MI Tech TV
Robofest Returns To Lawrence Technological University In 2024
SOUTHFIELD - Autonomous vehicles hold the promise of safer, more sustainable, and more inclusive transportation. So it’s a natural that Robofest, the youth robotics competition created by Lawrence Technological University in 1999, would focus this
Huron Hills Golf Course Gets Migratory Bird Tracking Tower
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
Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $150K Grant To Accelerate Innovation In Sustainable Energy
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator has received a $125,000 grant from the Kirkland, Wash.-based Breakthrough Energy Foundation to accelerate innovation in sustainable energy and in other technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Centrepolis
Breaking News
Why Ohio Pot Remains More Expensive Than Michigan
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohioans are paying less for marijuana than when recreational sales began but
Nearly $2 Million In State Grants For Semiconductor, Battery Education At WCC
ANN ARBOR – Nearly $2 million in grants at Washtenaw Community College (WCC), along with
Comcast RISE Program Offers West Michigan Entrepreneurs Cash, Tech
PLYMOUTH - Comcast announced Grand Rapids, Muskegon and surrounding areas will be one of five
China’s BYD Unveils EV Lineup That Gets 249 Range, Recharge In Minutes
BEIJING - BYD Co., a Chinese carmaker, unveiled a groundbreaking fleet of electric vehicles. The EVs
Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Top $54 Million In First Month
COLUMBUS - More than $50 million worth of recreational marijuana product has been sold in
Ohio Black Women-Owned Cannabis Company To Achieve 100% Vertical integration
COLUMBUS - The cannabis industry has over the years seen little participation of women and the involvement
Ohio With 123 Dispensaries Looks To License More To Keep Up With Demand
COLUMBUS, Ohio - For a month now, Ohio adults aged 21 and older have been able
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
Toyota Group Manager Updates Electric Vehicle Technology
ANN ARBOR - What is Toyota's Research Institute south of Ann Arbor developing to power
Converting Gas-Powered Cars To EVs Booming Business
DETROIT - Interest in electric vehicles is at an all-time high, with sales of new
Ford’s New EV SUV Called Personal Bullet Train — Challenge Tesla
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Company is attempting to make more waves in the electric vehicle (EV) space.
Current Climate: Demand For Oil Will Peak By The End Of The Decade
WASHINGTON DC - The International Energy Agency estimates that global demand for oil is set to peak at
GVSU Earns Gold Status From Veterans Group For Fifth Consecutive Year
ALLENDALE — Grand Valley State University was again named a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School for the
ACD Adding Fiber-Optic Cable In Traverse City, Mackinaw City And Petoskey
LANSING- ACD will be building additional fiber-optic cable in Traverse City and can provide gigabit
Auburn Hills Auto Fluid Supplier Partners With Ford, 3M To Make Respiratory Gear
AUBURN HILLS—The auto fluid systems supplier TI Fluid Systems has announced a collaboration with Ford
Southfield Fintech Company Credibly Approved As Paycheck Protection Program Funder
SOUTHFIELD—Credibly, a small business fintech provider and lender, announced its designation as an Approved Lender
Voters Reject Cannabis Sales In Grosse Pointe Park, Keego Harbor, Rochester, And Birmingham
DETROIT - In Tuesday’s election, voters in three Michigan cities — Grosse Pointe Park, Keego
Michigan Cannabis-Infused Cooking Gets A Video Channel
ANN ARBOR - Do you want to learn how to cook with cannabis? Are you
US House Members Reintroduce Legislation Repealing Federal Marijuana Prohibition
WASHINGTON DC - A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the US House of Representatives, led
New Study Reveals Health Risks Of Fungi In Cannabis Products
NEW YORK - A new study has revealed that cannabis, even when used for medical
Featured News
Auto Finance Websites, Mobile Apps Get Bad Reviews From Customers: JD Power
TROY—Auto lenders that deliver a strong digital customer experience via their websites and mobile apps enjoy much higher levels of digital
Michigan Cannabis Sales End 3-Month Decline in November
LANSING – Michigan Cannabis Sales Rebound After 3-Month Decline. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has released November 2024 cannabis sales figures,
2024 Cyber Review: Trump Re-Election Eclipses AI and Ransomware Stories
2024 was a year with growing ransomware attacks, accelerating use of artificial intelligence (for good and evil), more deepfakes in online
Michigan
Tata Elxsi Opens Innovation Hub In Troy
TROY–The Bangalore, India-based engineering and design firm Tata Elxsi, has announced the opening of an
Snowbotix Electric-Powered Robot To Clear Snow Wins LTU Pitch Competition
SOUTHFIELD—Snowbotix, a startup company developing an autonomous, electric-powered robot that can be used to clear
OneStream Ranks High In Software Survey
BIRMINGHAM–The corporate performance management software developer OneStream Software announced top marks in the annual planning
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
Tata Elxsi Opens Innovation Hub In Troy
TROY–The Bangalore, India-based engineering and design firm Tata Elxsi, has announced the opening of an
Snowbotix Electric-Powered Robot To Clear Snow Wins LTU Pitch Competition
SOUTHFIELD—Snowbotix, a startup company developing an autonomous, electric-powered robot that can be used to clear
OneStream Ranks High In Software Survey
BIRMINGHAM–The corporate performance management software developer OneStream Software announced top marks in the annual planning
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
Voters Reject Cannabis Sales In Grosse Pointe Park, Keego Harbor, Rochester, And Birmingham
DETROIT - In Tuesday’s election, voters in three Michigan cities — Grosse Pointe Park, Keego
Michigan Cannabis-Infused Cooking Gets A Video Channel
ANN ARBOR - Do you want to learn how to cook with cannabis? Are you
US House Members Reintroduce Legislation Repealing Federal Marijuana Prohibition
WASHINGTON DC - A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the US House of Representatives, led
New Study Reveals Health Risks Of Fungi In Cannabis Products
NEW YORK - A new study has revealed that cannabis, even when used for medical
China, U.S. Target Moon In Race For Trillion Dollar Energy Source
Space tensions are on the rise as China and the U.S. compete for natural resources
DTE Seeks 8 Percent Hike In Natural Gas Prices 1.3 Million Customers
DETROIT - DTE Energy submitted a request with state regulators Thursday, Nov. 13 to hike
Could States Simply Ignore The Federal Hemp THC ban?
