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Cybersecurity Trends 2023 And 2024
ANN ARBOR - Ransomware again tops the biggest cyber threats in 2023 and likely will again in 2024. So says cybersecurity professionals Richard Stiennon and Dan Lohrmann. Both again joins MITechTV co-hosts Matt Roush and
MEDC Announces Major Developments In Detroit’s Corktown District
LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation last week announced three community revitalization projects that will bring economic growth, housing, and increased vibrancy to the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit. The projects, expected to generate a
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
Breaking News
General Motors Bringing Back Bolt EV, Chevy’s Most Affordable Electric Car
DETROIT - Most new EVs in the U.S. still cost over $55,000, but luckily for
Trump Says Cannabis Rescheduling Decision Could Come In Weeks
WASHINGTON DC - President Donald Trump affirmed at a news conference Monday that his administration is “looking” at
GVSU Report: Tariffs, Higher Rates Slowing West Michigan Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - A study by Grand Valley State University researchers suggests the West Michigan
Attorney Scott Roberts On What Cannabis Rescheduling Could Mean
ROYAL OAK - There’s been a lot of speculation that the Trump Administration could reschedule
Ohio GOP Claims Legalizing Pot Increases Crime. Fact Check Shows It Doesn’t
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Republican lawmakers continue to draft legislation restricting access to recreational marijuana,
Small Business Anxiety Spikes As U.S. Trade Policies Shift
BOSTON, MA– The latest trade policy shifts coming out of the new administration are making
Ohio House GOP’s Bill On Cannabis Reform Makes Fewer Changes Than Senate Version
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An Ohio House GOP lawmaker has introduced his own set of changes
Michigan Celebrates Small Business Announces 2025 Winners
LANSING - Michigan Celebrates Small Business unveiled a range of accolades for small business owners
Michigan Attorney General Calls For Investigation Into DTE’s Electronic Billing Program
DETROIT - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel asked the Michigan Public Service Commission (MSPC) Chair
GM, Stellantis Face $9.5 Billion In US Fuel Economy Fines
WASHINGTON DC - The proposal by U.S. President Joe Biden's administration to hike fuel economy
Study: Ann Arbor Takeover Of DTE Could Cost City $1.15 Billion
ANN ARBOR — It could cost Ann Arbor anywhere from $281 million to $1.15 billion
Electric Jeep Wrangler: Expectations And Everything We Know So Far
TOLEDO - Automakers are pivoting towards a future less dependent on fossil fuels as concerns
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
Michigan Cannabis Sales In May Slightly Higher Than April
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in May rose by $1.1 million from April to To
Marijuana Banking Protections Removed From House Budget Bill
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. House Republicans have removed marijuana banking protections from a critical government
Smoke Cannabis For Science And Get Paid – Really
SEATTLE - DaySavers, a manufacturer of pre-rolled cones and rolling paper, announced a groundbreaking partnership with
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
SACRAMENTO - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends. While
Featured News
New 10-Digit Dialing Mandatory For Phone Customers In 313 Area Code
LANSING - Phone customers in Michigan’s 313 area code covering Detroit and several of its closest suburbs need to prepare for
Michigan Cannabis Sales Continues Monthly Decline In February
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales continued its monthly decline in February down 4.7 percent for adult-use to $241.3 million, after a
Toyota EV Now On Sale For Under $20,000
TOKYO - When you’re able to offer an EV with 267 miles of driving range, an impressive driver assist suite, and
Michigan
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
LTU Adds Bachelor Of Science In Concrete Technology And Management Degree
SOUTHFIELD—Concrete is the world’s most-used construction material—its usage worldwide, ton for ton, is twice that
Lawrence Technological University Grants Increasing
SOUTHFIELD - Kathryn Wrench, executive director of sponsored research and educational grants at Lawrence Technological
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
LTU Adds Bachelor Of Science In Concrete Technology And Management Degree
SOUTHFIELD—Concrete is the world’s most-used construction material—its usage worldwide, ton for ton, is twice that
Lawrence Technological University Grants Increasing
SOUTHFIELD - Kathryn Wrench, executive director of sponsored research and educational grants at Lawrence Technological
Michigan Cannabis Sales In May Slightly Higher Than April
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in May rose by $1.1 million from April to To
Marijuana Banking Protections Removed From House Budget Bill
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. House Republicans have removed marijuana banking protections from a critical government
Smoke Cannabis For Science And Get Paid – Really
SEATTLE - DaySavers, a manufacturer of pre-rolled cones and rolling paper, announced a groundbreaking partnership with
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
SACRAMENTO - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends. While
Wealth, Taxes, and the Cost of Debt: Why Billionaires Are Calling For Higher Taxes — and What Trump’s Tax Cuts Have to Do With It
ANN ARBOR - A growing number of millionaires and billionaires are publicly urging governments to
Hassan Taher Explains the Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Its Relationship to AI
The distinction between machine learning and artificial intelligence often confuses business leaders and technologists alike.
