MI Tech TV
Michigan Capital Network Connecting Angel Groups Statewide
ANN ARBOR - Diane Durance, president of the Michigan Capital Network Association, joins MITech TV to talk about the association that operates a network of angel groups in Michigan. Each group is locally managed and
Auto Journalist Paul Eisenstein Talks EV Batteries, Hydrogen-Powered Trucks
DETROIT - Auto journalist Paul Eisenstein, founder of the Detroit Bureau, joins Matt and Mike on MITechTV to share the latest auto headlines, including solid-state batteries, hydrogen-powered commercial trucks. You can watch all his videos
New Social Media Platform Heiroom Connects Family
SALINE - Heiroom was founded by CEO Chris Budnik in 2020. When the world shut down, so did Chris’ line of work. Home with his two children during a global pandemic, Chris began to contemplate
Breaking News
France’s Energy Strategy Could Create Power For A Millenium
PARIS - As one of the world’s nuclear power pioneers, France has long recognized the
Massillon City Council Opposes Pot Law Changes Proposed By Ohio Legislature
MASSILLON – City Council is opposing proposed state legislation and any attempts that would change Ohio's
Michigan Seeks To Dismiss Legal Challenges From Enbridge For Closing Pipelines
LANSING - Attorneys for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the State’s Department of Natural Resources
Trump’s DOGE Cuts Grant For OSU Research On Cannabis Addiction In LGBTQ+ Community
COLUMBUS - President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency canceled a second grant worth nearly
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries One Step Away From Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has given provisional licenses to 110 dispensaries
56 Cities In Ohio Have Opted Out Of Cannabis Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS – Despite Ohioans voting to legalize recreational marijuana, dozens of municipalities in the state
80 Ohio Cannabis Dispensaries Nearly Ready For Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control had issued provisional licenses to 80 cannabis
Change In CEO At Bosch North America
FARMINGTON HILLS – There’s a change in the CEO position at Bosch in North America
Chinese-Made EV Can Travel 640 Miles On A Single Charge
BEIJING, China - With more and more Americans switching to electric vehicles — EVs now
Consumers Energy Offers 30,000 Smart Thermostats To Customers
JACKSON–Consumers Energy announced the availability of 30,000 Google Nest smart thermostats to financially vulnerable natural gas
Should EV Owners Pay Road Taxes? Report From Anderson Economic Group
LANSING - Because electric vehicle drivers avoid both Federal and State gas taxes, they pay
Report: Nearly All US Coal Plants More Expensive To Operate Than New Renewables
WASHINGTON DC - All of the nation’s coal-fired power plants but one are less cost-effective
Grand Valley State University To Coordinate K-12 Computer Science Education
ALLENDALE — Grand Valley State University will lead coordination of K-12 computer science education in
MCWT Names Diane Jones Its ‘Woman of the Year in Technology’
DETROIT – The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation named Diane Jones its “Woman
Seattle Developer To Provide Banking Technology To Michigan Cannabis Market
SEATTLE–Shield Compliance LLC, the developer of a banking compliance system for the legalized cannabis industry,
Davenport Offer Veterans Maximum Experiential Credits For Military Time Served
GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University, with the help of a Military Credit Equivalency Grant, has
Michigan’s Growing Cannabis Tourism Industry
ANN ARBOR - In any given year, tourism in Michigan ranks as the second or
FDA May Enact CBD and delta-8 THC Regulatory Recommendations Within Months
WASHINGTON DC - Food and Drug Administration officials said they are taking steps to announce a plan
Retirement Reforms, Marijuana Changes Meet Veto Pens
LANSING - Lame duck legislation that mostly tightened public employee retirement options or made tweaks
U.S. Cannabis Sales Could Top $72 Billion By 2030, Says Leading Researcher
NEW YORK - U.S. cannabis sales is estimated to rack up a whopping $57 billion
Featured News
Nearly 7 Out of 10 Economists Surveyed By Wall Street Journal Deem Trump Worse For Inflation Than Harris
WASHINGTON DC - The Wall Street Journal published a survey on Monday that reported that when it came to inflation, there was one
September Michigan Cannabis Sales $266.9 Million, Down 10 Percent From August
LANSING - After record-breaking Michigan August cannabis sales, September sales plunged nearly 10 percent, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency announced Monday. By
Miracle Drug Shrinks Cancer Tumors
LONDON - A breakthrough cancer treatment plan could be a "cure" for a death sentence form of the disease. An experimental
Michigan
Study: Electrical GRID Can Not Accommodate Rapid Growth Of EVs
DETROIT - With many Americans looking to make the change from gas-powered vehicles, experts are
Dissatisfaction With EV Service Jolts J.D. Power Study Of Auto Service
TROY–The increasing volume of battery electric vehicles being serviced at dealerships is contributing to a
Lawrence Tech Signs Detroit Regional Talent Compact To Boost Educational Attainment
SOUTHFIELD—Officials at Lawrence Technological University have signed the Detroit Regional Talent Compact, an equity-driven initiative led
Are We Heading Into A World Where Flat-Screen TV That Covers Your Wall Costs $100 And 4-Year Degree Costs $1 Million?
