MI Tech TV
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
Bamboo Detroit To Open Ann Arbor Working Co-Location Space
ANN ARBOR - Amanda Lewan created the Bamboo Detroit co-working space about nearly a decade ago. She opened a satellite office in Royal Oak a couple years ago. In 2024 she'll open the latest Bamboo
Breaking News
DOE Study: Crops Planted Near Solar Panels Thrive
DETROIT - Researchers studying whether food crops and a solar array could share the same
Details On Changes And Penalties Included In Ohio S.B.56 Cannabis Bill Including Public Use
COLUMBUS - Ohio lawmakers passed a bill last week that would ban intoxicating hemp products
Justice Department Investigating Bill Pulte Of Pulte Homes Of Bloomfield Hills
WASHINGTON DC - The Justice Department is investigating possible issues with the mortgage fraud investigation
Lawsuit To Stop 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax From Taking Effect Jan. 1 Scheduled To Be Heard Nov. 25 In Detroit
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, representing hundreds of Michigan cannabis companies, will make
Ohio Cannabis Enthusiasts Buy Twice As Much Adult-Legal Pot Than Medical Marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On average, Ohioans buy twice as much nonmedical marijuana as they do
$7,500 Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Expires Sept. 30
DETROIT - A brand new, out-of-the blue Sept. 30 deadline to buy an EV could be
Ohio State Budget Excludes Voter-Backed Pot Social Equity And Jobs Program
COLUMBUS - With the passage of the state budget and lawmakers going on recess until
June Cannabis Prices Continue 5-Month Decline, Despite Selling More Product
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell again, for the fifth month in a row, from
Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Discovery Could Have Major Implications For EVs
Despite recent technological breakthroughs, lithium-ion battery recycling continues to vex scientists in several ways. Battery recycling remains an expensive process
US Could Generate 600 GigaWatts Of Clean Energy To Power 420 Million Homes
NEW YORK - The U.S. is poised to deliver 600 GW of new solar, wind,
1 Million Passenger EVs Registered In Europe During First Quarter Of 2023
LONDON, UK - Europe is rapidly emerging as a hub for electric vehicle (EV) adoption
DTE Commissions Wind Park To Power 78,000 Homes
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced that Michigan’s largest wind park, Meridian Wind, is now operational.
Ohio Cannabis Festival July 27 Hiring Joint-Rolling Judges At $100 An Hour
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As an Ohio cannabis festival prepares for launch, it’s also looking to
Michigan Marijuana Businesses Wait To See What Happens When Federal Rules Change
SOUTHFIELD - Molly MacDonald doesn’t know much about the intricate federal regulations for marijuana. But
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
Baker College Teams Up With House Of Dank To Offer Internships In Detroit
DETROIT - Baker College has teamed up with House of Dank, to provide cannabis-related internships
Featured News
Toyota EV Now On Sale For Under $20,000
TOKYO - When you’re able to offer an EV with 267 miles of driving range, an impressive driver assist suite, and
GVSU Survey Finds Economic Uncertainty Among West Michigan Businesses
GRAND RAPIDS - The aftereffects of the tariffs implemented by the federal government are rippling throughout the West Michigan economy. Brian
Small Business Anxiety Spikes As U.S. Trade Policies Shift
BOSTON, MA– The latest trade policy shifts coming out of the new administration are making U.S. small business owners increasingly worried
Michigan
J.D. Power: EV Owners Increasingly Turn To Makers’ Apps
TROY–The use of auto manufacturers’ mobile apps for electric vehicles has increased, according to the
Residents, Businesses In Metro Detroit Area Asked For Feedback On Internet Service
ANN ARBOR–Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties are asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question
Lawrence Tech Formula Electric Team Wins Third In Nation–Again
SOUTHFIELD–Lawrence Technological University’s Formula Electric motorsports team earned a third-place finish in national competition. The
Merit Network Names New CEO
ANN ARBOR–Roger Blake, currently at Palo Alto Networks, has been selected as the president and
J.D. Power: EV Owners Increasingly Turn To Makers’ Apps
TROY–The use of auto manufacturers’ mobile apps for electric vehicles has increased, according to the
Residents, Businesses In Metro Detroit Area Asked For Feedback On Internet Service
ANN ARBOR–Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties are asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question
Lawrence Tech Formula Electric Team Wins Third In Nation–Again
SOUTHFIELD–Lawrence Technological University’s Formula Electric motorsports team earned a third-place finish in national competition. The
Merit Network Names New CEO
ANN ARBOR–Roger Blake, currently at Palo Alto Networks, has been selected as the president and
Ohio Cannabis Festival July 27 Hiring Joint-Rolling Judges At $100 An Hour
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As an Ohio cannabis festival prepares for launch, it’s also looking to
Michigan Marijuana Businesses Wait To See What Happens When Federal Rules Change
