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LTU Creates New Division of Research and Economic Development
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University has consolidated its research and economic development activities into a new division. The university's sponsored research effort has grown from less than $1 million a year a decade ago to
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.
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U.S. Economic Deceleration Outlook 2024 Per U-M Forecast
This news post will cover the U.S. Economic Deceleration Outlook 2024 as Per U-M Forecast. The latest economic forecast from the
Detroit’s Economic Picture Improves Though Gains Tempered By Income Challenges
ANN ARBOR - Detroit’s payroll jobs and the number of employed residents are expected to continue to climb during the next
DEA Agents Still Making Marijuana Arrests in Ohio And Michigan
WASHINGTON DC – Despite Ohio's recent legalization of recreational marijuana, federal law still prohibits its use. This means that DEA agents
Advanced Technologies
Star Trek Warp Drive Could Move From Science Fiction To Reality
Concept art of a futuristic warp drive (Adobe Firefly). NEW YORK - An international team of physicists behind several revolutionary warp
Commercial Engine Runs On Water Develops More Than 400 HP
Credits: ecoticias.com In the midst of the search for new forms of fuel, an engine that runs on water appears. It
Researchers Make Breakthrough That Could Revolutionize EV Batteries
CANADA - Experts working in South Korea and Canada have developed a battery cathode that promises to be less expensive and better
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
TrialAssure Offers Anonymize 3.0 That Uses Machine Learning And Artificial Intelligence To Share Info
CANTON – Pharmaceutical technology company TrialAssure announced that its flagship product TrialAssure ANONYMIZE® 3.0 is now available. ANONYMIZE allows users across
Report: Artificial Intelligence Could Lead To Human Extinction
WASHINGTON DC - AI may take your job in the somewhat near future — and it may eventually take human life, according to
Microsoft Engineer Sounds Alarm On AI Image-Generator
SEATTLE - A Microsoft engineer is sounding alarms about offensive and harmful imagery he says is too easily made by the
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
Science Tech
Personalised Cancer Cure Gets Clinical Trials
LONDON - Thousands of NHS patients will be given access to groundbreaking cancer vaccines, health leaders have said, as a 55-year-old man became the first in England to receive the treatment for bowel cancer in a “landmark moment”. Thirty hospitals have so far signed
New Fuel Could Revolutionize The Roads
AUSTRALIA - The biggest contribution America has made to sustainable mobility has been EVs, dominated in the industry by brands like Tesla. However, Elon Musk has a serious problem with the new (and curious) fuel
Korean Researchers Develop Battery That Could Eliminate Major Issue With EVs
SOUTH KOREA - Korean researchers may have cracked the code to eliminate a major issue that makes some consumers hesitant to transition to the increasingly popular electric vehicles. As detailed by Techopedia, a team from the Korea
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
MPSC’s Summer Energy Appraisal: Pandemic’s Impact On Energy Demand And Prices Continues To Drive Uncertainty
LANSING - As restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic are eased and economic activity rebounds, Michiganders can expect higher gas prices in summer 2021 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
Cadillac Unveils The Sollei EV Concept
DETROIT - Cadillac introduced the SOLLEI concept, the ultimate design expression of a coach-built luxury
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
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
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 Capping Number Of Cannabis Dispensaries In Columbus, Cleveland And Cincinnati
TOLEDO - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is capping the number of marijuana dispensaries
U.S. Economic Deceleration Outlook 2024 Per U-M Forecast
This news post will cover the U.S. Economic Deceleration Outlook 2024 as Per U-M Forecast.
US Signal Completes Acquisition of OneNeck
GRAND RAPIDS – US Signal Company has successfully completed its acquisition of OneNeck IT Solutions
Detroit’s Economic Picture Improves Though Gains Tempered By Income Challenges
ANN ARBOR - Detroit’s payroll jobs and the number of employed residents are expected to
Will Ohio’s Sales Surge Hurt Michigan’s Cannabis Market?
