrial Technology?
WASHINGTON DC - The US Air Force’s secretive stealth nuclear bomber is flying through testing, literally, with new images showing the aircraft in flight. The B-21 Raider was unveiled in December 2022, but the government has so
Summer Program Offers Students Chance To Learn Engineering Skills
DETROIT - The Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) invites Michigan students to add unique experiences and learning activities to their plans this summer through a series of programs and classes. This summer students can
Diamond Vehicle Battery From Nuclear Waste Could Last 28,000 Years
SAN FRANCISCO - It could be the end of car charging with the arrival of a diamond battery that lasts 28,000 years and is priceless. The battery market has been giving a lot to talk about
Feds Issue Warning Earth To Be Pounded By Powerful Solar Storm That Could Wipe Out Internet
WASHINGTON DC - A rare warning has been issued over a solar storm that could affect Earth’s power supplies and knock out the internet. A severe geomagnetic storm watch was put out by the US’s
MPSC’s Summer Energy Appraisal: Pandemic’s Impact On Energy Demand  And Prices Continues To Drive  Uncertainty  Â
LANSING -Â As restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic are eased and economic activity rebounds, Michiganders can expect higher gas prices in summer 2021Â than they were a year ago, but overall projections on energy supply and
Pfizer Vaccine Approved For Teens – Fred Brown Updates
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown, in his final video interview, updates the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that now has been approved for teenagers. He also talks about whether you should wear a mask inside and
Why IT Is Important For You To Get A COVID Vaccination
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to MITech TV to talk about why it is so important to get vaccinated for COVID-19. He also provides details on treatments available should you get the COVID
Nearly $11 Billion In COVID-19 Relief Funds Available For Michigan
LANSING - The Biden administration on Monday opened up its request line for some $350 billion in funds to help state, county and local governments recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly $11 billion available
FBI Warns U.S. Healthcare Sector of Targeted BlackCat Ransomware Attacks
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. government is warning about the resurgence of BlackCat (aka ALPHV) ransomware attacks targeting the healthcare sector as recently as this month. "Since mid-December 2023, of the nearly 70 leaked victims,
Discovery Of New Plant Protein May Be Seed For Anti-Cancer Drugs
ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan researchers are celebrating their discovery of a new plant biochemistry and its unusual ability to form cyclic peptides—molecules that hold promise in pharmaceuticals as they can bind to challenging
Enzymes Could Lead To Petroleum-Free Fuels And Medicine
SAN FRANCISCO - A new study has now shed fresh insight into accessing sugars trapped within plants, paving the way for petroleum-free fuels, chemicals, and medicines. Cellulose, abundant in plant residues, poses a challenge due
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
FBI Warns U.S. Healthcare Sector of Targeted BlackCat Ransomware Attacks
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. government is warning about the resurgence of BlackCat (aka ALPHV) ransomware attacks targeting the healthcare sector as recently as this month. "Since mid-December 2023, of the nearly 70 leaked victims,
Discovery Of New Plant Protein May Be Seed For Anti-Cancer Drugs
ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan researchers are celebrating their discovery of a new plant biochemistry and its unusual ability to form cyclic peptides—molecules that hold promise in pharmaceuticals as they can bind to challenging
Enzymes Could Lead To Petroleum-Free Fuels And Medicine
SAN FRANCISCO - A new study has now shed fresh insight into accessing sugars trapped within plants, paving the way for petroleum-free fuels, chemicals, and medicines. Cellulose, abundant in plant residues, poses a challenge due
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
Mobility
Four Mobility Startups Join Detroit Smart Parking Lab Tech Incubator
DETROIT– Detroit mobility incubator, The Detroit Smart Parking Lab – founded by Bedrock, Bosch, Ford
EV Rethinking, Stellantis Layoffs, Hybrid Work in The Auto Industry
DETROIT - Long-time auto expert Paul Eisenstein returns to MITechTV to provide the latest Detroit
EV Rethinking, Stellantis Layoffs, Hybrid Work in The Auto Industry
DETROIT - Long-time auto expert Paul Eisenstein returns to MITechTV to provide the latest Detroit
Updated Wuling Bingo 2024: GM Challenges BYD Seagull
DETROIT – GM is updating its Wuling Bingo for 2024 to compete more effectively with
Wise Systems, WaveSense Win PlanetM Awards At Automobili-D
DETROIT – PlanetM, the state accelerator for the Michigan mobility industry, handed out two awards
MCity To Access Autonomous Vehicle Safety Before Road Tests
ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan’s Mcity autonomous and connected vehicle testing center announced
Breaking News
Ohio Regulators Issued $212,000 In Fines For Cannabis Promotional Activities – Including A Food Truck
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Handing out food and drinks from an ice cream truck is off
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales $10.5 Million During Third Week Legal
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Recreational marijuana sales ticked down for the second consecutive week since dispensaries
How Earth Would Look If All The Ice Melted?