NEW YORK - Marc Andreessen isn’t worried about artificial intelligence taking people’s jobs. The way
Study: Electrical GRID Can Not Accommodate Rapid Growth Of EVs
DETROIT - With many Americans looking to make the change from gas-powered vehicles, experts are
Dissatisfaction With EV Service Jolts J.D. Power Study Of Auto Service
TROY–The increasing volume of battery electric vehicles being serviced at dealerships is contributing to a
Lawrence Tech Signs Detroit Regional Talent Compact To Boost Educational Attainment
SOUTHFIELD—Officials at Lawrence Technological University have signed the Detroit Regional Talent Compact, an equity-driven initiative led
Are We Heading Into A World Where Flat-Screen TV That Covers Your Wall Costs $100 And 4-Year Degree Costs $1 Million?
NEW YORK - Marc Andreessen isn’t worried about artificial intelligence taking people’s jobs. The way
Michigan’s Growing Cannabis Tourism Industry
ANN ARBOR - In any given year, tourism in Michigan ranks as the second or
FDA May Enact CBD and delta-8 THC Regulatory Recommendations Within Months
WASHINGTON DC - Food and Drug Administration officials said they are taking steps to announce a plan
Retirement Reforms, Marijuana Changes Meet Veto Pens
LANSING - Lame duck legislation that mostly tightened public employee retirement options or made tweaks
U.S. Cannabis Sales Could Top $72 Billion By 2030, Says Leading Researcher
NEW YORK - U.S. cannabis sales is estimated to rack up a whopping $57 billion
Ohio Senate Passes Bill To Change Pot DUI Laws
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate unanimously passed legislation to overhaul the way that prosecutors must
Ohio Gov. DeWine’s Executive Order Banning Sale Of delta-8 Products Blocked By Judge
COLUMBUS, Ohio--A Franklin County judge on Tuesday paused Gov. Mike DeWine’s public health emergency health
Tim Draper From Meet The Drapers Creates Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR - Meet the Drapers, hosted by venture capitalist Tim Draper, brings together visionary
Automakers Race To Roll Out Revolutionary EV Tech — Battery Swapping Stations
VIETNAM - As more and more drivers switch from combustion-based transportation to electric vehicles, EV
Advanced Technologies
AI Robots At UN Conference Contend They Can Run World Better Than Humans
GENEVA, Switzerland - As if artificial intelligence wasn’t taking enough jobs of late, now AI is suggesting they could potentially be
CATL Turbocharges Cold Weather EV Battery Performance
BEIJING, China - It feels like there is no week without some big battery announcement. While new electric cars are coming
More Than 200,000 Michiganders Will Gain Access To High-Speed Internet From Biden Funding
LANSING -- Michigan is set to receive over $1.5 billion through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program to expand high-speed internet
ChatGPT To Be Included In Mercedes Vehicles Nationwide
DETROIT - Mercedes has partnered with Microsoft to make ChatGPT available in its cars across the United States. As of June
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
The BestColleges Scholarship for Black Women in STEM
DETROIT - BestColleges is excited to announce our newest scholarship opportunity - The BestColleges Scholarship for Black Women in STEM. As you may know, Black women remain underrepresented in STEM fields, despite the growing demand
Quantum Biology Could Allow You To Treat Your Disease With Cell Phone
NEW YORK - Imagine using your cellphone to control the activity of your own cells to treat injuries and disease. It sounds like something from the imagination of an overly optimistic science fiction writer. But
New Invention: The Oxygen-Ion Battery
VIENNA, Austria - A new breakthrough from the Vienna University of Technology — regenerative oxygen-ion batteries — may transform the world of energy storage, with the potential to replace lithium-ion batteries in many key applications.
