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New Car Prices Down, Used Car Prices Up
TROY - There's been a dramatic decrease in new car pricing over the last six months, led by a sharp decline in EV prices, says Michelle Krebs, Executive Analyst with Cox Automotive, the parent company
Teaching Cybersecurity Manual For Grade School Teachers
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity in our Internet-intensive world is more important than ever. Tamara Shoemaker, founder of the Michigan Cyber Patriot Program that trains grade-school students to be cyber savvy, appear on MITech TV to
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
Breaking News
1,700 Sheep Under Solar Panels Enhances Clean Energy, Quality Of Wool
AUSTRALIA - It’s not every day that an experiment involving 1,700 merino sheep and solar
U-M Engineers Develop EV Batteries That Can Charge 500 Percent Faster In Cold Weather
ANN ARBOR - A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by University of
Ford CEO: Automaker So Dependent On Imports Can’t Buy Certain Car Parts In U.S.
DEARBORN - Ford has been touting its American-made roots as Trump's tariffs target international automakers,
DTE Completes Construction on Pine River Solar Park
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced that construction has been completed at Pine River Solar Park
Ford House Reveals Its Best-Kept Secrets And Autumn Splendor Tours
GROSSE POINTE SHORES – Ford House, the National Historic Landmark and former home of Eleanor
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
Can We Afford To Ignore Green Hydrogen In Clean Energy Mix
NEW YORK - Historically a dark horse, green hydrogen energy has received renewed attention among
1,000-Foot Floating Multi-Turbine Unit Could Power 80,000 homes
NORWAY - Norwegian company Wind Catching Systems (WCS) has developed an innovative floating wind farm
Chevy Bolt EV To Overtake Ford Mustang Mach-E In Sales
DETROIT - The Chevy Bolt EUV makes a strange rival to the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
W. Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, Meijer Host Luncheon April 10 On Sustainable Agriculture In Great Lakes Region
GRAND RAPIDS - Sustainable agriculture is a way of farming that meets our food needs
Flint’s Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy To Be Purchased By OptumRx
FLINT—Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, a provider of specialty pharmacy and infusion services, will be purchased by
Compuware To Acquire New Jersey Data Protection Company
DETROIT—Compuware Corp., the developer of mainframe software, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire
Lambert & Co. Announces Additions To Automotive & Mobility Practice
DETROIT– Lambert & Co. has added two new professionals to its automotive and mobility practice:
Kraig scales up breeding silkworms for super-strong ‘spider silk’
ANN ARBOR–Kraig Biocraft Laboratories has completed the hatching of the second generation of its genetically
iHemp Michigan Seeks To Rebuild Hemp Industry, Seeks State Help
ANN ARBOR - The Hemp industry in Michigan thrived 80 years ago. Then prohibition came.
Living Coffin Turns Human Flesh Into Compost
LONDON, UK - Want to become part of the environment when you die? Loop Living
SAFE Banking Act Finally Appears Headed For Vote In U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON DC - Marijuana companies could secure financial services and confusion over banking for hemp
Ben & Jerry’s Urges Gov. Whitmer To Grant Clemency For Cannabis Convictions
LANSING - Ben & Jerry’s is turning its attention to half-baked marijuana legalization, focused on
Featured News
U-M Expanding Go Blue Guarantee To Families Making $125,000 Or Less
ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan’s largest free tuition program is getting a hefty expansion as part of the university’s shifting
Report: By 2030, Replacing EV Battery Will Cost Less Than Fixing Gas Engine
NEW YORK - Goldman Sachs recently reported that by 2026, battery prices should reach $80/kWh, which is roughly 50% the 2023
Solar Paint Could Make Electric Vehicles Self Charging
BERLIN – Solar Paint Could Make Electric Vehicles Self-Charging? Sounds impossible right? Yet Mercedes-Benz says it’s developing a solar paint that
Michigan
Norwegian Developer To Build Electrolyzer Manufacturing Plant In Michigan
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.–The Norwegian hydrogen technology developer Nel announced plans to build an electrolyzer manufacturing
Michigan Venture Capital Assoc. Re-Launches Venture Fellows Program
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Venture Capital Association, the trade association for the venture capital and
Biden Announces $82 Million To Increase Domestic Solar Manufacturing, Recycling
WASHINGTON DC - As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department
Fintech Startup Tiicker Raises $5 Million In Seed Round
DETROIT–Tiicker, which claims to be the world’s first shareholder loyalty and engagement platform, announced it
Norwegian Developer To Build Electrolyzer Manufacturing Plant In Michigan
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.–The Norwegian hydrogen technology developer Nel announced plans to build an electrolyzer manufacturing
Michigan Venture Capital Assoc. Re-Launches Venture Fellows Program
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Venture Capital Association, the trade association for the venture capital and
Biden Announces $82 Million To Increase Domestic Solar Manufacturing, Recycling
WASHINGTON DC - As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department
Fintech Startup Tiicker Raises $5 Million In Seed Round
DETROIT–Tiicker, which claims to be the world’s first shareholder loyalty and engagement platform, announced it
iHemp Michigan Seeks To Rebuild Hemp Industry, Seeks State Help
ANN ARBOR - The Hemp industry in Michigan thrived 80 years ago. Then prohibition came.
