MI Tech TV
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
MICyberPatriot Seeks Mentors, Financial Support To Teach Student Cyber Awareness
SOUTHFIELD - October is cybersecurity awareness month and Michigan Cyber Patriot, a decade-old program that teaches K-12 students how to become cyber aware, needs support to continue its mission. Founder Tamara Shoemaker needs financial support
Breaking News
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
Despite Legalization Of Adult-Use Cannabis In Ohio, 135 Ohio Cities Ban Pot Sales
COLUMBUS - In November 2023, 57% of voters in Ohio voted for Issue 2, a
Michigan Supreme Court: Pot Smell Cannot Justify Police Search Of Vehicle
LANSING - The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the smell of marijuana alone is
NORML Slams Ohio Legislature For Attempting To Change Voter Approved Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS - Marijuana advocates called bills to change Ohio’s weed laws “a slap in the
Former Police Officers Hiring Targets Of Cannabis Transport Companies
CLEVELAND, Ohio – If you had to move millions of dollars in cash and controlled
Michigan Republicans Saviors Of State’s Legal Cannabis Industry?
LANSING - Michigan Republicans could become saviors of the state’s $10 billion legal cannabis industry.
More US Electricity Generated By Renewables In 2022 Than Coal
WASHINGTON DC - Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the
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.
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
Michigan February Cannabis Sales $261.1 Million, Up 10 Percent From January
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in February totaled $261.1 million, up nearly 10 percent from
DEA Officials At Odds With Biden Admin Over Marijuana Rescheduling Push
WASHINGTON DC - Officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration are reportedly resisting calls to reschedule
Pew: Nearly 80 Percent Of Americans Have A Cannabis Dispensary In Their County
WASHINGTON DC - Seventy-nine percent of Americans reside in a county that has at least
Featured News
MPSC Ups Funding For Energy Assistance Program As State Expands Eligibility For Help
LANSING - The MPSC kicked off its annual assessment of the funding factor for Michigan’s low-income energy assistance program, with this
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
Auto Industry Expert David E. Cole Receives First Global Auto Mobility Industry Innovation Award
DEARBORN – Global Auto Mobility today announces the recipient of the first Global Auto Mobility Industry
Southwest Michigan Sustainable Materials Management Forum
ALLENDALE - In the coming year, all counties in Michigan will begin a three-year process
Business Leaders for Michigan Release Framework For Holistic Economic Development
DETROIT – Business Leaders for Michigan released a holistic economic development framework today that calls
Powering Electric Vehicles – Panel Discussion With Auto Experts May 24 At LTU
SOUTHFIELD - Plugging electric vehicles into the Grid may become more difficult in the future
Auto Industry Expert David E. Cole Receives First Global Auto Mobility Industry Innovation Award
DEARBORN – Global Auto Mobility today announces the recipient of the first Global Auto Mobility Industry
Southwest Michigan Sustainable Materials Management Forum
ALLENDALE - In the coming year, all counties in Michigan will begin a three-year process
Business Leaders for Michigan Release Framework For Holistic Economic Development
DETROIT – Business Leaders for Michigan released a holistic economic development framework today that calls
Powering Electric Vehicles – Panel Discussion With Auto Experts May 24 At LTU
SOUTHFIELD - Plugging electric vehicles into the Grid may become more difficult in the future
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
Michigan February Cannabis Sales $261.1 Million, Up 10 Percent From January
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in February totaled $261.1 million, up nearly 10 percent from
DEA Officials At Odds With Biden Admin Over Marijuana Rescheduling Push
WASHINGTON DC - Officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration are reportedly resisting calls to reschedule
Pew: Nearly 80 Percent Of Americans Have A Cannabis Dispensary In Their County
WASHINGTON DC - Seventy-nine percent of Americans reside in a county that has at least
A Look Inside Modern Local Marketing Infrastructure
Local marketing no longer operates as a collection of disconnected tactics. As customer journeys become
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro: The 2026 Flagship Showdown
ANN ARBOR - The premium smartphone market has settled into a three-way heavyweight fight. With
Key Benefits of Automated Liquid Handling in Modern Laboratories
Let's paint a picture of yesterday's lab. A scientist sits at a bench. They have
Michigan Lawmakers Move To Ban Kratom As $2 Billion Market Faces Shutdown
LANSING - Michigan lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would outlaw kratom statewide — a
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
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.
