MI Tech TV
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
DTE Installing Smart Devices To Prevent Power Outages In Michigan
DETROIT — DTE Energy is working to provide more reliable electricity to customers by installing
Report: West Michigan’s Economy Continuing To Slow
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Rapids’ economy continued to slump in August, according to data gathered
Cheech And Chong Cannabis Brand Now Available In Ohio
COLUMBUS - Cannabis comics Cheech & Chong are expanding their cannabis brand into Ohio through
Hyundai Will Be First Hybrid Without Gasoline
KOREA - Hyundai will soon be adding a new vehicle to its lineup, and it’s
GVSU Survey: Tariff Impact Generates Pessimism In West Michigan Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley State University survey of West Michigan businesses and purchasing
Ohio Republican Lawmakers Seek To Change Voter-Approved Pot Laws
COLUMBUS - Ohio Republican politicians are offering new proposals to change Ohio’s recreational marijuana law
Ohio House Rejects DeWine’s Plan To Double Cannabis Tax, Senate Still Plans To Consider
COLUMBUS - The Ohio House rejected Gov. Mike DeWine’s plan to double marijuana sales taxes in its
GM To Increase Truck Production In US To Avoid Trump Tariffs
DETROIT - General Motors is planning to boost production of light-duty trucks in the U.S.
ITC Michigan President Reflects On 2003 Blackout, Discussed Future Need
NOVI – On MITech TV Aug. 14, we joined Simon Whitelocke, president of ITC Michigan,
Nikola Lands $58.2 Million To Build Hydrogen Stations To Fuel Heavy Commercial Vehicles
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - Nikola was granted a total of $58.2 million from various regulatory agencies
Rivian CEO Opens Up About EV Charging Deal With Tesla
IRVINE, CA. - Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said his company’s upcoming EV charging partnership with
Energy Transition: Hydrogen-Generated Rooftop Panels
KARLSRUHE, Germany - Efficient production of hydrogen, fuels, and even drinking water on roofs or
Automation Alley Fund Seeks To Raise $75,000 To Buy Laptops For Unemployed
TROY - The Automation Alley Fund is trying to raise $75,000 to deliver much-needed laptops
Health Care From Anywhere: Telehealth Before, During, And After the Pandemic
LANSING - Connected Nation, through its state program Connected Nation Michigan, is hosting a series
Grant Funds Still Available For Farms, Agricultural and Food Processors
LANSING - Funding is still available for farms and agricultural processors with employees of 10
GR Software Developer Blue Medora Now observIQ
GRAND RAPIDS - Software developer Blue Medora has rebranded and relaunched its retained business. The
Michigan Marijuana Businesses Wait To See What Happens When Federal Rules Change
SOUTHFIELD - Molly MacDonald doesn’t know much about the intricate federal regulations for marijuana. But
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
Baker College Teams Up With House Of Dank To Offer Internships In Detroit
DETROIT - Baker College has teamed up with House of Dank, to provide cannabis-related internships
Michigan Cannabis Sales In May Slightly Higher Than April
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in May rose by $1.1 million from April to To
Featured News
Planning To Fly On Or After May 7? You Need A Real ID To Get Past Security
DETROIT - If you plan to fly within the United States on or after May 7, you need a "Real ID"
Elon Musk Out – Tesla Shaken – Washington Relieved
WASHINGTON DC - Elon Musk is heading for the exit. Insiders confirm the Tesla CEO will step down from his high-profile
A2ZERO Household Electronics Refurbishment And Recycling Event April 26
ANN ARBOR — The next A2ZERO Household Electronics Takeback event is set for Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Zion
Michigan
C-Level Technology Jobs Available Through Executive Search Partners
ANN ARBOR - After a lull in hiring C-Level technology executives this year, companies are
Flo Vehicle Chargers Sold In Vermont
AUBURN HILLS–The Canadian EV charger builder Flo, which has established its manufacturing base in Auburn
Nominations Open For Michigan Celebrates Small Business 2024
LANSING—Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards program, a
Wolverine Power Agrees To Buy Palisades Nuclear Power
LANSING - The shuttered Palisades Nuclear Power Plant met the first step on the long
