MI Tech TV
Michigan Cyber Patriot Program Seeks Donations, Mentors To Stay Operational
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan Cyber Patriot is a program aimed at grade-school students to provide them with the knowledge to surf the web safetly and not run afoul of cyber hackers. Joining Matt and Mike on
Buy Michigan Now Holiday Gift Guide Now Available
NOVI - If you want to buy Michigan-made products for the Holidays to support Michigan businesses, BuyMichiganNow.Com has you covered. Founder Lisa Diggs joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan to provide details on her Holiday
MCWT Update: Luminescence Gala Nov. 11 MGM Grand Detroit
DETROIT - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is hosting its 2023 Luminescence Gala at the MGM Grand Detroit, and spokeswoman Kathleen Norton-Schock shares all the details in this video interview on MITech
Breaking News
July 2025 CRA Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update
LANSING - It is time for the CRA’s Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update! Check out
Bladeless Wind Turbine Generates Clean Power With No Bird Kill
SPAIN - Across the world, wind power is growing fast—but not fast enough. To meet
Doomsday Glacier Cracks Could Raise Sea Levels And Flood Coastal Cities Worldwide
ANTARCTICA - The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is nearly 80 miles wide, making it
Ohio Legislative Snafu Freezes $20 Million Aimed At Cannabis-Friendly Cities
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Recreational marijuana sales have generated $55 million in taxes since sales began
Ohio Senate Republicans Target Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Senate Republicans want to scale back Ohio’s voter-backed recreational marijuana program--cutting home
Pre-Rolls Will Be Available At Ohio Dispensaries This Year
CLEVELAND - Ohio dispensaries may soon be selling pre-rolled joints, per protocols released by the
MPSC Approves $217 Million Electricity Rate Hike For DTE Energy
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $217.4 million electricity rate hike for
Study: Business Leaders Optimistic About Michigan Economy Short Term, But Not Long
DETROIT— Business leaders voiced optimism about Michigan's economy in early 2025, but less confident beyond
The Electric Car Of The Future Only Needs 250 Miles
Lucid Motors made it a point to go above and beyond the industry standard when
Verge Motorcycles First EV Bike Maker To Announce Intention To Use Tesla’s Charging Network
HELSINKI, Finland - Electric motorcycle pioneer Verge Motorcycles has taken a stand on the recently
Wind And Solar Generated More Electricity In US Than Coal In 2023
SAN FRANCISCO - Solar and wind power have set a record, generating more electricity in
Jackson County Kicks Off Energy Project To Save Taxpayers Millions
JACKSON COUNTY – Jackson County kicked off a $28.1 million project with Veregy to improve
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
ITC Commits $500,000 to COVID-19 Disaster Relief Funding
NOVI - As the nation rallies to support the fight against the Pandemic, ITC is
Esperion’s New Cholesterol-Busting Drug Hits The Market
ANN ARBOR—After years of development, Nexletol, the new cholesterol-reducer from Ann Arbor’s Esperion Therapeutics Inc.,
Should I Reduce My Marketing Budget Due To Coronavirus? Spoiler Alert: NO
LONDON, England - With the events and hospitality industry on its knees, and millions of
Report: Cannabis Industry Employs More Than 440,000 Full-time Workers
DENVER -The state-licensed cannabis industry added over 23,000 new jobs in 2023 and now employs
March Michigan Cannabis Sales Record $289 Million, 16 Percent Higher Than 2023
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis sales in March soared to a monthly record $289 million, a
Hemp Composite Featured In New Electric Bike From Harley-Davidson-Owned Manufacturer
MILWAUKEE - A Harley-Davidson-owned electric motorcycle producer is using hemp-based composite in the fenders of
Down On The Farm Offers Food Certifications For Hemp, Cannabis, Fruits And Vegetables
MUSKEGON - If you want to get your products whether edibles or smokables as certificated
Featured News
January Michigan Cannabis Sales Down From December
LANSING - The good news is Michigan cannabis sales in January rose from January 2024, but fell from December 2024. Looking
Whitmer Proposes 32 Percent Wholesale Tax On Michigan Adult-Use Cannabis Products
LANSING - Governor Gretchen Whitmer is proposing levying a 32 percent wholesale tax on the sale of adult-use marijuana products to fix
Michigan Minimum Wage Set To Increase By Almost $2 Per Hour On Feb. 21
LANSING - On Feb. 21, Michigan will raise its state minimum wage by almost $2 per hour, from $10.56 to $12.48
Michigan
DTE Ties For Fourth In J.D. Power Utility Sustainability Index; CMS Fifth
TROY–A new sustainability index from the customer experience firm J.D. Power placed two Michigan utilities
LTU Provost Richard Heist Talks AI’s Impact On Academics
SOUTHFIELD - Richard Heist, Ph.D, took his new job as provost of Lawrence Technological University
Grand Rapids Named Top City For Tech Talent Growth
GRAND RAPIDS – Grand Rapids ranks #7 on CBRE’s list of up-and-coming North American tech-talent
57 Percent Of All Commercial Diesel Trucks Are Near-Zero Emissions Models
WASHINGTON – U.S. trucking companies are buying more new, low emission, diesel technology than ever
DTE Ties For Fourth In J.D. Power Utility Sustainability Index; CMS Fifth