COLUMBUS - Regulated cannabis interests are celebrating the end of the Farm Bill “loophole” that launched
NASA: 3I/ATLAS Increasing Speed And Heading Towards Earth
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has spotted an interstellar object that seems to be building speed
Advanced Technologies
Scientists Make Discovery That Could Change EV Landscape
NEW YORK - Although electric vehicles, which continue to surge in popularity, are undoubtedly friendlier to the environment than their gas-powered
Innovation Could Power EV Batteries For 3,000 Miles On A Single Charge
DETROIT - For anyone who has gone on a long road trip across any number of Midwestern states (especially before the
Panasonic’s New All-Solid-State Batteries Are A Game-Changer For Drones And EVs
TOKYO - Panasonic Holdings has revealed that it is working on all-solid-state batteries with a focus initially on drones. Scheduled for mass production
Michigan Virtual Releases New School AI Guide
LANSING—As school districts across Michigan examine artificial intelligence and its implications in the classroom, Michigan Virtual, a pioneer in digital learning
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Scientists Successfully Transfer Longevity Gene To Extend Life
NEW YORK - The successful transfer of a gene that produces HMW-HA paves the way for improving the health and lifespan of humans, too. In a groundbreaking endeavor, scientists at the University of Rochester have successfully transferred
Aggressive Cancer Cells Transformed Into Healthy Cells in Breakthrough
NEW YORK - A particularly aggressive form of childhood cancer that forms in muscle tissue might have a new treatment option on the horizon. Scientists have successfully induced rhabdomyosarcoma cells to transform into normal, healthy muscle
Terry Bean Provides Details On TEDxDetroit Sept 28
DETROIT - TEDxDetroit returns on Sept. 28 at Sound Board Detroit in Motor City Casino. Co-organizer Terry Bean joins Matt and Mike on MITechTV to provide all the details in this video interview. According to
Airfoil Group Provides Tips On How Biz Can Podcast
ROYAL OAK - Airfoil Public Relations in Royal Oak is one of the handful of regional PR companies that specializes in working with tech companies and manufacturers. Now Airfoil has announced a new specialty, training
Esperion Therapeutics Files Initial Public Offering For $150 Million
ANN ARBOR — The cholesterol-fighting drug developer Esperion Therapeutics Tuesday announced an initial public offering of $150 million of its common stock. Esperion also expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up
Workit Health Helps Break Opioid Dependence With Online Platform
ROYAL OAK - There’s a critical problem facing America today - opioid dependence. An Ann Arbor startup called Workit Health has developed a path to recovery through an online platform that matches people with on-demand,
GVSU Medical Device Group Develops Tool For Children To Earn Screen Time
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley State University group has developed an app for a local entrepreneur that addresses a common concern among parents: the amount of time their children spend on electronics. Grand Valley's applied
Inforum’s Shea Interviews SnugLit Creator TheraB Medical
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea of Inforum interviews Alexa Jones, CEO of TheraB Medical, a East Lansing startup working to launch its first product, SnugLit. SnugLit is a wearable, portable solution to infant jaundice. SnugLit
Esperion Therapeutics Files Initial Public Offering For $150 Million
ANN ARBOR — The cholesterol-fighting drug developer Esperion Therapeutics Tuesday announced an initial public offering of $150 million of its common stock. Esperion also expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up
Workit Health Helps Break Opioid Dependence With Online Platform
ROYAL OAK - There’s a critical problem facing America today - opioid dependence. An Ann Arbor startup called Workit Health has developed a path to recovery through an online platform that matches people with on-demand,
GVSU Medical Device Group Develops Tool For Children To Earn Screen Time
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley State University group has developed an app for a local entrepreneur that addresses a common concern among parents: the amount of time their children spend on electronics. Grand Valley's applied
Inforum’s Shea Interviews SnugLit Creator TheraB Medical
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea of Inforum interviews Alexa Jones, CEO of TheraB Medical, a East Lansing startup working to launch its first product, SnugLit. SnugLit is a wearable, portable solution to infant jaundice. SnugLit
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
MTAM Member Security Innovation Wins Best Auto Cybersecurity Product For Aerolink
DETROIT - Security Innovation won Best Auto Cybersecurity Product for Aerolink, which implements high speed
Report: 21 Million Fully, And Semi-Autonomous Vehicles Sold Globally By 2035
GRAND RAPIDS - Despite facing an uphill battle of legislation and regulation, 21 million fully
Digital and Mobile
Almost 6 Billion Accounts Affected By Data Breaches In 2021
DETROIT - The year 2021 was record-breaking in terms of the sheer size of data
Will Russian Cyber Attacks On USA Come After Ukrainian Invasion?
