MI Tech TV
What Is Fintech And How Does It Move Money?
ANN ARBOR - Rola Farawi from FIS talks about Fintech in this video interview with Terry Bean and Mike Brennan from MITech TV. Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) is an American multinational corporation which
Electric Volkswagen Microbus Makes US Debut
ANN ARBOR - The much beloved Volkswagen Microbus is back this time as an all electric mid-sized vehicle that gets about 235 miles of range and yes, you can also camp in it. Paul
What’s The State Of The Market For CIO, CISOs In Michigan?
ANN ARBOR - Looking for a high paying Chief Information Officer job in or near Michigan? Executive Search Partners is offering one that pays around $300,000 a year at a $2.5 billion manufacturer in Indiana.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
The Future of Michigan Manufacturing: IoT and AI Driving Industry 4.0
DETROIT – Through exclusive interviews and detailed analysis we explore innovative approaches to smart manufacturing focusing on the integration of Internet
Embracing The Future: How Yazaki North America And Hitachi Astemo Are Leading The Industry 4.0 Revolution
ANN ARBOR - Through exclusive interviews and detailed analysis, MITechNews.Com continues to explore the innovative approaches to smart manufacturing in Michigan.
Fourth Industrial Revolution – Michigan Manufacturers Need To Get On Board Or Get Left Behind
ANN ARBOR - Neil Balduc, the owner of Tritegrity Machine, a small Tier 2 CNC manufacturer in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, was
Featured News
Ann Arbor To Build Sustainable Energy Utility To Opt Out Of DTE Energy
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor residents voted to authorize Proposal A: Creation of a Sustainable Energy Utility. The Sustainable Energy Utility
GM: EV Competition In China Driving Unstainable Price War
DETROIT - General Motors CEO Mary Barra has said there are so many companies trying to sell electric vehicles in China
New 2025 Tesla Price And Design Could Reset Electric Vehicle Market
NEW YORK - All signs point to a new low-cost Tesla in 2025. CEO Elon Musk and Tesla executives made it
Advanced Technologies
“New Oil” Found In US Could Fuel EV Batteries For Centuries
China is currently the biggest player in the lithium game, but maybe not for too much longer. A mine in a
Robot Orders Down 8 Percent In First Half Of 2024
ANN ARBOR – Robot Orders Down 8 Percent In the First Half Of 2024 means The North American robotics market took
Project DIAMOnD 3D Printing Initiative Enhances Additive Manufacturing In Oakland County
TROY - Project DIAMOnD, a 3D printing initiative in partnership with Automation Alley and Oakland County, has opened a Digital Transformation
Michigan Manufacturing Employing More Than 600,000 Workers Across the State
LANSING — Michigan is home to over 600,000 manufacturing workers employed by more than 12,000 companies, offering high-paying, successful career opportunities.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Generative AI: From Boosting Productivity To Bulletproof Security
SOUTHFIELD - Are you using Gen AI at your business? Do you have policies and practices in place to mitigate the
AI Impact And Statistics 2024: How Many Jobs Will be Displaced by 2030?
AI Impact And Statistics 2024: How Many Jobs Will be Displaced by 2030? The rapid adoption and implementation of artificial intelligence
Saab Gets Michigan Strategic Funds To Help Build $75 Million Munitions Plant In Grayling
GRAYLING - Saab, the Swedish defense and security company, is moving forward with plans to build a $75 million munitions plant
Artificial Intelligence Transforms Smart Phones
SAN FRANCISCO - In sci-fi shows like Westworld and The Expanse, characters use evolved mobile devices with sleek transparent designs that
Science Tech
EV Battery With 1,000-Mile Range?
BOSTON - A Massachusetts-based company has created a new electric vehicle battery that could provide 1,000 miles of range on a single charge, Fast Company reported. 24M Technologies, which spun out from MIT some time around 2015, combined
Partnership Brings High-Impact Tutoring To Michigan Schools
LANSING–Michigan Virtual, the provider of virtual learning services to K-12 education in Michigan, announced a partnership with the Stride Tutoring subsidiary of Herndon, Va.-based education services provider of Stride Inc. to bring tutoring to schools
What Is Fintech And How Does It Move Money?
