MI Tech TV
State Of Michigan’s Chief Security Officer Recaps Cyber Summit, Offers Safety Tips
LANSING - The State of Michigan hosted a two-day cyber summit in mid October that featured top cybersecurity officials, including Jason Cavendish, Michigan's chief security officer. His duties include both cyber and physical security. Cavendish
Sparx & Recreation Seeks Cannabis Friendly Businesses Interested In Promoting Cannabis Tourism
DEARBORN - Sparx & Recreation is a cannabis-tourism focused digital product that is looking for businesses that want to participate in the booming cannabis tourism industry in Michigan. Publisher Dan Keelan joins MiTech TV to
Automation Alley Makes Integr8 Exposition Year Round
TROY - Integr8, the annual Industry 4.0 conference hosted by Automation Alley, is shifting from a one-day event to a year-long exploration into the digital transformation of manufacturing. The new format will include up to
Breaking News
Celebrating 4/20 In Ohio? What To Know Before You Buy Your Pot
CINCINATTI - Sunday marks the first 420 − the unofficial holiday for cannabis enthusiasts − since recreational
Airports Set To Switch To Smart Phones For Boarding Passes And Check-Ins
LONDON - Boarding passes and traditional check-ins are set to be abolished as part of
Grand Valley State University Promotes Jennifer Drake To Provost
ALLENDALE - Jennifer Drake has been named provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Comcast RISE To Provide 100 Grand Rapids And Muskegon Small Businesses With Comprehensive Grant Packages
GRAND RAPIDS – Comcast announced Grand Rapids, Muskegon and surrounding areas will be one of
Can You Smoke Weed At Your Ohio Football Tailgate?
COLUMBUS - The first Ohio State football season since legal marijuana products hit the market
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
Banking Remains Challenge For Ohio Dispensaries
DAYTON - Roughly 120 dispensaries in Ohio have received state licenses to sell recreational marijuana,
US Climate Law Is Turbocharging Clean Energy Technology
FRANKFORT, Ky. — On a recent day under the July sun, three men heaved solar
X-OTO 3-Wheeled Electric Scotter Now Available In US, No Driver’s License Required
DETROIT - There’s a new ride in town, and it’s got three wheels. Oh, and
Scientists Make Energy Breakthrough To Extract Power In Space From The Sun
SAN FRANCISCO - Solar Power is quite possibly the energy source of the future, and in
Norwegian Hydrogen Company To Build Gigawatt Electrolyzer Plant In Michigan
LANSING – Norwegian hydrogen company Nel Hydrogen is establishing an automated gigawatt electrolyzer manufacturing facility
One-Third Of Michigan Charitable Nonprofits Have Less Than One Month Cash On Hand
GRAND RAPIDS — One-third of Michigan's charitable nonprofits have less than one month of cash
Whitney Named Executive Director Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation
GRAND RAPIDS - Gleaves Whitney, who has served as director of the Hauenstein Center for
US Signal Multi-Tenant, Private Cloud Services
GRAND RAPIDS - Amana Regnerus, an Executive VP at US Signal, talks about the Grand
The KR Groups Expands To Lakeshore Office
GRAND RAPIDS. – After a decade of operating out of an office space in Grand
Michigan Cannabis Sales Decline Slightly In November For Fourth Month In A Row
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in November totaled $260.5 million, down less than 1 percent
US Senator Says Cannabis Legalization Is Inevitable Despite Some Republican Opposition
WASHINGTON DC - Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), one of the most vociferous cannabis supporters among U.S. senators,
Latrisha Matson Joins Sparx & Recreation Team
LAS VEGAS - Latrisha Matson, founder of Michigan Weedsters, has joined the Sparx & Recreation
Michigan Cannabis Sales Decline Slightly In October For Third Straight Month
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell 4.3 percent in October to $262.9 million from $274.7
Featured News
Syncurrent First AI Startup To Get Funding From USDA Rural Development
MARQUETTE – "Syncurrent, First AI Startup To Get Funding From USDA Rural Development" A Marquette-based technological startup, is the first artificial
CRA Proposed Administrative Rules Changes
LANSING - Join Derek Sova, policy specialist with the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, to learn about the changes being proposed to the