Michigan’s cannabis market could face significant challenges due to the rapid rise of neighboring Ohio’s
Ohio Recreational Marijuana – What Shoppers Are Buying
COLUMBUS - All kinds of recreational marijuana products were made available to Ohioans in earlier this
Ohio Cannabis Customers Smoked $38.5M In First Two Weeks Of Adult-Use Sales
COLUMBUS - Marijuana sales in Ohio are surging since sales began on Aug. 6 with shops
New Line Processing Offers Line of Credit For Michigan Cannabis Customers
ANN ARBOR - Michigan cannabis dispensaries, and customers have had a difficult time trying to
DTE Energy To Build Region’s Largest Battery Energy Storage Center At Retired Trenton Coal Plant
DETROIT - DTE will become a leader in battery storage as it converts a portion
New Engines Coming Powered By Carbon-Neutral Fuels That America Doesn’t Use
NEW YORK - Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru are will collaborating to develop new types of
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
123NET Enhances Broadband Services Across Michigan
SOUTHFIELD - 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 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
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
Ohio Medical Marijuana Patients Get Priority Over Recreational Customers
COLUMBUS - With recreational cannabis sales underway across Ohio as of Tuesday, the non-medical, adult-use
Michigan
EVs Have More Initial Quality Problems Than Gasoline Cars, J.D. Power Survey
TROY–Today’s mass market electric vehicles average 181 problems per 100 vehicles, according to the 2024
LTU Creates New Division of Research and Economic Development
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University has consolidated its research and economic development activities into a
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
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
EVs Have More Initial Quality Problems Than Gasoline Cars, J.D. Power Survey
TROY–Today’s mass market electric vehicles average 181 problems per 100 vehicles, according to the 2024
LTU Creates New Division of Research and Economic Development
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University has consolidated its research and economic development activities into a
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
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
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
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
Ohio Medical Marijuana Patients Get Priority Over Recreational Customers
COLUMBUS - With recreational cannabis sales underway across Ohio as of Tuesday, the non-medical, adult-use
GM To Retool Kansas Assembly Plant And Layoff 1600
DETROIT - General Motors has announced that it will lay off 1,695 workers at its Fairfax Assembly
SpaceX Starship Rocket – Remarkable Leap For Space Exploration
NEW YORK - In a remarkable leap for space exploration, Elon Musk and SpaceX have
DTE Energy Building Three Solar Parks Funded By MIGreenPower Program
DETROIT — DTE Energy announced that it has broken ground on three new solar parks
UFO Whistleblower: Huge Dramatic Alien Announcement Months Away
AUFO whistleblower, Charles McNeal, has made some startling claims about a significant event in human history
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
Cyber Patriot Founder Gets MCWT Education Award
YPSILANTI - Tamara Shoemaker, VP, CyberPatriot, Co-Founder Midwest CISSE Chapter, won the Michigan Council of
Ascension Health Cyber Attack Impact In Michigan
SOUTHFIELD - Ascension Health, the nation's largest chain of Catholic hospitals, said it was responding
ISSA Motor City Meeting May 16 – Cybersecurity From FBI’s Perspective
LIVONIA - FBI Special Agent Benjamin Simon will talk about cybersecurity from the FBI's perspective
Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Cybersecurity Needs In Manufacturing
TROY – Automation Alley’s fifth playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series shines a spotlight
Harman, American Center For Mobility In New Partnership
NOVI–Harman, the automotive electronics subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., has announced a new collaboration
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
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
Change Healthcare Shut Down By Ransomware, Election Security Warnings
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon discuss the impact of the
Annual Cybercrime Cost To Jump By 70 Percent To Top $13.8 Trillion By 2028
NEW YORK - The global cybercrime cost has snowballed over the years, with companies and
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
Improve Your Website Conversions For Increased Sales
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Business
Secrets to Success: Why the Eyewear E-commerce Market is Booming
In 2022, Grand View Research reported that the eyewear market was valued at $183.36 billion.
How Can You Ensure That Your Business Has A Higher Chance Of Success?
Are you worried about your business seeing success? All business owners are to an extent,
Smart Cities and IoT Innovations in Michigan
Michigan is on the edge of a tech revolution and very exciting changes with the
Improving Your Product Development Process Quickly & Effectively
Whatever it is that you are planning on selling as a product, you need to
Empowering Women In Technology Ann Arbor Meet Up May 2
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Council Of Women in Technology offers women the opportunity to
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
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 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
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
Ohio Medical Marijuana Patients Get Priority Over Recreational Customers
COLUMBUS - With recreational cannabis sales underway across Ohio as of Tuesday, the non-medical, adult-use