NEW YORK - We learned last year that many of the effects of climate change
Banking Remains Challenge For Ohio Dispensaries
DAYTON - Roughly 120 dispensaries in Ohio have received state licenses to sell recreational marijuana,
Ohio Dispensaries Sold $11.5 Million In Cannabis In First 5 Days Of Legalization
COLUMBUS - Oho cannabis dispensaries sold more than $11.5 million worth of marijuana to recreational
July Michigan Cannabis Sales Remain Flat For 5th Month In A Row
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales continue to remain flat in July with sales for all
July 2024: US Annual Inflation Decline Signals Fed Rate Shift
WASHINGTON DC – In July 2024, annual inflation in the United States has fallen below
Ohio Cannabis Sales In First Week Exceeding Expectations Despite High Prices
COLUMBUS - Recreational cannabis sales in Ohio have been legal for a week and business
Michigan Opens $125M Grant Program For Schools To Purchase Clean School Buses
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Education in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Environment,
Trillions Of Dollars Of Clean Golden Energy Found In United States
NEW YORK - Scientists in United States have found that there exist very huge resources
Ford And GM Outline Dueling Hybrid Vehicle Strategies
DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. and General Motors' chiefs on Thursday offered clashing perspectives on
Consumers Energy Ordered To Pay $1M Fine After MPSC Investigates Faulty Meters, Estimated Billing, Delays In New Service Hookups
JACKSON - Consumers Energy agreed to pay a $1 million fine and take other steps
123NET Enhances Broadband Services Across Michigan
SOUTHFIELD -Â 123NET announced it is incorporating Adtran Mosaic platform to enhance its ultra-fast-high-speed fiber broadband
The Giez Kamikaze Drone Includes Thermobaric Shells And Parachute
WARSAW, Poland - The Giez unmanned aerial vehicle was unveiled at the MSPO-2023 exhibition in
Report: Michigan Venture Capital Activity In 2022 Up, VC Deals Down Nationally
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - While national venture capital investing decreased in 2022, Michigan continued to show
Tesla Discounts Model S By $30,000, Model X By $41,000 To Gain EV Tax Credits
Tesla Inc.’s latest discounts will newly qualify one of its models for federal subsidies that Elon Musk said
Ohio’s Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Off To Special Start
COLUMBUS - Dozens of medical cannabis dispensaries in Ohio on Tuesday began selling adult-use marijuana
Ohio vs. Michigan: Is There A Difference In Cannabis Prices?
MONROE - With Ohio beginning recreational marijuana sales on Tuesday, the topic of product prices between Ohio
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Start Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Multiple Ohio dispensaries have confirmed to NBC4 that they have the green
Ohio Issues 32 More Cannabis Sale Permits July 31
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) is just about wrapped up with
Michigan
World Will Soon Have A Staggering Excess Of Oil It Can Not Use: IEA Warns
PARIS - Oil demand has been on a rollercoaster ride over the last five years
Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $2 Million Grant To Fund Industry 4.0, Clean Energy, Defense
SOUTHFIELD - The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced an additional grant of $2
2026 Cadillac Coupe de Ville Arrives With Retro-Futuristic Styling
DETROIT - Vince Burlapp (aka vburlapp on social media or burlappcar.com) is a prolific virtual
Used EV Prices Continue Freefall
NEW YORK - Back in February, used electric vehicle prices dipped below used gasoline-powered vehicle
World Will Soon Have A Staggering Excess Of Oil It Can Not Use: IEA Warns
PARIS - Oil demand has been on a rollercoaster ride over the last five years
Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $2 Million Grant To Fund Industry 4.0, Clean Energy, Defense
SOUTHFIELD - The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced an additional grant of $2
2026 Cadillac Coupe de Ville Arrives With Retro-Futuristic Styling
DETROIT - Vince Burlapp (aka vburlapp on social media or burlappcar.com) is a prolific virtual
Used EV Prices Continue Freefall
NEW YORK - Back in February, used electric vehicle prices dipped below used gasoline-powered vehicle
Ohio’s Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Off To Special Start
COLUMBUS - Dozens of medical cannabis dispensaries in Ohio on Tuesday began selling adult-use marijuana
Ohio vs. Michigan: Is There A Difference In Cannabis Prices?