Living Coffin Turns Human Flesh Into Compost
LONDON, UK - Want to become part of the environment when you die? Loop Living
SAFE Banking Act Finally Appears Headed For Vote In U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON DC - Marijuana companies could secure financial services and confusion over banking for hemp
Ben & Jerry’s Urges Gov. Whitmer To Grant Clemency For Cannabis Convictions
LANSING - Ben & Jerry’s is turning its attention to half-baked marijuana legalization, focused on
Applications Open For Adult Education Grants For Certification Or Degree Completion
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential announced the launch and
LIFT Launches Programs For Advanced Materials Challenge
DETROIT – LIFT, the national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, operated by the American Lightweight
Michigan $1.47 Billion High-Speed Internet Funding Plan
Michigan $1.47B High-Speed Internet Investment Connects Homes as the state moves forward with its largest
Kent State Offering Cannabis Career Certificate Programs To Meet Workforce Demands
KENT, Ohio - On Monday, Kent State University announced it will be launching six online
Advanced Technologies
ChatGPT Isn’t Good Enough To Take Jobs And Is Unlikely To Cause Mass Layoffs
NEW YORK - It was so over. Remember? As soon as artificial intelligence began to read, write, and code, all manner of
New Ethanol Fuel Cell Technology Rivals Fossil Fuels and Electric Car Batteries
ORLANDO, FLA - University of Central Florida researchers have achieved new record-setting power density for ethanol fuel cells, helping advance the
Learning And Productivity Benefits Of Artificial Intelligence
LANSING - Artificial intelligence is coming at a fast and furious pace. Employers have to strategize the impact of AI on
Anthropic — The $4.1 billion OpenAI Rival — Debuts A.I. Chatbot
SAN FRANCISCO - As Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Google race to develop the most advanced chatbots, powered by generative artificial intelligence, Anthropic is investing
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Groundbreaking Israeli Cancer Treatment Has 90 Percent Success Rate
JERUSALEM, Israel - An experimental treatment developed at Israel's Hadassah-University Medical Center has a 90% success rate at bringing patients with multiple myeloma into remission. Hadassah-University Medical Center in Jerusalem’s Ein Kerem has announced an “unprecedented
Scientists Discover Genomic Code That Could Lead To Cancer Cures
BOSTON - Genomic studies of cancer patients have revealed thousands of mutations linked to tumor development. However, for the vast majority of those mutations, researchers are unsure of how they contribute to cancer because there’s
Study: Strong Link Between Climate Crisis And Wildfires
WASHINGTON DC - In a first, US climate scientists have quantified the extent to which greenhouse gasses from the world's top fossil fuel companies have contributed to wildfires. Their analysis, published Tuesday in Environmental Research
Study: Processes Found That Could Reverse Aging
COLOGNE - A new study from Germany has potentially found the answers to time-old questions: what drives ageing and what can we do to reverse it? Despite centuries of research and progress in medicine, there
MSU-Spin Out TheraB Medical Brings Light Therapy To Combat Infant Jaundice
ROYAL OAK - Alexa Jones, co-founder and CEO of TheraB Medical, a Michigan State University spin-out, is an early stage wearable technology for infant jaundice. This medical device, available in hospitals and for home care,
Stryker Instrument Division To Invest $130 Million In Portage Plant, Create 105 Jobs
PORTAGE - Stryker Corporation’s instruments division plans to establish a new 485,000-square-foot facility in the city of Portage, investing more than $130 million and creating 105 jobs. The division is experiencing significant growth and the company
U-M Team Uses Stem Cells To Study Earliest Stages Of Amniotic Sac Formation
ANN ARBOR - For the first time, human stem cells have been coaxed to begin to form amniotic sac tissue in a laboratory-based model mimicking the wall of the uterus. The new study, performed at
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
MSU-Spin Out TheraB Medical Brings Light Therapy To Combat Infant Jaundice
ROYAL OAK - Alexa Jones, co-founder and CEO of TheraB Medical, a Michigan State University spin-out, is an early stage wearable technology for infant jaundice. This medical device, available in hospitals and for home care,
Stryker Instrument Division To Invest $130 Million In Portage Plant, Create 105 Jobs
PORTAGE - Stryker Corporation’s instruments division plans to establish a new 485,000-square-foot facility in the city of Portage, investing more than $130 million and creating 105 jobs. The division is experiencing significant growth and the company
U-M Team Uses Stem Cells To Study Earliest Stages Of Amniotic Sac Formation
ANN ARBOR - For the first time, human stem cells have been coaxed to begin to form amniotic sac tissue in a laboratory-based model mimicking the wall of the uterus. The new study, performed at
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
$45K EV Gets 620-Mile Range From Solid-State Battery
BEIJING - IM motors has decided that semi solid-state batteries are ready for prime time.