AI Sector To Become Trillion-Dollar Market By 2030
UNITED KINGDOM - As the potential for artificial intelligence to transform industries becomes more apparent, and market growth projections rise, trust in the technology is emerging as a crucial factor that may impact its adoption.
360ofme.Com To Store Healthcare, Finance, Automotive Digital Records In One Site
ROYAL OAK - Diva Tech Talk’s Kathleen Norton-Schock interviews Cindy Warner, who's been doing exciting things lately. A former executive with IBM, and Salesforce.Com, Cindy is now the founder of 360ofme.com. Its mission is to enable a consumer
Strategic Fund Investment In NxGen MDx To Generate $2.8 Million Invest, Create 37 Science Jobs
GRAND RAPIDS - Regional economic development organization The Right Place, Inc., along with its local and state partners in the City of Grand Rapids, announced this week the approval of a Michigan Strategic Fund incentive
Nanoshells: Potential Catalysts And Cradles Of Life
ANN ARBOR - A way to coax simple, inorganic nanoparticles to spontaneously assemble into shells has been discovered, potentially paving the way for more efficient industrial chemical processing, gene delivery and clean-up of chemical contaminants
Michigan Bio-Based Economy Forum Seeks To Foster Robust Sector Growth
ANN ARBOR - Biosciences trade association MichBio has scheduled its first statewide gathering of industry, academia, NGOs and government to discuss technology developments, business needs and opportunities to integrate regional bio-based enterprises into a robust
360ofme.Com To Store Healthcare, Finance, Automotive Digital Records In One Site
ROYAL OAK - Diva Tech Talk’s Kathleen Norton-Schock interviews Cindy Warner, who's been doing exciting things lately. A former executive with IBM, and Salesforce.Com, Cindy is now the founder of 360ofme.com. Its mission is to enable a consumer
Strategic Fund Investment In NxGen MDx To Generate $2.8 Million Invest, Create 37 Science Jobs
GRAND RAPIDS - Regional economic development organization The Right Place, Inc., along with its local and state partners in the City of Grand Rapids, announced this week the approval of a Michigan Strategic Fund incentive
Nanoshells: Potential Catalysts And Cradles Of Life
ANN ARBOR - A way to coax simple, inorganic nanoparticles to spontaneously assemble into shells has been discovered, potentially paving the way for more efficient industrial chemical processing, gene delivery and clean-up of chemical contaminants
Michigan Bio-Based Economy Forum Seeks To Foster Robust Sector Growth
ANN ARBOR - Biosciences trade association MichBio has scheduled its first statewide gathering of industry, academia, NGOs and government to discuss technology developments, business needs and opportunities to integrate regional bio-based enterprises into a robust
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford Isn’t Horsing Around With Its New 7th Generation Mustang
Pexels. CCO Licensed. The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic cars of all
CATL, Little-Known Chinese Battery Maker, Threatens US Green Transition
BEIJING - It is the world’s biggest battery maker, it powers electric vehicles for Tesla,
Stellantis North America Executive Focused On Dealers In EV Transition
AUBURN HILLS - Leading a turnaround for General Motors in South America wasn’t magic, according
Trade Alliance Warns Chinese Carmakers Using Mexico As Back Door Poses Extinction Threat To U.S. Auto Sector
WASHINGTON DC - China has become a powerhouse in electric vehicles. Its automaker BYD recently topped Tesla in
Brophy Tech Predictions: Self-Driving Cars To Transform Highways, Car Ownership
GRAND RAPIDS - The dawning age of self-driving vehicles will radically transform the century -
Willow Run Airport To Become Center For Autonomous, Connected Vehicles