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Push Targets Legislature’s Rewrite Of Voter-Approved Law
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis advocates are renewing their push to put the state’s marijuana laws
Michigan Auto Makers Hit The Brakes On EVs As Incentives Fade — Just As Canada Opens The Door To Chinese Imports
DETROIT - Michigan’s auto industry is navigating one of its most complex transitions in decades
Advanced Technologies
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
Streaming Update: Why Netflix, Max, Disney, And Others Are Teaming Up
SAN FRANCISCO - The streaming wars have reached a fever pitch with more ads, higher prices, and greater competition as platforms
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
New Solar Cells Double As Windows And Walls
NEW YORK - This past August, Panasonic Holdings began testing and demonstrating a prototype version of its perovskite photovoltaic material. The prototype is in the form of semi-transparent glass balustrade panels on the balcony of a
Grand Valley State University Gets Federal Grant To Develop Nursing Simulation Tools
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University received a $1.5 million federal grant to improve nursing workforce readiness by increasing high-impact learning opportunities for students using multiple-patient simulations. Tricia Thomas, dean of the Kirkhof College
Ancient Alien World Beneath Earth’s Mantle
NEW YORK - Some 4.5 billion years or so ago, scientists believe, something big smacked into Earth and knocked it ass over teakettle. The result was a bunch of debris, hurled into space, swirling around
Plastic Waste Becomes Clean Hydrogen Goldmine
NEW YORK - A study focused on turning waste plastics into high-value graphene just unlocked a new way of producing hydrogen that could transform the nascent industry and, on a grander scale, positively alter projected
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
StabiLux Biosciences Gets $650,000 Investment
HOUGHTON - StabiLux Biosciences, a company founded by Michigan Technological University physics professor Yoke Khin Yap, has recently been awarded more than $650,000. The funds are from America’s Seed Fund, powered by the National Science
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
StabiLux Biosciences Gets $650,000 Investment
HOUGHTON - StabiLux Biosciences, a company founded by Michigan Technological University physics professor Yoke Khin Yap, has recently been awarded more than $650,000. The funds are from America’s Seed Fund, powered by the National Science
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Lacks Enterprises Acquires Custom Wheel Manufacturer Forgeline Motorsports
GRAND RAPIDS – Lacks Enterprises announced it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority
J.D. Power: Public EV Charging Sees Consistent Progress
TROY–The public electric vehicle charging infrastructure continues to be identified as a culprit in the
Updated Wuling Bingo 2024: GM Challenges BYD Seagull
DETROIT – GM is updating its Wuling Bingo for 2024 to compete more effectively with
GM Invests Another $850M In Cruise To Expand Manual Operations
DETROIT - Despite a bumpy 2023, Cruise LLC isn’t nearing the end of the road
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Launches Bug Bounty Program For Vehicle Cybersecurity
AUBURN HILLS - Hackers can get paid a bounty up to $1,500 if they discover
Southfield Art Gallery Owners Involved In Tesla Autopilot Crash In Pennsylvania
SOUTHFIELD - A Southfield art gallery owner told police his 2016 Tesla Model X was
Digital and Mobile
Report: Cyber Threats Increased In 2021 – Ransomware, Supply Chain Attacks, Rogue Players
JERSEY CITY, NJ. - In 2021, in every part of the world, cyber security threats
Women In Defense Michigan Hosts Kentucky Derby Gala May 6 In Utica
UTICA - Women in Defense Michigan members and guests are invited to attend a special