Legal Cannabis In Ohio Also Growing Jobs
COLUMBUS - The Indeed employment website is rife with Ohio-based entry-level cultivator, trimmer and customer service positions. Cannabis businesses are also in need
Michigan
EV Backers Hail Proposed State Law To Expand Charging Access
LANSING–Michigan environmental groups are backing newly introduced legislation that would expand Michigan’s infrastructure for electric
J.D. Power: EV Owners Increasingly Turn To Makers’ Apps
TROY–The use of auto manufacturers’ mobile apps for electric vehicles has increased, according to the
Residents, Businesses In Metro Detroit Area Asked For Feedback On Internet Service
ANN ARBOR–Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties are asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question
Lawrence Tech Formula Electric Team Wins Third In Nation–Again
SOUTHFIELD–Lawrence Technological University’s Formula Electric motorsports team earned a third-place finish in national competition. The
EV Backers Hail Proposed State Law To Expand Charging Access
LANSING–Michigan environmental groups are backing newly introduced legislation that would expand Michigan’s infrastructure for electric
J.D. Power: EV Owners Increasingly Turn To Makers’ Apps
TROY–The use of auto manufacturers’ mobile apps for electric vehicles has increased, according to the
Residents, Businesses In Metro Detroit Area Asked For Feedback On Internet Service
ANN ARBOR–Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties are asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question
Lawrence Tech Formula Electric Team Wins Third In Nation–Again
SOUTHFIELD–Lawrence Technological University’s Formula Electric motorsports team earned a third-place finish in national competition. The
Michigan Cannabis Sales Decline Slightly In November For Fourth Month In A Row
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in November totaled $260.5 million, down less than 1 percent
US Senator Says Cannabis Legalization Is Inevitable Despite Some Republican Opposition
WASHINGTON DC - Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), one of the most vociferous cannabis supporters among U.S. senators,
Latrisha Matson Joins Sparx & Recreation Team
LAS VEGAS - Latrisha Matson, founder of Michigan Weedsters, has joined the Sparx & Recreation
Michigan Cannabis Sales Decline Slightly In October For Third Straight Month
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell 4.3 percent in October to $262.9 million from $274.7
Ohio Cannabis Companies Sues State Regulator Over Stringent Advertising Rules
DAYTON - Ohio cannabis businesses in a recent lawsuit argue the Ohio Division of Cannabis
2025 Michigan Cyber Summit Scheduled For Oct. 23
LANSING – The 2025 Michigan Cyber Summit will be held Oct. 23 at the Suburban
Report: Stellantis Plans $10 Billion US Investment
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis is planning to invest roughly $10 billion into the United States as part of a turnaround effort to
A2ZERO Household Electronics Collection Events In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR— Mark your calendars for the upcoming A2ZERO Household Electronics Collection events taking place
Advanced Technologies
Latest Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Can Handle Text, Images And Sound
NEW YORK - Slightly more than 10 months ago OpenAI’s ChatGPT was first released to the public. Its arrival ushered in
NCMS Issues White Paper On Cybersecurity For Manufacturing
ANN ARBOR–The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences has released a white paper promoting cybersecurity best practices that will improve the security
Automation Alley Announces Year-Long Format For Integr8 Event
TROY – Integr8, the annual Industry 4.0 conference hosted by Automation Alley, is shifting from a one-day event to a year-long
Fourier And Tesla Display Impressive Humanoid Robot Progress
NEW YORK - As Tesla's Optimus robot shows off new capabilities in pick 'n' place sorting and one-legged yoga balancing, Singaporean
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Rockwell Medical Wins Three-Year Deal With Ohio Dialysis Provider
WIXOM–Rockwell Medical Inc., which develops, manufactures, and distributes hemodialysis products to dialysis providers, announced a three-year product purchase agreement with Centers for Dialysis Care Inc., the largest non-profit, independent outpatient dialysis provider in Northeast Ohio.