ANN ARBOR — A nonprofit organization and a board of directors have been formed to
Digital and Mobile
How to Keep Your Small Business Secure
DETROIT - One of the main concerns for small business owners is ensuring that their
79 Percent Of Enterprises Increased Adoption Of Advanced Security Technologies
DETROIT - A new survey shows 79 percent of companies have increased their adoption of
123NET Surpasses 2,500 Lit Building Milestone
SOUTHFIELD – 123NET said it has completed high-speed fiber connections to 2,500 commercial buildings in
Survey: 69 Percent of Remote Employees Have Another Full Or Part-Time Job
SAN FRANCISCO – A new survey shows 69 percent of remote employees have another full
COVID-19 Cyber Hacks – How To Avoid Them
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon - author of There Will Be Cyberwar -
Education In The Age Of Pandemic
DETROIT - Tamara Shoemaker, who head up the Michigan Cyberpatriot program, talks about how her
Walsh Master’s Degree In IT Ranked No. 2 In Nation
TROY — Walsh has ranked no. 2 on the list of Top 20 Master’s in
IBM To Withdraw From Facial Recognition Market Out Of Profiling Fears
SAN FRANCISCO - IBM announced Monday that it's withdrawing from the general-purpose facial recognition market, saying
Business and Finance
7 Ways To Make Your Office More Employee-Friendly
Photo Credit: Unsplash.Com As many businesses are bringing employees back to the office, they want
How Can Sustainable Dividends Transform Your Investment Portfolio?
Have you ever wondered about the secrets behind successful dividend investing? It's a strategy that
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
Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday Virtual Pitch Session Jan. 30
KALAMAZOO - Join Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday Jan. 30 at 9 am for an online pitch
5 Things to Consider Before You Make Crypto Investing Decisions
When making your decision to invest in crypto, there are a few things you should
How The Latest Trends In Casino Apps Have Improved The User Experience
Earlier, if you wanted to gamble, Walk- casinos limited to poker and blackjack were your
How To Create An Effective Project Timeline
DETROIT - If you feel you have a never-ending list of activities to complete, it
5 Financial Habits For A Secure Future
DETROIT - Financial stability is a necessary prerequisite to survive in today’s economy. Factors such
Monica Wheat Joins Visionary Voices Speakers Bureau To Amplify Female, Non-Binary Voices
ANN ARBOR - Entrepreneur Monica Wheat, entrepreneur and investor, discusses her selection to the inaugural
Detroit Demo Day Seeks Voters For Peoples’ Choice Awards
ANN ARBOR - Laura Granneman, vice president Quicken Loans Community Fund, asks the Detroit entrepreneur
Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day Names 17 Finalists For $1 Million In Funding
DETROIT - Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day announced last week the 17 finalists competing for
Michigan State Government Offers Future For Frontliners Tuition-Free Education Program
ANN ARBOR - Kerry Ebersole, from the state's Labor Department, provides an in-depth look at
Michigan’s Growing Cannabis Tourism Industry
ANN ARBOR - In any given year, tourism in Michigan ranks as the second or
FDA May Enact CBD and delta-8 THC Regulatory Recommendations Within Months
WASHINGTON DC - Food and Drug Administration officials said they are taking steps to announce a plan
Retirement Reforms, Marijuana Changes Meet Veto Pens
LANSING - Lame duck legislation that mostly tightened public employee retirement options or made tweaks
U.S. Cannabis Sales Could Top $72 Billion By 2030, Says Leading Researcher
NEW YORK - U.S. cannabis sales is estimated to rack up a whopping $57 billion