MONROE - With Ohio beginning recreational marijuana sales on Tuesday, the topic of product prices between Ohio
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Start Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Multiple Ohio dispensaries have confirmed to NBC4 that they have the green
Ohio Issues 32 More Cannabis Sale Permits July 31
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) is just about wrapped up with
Applications Open For Next Start Up Incubator At WCC
ANN ARBOR - Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the 2024-2025 Start-Up Incubator program offered
How CNC Machining Processes Influence the Performance of Automotive Components
As technology in the automotive industry continues to advance, the performance requirements for braking and
27% Of Older Michigan Adults Used Pot In Past Year, U-M Poll Contends
ANN ARBOR - More than a quarter of Michigan residents age 50 or older have
Ensuring Safety Excellence: How to Maintain High Standards Across Your Organization
All organizations need to prioritize good safety practices, not least so they comply with regulations
iHemp Hour: Soil Health, Plant Nutrition
ANN ARBOR - Mark Carrol and Gary Reding of Ozadia bring Hemp farmers up to
iHemp Hour 7: Soil Health, Plant Nutrition
ANN ARBOR - Mark your calendars for noon June 4 as iHemp Michigan welcomes Mark
iHemp Hour 6: US Hemp Roundtable With Federal Legislation Update
ANN ARBOR - Jonathan Miller of the US Hemp Roundtable discusses the latest federal legislation
iHemp Hour Video: Hemp Cloning, Hemp Textiles Ask
ANN ARBOR - Michael Thue from Great Lakes Hemp Supplements demonstrates how to clone hemp
Digital and Mobile
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Gets State Mobility Prototyping Grant
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Office of Future Mobility
ISSA Motor City Virtual Chapter Meeting April 18 – Data Management for Cybersecurity
SOUTHFIELD - ISSA Motor City Virtual Meeting is scheduled for April 18 at 6 pm
Biden Administration Seeks To Prevent Americans Using Russian-made Software Over National Security Concern
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is preparing to take the unusual step of issuing
Stefanini Group Hires Head Of Security For North America And Asia Pacific
SOUTHFIELD —Stefanini Group, a $1 billion global technology company specializing in digital solutions, has hired Orion
Smart Mobility Today: Power, Emissions, Moon Dust, Drones, Melting Robots
DETROIT - Previously on Smart Mobility Today, we focused on power, emissions, cooling the Earth
Detroit Arsenal Awards $24 Million To Develop New Military Vehicle Technology
DETROIT ARSENAL— The National Advanced Mobility Consortium asked their membership of defense contractors to provide
Pawl Steps Down As Chief Mobility Officer, Managing Director Named Interim
LANSING – On Friday the Whitmer Administration announced Kathryn Snorrason has been named Interim Chief
Chinese Electric Motorcycle Self-Balanced Two-Wheeled Robot That Can Ride By Itself
LAS VEGAS - CES 2023 will be kicking off in a few days and we’ll
MiTM Phishing Attack Lets Attackers Unlock And Steal A Tesla
NEW YORK - Researchers demonstrated how they could conduct a Man-in-the-Middle (MiTM) phishing attack to
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting Unveiling The Power Of Compliance
SOUTHFIELD - Chahak Mittal is the featured speaker March 21 at the ISSA Motor City
US Federal Cybersecurity Agency Hacked – China Suspected
WASHINGTON DC - A federal agency in charge of cybersecurity discovered it was hacked last
Michigan Cyberpatriot Sends Team To National Finals, Seeks Donations
DEARBORN - Michigan Cyber Patriot is a decade-long program founded by cybersecurity professional Tamara Shoemaker
Amazon AWS Accounts For 33 Percent Of Global Cloud Infrastructure Service Market
SEATTLE - The cloud computing market has recorded tremendous growth to emerge as a billion-dollar
The U.S. Is Considering Digital Dollars To Jump On Crypto Currency World Trend
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. is gingerly considering whether to adopt a digital version of
123NET Launches Project OVERCOME To Bridge Digital Divide In Detroit
ANN ARBOR - Dan Irvin explains how his company, 123NET, has partnered with the Detroit
Blockchain Based Data Management Used to Create Sustainable Food Systems
TROY - The global ethical food market is expected to grow to $728 billion by
TEDxDetroit Returns Nov. 6 At Masonic Temple – Tech, Entertainment, Design
DETROIT – TEDxDetroit is focused on the latest in the worlds of technology, entertainment and design – and sharing with strong ties to Detroit - a fresh batch of speakers and performers steal the show