TROY–A new sustainability index from the customer experience firm J.D. Power placed two Michigan utilities
LTU Provost Richard Heist Talks AI’s Impact On Academics
SOUTHFIELD - Richard Heist, Ph.D, took his new job as provost of Lawrence Technological University
Grand Rapids Named Top City For Tech Talent Growth
GRAND RAPIDS – Grand Rapids ranks #7 on CBRE’s list of up-and-coming North American tech-talent
57 Percent Of All Commercial Diesel Trucks Are Near-Zero Emissions Models
WASHINGTON – U.S. trucking companies are buying more new, low emission, diesel technology than ever
Report: Cannabis Industry Employs More Than 440,000 Full-time Workers
DENVER -The state-licensed cannabis industry added over 23,000 new jobs in 2023 and now employs
March Michigan Cannabis Sales Record $289 Million, 16 Percent Higher Than 2023
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis sales in March soared to a monthly record $289 million, a
Hemp Composite Featured In New Electric Bike From Harley-Davidson-Owned Manufacturer
MILWAUKEE - A Harley-Davidson-owned electric motorcycle producer is using hemp-based composite in the fenders of
Down On The Farm Offers Food Certifications For Hemp, Cannabis, Fruits And Vegetables
MUSKEGON - If you want to get your products whether edibles or smokables as certificated
Ohio Cannabis Tops $1B as Regulation Tightens and Michigan’s New 24% Wholesale Tax Reshapes Midwest Competition
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s legal cannabis market reached a major benchmark in 2025, surpassing $1 billion
Michigan’s Auto Industry Pivots to Energy Storage As Data Centers Strain The Electric Grid
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s auto industry is quietly becoming part of the energy business. As
How Universal Automation Will Reshape Our Workplaces?
The spectre of automation has loomed over the workforce for decades. From factory assembly lines
Embrace Artificial Intelligence To Keep Your Job Relevant
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner at Executive Search Partners, said people today should
Advanced Technologies
AI-Made Deepfake Political Ads Targeted By Michigan Lawmakers
LANSING - Michigan lawmakers are advancing bipartisan legislation to crack down on AI-generated deepfakes in election materials in a state where
Google AI Project Could Reduce Stops At Red Traffic Lights By 30 Percent
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Google has shared an update about its AI-driven mission to reduce wait times, fuel use, and polluting
Artificial Intelligence in Retail Market Worth $52.45 Billion By 2030
NEW YORK - The Artificial Intelligence for retail market revenue is poised to reach $52.45 billion by 2030, growing at a
TrialAssure AI Creates Plain Language Summaries For 50,000 Drug Studies
DETROIT–Generative artificial intelligence is everywhere, including now the pharmaceutical clinical trial industry. TrialAssure, a company advancing trial results disclosure and data
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
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
LTU Wins Grant To Boost STEM Education From Howard Hughes Medical Institute
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University is one of 24 schools nationwide to be selected for a new program to boost minority participation in STEM study and careers. The $1 million grant was awarded to Lawrence
Ann Arbor Health Hacks Weekend: Removing Barriers To Healthcare
ANN ARBOR - A2 Health Hacks started as a passion project between four Ann Arborites interested in solving problems in healthcare and bringing the community together to do it. A2H2 is a healthcare hack-a-thon in
VoiceGR Expands To Gather Critical Health Information From Kent County
GRAND RAPIDS - VoiceGR, Grand Rapids’ community survey, is expanding to become countywide thanks to a new partnership between the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University and the Kent County
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
LTU Wins Grant To Boost STEM Education From Howard Hughes Medical Institute
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University is one of 24 schools nationwide to be selected for a new program to boost minority participation in STEM study and careers. The $1 million grant was awarded to Lawrence
Ann Arbor Health Hacks Weekend: Removing Barriers To Healthcare
ANN ARBOR - A2 Health Hacks started as a passion project between four Ann Arborites interested in solving problems in healthcare and bringing the community together to do it. A2H2 is a healthcare hack-a-thon in
VoiceGR Expands To Gather Critical Health Information From Kent County
GRAND RAPIDS - VoiceGR, Grand Rapids’ community survey, is expanding to become countywide thanks to a new partnership between the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University and the Kent County
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Global Electricity Demand For EVs To Skyrocket 630 Percent By 2030
NEW YORK - Despite a noted slowdown in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in 2024,
GM Drops Electric Vehicle Production Targets As Consumer Demand For EVs Slows
DETROIT - General Motors is pulling back its electric vehicle production target this year and
GM Debuts Vehicle-To-Home Charger That Can Supply Power To Houses For Weeks
DETROIT - Purchasing an electric vehicle requires maintenance on the owner's part, such as charging the
Chinese-Made Teslas Pour Into Canada as Biden Erects US Tariff Wall
OTTAWA - The Biden administration is quadrupling US tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China.