C-Level Technology Jobs Available Through Executive Search Partners
ANN ARBOR - After a lull in hiring C-Level technology executives this year, companies are
Flo Vehicle Chargers Sold In Vermont
AUBURN HILLS–The Canadian EV charger builder Flo, which has established its manufacturing base in Auburn
Nominations Open For Michigan Celebrates Small Business 2024
LANSING—Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards program, a
Wolverine Power Agrees To Buy Palisades Nuclear Power
LANSING - The shuttered Palisades Nuclear Power Plant met the first step on the long
Michigan Marijuana Businesses Wait To See What Happens When Federal Rules Change
SOUTHFIELD - Molly MacDonald doesn’t know much about the intricate federal regulations for marijuana. But
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
Baker College Teams Up With House Of Dank To Offer Internships In Detroit
DETROIT - Baker College has teamed up with House of Dank, to provide cannabis-related internships
Michigan Cannabis Sales In May Slightly Higher Than April
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in May rose by $1.1 million from April to To
How SaaS LMS Solutions Reduce IT Overhead
With simple yet effective solutions available today at their disposal, organizations are always on the
New Community Transformation Fund Completes First Close Of Second Venture Fund
GRAND RAPIDS – New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF), a statewide venture capital fund based in Grand Rapids,
Why Technology and Finance Are More Connected Than They Seem
Business decisions rarely live as a solo item. Financial planning, operations, and technology all have
What An EPA Climate Rollback Means For Michigan And The U.S. Economy
WASHINGTON DC - For more than 15 years, U.S. companies, utilities, insurers, and state governments
Advanced Technologies
Biden Uses Wartime Authority To Bolster Energy Efficient Manufacturing
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration said Friday that it used wartime authority to bolster manufacturing of energy efficient heating and
What Toyota’s New Solid-state Battery Partnership Means For The EV Industry
TOKYO - Solid-state batteries are one of the hottest areas of research in the EV industry. Nearly every major company in the auto
EnergyX Aims New Solid-State EV Battery At The 500,000-Mile Car Of The Future
DETROIT - Electric vehicles are just like ordinary gas guzzlers in some respects, including their lifespan. They need to be replaced
Labor Department Approves Registered Apprenticeship Program For Washtenaw Community College
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College has received approval for its first U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program, serving as
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
New Process Transforms Unrecyclable Plastics Into Useful Chemicals
NEW YORK - Nearly 80 percent of plastic waste ultimately finds its way to landfills or lingers in the environment. Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have pioneered a method that transforms traditionally unrecyclable mixtures of
Hydrogen Is The Locomotive Fuel Of The Future
DETROIT - As the railroad industry searches for ways to reduce and ultimately eliminate its greenhouse gas emissions, Wabtec sees hydrogen as the locomotive fuel of the future, whether it’s burned in internal combustion engines
Toyota Files Patent For Water-Cooled Hydrogen Combustion Engine
TOKYO - Toyota has filed a patent application for an engine that includes water injection valves to intake ports for the combustion chamber. CarBuzz discovered the patent at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The patent
Motus Tower At Huron Hills Golf Course Tracks Wildlife in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR — Researchers will now be able to track migration patterns and behaviors of wildlife in Ann Arbor and (far) beyond. Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation has worked in cooperation with the Kalamazoo Nature
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
MSU Opens New $88.1 Million Grand Rapids Research Center
GRAND RAPIDS — The new Grand Rapids Research Center opens this week, anchoring the western end of the city’s Medical Mile cluster of education, health care and research institutions and elevating Michigan State University’s role in biomedicine.
