MI Tech TV
Lawrence Technological University Grants Increasing
SOUTHFIELD - Kathryn Wrench, executive director of sponsored research and educational grants at Lawrence Technological University, joins MITech TV Oct. 9 to provide details on a series of grants the private university has received recently,
UAW Strike Against Detroit 3 Impact Analyzed By Anderson Economic Group
LANSING - The United Auto Workers strike against General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Stellantis has dragged on for weeks, costing the US economy more than $5 billion and counting, says Patrick Anderson, CEO of
Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Experts Update Threat – Promote Michigan Cyber Summit
ANN ARBOR - October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month so we gathered a gaggle of cybersecurity experts to talk about the latest threats and also the best way to defeat them. Experts include former Michigan CISO
Breaking News
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants To Crack Down On Kratom
DETROIT - After a viral video on TikTok and a press conference with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during which
Women In Cannabis Program Seeks Sponsors For Fall Celebration
DEARBORN - Four20 Post publisher Dan Keelan talks about the Women in Cannabis Leadership series.
Report: Underground Source Of Clean Energy Could Power Earth For 170,000 Years
NEW YORK - A hidden source of clean energy could power the planet for more
Delta’s AI Pricing Means Higher Fares For Wealthier Flyers
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines has been using AI to help set the price of some
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
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales At 6 Month Mark: 123 Dispensaries Sell $255 Million
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Six months into legal recreational sales in Ohio continue to rise steadily,
CRA Building Cannabis Testing Lab It Lacks Power To Fully Operate
LANSING - Construction began Monday on a multi-million-dollar state-run marijuana testing lab even though the
Ohio Senate Bill Cuts Back Cannabis Legalization Progress
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is once again at the center of a high-stakes fight over
Porsche Plans To Keep Internal Combustion Alive With e-Fuels
BERLIN, Germany - While most manufacturers are set to go fully or mostly electric by
ITC Holdings Customer Service Provides Answers To Your Questions
NOVI - On MITech TV May 15 we discussed ITC’s role in the community working
New Tandem Solar Cell Sets Highest Record Of Power Conversion In The World
SAUDI ARABIA - Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have developed a
Ann Arbor Hosts Virtual Events To Gather Feedback On Sustainable Heating Program
ANN ARBOR - Missy Stults Phd, Ann Arbor's Sustainability and Innovations Director, provides details on
New U.S. Patent Awarded To Michigan Duo That Develops Cutting Edge AI Technology
EAST LANSING - Two Supported Intelligence alums recently were awarded a U.S. Patent for a
WorkForce Software Rolls Out Enhancements To Employee-Tracking Suite
LIVONIA – WorkForce Software has rolled out a new suite that lets employees view and
Verizon Awards $100,000 Grant To Mercy Education Project For STEM Literacy
DETROIT - Verizon has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Mercy Education Project to provide
Michigan Growing Into US Space State With Satellite Ground Station
STERLING HEIGHTS – The Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association announced the start of a location search
$6.3 Million Illegal Cannabis Grow In Highland Park Busted By State Police
HIGHLAND PARK - Michigan State Police uncovered a large-scale marijuana grow operation in Highland Park Feb 21, seizing an estimated
An Ancient Tomb Revealed A Potent Surprise: 17th Century Bones Contained THC
NEW YORK - Marijuana was popular enough centuries ago that it became part of peoples’
January Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $242 Million, Big Drop From Record-Breaking December
LANSING - Michigan January cannabis sales totaled $242,812,694, according to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, with
C3 Industries Opens Its First Cannabis Dispensary In New Jersey
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor-based C3 Industries announced it is expanding its operational footprint with
Featured News
Apple Launching iPhone SE 4 With $499 Price Tag This Week?
