MI Tech TV
AUTO-ISAC Provides Cybersecurity Training For Auto Engineers To Keep The Bad Guys Out
ANN ARBOR - Today's highly connected vehicles are prime targets for hackers who see them as an easy way to penetrate corporate networks. Auto-ISAC trains auto engineers how to keep hackers out. Tamara Shoemaker returns
ITC Holdings Customer Service Provides Answers To Your Questions
NOVI - On MITech TV May 15 we discussed ITC’s role in the community working with the public, stakeholders and customers and learn more about the structures it oversees. Cynthia Stump, ITC Regional Manager for
Artificial Intelligence: Will It Help Hackers Fool You More?
ANN ARBOR - Artificial Intelligence, AI for short, is all the buzz since ChatGTP hit the market last fall. AI is an amazing tool that when used in the right hands may streamline so many
Breaking News
Ohio Senate Republicans Pass Bill Making Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Senate passed a GOP-led proposal by a 21-9 vote Wednesday
MiLEAP Announces $56 Million In Grants Awarded To Empower Students To Advance Nursing Careers
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced recipients of
The End Of EVs Has Come, And It’s Toyota’s Fault
TOKYO - The development of electric battery powered vehicles was a gamechanger for the industry
Michigan Treasury To Pay $58,200 From Cannabis Taxes For Every Licensed Dispo To Opt-In Cities Across The State
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Treasury on Feb. 21 announced that nearly $100 million
Congress Working To Let Veterans Administration Recommend Medical Marijuana
WASHINGTON DC - With medical marijuana legal in most states, more veterans than ever before
Clinical Trial: CBD-Infused Gel Relieves Osteoarthritic Hand Pain
SYDNEY, Australia - The daily application of a transdermal gel containing CBD relieves pain and
Clarification By DEA Expands Definition Of THC In Hemp To Include THCA
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has clarified the definition of THC in
Comerica Economists: Michigan Economy To Grow Faster Than in 2023
DETROIT - Michigan’s economy is anticipated to grow by 1.8 percent in 2024, above last
DTE Energy Retires Two Coal Plants On Carbon-Free Goal
DETROIT - DTE Energy Thursday announced the retirement of two coal fired power plants, bringing Southeast
This EV From Scotland Takes Off-Road To Another Level
GLASGOW, Scotland - The Munro Mk 1 is an all-electric off-road vehicle, designed and built
Gold Hydrogen An Untapped Resource In Depleted Oil Wells
HOUSTON - There was no prospect of getting any more oil out of the old
US Sanctions Against Chinese Solar Panel Makers May Harm US Solar Industry
WASHINGTON DC - The US Department of Commerce has determined that four out of eight
NFIB Names Emily Carlson Regional Media Manager
LANSING – NFIB, a national small business advocacy organization, named Emily Carlson Senior Media Manager
Dematic Appoints Biolchini Chief Executive Officer for Americas Region
GRAND RAPIDS - Dematic’s Bernard Biolchini has recently been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief
Robert Half Technology Survey: Texting Becomes Latest Hiring Trend
DETROIT - As technology evolves, so do communications practices. A new survey shows some 70
Xfinity Mobile Offers Bring Your Own Android-Based Device
DETROIT– Comcast is offering Xfinity Internet customers the opportunity to bring their own Android-based devices
Andrew Brisbo Leaving CRA: Rick Thompson Provides Analysis
ANN ARBOR - Earlier this month, Gov. Whitmer's office announced that Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brisbo To Head Up LARA Bureau of Construction Codes
LANSING – In a surprise announcement Tuesday, Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo will assume
iHemp Hour Offers More User Friendly Programming
ANN ARBOR - The iHemp Hour, a production of the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan,
Cannabis Headlines With Rick Thompson On Four20 Post Live
FLINT - Rick Thompson, Executive Director of Michigan NORML, provides the latest Cannabis headlines from
Featured News
Michigan’s “Hot 50” And “Career Outlook” Highlight In-Demand Jobs
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Michigan Center for Data and Analytics has released the state’s