ANN ARBOR - Rola Farawi from FIS talks about Fintech in this video interview with Terry Bean and Mike Brennan from MITech TV. Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) is an American multinational corporation which
STEM Career Coalition Reaches More Than 10 Million Students
CHARLOTTE, NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations partnering with Discovery Education to create equitable access to free STEM content and career connections – announced it has surpassed
Summer Pandemic Outlook With Epidemiologist Fred Brown
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown provides guidance for spring and summer events for those who want to protect themselves from catching COVID and its various mutations. You can view all past video interviews at
UM Report: Lockdowns During Early Pandemic Saved Lives, But Not Go-To Strategy Moving Forward
ANN ARBOR—The U.S. pandemic lockdown in 2020 caused a $2.3 trillion economic downturn and split the nation politically, and now some European nations are locking down again as Omicron surges through the global population. But
What’s Next For Omicron COVID Variant – Epidemiologist Fred Brown Explains
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to update what's the current and projected situation for the COVID-19 mutation dubbed Omicron. Fred consults with the FDA, many US states and nations to advise them on
A National Strategy For The “New Normal” Of Life With COVID
CHICAGO - As the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 demonstrates, COVID-19 is here to stay. In January 2021, President Biden issued the “National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness.” As the US moves from
Miracle Drug Shrinks Cancer Tumors
LONDON - A breakthrough cancer treatment plan could be a "cure" for a death sentence form of the disease. An experimental new treatment being pioneered by Dr Paul Mulholland, a brain cancer specialist at University College
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 two weeks to go, now is the time to secure your spot at this
Longevity Gene Could Extend Human Lifespan
NEW YORK - That if our lifespan could be extended beyond its natural limits? Recently, scientists have made a significant leap towards this very real possibility with the discovery and study of an important longevity
Commonly Used Drug During Pregnancy May Clear Alzheimer’s Brain
NEW YORK - A drug commonly used to induce labor could offer new hope in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, according to recent research. Scientists have discovered that this medication, which has been used for decades to
Miracle Drug Shrinks Cancer Tumors
LONDON - A breakthrough cancer treatment plan could be a "cure" for a death sentence form of the disease. An experimental new treatment being pioneered by Dr Paul Mulholland, a brain cancer specialist at University College
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 two weeks to go, now is the time to secure your spot at this
Longevity Gene Could Extend Human Lifespan
NEW YORK - That if our lifespan could be extended beyond its natural limits? Recently, scientists have made a significant leap towards this very real possibility with the discovery and study of an important longevity
Commonly Used Drug During Pregnancy May Clear Alzheimer’s Brain
NEW YORK - A drug commonly used to induce labor could offer new hope in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, according to recent research. Scientists have discovered that this medication, which has been used for decades to
Mobility
GM: EV Competition In China Driving Unstainable Price War
DETROIT - General Motors CEO Mary Barra has said there are so many companies trying
New 2025 Tesla Price And Design Could Reset Electric Vehicle Market
NEW YORK - All signs point to a new low-cost Tesla in 2025. CEO Elon
GM: EV Competition In China Driving Unstainable Price War
DETROIT - General Motors CEO Mary Barra has said there are so many companies trying
New 2025 Tesla Price And Design Could Reset Electric Vehicle Market
NEW YORK - All signs point to a new low-cost Tesla in 2025. CEO Elon
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,
Chipmakers To Carmakers: Time To Get Out Of The Semiconductor Stone Age
DETROIT -When it comes to the electronic circuits that power our everyday lives, the automobile
Breaking News
Ohio Dispensary Gears Up For Marijuana Sales After Election Win
HUBBARD, Ohio - Ohioans bought more than $143 million worth of marijuana in the first
Ann Arbor To Build Sustainable Energy Utility To Opt Out Of DTE Energy
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor residents voted to authorize Proposal A: Creation of a Sustainable
Experts Uncover Game-Changer Side Effects Of Solar Farms
NEW YORK - The solar energy industry has long been portrayed as being at odds
MPSC Approves Natural Gas Rate Increase For DTE Customers
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $113,788,000 rate increase for DTE Gas