SOUTHFIELD - Molly MacDonald doesn’t know much about the intricate federal regulations for marijuana. But
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
Baker College Teams Up With House Of Dank To Offer Internships In Detroit
DETROIT - Baker College has teamed up with House of Dank, to provide cannabis-related internships
Hospital Weekends Without Review Gaps Start With Better Advisor Coverage
Weekend admissions can leave hospital utilization management teams facing a Monday backlog of status reviews
From Desktop to Dirt: MSU Puts Weather, Pest Data in Farmers’ Hands With New App
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University AgBioResearch has launched a mobile version of its long-running
Apple Icon Steve Wozniak To Deliver Keynote At GVSU’s Commencement Ceremonies
ALLENDALE — Steve Wozniak, a visionary in the field of personal computing and the technological
Michigan School Phone Limits Get ‘C’ Grade as Student Performance Concerns Intensify
ANN ARBOR - Michigan has taken a step to curb student phone use in schools
Advanced Technologies
First Humanoid US Robot Factory Can Create 10,000 Robots A Year
SALEM, Ore. - Imagine a factory that can make humanoid robots that can walk, run, and work like us. Sounds like a
New technology Generates Steady High-Temperature Heat From Hydrogen Without Combustion Or Fuel Cells
SYDNEY - Australian innovation company Star Scientific has begun commercialising a new technology that turns room-temperature hydrogen and oxygen into steady
Biden To Sign Order Expanding Capabilities For Government To Monitor AI Risks
WASHINGTON DC - President Biden is expected to sign an executive order that will monitor the risks of artificial intelligence and
UK Royal Astronomer Says Alien Life Might Be Mega-Weird AI
SAN FRANCISCO - The United Kingdom's foremost astronomer is cautioning British citizens that if and when we encounter alien life, it
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
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,
September Sustainable Business Forum Features Edelman’s Gallagher To Discuss Impactful Sustainable Marketing Campaigns
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s September membership meeting will feature Eileen Gallagher from Edelman, who will discuss the multifaceted approach she uses to integrate sustainability into business strategy and create compelling and impactful sustainability
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,
September Sustainable Business Forum Features Edelman’s Gallagher To Discuss Impactful Sustainable Marketing Campaigns
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s September membership meeting will feature Eileen Gallagher from Edelman, who will discuss the multifaceted approach she uses to integrate sustainability into business strategy and create compelling and impactful sustainability
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
GM Invests Another $850M In Cruise To Expand Manual Operations
DETROIT - Despite a bumpy 2023, Cruise LLC isn’t nearing the end of the road
Toyota Developing Fuel-Cell Auto Technology To Leave EVs Behind
The Chinese industry is monopolizing the production of EVs, while in America we try to overtake them with
Chinese Company Wins Court Ruling To Build EV Battery Plant In Michigan Despite Local Opposition
GREEN TOWNSHIP — A judge has ordered a Michigan community to stop blocking efforts to
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
MTAM Member Mobile Comply Partners With GlobalBusinessProfessor For Connected Vehicle Management Overview Online Course
TROY - With the convergence of the automotive, telecommunications, information technology, and insurance industries it
NHTSA Rules Self-Driving Cars Don’t Need Human Drivers To Be Street Legal
LONDON, United Kingdom - Roses are red, violets are blue, self-driving cars are legal and
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
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
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Takes Steps To Stem Identity Theft
LANSING - The Unemployment Insurance Agency today provided Michigan consumers with resources to help protect
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
Business and Finance
Legislature Gives Entrepreneurs $66 Million For Michigan Innovation Fund
Michigan’s startup community received a significant Xmas Gift on December 20. The Michigan Senate approved
Free Training in Ann Arbor Available To First 2000 Applicants
ANN ARBOR – Want To Get A Job In The Hospitality Industry? Free Training In
Applications Now Open For Michigan Founders Fund Pre-Accelerator Program
DETROIT - Michigan Founders Fund and global accelerator network gener8tor have officially opened applications for
2 Grand Rapids-Based VC Funds Create Affiliation Agreement For Entrepreneurs Of Color
GRAND RAPIDS – New Community Transformation Fund and Michigan Capital Network, two Grand Rapids based
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
Some Powerful Ways To Keep A Transportation Business Moving
Transportation businesses can be some of the most difficult to run well, and yet if
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
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
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
Business News
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- 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