University Of Michigan Logs Record-Breaking Year For Inventions
ANN ARBOR—Research led by University of Michigan faculty and researchers generated a record-breaking 615 new inventions last year—a feat rarely achieved
Michigan Tech University New Engineering Services Provider At American Center For Mobility
YPSILANTI - The American Center for Mobility (ACM) has signed an agreement with Michigan Technological University to partner on engineering services
Michigan
Teams From Rochester, Ann Arbor Headed To Future City Finals In DC
SOUTHFIELD–For the sixth straight year and the 16th time in the past 21 years, a team
6th Annual Dokidokon Anime And Gaming Convention Returns To Kalamazoo this July
KALAMAZOO - The 6th Annual Dokidokon anime and gaming Convention in Kalamazoo Michigan. The event
Ann Arbor Digital Ads Agency And eCommerce Company Partner For Retail Sales Tech
ANN ARBOR–AdAdapted Inc., the digital advertising firm for consumer packaged goods, and eGrowcery, develoers of
Peninsula Fiber Network Identifies Source of 911 Outage, Commits $6 Million to System Upgrades
MARQUETTE – Peninsula Fiber Network experienced a system error on Jan. 10 that impacted service
Teams From Rochester, Ann Arbor Headed To Future City Finals In DC
SOUTHFIELD–For the sixth straight year and the 16th time in the past 21 years, a team
6th Annual Dokidokon Anime And Gaming Convention Returns To Kalamazoo this July
KALAMAZOO - The 6th Annual Dokidokon anime and gaming Convention in Kalamazoo Michigan. The event
Ann Arbor Digital Ads Agency And eCommerce Company Partner For Retail Sales Tech
ANN ARBOR–AdAdapted Inc., the digital advertising firm for consumer packaged goods, and eGrowcery, develoers of
Peninsula Fiber Network Identifies Source of 911 Outage, Commits $6 Million to System Upgrades
MARQUETTE – Peninsula Fiber Network experienced a system error on Jan. 10 that impacted service
Andrew Brisbo Leaving CRA: Rick Thompson Provides Analysis
ANN ARBOR - Earlier this month, Gov. Whitmer's office announced that Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brisbo To Head Up LARA Bureau of Construction Codes
LANSING – In a surprise announcement Tuesday, Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo will assume
iHemp Hour Offers More User Friendly Programming
ANN ARBOR - The iHemp Hour, a production of the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan,
Cannabis Headlines With Rick Thompson On Four20 Post Live
FLINT - Rick Thompson, Executive Director of Michigan NORML, provides the latest Cannabis headlines from
Ohio Cannabis Companies Sues State Regulator Over Stringent Advertising Rules
DAYTON - Ohio cannabis businesses in a recent lawsuit argue the Ohio Division of Cannabis
2025 Michigan Cyber Summit Scheduled For Oct. 23
LANSING – The 2025 Michigan Cyber Summit will be held Oct. 23 at the Suburban
Report: Stellantis Plans $10 Billion US Investment
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis is planning to invest roughly $10 billion into the United States as part of a turnaround effort to
A2ZERO Household Electronics Collection Events In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR— Mark your calendars for the upcoming A2ZERO Household Electronics Collection events taking place
Advanced Technologies
World’s Largest Carbon Capture Plant To Store 9 Million Tons Of CO2 Annually
ICELAND - The NextGen CDR Facility, a collaboration between the Swiss carbon finance consultant South Pole and the Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi
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
Mega US Factory Could Produce Enough Lithium To Power Millions Of EVs
ALBEMARLE, NC - For the past few decades, Nirvana has been the dominant supplier of “lithium” in America, but now it
$130 Million Electric Vehicle Center Opens At University Of Michigan
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan Electric Vehicle Center is launching with these three focus areas: accelerating collaborative R&D, developing a highly
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Humanity On Thin Ice Due To Lack Of Climate Action – And It Is Melting Fast
NEW YORK - It's not over just yet, the United Nations' climate watchdog group said in its latest anxiety-inspiring report, but things are looking very, very bad. As the Associated Press notes in its write-up of the latest