ANN ARBOR - When Russia invades the Ukraine in the next week or so, according
Blockchain Based Data Management Used to Create Sustainable Food Systems
TROY - The global ethical food market is expected to grow to $728 billion by
Project OVERCOME: Helping Close Detroit’s Digital Divide
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET has partnered with the Detroit Community Technology Project and Grace in Action
Signal vs. WhatsApp vs. Telegram: What To Know Before You Switch Messaging Apps
SAN FRANCISCO - If your choice of encrypted messaging app is a toss-up between Signal,
MacOS Big Sur 11.2 Beta 2 Removes Feature Letting Apple Apps Bypass Third-Party Firewalls, VPNs
CUPERTINO, Calif. - macOS Big Sur 11.2 beta 2, which was released yesterday, eliminates a feature that
Sysnet Global Solutions Acquires Southfied-Based NuArx to Expand Cyber Solutions
SOUTHFIELD– Sysnet Global Solutions, which provides cyber security and compliance solutions, has acquired NuArx Inc.
Dan Shoemaker Analyzes Russian SolarWinds Hack
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity Expert Dan Shoemaker analyzes the Russian SolarWinds hack that delivered spyware
American Center For Mobility To Work With 15 Michigan Colleges, Universities To Train Automated Vehicle Talent
YPSILANTI TWP. - The American Center for Mobility will work with 15 colleges and universities
Mobility Startups Join U-M Incubator To Pilot Autonomous, Connected Vehicle Innovations
ANN ARBOR - Five companies from across the country will test and develop mobility solutions
Floodproofing Cities: U-M Professor Gets NSF $1.8 Million Grant To Develop Smart Stormwater Project
ANN ARBOR - Autonomous "smart" technologies for aging stormwater systems are being developed at the
PC Sales Decline Worldwide For 12th Consecutive Quarter
STAMFORD, Conn. - For the 12th consecutive quarter, Personal Computer shipments declined worldwide. The latest
Business and Finance
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
The Best Ways To Provide Aftercare In A Private Medical Practice
Starting up your own private medical practice is a good sign for your career! However,
Fun Funds: Turning Investing Into An Adventure
Diving into the investment world can sometimes feel like swimming through alphabet soup – stocks,
The Great Tax Incentive Hunt: Your Pocketbook’s Most Wanted!
No one likes paying taxes. But did you know there was a way you could
5 Methods Of Providing The Perfect Business Quote
Pexels - CC0 License In almost all solicitations of business life, a quote stands as
CitySide Ventures Creates Monthly Virtual Shark Tank To Fund Tech Startups
ANN ARBOR - David Weaver, who co-founded CitySide Ventures, Birmingham Angels and Great Lakes Angels,
Teen Entrepreneur Innovation Days Application Deadline Midnight March 1
GRAND RAPIDS - The deadline to apply for the $10,000 Teen Entrepreneur Innovation Day workshop
Masco Creates $50 Million Venture Capital Fund To Fund Home Improvement Innovations
LIVONIA—Masco Corp. announced the establishment of Masco Ventures, which will invest in companies that advance
DeVos-Backed Private Equity Fund To Support Michigan Biz Owners Seeking An Exit
GRAND RAPIDS — A West Michigan capital investment fund that involves the family office for Doug and
Voters Reject Cannabis Sales In Grosse Pointe Park, Keego Harbor, Rochester, And Birmingham
DETROIT - In Tuesday’s election, voters in three Michigan cities — Grosse Pointe Park, Keego
Michigan Cannabis-Infused Cooking Gets A Video Channel
ANN ARBOR - Do you want to learn how to cook with cannabis? Are you
US House Members Reintroduce Legislation Repealing Federal Marijuana Prohibition
WASHINGTON DC - A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the US House of Representatives, led
New Study Reveals Health Risks Of Fungi In Cannabis Products
NEW YORK - A new study has revealed that cannabis, even when used for medical
