MI Tech TV
Reseda Group, Part Of MSU Federal CU, Invests $8 Million In Fintech Startups
EAST LANSING - April Clobes, CEO of the MSU Federal Credit Union and its investment arm, ResedaGroup.Com, provides details on Reseda's recent $8 million investment in four promising Fintech startups. She also says Reseda is
JD Power Study Of What’s Jolting EV Customers As The Market Grows
TROY - Brent Gruber of J.D. Power provides details on What's Jolting Electric Vehicle Owner Satisfaction as the Market Grows, according to the 2023 J.D. Power EVX Ownership Study. The EV share of the fleet
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brian Hanna Provides Legal Updates
LANSING - Brian Hanna, Executive Director of the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, joins Four20 Post Live to answer questions about CBD sales, adult-use sales, and his prediction that medical marijuana sales will make a comeback
Breaking News
Michigan Celebrates Small Business Announces 2025 Winners
LANSING - Michigan Celebrates Small Business unveiled a range of accolades for small business owners
Report: Trump’s Tariffs Will Increase Vehicle Prices From $4,000 To $10,000
LANSING - The US government, just hours before the asserted midnight effective date, released notices
Toyota To Change Slow EV Charge Times With Solid-State Batteries
TOKYO - When we talk about electric cars, two complaints always come to the fore:
Japan Builds Floating Solar Platform With More Than 50,000 Solar Panels
TOKYO - Every country wants to lead the renewable energy revolution, and Japan has already begun
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
Constructel Acquires Plymouth-Based Telecom Services Provider Verità
PLYMOUTH - Constructel Visabeira has acquired Plymouth-based telecom services provider Verità Telecommunications. Terms were not
ITC To Build New Interstate Power Lines From Indiana, Improve Michigan Service
NOVI – Michigan Electric Transmission Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Holdings Corp., announced
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Oct. 26 Explores How Great Lakes Leading In Climate, Sustainability
GRAND RAPIDS - Join Michigan Sustainable Business Forum as it leads a discussion on how
REPORT: Michigan Clean Energy Jobs Grew 6% in 2021 To 119,853 Workers
LANSING – Clean energy businesses in Michigan added more than 6,300 new workers in 2021.
Shyft Group Wins Pre-Order For Blue Arc EV Delivery Vans
NOVI - Blue Arc EV Solutions, a new brand of Novi-based Shyft Group, has announced
Benvenuti-Sullivan Named Chief Operating Officer At Franco
DETROIT - Tina Benvenuti-Sullivanhas been named chief operating office for Franco public relations. She previously
Information Systems Resources, Premier Ink Recycling Deal
DEARBORN – Information Systems Resources has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for Equipment Recycling
Be A College Basketball Superfan With New Xfinity Voice Commands
DETROIT - It’s time to get your brackets ready! March is one of the most
DTE Energy Announces Seven Senior Executive Promotions
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced seven senior executive rotations and promotions aimed at developing key
Cannabis Banking Expands With BankMichigan
ANN ARBOR - It's tough to find a bank that will work with you if
Kalamazoo Cannabis Bankruptcy Filing To Tests Federal Bankruptcy Process
KALAMAZOO -A Kalamazoo cannabis company’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing will test some particularly murky
Momentum Builds In US Senate For SAFE Banking Act
WASHINGTON DC - US Senators on both sides of the aisle are throwing support behind
Industrial Hemp Big Business Opportunity In Michigan – Expo May 20-21 In Lansing
ANN ARBOR - Growing industrial hemp was made legal in the 2018 Farm Act. But
Featured News
Michigan August Cannabis Sales Record $295.5 Million
LANSING - In August, Michigan recreational and medical cannabis sales set a monthly record to $295.5 million, up nearly 3 percent
MichBio’s 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 23
ANN ARBOR - Don't miss the 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit happening in Ann Arbor on September 23rd. With less than
A2ZERO Green Fair To Downtown Ann Arbor Sept. 20
ANN ARBOR — The A2ZERO Green Fair returns on Sept. 20 along Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor. Attendees can stroll
Michigan
MCWT Celebrates 20 Years Of Impact, Previews New Programs
SOUTHFIELD—The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation, along with host sponsor Dow Inc., gathered
Continental Receives $1.6 Billion Order For Semi-Dry Brake System
FRANKFURT, Germany - Continental reported it has received a major award in the third quarter
Pure Michigan Launches Winter Advertising Campaign Pursue Your Pure
LANSING – The temperatures are continuing to drop, and snow is starting to make its
Tesla Building Unique R&D Lab In Southfield
SOUTHFIELD - Tesla is reportedly building a new “unique EV research, testing, repair, and maintenance
MCWT Celebrates 20 Years Of Impact, Previews New Programs
SOUTHFIELD—The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation, along with host sponsor Dow Inc., gathered