Anti-Cancer Drug Derived From Fungus Shows Promise In Clinical Trials
OXFORD, UK - A new industry-academic partnership between the University of Oxford and biopharmaceutical company NuCana as found that chemotherapy drug NUC-7738, derived from a Himalayan fungus, has 40 times greater potency for killing cancer
Drones Will Be Used To Deliver Prescriptions In Washtenaw County
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Medicine has announced its plans to begin drone delivery of prescriptions to patients in Washtenaw County in 2024. The delivery service will employ Zipline’s new platform that uses electric drones to
U-Detroit Mercy’s Master’s In Health Services Administration Earns 3-Year Accreditation
DETROIT—The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) Board of Directors approved the initial accreditation of University of Detroit Mercy's Master of Science in Health Services Administration (MHSA) program for a three-year term. “This
Safety In Motion Gets $42,500 To Develop Concussion Assessment Medical Device
AUBURN HILLS - Oakland University INCubator has been awarded $42,500 by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to provide product development support to Safety in Motion, a developer of an “on the field” concussion testing medical
Former Perrigo CEO Papa To Get $64.7 Million For Jumping To Valeant Pharmaceuticals
ALLEGAN - When news that Perrigo Co.’s then-chief executive officer, Joseph Papa, would be leaving to helm troubled Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. first emerged, it stood to reason that Papa would be rewarded handsomely for
U-M Launches $3 Million Monroe-Brown Seed Fund To Commercialize Medical Research
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has launched the $3 Million Monroe-Brown Seed Fund, a new funding vehicle designed to advance the process of transitioning commercially viable engineering and medical research projects to market.
Stryker Corp. Completes Three Deals In April, Looking For More Hot Deals
KALAMAZOO - Stryker Corp. has completed its acquisition of defibrillator maker Physio-Control International Inc. and two other major deals. The $1.28 billion cash deal was announced in mid-February and completed Tuesday. Physio-Control makes monitors/defibrillators, automated
Safety In Motion Gets $42,500 To Develop Concussion Assessment Medical Device
AUBURN HILLS - Oakland University INCubator has been awarded $42,500 by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to provide product development support to Safety in Motion, a developer of an “on the field” concussion testing medical
Former Perrigo CEO Papa To Get $64.7 Million For Jumping To Valeant Pharmaceuticals
ALLEGAN - When news that Perrigo Co.’s then-chief executive officer, Joseph Papa, would be leaving to helm troubled Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. first emerged, it stood to reason that Papa would be rewarded handsomely for
U-M Launches $3 Million Monroe-Brown Seed Fund To Commercialize Medical Research
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has launched the $3 Million Monroe-Brown Seed Fund, a new funding vehicle designed to advance the process of transitioning commercially viable engineering and medical research projects to market.
Stryker Corp. Completes Three Deals In April, Looking For More Hot Deals
KALAMAZOO - Stryker Corp. has completed its acquisition of defibrillator maker Physio-Control International Inc. and two other major deals. The $1.28 billion cash deal was announced in mid-February and completed Tuesday. Physio-Control makes monitors/defibrillators, automated
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Toyota To Invest $1.3 Billion In Kentucky Factory To Build New Electric SUV
KENTUCKY - Toyota said on Tuesday it would invest $1.3 billion at its Kentucky facility
Toyota Is Developing New Combustion Engines
TOKYO - Toyota sold more cars in 2023 than ever before but electric vehicles had
China Auto Industry, Backed By Government, Poses Growing Threat To U.S. Automakers
DETROIT — Chinese automakers pose a growing threat to their American counterparts — even without
Electric Versus Gasoline Vehicles: Is EV Ownership Competitive In Your Area?
ANN ARBOR—Is it actually cheaper to own an electric vehicle instead of a gas vehicle?