GVSU Begins 2nd Cohort Of Digital Marketing Pro Development Program
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University will begin its second cohort of a unique digital marketing professional development program that offers industry-recognized certification in platforms like Google Analytics and HubSpot. The program will begin September
June 18 Webinar: Convert Website Visitors To Leads And Sales With Powerful Results
BIRMINGHAM – SmartFinds Marketing will be hosting a webinar June 18 at 9 am to educate business owners on how to make their websites more effective to existing website visitors. The webinar will be presented
Melih Oztalay SmartFinds Webinar June 18 – Social Media Training For Business
ROYAL OAK - Melih Oztalay, president of SmartFinds Marketing in Birmingham, announces a free June 18 webinar that will teach businesses on the Internet how to more effectively use social media marketing. https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e173-melih-oztalay-smartfinds-webinar  Â
Improve Your Website Conversions For Increased Sales
Use CRO to generate incremental desired results over time. This will cost you much less than trying to drive more traffic to your website. Website conversions has become a key topic for businesses. Competition
Proven Ways To Increase Your Website Conversion
Summary: Your competitors are converting their website visitors. How effective is your website? Do you know how many website visitors you get each month? How many of them contact you? Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) on
Business
How To Succeed With Any Corporate Event
If you are keen to run a corporate event at some point in the near
The True Appeal Of Real Estate Investments: Unpacking Its Benefits
Are you curious about getting into the world of real estate investing? It’s a fantastic
How To Modernize Your Business In 2024
Are you thinking about how to improve your business in 2024? If so, then it’s
‘3 Effective Ways to Look After an Office Building (Without Any Stress)’
Image Credit: Abbe Sublett from Unsplash. When your business is based in an office building,
Bamboo Detroit Ann Arbor Co-Working Space Grand Opening April 18
ANN ARBOR - Bamboo Detroit, a co-working space developed by Amanda Lewan, expanded into Royal
Michigan SBDC Hosts Free Small Business Resource And Financing Fair May 2
GRAND RAPIDS - Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to the second annual
TechTown Detroit Marks 20th Anniversary With New Logo
 DETROIT - TechTown Detroit is celebrating 20 years since it officially opened its headquarters
St. Clair County Smart Zone Looking To Help Tech Entrepreneurs Build Their Businesses
PORT HURON - Attention entrepreneurs from Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, and Tuscola counties!
iHemp Hour: Soil Health, Plant Nutrition
ANN ARBOR - Mark Carrol and Gary Reding of Ozadia bring Hemp farmers up to
iHemp Hour 7: Soil Health, Plant Nutrition
ANN ARBOR - Mark your calendars for noon June 4 as iHemp Michigan welcomes Mark
iHemp Hour 6: US Hemp Roundtable With Federal Legislation Update
ANN ARBOR - Jonathan Miller of the US Hemp Roundtable discusses the latest federal legislation
iHemp Hour Video: Hemp Cloning, Hemp Textiles Ask
ANN ARBOR - Michael Thue from Great Lakes Hemp Supplements demonstrates how to clone hemp
Ohio’s Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Off To Special Start
COLUMBUS - Dozens of medical cannabis dispensaries in Ohio on Tuesday began selling adult-use marijuana
Ohio vs. Michigan: Is There A Difference In Cannabis Prices?
MONROE - With Ohio beginning recreational marijuana sales on Tuesday, the topic of product prices between Ohio
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Start Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Multiple Ohio dispensaries have confirmed to NBC4 that they have the green
Ohio Issues 32 More Cannabis Sale Permits July 31
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) is just about wrapped up with
- Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on APO Options
read more - This Is What Whales Are Betting On American Express
read more - US Services Growth Tops Estimate, Contraction In Manufacturing Worsens: 'Reacceleration Of Inflation'
US private sector growth surpassed expectations in Sept, but manufacturing contracted and inflation rose, posing challenges for Fed's monetary po …
- DigitalC Opens New Office at Greater Cleveland Food Bank to Provide Access to Home Internet Service and Digital Skills Training
- Sprout Social Deepens Commitment to Public Sector by Partnering With Carahsoft as a NASPO-Approved Vendor for Government Agencies
- Kodiak Selects Wabash’s Trailers as a Service to Optimize Its Autonomous Fleet