CUPERTINO, CA, - In his latest Power On newsletter, prominent industry analyst Mark Gurman claims the iPhone SE 4 will launch
Collegiate Inventors Competition Accepting New Entries
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – For 35 years, the Collegiate Inventors Competition (CIC) has given student innovators nationwide a chance to showcase their
Number Of Michigan Cable Providers, Subscribers Continues To Decline In 2024
LANSING - The number of operators of video and cable television in Michigan decreased by two to 29 in 2024, and
Michigan
Merit Network Names New CEO
ANN ARBOR–Roger Blake, currently at Palo Alto Networks, has been selected as the president and
Metronet Breaks Ground On High-Speed Fiber Optic Networks In Portage, Kentwood
EVANSVILLE, Ind.–Metronet, the nation’s largest independently owned 100% fiber data network, announced that construction of
Ford EV Customers To Gain Access To 12,000+ Tesla Superchargers
DEARBORN–Ford Motor Co. Announced it had reached an agreement with Tesla Motors that will provide
Jim Castellano, Hitachi Astemo, Powering EVs Panel May 24 LTU
SOUTHFIELD - Jim Castellano, Vice President Design Engineering xEV at Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, previews
Merit Network Names New CEO
ANN ARBOR–Roger Blake, currently at Palo Alto Networks, has been selected as the president and
Metronet Breaks Ground On High-Speed Fiber Optic Networks In Portage, Kentwood
EVANSVILLE, Ind.–Metronet, the nation’s largest independently owned 100% fiber data network, announced that construction of
Ford EV Customers To Gain Access To 12,000+ Tesla Superchargers
DEARBORN–Ford Motor Co. Announced it had reached an agreement with Tesla Motors that will provide
Jim Castellano, Hitachi Astemo, Powering EVs Panel May 24 LTU
SOUTHFIELD - Jim Castellano, Vice President Design Engineering xEV at Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, previews
$6.3 Million Illegal Cannabis Grow In Highland Park Busted By State Police
HIGHLAND PARK - Michigan State Police uncovered a large-scale marijuana grow operation in Highland Park Feb 21, seizing an estimated
An Ancient Tomb Revealed A Potent Surprise: 17th Century Bones Contained THC
NEW YORK - Marijuana was popular enough centuries ago that it became part of peoples’
January Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $242 Million, Big Drop From Record-Breaking December
LANSING - Michigan January cannabis sales totaled $242,812,694, according to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, with
C3 Industries Opens Its First Cannabis Dispensary In New Jersey
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor-based C3 Industries announced it is expanding its operational footprint with
How States Distribute Cannabis Tax Revenue — And Why Delays Are Common
ANN ARBOR - When voters approve legal cannabis, the promise is usually straightforward: tax the
Why Tech Sales Feels Harder Than Ever — And What Actually Works Now
DETROIT - Something is broken in tech sales. Most people inside the system feel it.
A Practical Approach to Interpreting Satellite and Aerial Imagery
Satellite and aerial imagery have become indispensable tools across multiple industries, from environmental monitoring and
Choosing Short-Term Rental Software for Small Hosts
Running a short-term rental often starts as something manageable, even simple. One calendar, a few
Advanced Technologies
Wireless Energy Transmission Closer To Reality Thanks To DARPA
WASHINGTON DC - The United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced the main contractors chosen for the first
Korean Researchers Develop 2-Liter Hydrogen-Fueled Engine
SEOUL, South Korea - Amid the fierce competition throughout the globe to develop hydrogen mobility technologies to achieve carbon neutrality, a
Scientists Devised Way To Tell If ChatGPT Becomes Aware Of Itself
NEW YORK - Our lives were already infused with artificial intelligence (AI) when ChatGPT reverberated around the online world late last year. Since then, the generative
Google DeepMind Co-Founder Predicts Everybody Will Have AI-Powered ‘Chief of Staff’ Soon
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of DeepMind, Google's AI division, told CNBC during an interview that everybody is going to have
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
The Rise of Solid-State Batteries – Faster Charing Times For EVs
LONDON - A new era in battery technology is dawning, and it promises to revolutionize the way we store and use energy. Solid-state batteries, which use solid electrolytes instead of the liquid or gel-based electrolytes
Michigan Community Colleges Offering Course Credit For Industry-Recognized Credentials Towards Degrees
LANSING – Michigan Community Colleges Offering Course Credit For Industry-Recognized Credentials Towards Degrees “Skills gained by obtaining an industry-recognized credential are directly connected to knowledge learned on our campuses,” said Brandy Johnson, MCCA President. “This
NASA Video Shows Carbon Emissions As If They Were Visible – We Breathe CO2
WASHINGTON DC - We know human activity is inflating the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere at record rates, restricting the radiation of heat into space and contributing to the overall warming of the
Natural Gas Powered EV Charging Stations Now Available
BRIGHTON - Serial Michigan entrepreneur Steve Bratic is now offering a variety of Electric Vehicle chargers that don't require connection to the overtaxed electric grid. Instead they are powered by natural gas and butane. Steve
U-M Startup HistoSonics Raises $8.3 Million
ANN ARBOR - A University of Michigan startup that's developing a non-invasive way to remove diseased tissue from cancer patients using high-intensity ultrasound has attracted $8.3 million in Series B financing. The investment will help
Medicaid Expansion Boosts Access, Reduces Cost For Poor
ANN ARBOR - States that participated in Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act saw increased insurance rates and access to care, less worry about paying medical bills, but also longer wait times among low-income
How Does The GVSU Applied Medical Device Institute Help Entrepreneurs Negotiate The FDA Approval Process?