J.D. Power: Home Charging Satisfaction Bright Spot Among EV Owners
TROY–While the public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles faces a myriad of growing pains, home
Ford To Build Small Electric Pickup And SUV, Priced Around $25,000
DEARBORN - Amid a flood of new competition, Ford is shifting plans to build more affordable electric
Chinese EV Seagull Priced Below $10,000 Has Senators Urging Biden To Boost Import Tariffs
WASHINGTON DC - A group of US Senators has written to President Biden's administration to
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
Windows 10 Settings To Disable Immediately If You Care About Privacy
SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system started rolling out to eligible devices Oct. 5. The new
SyBridge Renames Subsidiaries And Launches ‘IoT Cloud’
SOUTHFIELD—SyBridge Technologies, an aggregator of toolmaking and moldmaking companies, announced today the renaming of its
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
Office Work: Will We Ever Go Back?
LANSING - By any measure, the number of professionals working from home (WFH) has skyrocketed
Safari Gets New Encryption Option For Network Privacy On iPhones, Macs
CUPERTINO, CA. - Apple's Safari will take advantage later this year of new encryption technology that
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
Business and Finance
Caring For Your New Auto: 4 Things Every Driver Should Be Doing
Image credit Buying a new car is a significant investment and will likely be one
Exploring Alternative Investment Options For The Modern Investor
In the realm of finance, diversification plays a huge role. It’s no longer enough to
GPS And RFID Tracking For Equipment And Materials
[Source: Freepik] Managing equipment and materials is important for operational efficiency, cost reduction, and project
Introduction To Warehouse Automation
[Source: Freepik] Warehouse automation is increasingly becoming a critical component in the operational strategy of
Vital Signs: The Expanding Role of Software Testing in Healthcare
The healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving, with services moving beyond traditional brick-and-mortar settings, especially in
How To Scale Your Manufacturing Business
If you own a manufacturing business, then firstly, congratulations for getting this far, because it
Designing an Impactful Employee Training Program: Key Considerations and Strategies
Employee training programs can provide a great opportunity for organizations to develop and retain their
Types of Car Accidents and What to Do If You Get Involved in One
Boston has tons of history packed in every corner of the city. But a grim
Coworking Franchiser Office Evolution Expanding Into Detroit
LOUISVILLE, Colo.—Office Evolution, the nation’s largest coworking franchisor, announced its continued expansion into Michigan by
Kathleen Norton-Schock Updates MCWT, Diva Tech Talk News And Events
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV for her monthly updates on news
Lakeshore Advantage Awards $3.3 Million In Restart Grants To 428 Small Businesses
ZEELAND – Lakeshore Advantage, in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and regional partners,
TechTown Toast Of The Town Goes Virtual Oct. 1
DETROIT –Since its launch six years ago, TechTown Detroit’s Toast of the Town, the organization’s
iHemp Michigan Seeks To Rebuild Hemp Industry, Seeks State Help
ANN ARBOR - The Hemp industry in Michigan thrived 80 years ago. Then prohibition came.
Living Coffin Turns Human Flesh Into Compost
LONDON, UK - Want to become part of the environment when you die? Loop Living
SAFE Banking Act Finally Appears Headed For Vote In U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON DC - Marijuana companies could secure financial services and confusion over banking for hemp
Ben & Jerry’s Urges Gov. Whitmer To Grant Clemency For Cannabis Convictions
LANSING - Ben & Jerry’s is turning its attention to half-baked marijuana legalization, focused on