Continental Receives $1.6 Billion Order For Semi-Dry Brake System
FRANKFURT, Germany - Continental reported it has received a major award in the third quarter
Pure Michigan Launches Winter Advertising Campaign Pursue Your Pure
LANSING – The temperatures are continuing to drop, and snow is starting to make its
Tesla Building Unique R&D Lab In Southfield
SOUTHFIELD - Tesla is reportedly building a new “unique EV research, testing, repair, and maintenance
Cannabis Banking Expands With BankMichigan
ANN ARBOR - It's tough to find a bank that will work with you if
Kalamazoo Cannabis Bankruptcy Filing To Tests Federal Bankruptcy Process
KALAMAZOO -A Kalamazoo cannabis company’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing will test some particularly murky
Momentum Builds In US Senate For SAFE Banking Act
WASHINGTON DC - US Senators on both sides of the aisle are throwing support behind
Industrial Hemp Big Business Opportunity In Michigan – Expo May 20-21 In Lansing
ANN ARBOR - Growing industrial hemp was made legal in the 2018 Farm Act. But
Davenport University Received $10 Million Federal Grant, Largest In School History
GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University announced this month it received a $10 million federal grant
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee – Boxier, Powered By Four-Cylinder Engine
DETROIT - The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which the company unveiled on Oct. 28, was
Two Weeks in the Heat
Every January, tennis starts where everything feels upside down. Europe is frozen, New York’s in
Exploring How Data and Design Are Powering the Next Wave of Online Fun
The online entertainment world is changing fast. Behind every sleek website, exciting game, and interactive
Advanced Technologies
“Terminator” Plot? Gates Said AI Could Decide Humans A Threat And Turn On Us
SEATTLE - Artificial Intelligence is taking all our jobs and it seems like new uses for the emerging tech are found
Microsoft’s Bing AI Threatens Users Who Provoke It
SEATTLE - People are flocking to social media in horror after a student revealed evidence of Bing's AI 'prioritising her survival
ABB To Expand Robotics Factory In Auburn Hills
AUBURN HILLS - ABB strengthened its commitment to one of its largest customer markets – the US – with construction starting
Artificial Intelligence Just Flew an F-16 For 17 Hours
CALIFORNIA - An AI agent recently flew Lockheed Martin’s VISTA X-62A for more than 17 hours at the U.S. Air Force Test
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
First Hydrogen Cars Come To Market, Emitting Water And Purifying Air As They Drive
SOUTH KOREA - Hyundai has been leading the way with Hydrogen cars, bringing their first model to the market recently. The Hyundai Nexo SUV and Toyota’s Mirai sedan are powered by hydrogen fuel cells and
J.D. Power Acquires EV Data Company ZappyRide
TROY– J.D. Power has completed its purchase of ZappyRide, a New York City-based electric vehicle data company that builds white-label software and tools for automotive original equipment manufacturers, utilities, and other greentech stakeholders. The acquired
Signatures Of Alien Technology Could Be How Humanity Finds Extraterrestrial Life
WASHINGTON DC - If an alien were to look at Earth, many human technologies – from cell towers to fluorescent light bulbs – could be a beacon signifying the presence of life. We are two astronomers who work on
Pentagon Report: 247 New Unidentified Flying Objects Sighted In 2022
WASHINGTON DC - On Thursday, the Director of National Intelligence released a new report on UFOs in 2022, something it is now required to do by law. According to the report, the new Pentagon agency
Michigan Bio-Sciences Growth Summit To Discuss Future Of Life Sciences In Michigan
LANSING – Join Gov. Rick Snyder and leaders of Life Sciences, politics and academia on December 8 to discuss how best to unleash Michigan’s biosciences research and development, and manufacturing potential to stimulate economic growth.
Corp! Wellness Award Winners Inspire Workers And Communities
WARREN - Wellness increases productivity, whether it’s for an organization or business. The Best and Brightest in Wellness awards provide companies, schools and churches with the opportunity to gain recognition and showcase their best practices.
Automation Alley Gets $45K From Business Accelerator To Fund Halley Orthopedics
TROY - Automation Alley has been awarded $45,000 from the Business Accelerator Fund to assist local tech startup Halley Orthopedics. Halley Orthopedics, recently named Startup of the Year at Automation Alley’s 15th Annual Awards Gala,
Health Care Costs Hurting Economic Recovery, Organization Says
LANSING - Rising health care costs, due to medical errors, unnecessary treatments and an antiquated payment structure, is dragging down consumer spending in other areas, an ultimately hurting the economy, a report released by the
Michigan Bio-Sciences Growth Summit To Discuss Future Of Life Sciences In Michigan
LANSING – Join Gov. Rick Snyder and leaders of Life Sciences, politics and academia on December 8 to discuss how best to unleash Michigan’s biosciences research and development, and manufacturing potential to stimulate economic growth.