Transportation & Mobility Summit Set For Feb. 5 In Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting on Feb. 5
Secure The Connected Car: Collaborate To Deliver Robust End-To-End Architecture
NOVI - Risk from digital hackers is now endemic through all industries, but few are
Digital and Mobile
Ford, Walmart To Launch Autonomous Vehicle Delivery Service
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co., Walmart, and a Pittsburgh, Pa.-based autonomous vehicle company called Argo AI are
Apple Patches NSO Zero-Day Flaw Affecting All Devices
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple has released security updates for a zero-day vulnerability that affects every iPhone,
IoT.2: A New Trend In The World Of Internet Of Everything
DETROIT - There’s a new trend in the IoT space, and it’s called IoT.2. If
JD Power: Smartphone Connectivity Now Biggest Auto Quality Headache
TROY—A balky transmission? Poor fit and finish? Nope. The automotive quality analysis firm J.D.
Nuspire Hires Dunsworth As CEO
COMMERCE TWP.–Nuspire, a managed security services provider, has hired Lewie Dunsworth as the company’s CEO.
Lock Down Your Gmail Account With Advanced Protection Program
SAN FRANCISCO - You keep a lot of sensitive information in your Google account -- bank
Michigan Security Company Identifies ‘Emotet’ As Top Threat
COMMERCE TWP.—The latest Quarterly Threat Landscape report from the managed security services provider Nuspire identified
Estonian Team Wins International Cyber Exercise During Cyber Summit
DETROIT - The Michigan National Guard and the Michigan Cyber Range hosted an International Cyber
Business and Finance
26 Things Your Business Needs To Compete Online In 2024
Pexels - CCO Licence As we get into 2024, it is going to be more
Transforming the Landscape of Content Delivery: Exciting Developer Updates Unveiled by CacheFly
Introducing Enhanced Features for Faster, Smarter, and More Secure Online CDN Experiences Exciting times are
Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plan
Photo by impulsq on Unsplash Health insurance plays a role in safeguarding your well being
A Comprehensive Strategy To Improve Your Online Brand Presence
Photo by Dominika Roseclay from Pexels: Let's look at some really cool ways to boost
How To Get CIO Jobs During The Pandemic
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing director of Executive Search Partners, provides tips on how
Kathleen Norton-Schock, Brian Wassom, Tech Legal Issues Update
ANN ARBOR - Diva Tech Talks' Kathleen Norton-Schock, and Warner Norcross + Judd's Brian Wassom
West Michigan Industrial Economy Flips To Positive, But Manufacturers More Cautious
GRAND RAPIDS — The West Michigan industrial economy has flipped back to positive, but manufacturers
New Study Reveals What Makes Girls and Women Enter – and Stay – In Technology
SOUTHFIELD - In its drive to make Michigan the No. 1 state for women in
2,700 Michigan Small Businesses Get State Relief Grants
LANSING—More than 2,700 small businesses around Michigan have been awarded a total of $10 million
Report: 1,322 Michigan Angels Invested $73.6 million
ANN ARBOR—The Michigan “angel investor” community released its 2019 annual research report, showing an increase
Quicken Loans Provides $25K To Launch Rebrand Cities Digital Accelerator
DETROIT - The Quicken Loans Community Fund has partnered with the City of Detroit and
TechTown Doubles Small Business Impact With Latest Funding Round
DETROIT - The TechTown Stabilization Fund closed with 347 grantees receiving a total of $575,000 in
Andrew Brisbo Leaving CRA: Rick Thompson Provides Analysis
ANN ARBOR - Earlier this month, Gov. Whitmer's office announced that Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brisbo To Head Up LARA Bureau of Construction Codes
LANSING – In a surprise announcement Tuesday, Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo will assume
iHemp Hour Offers More User Friendly Programming
ANN ARBOR - The iHemp Hour, a production of the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan,
Cannabis Headlines With Rick Thompson On Four20 Post Live
FLINT - Rick Thompson, Executive Director of Michigan NORML, provides the latest Cannabis headlines from