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
MSU Opens New $88.1 Million Grand Rapids Research Center
GRAND RAPIDS — The new Grand Rapids Research Center opens this week, anchoring the western end of the city’s Medical Mile cluster of education, health care and research institutions and elevating Michigan State University’s role in biomedicine.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
Why Ford Could Revive 2 High-Volume Vehicles, and Soon
The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, and it's forcing companies like Ford Motor Company to adapt
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
Toyota Developing Fuel-Cell Auto Technology To Leave EVs Behind
The Chinese industry is monopolizing the production of EVs, while in America we try to overtake them with
Report: Fiat-Chrysler Talking Autonomous Cars With Uber, Amazon
DETROIT - Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s search for new partners may be taking an unexpected turn.
China’s Plan To Beat U.S. Automakers To Self-Driving Vehicles
BEIJING, China - Driving in China sucks. Getting anywhere in a city like Beijing means slogging
Digital and Mobile
US Data Breaches Set Record In 2021 Impacting Nearly 300 Million Victims
DETROIT - Every year brings new data breach victims. According to the data presented by
12.2 Percent Of Michigan Households Rely on Cell Data for Internet, 13th Highest in U.S.
DETROIT - The COVID-19 pandemic will have many lasting effects on society, culture, and the
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
Hackers Release New Jailbreak Tool For Almost Every iPhone
SAN FRANCISCO - An iPhone hacking team has released a new jailbreak tool for almost
Microsoft Exchange Attackers Strike More Than 30,000 US Organizations
WASHINGTON DC - A vulnerability Microsoft has already fixed in an urgent security update this
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,
MTAM Member OST Named A 2017 IoT Innovator By CRN
GRAND RAPIDS - OST, a member of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, has been
Michigan Senate May Let Wireless Facilities To Collocate – Streamline Digital Infrastructure
LANSING - Telecommunications industry representatives told Michigan lawmakers Thursday legislation to cap permit fees for
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Adds Two New Manufacturing Courses
PLYMOUTH - To meet the increasing needs of an evolving workforce, the Michigan Manufacturing Technology
U-M Gets $1.6 Million Toward Artificial Intelligence For Data Science
ANN ARBOR—Researchers, hospitals, companies, consumers and government agencies are drowning in data that they can't
Business and Finance
June Features New Enterprise Forum Panel, I Corps Hub Innovator Advisor Breakfast
ANN ARBOR - In the last two weeks of June, two entrepreneurial events are taking
4 Common Investing Pitfalls To Avoid
If you take care of these Common Investing Pitfalls To Avoid, Investing your money can
Why Business Owners Should Try To Generate Passive Income
If you’re a business owner, you’re going to want to make money - that’s the
Why Digital Transformation Is Important For Your Business
If you’ve got a business to run, the last thing you’ll want is for it
Unleashing The Power Of Connectivity And In-Room Entertainment For Hotel Businesses
Photo credit: Pexels.Com In the dynamic landscape of hospitality, hotel businesses are currently positioned at
3 Low-Cost Tips To Help Sell Your Home
Image Credit: Jan Canty from Unsplash. Trying to sell your home is often overwhelming. With
Top Tips For Moving Heavy Equipment
As a small business, you may frequently have to move heavy equipment across multiple locations.
The Truth About Electric vs Gas Car Safety
There are loads of different pros and cons to both electric and gas cars, but
Michigan Celebrates Small Business Names 2021 Winners
LANSING – Michigan Celebrates Small Business, has been honoring small businesses in the state of
Record Year for U.S. Venture Capital Industry Despite Pandemic and Economic Downturn
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. venture ecosystem ended 2020 with more than 10,800 companies across
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
Michigan Marijuana Businesses Wait To See What Happens When Federal Rules Change
SOUTHFIELD - Molly MacDonald doesn’t know much about the intricate federal regulations for marijuana. But
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
Baker College Teams Up With House Of Dank To Offer Internships In Detroit
DETROIT - Baker College has teamed up with House of Dank, to provide cannabis-related internships
Michigan Cannabis Sales In May Slightly Higher Than April
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in May rose by $1.1 million from April to To