NASA And Boeing Unveil The X-66A Aircraft
WASHINGTON DC - NASA and Boeing reveal the new livery for the X-66A, an aircraft designed for sustainable flight and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. NASA and Boeing have unveiled a new livery
James Webb Telescope Spots Potential Signs Of Alien Life
WASHINGTON DC - NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected potential traces of dimethyl sulfide, a chemical only known to be created by phytoplankton on Earth, in the atmosphere of an exoplanet believed to have
Software Topic In The Casino Industry: Interview With Shannon Atkins From JohnSlots
The online casino industry thrives on innovation. Technological advancements, especially in software, have revolutionized players' engagement with their favorite games. Yet, few understand the intricacies and importance of software selection better than Shannon Atkins. Today,
Printed Meds Could Reinvent Pharmacies, Drug Research
ANN ARBOR - A technology that can print pure, ultra-precise doses of drugs onto a wide variety of surfaces could one day enable on-site printing of custom-dosed medications at pharmacies, hospitals and other locations. The
Tech248 Member MatchRX Revolutionizing Surplus Prescription Drug Industry
ROYAL OAK - Check out this cool Tech248 member company MatchRX a private web-based inter-pharmacy marketplace to buy and sell small quantities of non-controlled, non-expired overstocked prescription drugs and drugs in short supply to satisfy
Making Choices Michigan Becomes Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Great Lakes Health Connect
GRAND RAPIDS – Representatives from Great Lakes Health Connect and Making Choices Michigan have announced the integration of their day-to-day operations. MCM will maintain its existing brand and governing board of directors, but will function
Labyrinth Chip Could Help Monitor Aggressive Cancer Stem Cells
ANN ARBOR - Inspired by the Labyrinth of Greek mythology, a new chip etched with fluid channels sends blood samples through a hydrodynamic maze to separate out rare circulating cancer cells into a relatively clean
Printed Meds Could Reinvent Pharmacies, Drug Research
ANN ARBOR - A technology that can print pure, ultra-precise doses of drugs onto a wide variety of surfaces could one day enable on-site printing of custom-dosed medications at pharmacies, hospitals and other locations. The
Tech248 Member MatchRX Revolutionizing Surplus Prescription Drug Industry
ROYAL OAK - Check out this cool Tech248 member company MatchRX a private web-based inter-pharmacy marketplace to buy and sell small quantities of non-controlled, non-expired overstocked prescription drugs and drugs in short supply to satisfy
Making Choices Michigan Becomes Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Great Lakes Health Connect
GRAND RAPIDS – Representatives from Great Lakes Health Connect and Making Choices Michigan have announced the integration of their day-to-day operations. MCM will maintain its existing brand and governing board of directors, but will function
Labyrinth Chip Could Help Monitor Aggressive Cancer Stem Cells
ANN ARBOR - Inspired by the Labyrinth of Greek mythology, a new chip etched with fluid channels sends blood samples through a hydrodynamic maze to separate out rare circulating cancer cells into a relatively clean
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
Researchers Innovating Fast-Charging Sodium-Ion Battery Technology
NETHERLANDS - The experts at TU Delft labs in the Netherlands are continuing their mastery of
Toyota Advancing Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Cars, Trucks, Stationary Power
GARDENA, Calif. - For years, Toyota has been at the forefront of hybrid technology. The
Navy SEAL Killed In Florida Crash Of Tesla Cruising On Semi-Autonomous Autopilot
WILLISTON, Florida - One person died in a May crash in Florida involving a Tesla
Surveys Show Tech Drives Buying, Driving Experience
DETROIT - Technology is playing a bigger role than ever in the car-buying experience, whether
Digital and Mobile
If War Starts In Ukraine, Will Russians Unleash Cyberwar On United States?
ANN ARBOR - If the Russians invade Ukraine this month, and the United States unleashes
Planning for a Nation-State Cyber Attack — Are You Ready?