Corp! Wellness Award Winners Inspire Workers And Communities
WARREN - Wellness increases productivity, whether it’s for an organization or business. The Best and Brightest in Wellness awards provide companies, schools and churches with the opportunity to gain recognition and showcase their best practices.
Automation Alley Gets $45K From Business Accelerator To Fund Halley Orthopedics
TROY - Automation Alley has been awarded $45,000 from the Business Accelerator Fund to assist local tech startup Halley Orthopedics. Halley Orthopedics, recently named Startup of the Year at Automation Alley’s 15th Annual Awards Gala,
Health Care Costs Hurting Economic Recovery, Organization Says
LANSING - Rising health care costs, due to medical errors, unnecessary treatments and an antiquated payment structure, is dragging down consumer spending in other areas, an ultimately hurting the economy, a report released by the
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Electric Vehicle Fleet Expands Despite Automakers Pushing Hybrids
DETROIT - Despite reports that consumers are souring on buying electric vehicles, Paul Eisenstein from
Electric, Autonomous Vehicles Offer Promise, But Broad-Based Benefits Elusive Without Public Role
ANN ARBOR—Autonomous and electric vehicles can be a positive force for people and the planet,
Israeli Company Building Road In Detroit That Charges Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - Wireless electric road charging has long been hailed as a potential holy grail
Toyota Cuts 2023 EV Sales Forecast By Nearly 40 Percent
TOKYO - Although Toyota expects record growth this fiscal year, it’s cutting its EV sales forecast
TomTom Navigation Device Rolls Out Updated Michigan Maps
LAS VEGAS - TomTom, the Netherlands-based navigation device developer, said Tuesday it had launched “Highly
Ford, AT&T Aim To Connect 10 Million Customers To SYNC
LAS VEGAS - Ford and AT&T are bringing high-speed connectivity and an even better owner
Digital and Mobile
Russian Ransomware Websites Shut Down – Who Done It?
ANN ARBOR - In mid July, the Russian-based hacker sites that have triggered a series
Motor Bella Taking Applications To Aug 16 For Mobility Startups
ANN ARBOR - Kathryn Snorrason, managing director for Office of Future Mobility and Electrification at
Winners in Michigan’s Online Gambling Launch
DETROIT - Michigan has had an interesting recent history surrounding online gambling. You only have
Detroit Internet Exchange Gets Nonprofit Designation
SOUTHFIELD—After several years of effort, officials at the Detroit Internet Exchange (DET-iX) said the organization
Secure-24 Buys SAP Managed Services Provider
SOUTHFIELD—A unit of the Southfield-based managed services provider Secure-24 has purchased Symmetry Holding Inc., a
Plante Moran’s Das Provides Warning About Ransomware Attacks
ROYAL OAK - Ransomware raised its ugly head again recently when a Florida city was
Google Chrome Has Become Surveillance Software
WASHINGTON DC - You open your browser to look at the web. Do you know
Florida City Pays $600,000 To Hackers Who Seized Its Computer System
RIVIERA BEACH, FLA - A Florida city agreed to pay $600,000 in ransom to hackers
Business and Finance
The Great Tax Incentive Hunt: Your Pocketbook’s Most Wanted!
No one likes paying taxes. But did you know there was a way you could
Tech Town Start Studio Discovery Showcase Dec. 6
DETROIT - The Start Studio Discovery founders have been working hard with their teams over
MEDC Provides $73 Million To Support Entrepreneurial Hubs Across The State
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to announce that
5 Methods Of Providing The Perfect Business Quote
Pexels - CC0 License In almost all solicitations of business life, a quote stands as
Troy Supply Chain Software Developer Algo Raises $15 Million
TROY—Algo, a developer of supply chain software, announced that it received a $15 million investment
MCWT Offers $50,000 Scholarship Fund To Women In STEAM
ROYAL OAK - Immediate past MCWT President Jane Sydlowski announces a new scholarship fund for
AutoMobili-D Powered by PlanetM
DETROIT - Now in its fourth year, AutoMobili-D Powered by PlanetM serves as the global stage
Michigan Angels Closes $2 Million Investment Fund 4
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Angels closed a $2 million Angel 4 Fund on December 31
Cannabis Banking Expands With BankMichigan
ANN ARBOR - It's tough to find a bank that will work with you if
Kalamazoo Cannabis Bankruptcy Filing To Tests Federal Bankruptcy Process
KALAMAZOO -A Kalamazoo cannabis company’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing will test some particularly murky
Momentum Builds In US Senate For SAFE Banking Act
WASHINGTON DC - US Senators on both sides of the aisle are throwing support behind
Industrial Hemp Big Business Opportunity In Michigan – Expo May 20-21 In Lansing
ANN ARBOR - Growing industrial hemp was made legal in the 2018 Farm Act. But