ROYAL OAK - What does it take for a medical device to get approved by the Federal Drug Administration for commercialization? Brent Nowak, PhD, executive director of the Applied Medical Device Institute of Grand Valley
MichBio Breakfast Series With Networking Guru Hoey On Thursday
ANN ARBOR - On Thursday, MichBio will host a networking breakfast and moderated discussion at the Kensington Hotel on State Street in Ann Arbor with acclaimed networking guru Kelly Hoey, whose recent book BUILD YOUR
U-M Startup HistoSonics Raises $8.3 Million
ANN ARBOR - A University of Michigan startup that's developing a non-invasive way to remove diseased tissue from cancer patients using high-intensity ultrasound has attracted $8.3 million in Series B financing. The investment will help
Medicaid Expansion Boosts Access, Reduces Cost For Poor
ANN ARBOR - States that participated in Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act saw increased insurance rates and access to care, less worry about paying medical bills, but also longer wait times among low-income
How Does The GVSU Applied Medical Device Institute Help Entrepreneurs Negotiate The FDA Approval Process?
ROYAL OAK - What does it take for a medical device to get approved by the Federal Drug Administration for commercialization? Brent Nowak, PhD, executive director of the Applied Medical Device Institute of Grand Valley
MichBio Breakfast Series With Networking Guru Hoey On Thursday
ANN ARBOR - On Thursday, MichBio will host a networking breakfast and moderated discussion at the Kensington Hotel on State Street in Ann Arbor with acclaimed networking guru Kelly Hoey, whose recent book BUILD YOUR
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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.
Ford Celebrates Mustang’s 60th Anniversary With Special Edition
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. is celebrating the Mustang's 60th anniversary on Wednesday when it will
Battery Breakthrough Could Eliminate Range Anxiety For Electric Vehicles
TOKYO - Scientists have discovered a new process that could supercharge the transition to next-generation
Toyota To Invest $1 Billion In Ann Arbor Autonomous Vehicle Research Base
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan will be collaborating with Toyota, which will invest
Israeli Company Offers Detroit Chip-Technology To Prevent Car Hacking
TEL AVIV, Israel - Karamba wants to keep hackers from crashing your new connected car.
Digital and Mobile
Blumira Names Jim Simpson Chief Executive Officer
ANN ARBOR – Blumira, a cybersecurity provider of automated threat detection and response technology, announced
Scholarships Available For Women Pursuing STEM Jobs In US Defense Industry
DETROIT - Women in Defense are once again offering its Horizon High School Scholarship for
Cyber Patriot Seeking Cyber Security Experts To Mentor Grade School Students
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker and Bridget Kravachenko provide deep dive on Cyber Patriot program
US Military’s Hacking Unit Acknowledges Taking Offensive Action To Disrupt Russian Ransomware Ops
WASHINGTON DC - Cyber Command, the US military's hacking unit, has taken offensive action to
Notre Dame Prep, Okemos, Canton Win High School Cyber Challenge
ANN ARBOR—High school teams from across Michigan competed virtually in the finals of the Governor’s
Northern Michigan University Cybersecurity Institute Gets New Partner
MARQUETTE—Officials at Northcross Group, a provider of cybersecurity and business management services, announced an academic
Deadline For Michigan Schools To Apply For Cyberpatriot Oct. 15
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker, who runs the Michigan cyberpatriot program, updates what's happening with
We Must Address Both A Shortage And Lack Of Diversity In The Cybersecurity Workforce
DETROIT - Education provides a funnel where what we really need is a firehose to
Business and Finance
Buying An Electric Vehicle? Here’s What You Need To Know
If you are thinking about buying an electric vehicle then you need to make sure
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
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
Back To Michigan’ Virtual Job Fairs Start Nov. 17 To Bring IT Talent Home
LANSING - Back To Michigan, a series of eight virtual job fairs for people interested
Ann Arbor SPARK’s Annual Tech Homecoming Goes Virtual November 24
ANN ARBOR - Virtually join Ann Arbor SPARK November 24, 3 – 7 p.m. for Tech
Michigan Council of Women In Technology Updates
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock provides the latest news, events and competitions from the Michigan
MCWT Signature Gala Goes Virtual
SOUTHFIELD—The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation’s 14th annual Signature Gala went virtual—one more
$6.3 Million Illegal Cannabis Grow In Highland Park Busted By State Police
HIGHLAND PARK - Michigan State Police uncovered a large-scale marijuana grow operation in Highland Park Feb 21, seizing an estimated
An Ancient Tomb Revealed A Potent Surprise: 17th Century Bones Contained THC
NEW YORK - Marijuana was popular enough centuries ago that it became part of peoples’
January Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $242 Million, Big Drop From Record-Breaking December
LANSING - Michigan January cannabis sales totaled $242,812,694, according to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, with
C3 Industries Opens Its First Cannabis Dispensary In New Jersey
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor-based C3 Industries announced it is expanding its operational footprint with