Ingham County Asks Residents, Businesses To Participate In Survey On Broadband Access
INGHAN COUNTY - Ingham County is asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question survey
123NET Continues Home Internet Rollout to Detroit University District
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET, best known as a premier fiber internet, colocation and voice services provider
Russian Ransomware Attacks Analyzed By Cybersecurity Expert Dan Lohrmann
ANN ARBOR - Dan Lohrmann from Security Mentor - the former Chief Information Security Officer
Cyber Patriot Summer Camps, Awards With Tamara Shoemaker
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker, Director of University of Detroit Mercy's Center for Cyber Security
Ransomware’s Dangerous New Trick Is Double-Encrypting Your Data
SAN FRANCISCO - Ransomware groups have always taken a more-is-more approach. If a victim pays
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting
Meeting Information Join us at the MotorCity ISSA for a discussion on Information Security. Date:
CES 2018: Where You’ll Start Caring About 5G
LAS VEGAS - At this year's CES you'll hear plenty of talk about driverless cars,
Red Level’s Pat Dooley Answers The Question: What’s Next For IT In 2018
ROYAL OAK - IT budgets look promising and are expected to grow in 2018 especially
PlanetM To Recognize Mobility, Connected Tech Award Winners At Detroit Auto Show
DETROIT - PlanetM, the mobility effort launched by Gov. Rick Snyder, announced Tuesday the category
Tech248 Update: ORBBEC Builds 3D Cameras For VR, AR, 3D Printing, AI And More
ROYAL OAK - Virtual and Augmented reality are becoming the hot new technologies on the
Business and Finance
How To Increase Productivity In Your Factory With Automation
DETROIT - Production companies seeking to keep up with the high demand for quality products
Harnessing AI for the Future: Insights from Melih Oztalay
Exploring AI Regulations, Healthcare Innovations, Financial Advancements, and the Evolution of ChatGPT In an era
Top Considerations When Launching a Manufacturing Business
Image Pixabay CC0 License Launching a manufacturing business can be an extremely lucrative decision, and
How To Keep Your Business Finances In Order
Keeping your business finances is always something you should be proactive about doing, especially when
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
UK Launches Net Zero Road-Building Competition Worth £1.7 Million
Unsplash - CC0 License The UK is at the forefront of the world’s net zero
How To Make Your Business More Tech-Savvy
Enhancing your business with the latest technological advancements can be beneficial, regardless of its size.
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
Meet The Six Finalists Of The 2021 City Of Design Challenge
DETROIT - Design Core, the College for Creative Studies, and Connect313 are proud to announce
Detroit’s TechTown Hosts Retail Boot Camp Showcase June 22
DETROIT - Join TechTown Detroit to celebrate the hustle and hard work of 14 Retail
Start Garden, Spartan Innovations Recommended As Next SmartZone Facilitators
GRAND RAPIDS — The city’s Local Development Finance Authority has recommended that Start Garden Inc. and Spartan Innovations
Michigan Cannabis Sales In May Slightly Higher Than April
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in May rose by $1.1 million from April to To
Marijuana Banking Protections Removed From House Budget Bill
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. House Republicans have removed marijuana banking protections from a critical government
Smoke Cannabis For Science And Get Paid – Really
SEATTLE - DaySavers, a manufacturer of pre-rolled cones and rolling paper, announced a groundbreaking partnership with
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
SACRAMENTO - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends. While