Researchers Find Way To Produce Hydrogen And Purify Water
EDMONTON, Alberta - University of Alberta researchers have developed a new catalyst that could revolutionize how we generate power and purify water. When placed in any type of water and provided with a small amount
SMSBF Event: Policy And Commerce: Water Management Solutions In The Great Lakes Region
DETROIT - Policy and Commerce: Water Management Solutions in the Great Lakes Region is SMSBF's next Member-Guest Event. Since the Flint water crisis, we've become more aware of just how important water is. As Michigan
Report: Half Of Devices In Healthcare Sector Susceptible To Malware, Ransomeware
ANN ARBOR - In a study of 250,000 mobile devices, PCs and Macs used in the healthcare sector are running out of date versions of Flash, which are susceptible to vulnerabilities and malware like the
RetroSense Therapeutics’ Investors See Exit, Bright Future Ahead
ANN ARBOR - An investment made by several groups of early-stage Michigan investors could pay off in a big way following the recent news that Allergan acquired Ann Arbor-based RetroSense Therapeutics LLC, a Michigan angel-backed
A $3 Million Grant To Turn Human Urine Into Food Crop Fertilizer
ANN ARBOR - Converting human urine into a safe fertilizer for agricultural crops is the goal of a new $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation. University of Michigan engineering researchers lead the project,
SMSBF Event: Policy And Commerce: Water Management Solutions In The Great Lakes Region
DETROIT - Policy and Commerce: Water Management Solutions in the Great Lakes Region is SMSBF's next Member-Guest Event. Since the Flint water crisis, we've become more aware of just how important water is. As Michigan
Report: Half Of Devices In Healthcare Sector Susceptible To Malware, Ransomeware
ANN ARBOR - In a study of 250,000 mobile devices, PCs and Macs used in the healthcare sector are running out of date versions of Flash, which are susceptible to vulnerabilities and malware like the
RetroSense Therapeutics’ Investors See Exit, Bright Future Ahead
ANN ARBOR - An investment made by several groups of early-stage Michigan investors could pay off in a big way following the recent news that Allergan acquired Ann Arbor-based RetroSense Therapeutics LLC, a Michigan angel-backed
A $3 Million Grant To Turn Human Urine Into Food Crop Fertilizer
ANN ARBOR - Converting human urine into a safe fertilizer for agricultural crops is the goal of a new $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation. University of Michigan engineering researchers lead the project,
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Belgium Ports Flooded With UnSold Chinese Electric Vehicles
PARIS - You probably need to see it to appreciate the challenges the automobile industry
Researchers Innovating Fast-Charging Sodium-Ion Battery Technology
NETHERLANDS - The experts at TU Delft labs in the Netherlands are continuing their mastery of
US Government Softens Emission Rules Amid Slower EV Growth
WASHINGTON DC - The Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency have jointly unveiled
Japanese Electric Pickup Takes Aim At Ford’s F-150 Lightning
TOKYO - A new Japanese all-electric EV pickup is set to hit global markets, and
March 11 Deadline To Submit Nomination For TU-Automotive Awards
DETROIT - Just three weeks remain to submit your nomination for the TU-Automotive Awards. This
Report: Google Shopping For Southeast Michigan Office Space For Autonomous Vehicle Research
DETROIT - Google Inc. is in the market for new high-tech space in the suburbs.
Digital and Mobile
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
Chicago PE Company Acquires 3 Grand Rapids Manufacturers Amid Industry 4.0 Push
GRAND RAPIDS — Chicago-based private equity firm CORE Industrial Partners LLC has acquired three Grand Rapids businesses
Cyber Safe Holiday eCommerce Cybersecurity Experts Provide Tips
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann, former CISO for the State Of Michigan, and
Experts: Few Manufacturers Paying Attention To Looming Cybersecurity Requirements
GRAND RAPIDS - Manufacturers that supply the defense industry will need to adhere to a
Michigan Teachers The Real Unsung Heroes In Fight for Cybersecurity
DETROIT - In the last five years I have been working to increase the number
Remote Desktop Protocol Attacks Up 330 Percent Since Start Of COVID-19 Pandemic
LEWES, DE - Atlas VPN released a report that said remote desktop protocol attacks rocketed
Facial Recognition Companies Scrambling To See Past Face Masks
SAN FRANCISCO - In the age of the coronavirus, face masks have become a part of
Best Cheap VPN: 3 Options For Working From Home In Quarantine
SAN FRANCISCO - If, like a lot of people, you're working from home due to the coronavirus,
Business and Finance
Applications Open For Next Start Up Incubator At WCC
ANN ARBOR - Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the 2024-2025 Start-Up Incubator program offered
Ensuring Safety Excellence: How to Maintain High Standards Across Your Organization
All organizations need to prioritize good safety practices, not least so they comply with regulations
AI and SEO: Shaping the Future of Content Optimization with Melih Oztalay
MITech TV with Melih Oztalay: How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Search Engine Optimization for Businesses
Registration Is Open For A2Tech360 In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360 is a week of events celebrating Ann Arbor’s
Practical Applications Of AI Technology For Any Kind of Business
Be it a small retail store selling clothes or an online dropshipping business, running a
The Challenges Of Running A 24/7 Business And How To Approach Them
Running a business 24/7 isn't something you can decide to do lightly. Any business is
How Your Business Can Benefit From Technology In The Future
Technology has become incredibly popular ever since the internet came about in 1993. Since then,
How Tech Has Changed The Way We Live Our Lives For The Better
Technology has changed our lives irrevocably over the past couple of decades. It has transformed
Airfoil Group Co-Founder Lisa Vallee-Smith Marks Agency’s 20th Anniversary In October
ANN ARBOR - In this video interview, Lisa Vallee-Smith, who co-founded Airfoil Group in 2000,
1,434 Small Businesses in Southwest Michigan Get Small Business Restart Grants
KALAMAZOO - Southwest Michigan First announced 1,434 small business recipients are receiving average grant awards
Birmingham Angels Mid-Year Investing Update
ANN ARBOR - Dave Weaver from Birmingham (MI) Angels provides an update on the angel
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Talks Tech Entrepreneurship Tips
ANN ARBOR - Rick Snyder, former governor of Michigan, talks about all the progress that
New Fintech Practice Leader At Altimetrik
SOUTHFIELD—Altimetrik Corp., the Southfield-based IT and engineering consultant, announced the hiring of Amit K. Singh
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:
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