Bill Ford Calls What’s Happening In Detroit The Second Revolution For Mobility
DETROIT - In Detroit over 2,000 attendees are enjoying a free week of events for
Uber Latest Ride-Sharing Co. to Start Autonomous Vehicle Program
DETROIT - Uber has already started testing autonomous vehicles with an eye toward using them
Digital and Mobile
Project OVERCOME: Helping Close Detroit’s Digital Divide
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET has partnered with the Detroit Community Technology Project and Grace in Action
Strategies To Successfully Integrate MSPs Into Your Program
DETROIT - Join MotorCity ISSA for a discussion on Information Security with guest speaker Brian
The Online Betting Industry Is Changing Due To Technological Advancement
DETROIT - Whether you work in the online betting industry or just enjoy placing bets
Report: Michigan Students Forced Online By COVID Learned Less Than Those In School
DETROIT - Michigan students who learned remotely for all or most of last school year
Dan Shoemaker Analyzes Russian SolarWinds Hack
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity Expert Dan Shoemaker analyzes the Russian SolarWinds hack that delivered spyware
Solarwinds Hacked By Russians – Cybersecurity Experts Break It Down
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon provide details on how the
How We Can Be Manipulated Into Sharing Private Information Online Revealed In A Study by Ben-Gurion University Researchers
BEER-SHEVA, Israel – Online users are more likely to reveal private information based on how
Russians Hack US Government Including National Nuclear Security Agency
WASHINGTON DC - Russian intelligence agency reportedly carried out a sophisticated cyberwar attack that struck
Self-Driving Trucks Will Need Mechanics, Technicians To Fix Them On The Road
LOUISVILLE - Self-driving vehicles are one of the latest and hottest trends in transportation leaving
WNJ Update: Michael Brady Explains Auto OEM Directed-Buy Agreements
ROYAL OAK - If you are a tech company looking to sell your products to
Drone Law Pro Schaefer Talks About The Hot Commercial Drone Market
ROYAL OAK - Drone Law Pro Enrico Schaefer just got back from the InnerDrone Conference
David Cole: Vehicle Hacking, Electric Cars, Trump Auto Policies
ROYAL OAK - The danger of hackable cars is only accelerating, auto guru David Cole
Business and Finance
AI Unveiled: Exploring the Power of Intelligent Phones with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI May 6, 2024 - Join us for the latest episode of MITechTV, where
How To Make The Customer Experience A Better One
As a business owner, it’s crucial to understand just how important your customers really are
Effective Ways To Improve The Manufacturing Process
When you are manufacturing anything in your business, you will obviously want to make sure
Voting For The Final 4 Startups In Hatch Detroit Contest Now Live
DETROIT - Comerica's Hatch Detroit contest is down to the final 4 finalists. The winner
26 Things Your Business Needs To Compete Online In 2024
Pexels - CCO Licence As we get into 2024, it is going to be more
Transforming the Landscape of Content Delivery: Exciting Developer Updates Unveiled by CacheFly
Introducing Enhanced Features for Faster, Smarter, and More Secure Online CDN Experiences Exciting times are
Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plan
Photo by impulsq on Unsplash Health insurance plays a role in safeguarding your well being
A Comprehensive Strategy To Improve Your Online Brand Presence
Photo by Dominika Roseclay from Pexels: Let's look at some really cool ways to boost
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
CitySide Capital Network Offers Virtual Startup Deal Tank Feb. 23
BIRMINGHAM – CitySide Ventures is launching a monthly virtual Deal Tank for early-stage companies to pitch
Southwest Michigan First Announces Lee Chatfield as New CEO
KALAMAZOO - Lee Chatfield, former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, has been named
Report: Cannabis Industry Employs More Than 440,000 Full-time Workers
DENVER -The state-licensed cannabis industry added over 23,000 new jobs in 2023 and now employs
March Michigan Cannabis Sales Record $289 Million, 16 Percent Higher Than 2023
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis sales in March soared to a monthly record $289 million, a
Hemp Composite Featured In New Electric Bike From Harley-Davidson-Owned Manufacturer
MILWAUKEE - A Harley-Davidson-owned electric motorcycle producer is using hemp-based composite in the fenders of
Down On The Farm Offers Food Certifications For Hemp, Cannabis, Fruits And Vegetables
MUSKEGON - If you want to get your products whether edibles or smokables as certificated