LANSING - Warnings are pouring in from all over the world about the U.S. and
Scholarships Available For Women Pursuing Careers Related To National Security
DETROIT - Women in Defense Michigan established the Horizon Scholarship Program in 2009 to encourage
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting Feb. 17 Focus: Teaching Cybersecurity To Lawyers
SOUTHFIELD - Join Motor City ISSA for a discussion on Information Security with a Guest
Go-Based Malware Now Common, Adopted By Both APTs And e-Crime Groups
The number of malware strains coded in the Go programming language has seen a sharp
Kamala Harris To Prioritize Cybersecurity And Global Health In Foreign Policy Platform
WASHINGTON DC - While the White House tackles domestic crises stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic,
Comerica Names Juan Rodriguez Chief Information Security Officer
DETROIT - Comerica has named Juan Rodriguez Executive Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer, reporting
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting Feb. 18 Cybersecurity In The Age Of COVID
DETROIT - Motor City ISSA is hosting a virtual chapter meeting Feb. 18 focused on
Pixo Shows Off Virtual Reality Training Tech For First Responders
DETROIT — The virtual reality development company Pixo VR premiered its training platform for emergency
VR Training As Done By Pixo – Tech248 Company Profile
ROYAL OAK - PIXO is a software developer for industrial, energy and utility companies that
Construction Begun On WMU’s Grand Rapids Manufacturing Lab
GRAND RAPIDS - Construction has begun at Western Michigan University’s Grand Rapids regional location for
Lightweight Vehicle Frame Popularity Leads To Funding For Low-Volume Production
PLYMOUTH - An innovative lightweight car frame was rolled out at the SEMA show a
Business and Finance
What Mistakes Are You Making With Your Virtual Meeting Culture?
Unsplash Image: CC0 License Pre-pandemic, the idea of solely virtual business meetings didn’t even enter
The AI Revolution: News and Tools for Business with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI April 1, 2024 - The AI Revolution continues with an insightful segment on
How IoT is Transforming Sustainability in the Oil and Gas Industry
In the oil and gas industry, issues like energy waste, environmental impact, operational inefficiencies, and
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!
8 Reasons Why Free VPN Services Come with Risks That Aren’t Worth It
VPN services are rightfully popular, but that level of privacy doesn’t come cheap. Unfortunately, free
Predictions For 2024 That Could Completely Change Video Games As We Know Them Today
The gaming world is by many standards a very chaotic industry where things can change
The Small Business’ Definitive Guide To Increasing Value through Improved Customer Service
Small and established businesses can agree on one thing— there is increased competition in the
How Is Your Business Thought Of In The Local Community?
Pexels - CC0 License It’s very easy to assume that if you have a business
Ann Arbor SPARK to Manage Statewide Michigan Internship Program
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation are launching Michigan
West Michigan Food Processing Incubator Opens In Muskegon
MUSKEGON — An 8,000-square-foot food processing business incubator in Muskegon is now open and accepting
CitySide Ventures Vets 21 Tech Startups In First Deal Tank Pitch Competition
BIRMINGHAM - CitySide Ventures announce that its inaugural “Deal Tank” event of 2021 was a
2021 GAMIC Finalists Named – Competition April 12 During SAE International
DETROIT - GAMIC has selected 11 Automotive and Mobility Start-Up Companies for the 13th Annual
Michigan Cannabis Sales Decline Slightly In November For Fourth Month In A Row
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in November totaled $260.5 million, down less than 1 percent
US Senator Says Cannabis Legalization Is Inevitable Despite Some Republican Opposition
WASHINGTON DC - Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), one of the most vociferous cannabis supporters among U.S. senators,
Latrisha Matson Joins Sparx & Recreation Team
LAS VEGAS - Latrisha Matson, founder of Michigan Weedsters, has joined the Sparx & Recreation
Michigan Cannabis Sales Decline Slightly In October For Third Straight Month
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell 4.3 percent in October to $262.9 million from $274.7