Ohio Dispensary Gears Up For Marijuana Sales After Election Win
HUBBARD, Ohio - Ohioans bought more than $143 million worth of marijuana in the first
MPSC Approves Natural Gas Rate Increase For DTE Customers
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $113,788,000 rate increase for DTE Gas
Ohio’s Cannabis Sales Tops $143 Million In First 4 Months
COLUMBUS - Ohio's recreational cannabis market has experienced a remarkable rise since its official rollout
Cannabis Users Back Harris Over Trump
DETROIT - A recent survey by NuggMD, a cannabis telehealth platform, found that a majority
Ann Arbor To Build Sustainable Energy Utility To Opt Out Of DTE Energy
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor residents voted to authorize Proposal A: Creation of a Sustainable
Experts Uncover Game-Changer Side Effects Of Solar Farms
NEW YORK - The solar energy industry has long been portrayed as being at odds
State Launches Michigan Climate Investment Accelerator
DETROIT – The State of Michigan was joined by representatives from the national green and clean
GM: EV Competition In China Driving Unstainable Price War
DETROIT - General Motors CEO Mary Barra has said there are so many companies trying
Toyota Unveils Easily Swappable Hydrogen Fuel Cell Batteries
Toyota is thinking about how we'll power our cars in the future. Fossil fuel, electric,
US Signal Completes Acquisition of OneNeck
GRAND RAPIDS – US Signal Company has successfully completed its acquisition of OneNeck IT Solutions
Dynamic_Carbon_Credits Using Carbon Sequestration
Dynamic Carbon Credits combat climate change through a unique technique called carbon sequestration. Imagine a
Secrets To Success In Ecommerce
DETROIT - Do you have an ecommerce business but struggle to find success? This is
Ohio Dispensary Gears Up For Marijuana Sales After Election Win
HUBBARD, Ohio - Ohioans bought more than $143 million worth of marijuana in the first
Ohio’s Cannabis Sales Tops $143 Million In First 4 Months
COLUMBUS - Ohio's recreational cannabis market has experienced a remarkable rise since its official rollout
Cannabis Users Back Harris Over Trump
DETROIT - A recent survey by NuggMD, a cannabis telehealth platform, found that a majority
Recreational Cannabis Sales In Central Ohio Cities Banned
COLUMBUS - Nearly a year ago, Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana, but whether you
Michigan
DTE Energy Building 3 Solar Parks Through MIGreenPower Program
DETROIT–Last month, DTE Energy announced it had broken ground on three new solar parks in
Consumers Energy Completes Mid-Michigan Natural Gas Pipeline
JACKSON—Consumers Energy announced it had completed its Mid-Michigan Pipeline, replacing and upgrading 55 miles of natural
New 2025 Tesla Price And Design Could Reset Electric Vehicle Market
NEW YORK - All signs point to a new low-cost Tesla in 2025. CEO Elon
GM Backs Forge Nano To Improve EV Battery Life, Performance, And Safety
DETROIT - General Motors is working with Forge Nano, a materials science startup, to find
DTE Energy Building 3 Solar Parks Through MIGreenPower Program
DETROIT–Last month, DTE Energy announced it had broken ground on three new solar parks in
Consumers Energy Completes Mid-Michigan Natural Gas Pipeline
JACKSON—Consumers Energy announced it had completed its Mid-Michigan Pipeline, replacing and upgrading 55 miles of natural
New 2025 Tesla Price And Design Could Reset Electric Vehicle Market
NEW YORK - All signs point to a new low-cost Tesla in 2025. CEO Elon
GM Backs Forge Nano To Improve EV Battery Life, Performance, And Safety
DETROIT - General Motors is working with Forge Nano, a materials science startup, to find
Ohio Dispensary Gears Up For Marijuana Sales After Election Win
HUBBARD, Ohio - Ohioans bought more than $143 million worth of marijuana in the first
Ohio’s Cannabis Sales Tops $143 Million In First 4 Months
COLUMBUS - Ohio's recreational cannabis market has experienced a remarkable rise since its official rollout
Cannabis Users Back Harris Over Trump
DETROIT - A recent survey by NuggMD, a cannabis telehealth platform, found that a majority
Recreational Cannabis Sales In Central Ohio Cities Banned
COLUMBUS - Nearly a year ago, Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana, but whether you
Ohio Dispensary Gears Up For Marijuana Sales After Election Win
HUBBARD, Ohio - Ohioans bought more than $143 million worth of marijuana in the first
Ann Arbor To Build Sustainable Energy Utility To Opt Out Of DTE Energy
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor residents voted to authorize Proposal A: Creation of a Sustainable
EV Battery With 1,000-Mile Range?
BOSTON - A Massachusetts-based company has created a new electric vehicle battery that could provide 1,000
Experts Uncover Game-Changer Side Effects Of Solar Farms
NEW YORK - The solar energy industry has long been portrayed as being at odds
Federal Ban On Delta-8, Other Hemp-Derived Intoxicants Could Come By October
WASHIGTON DC - A ban on intoxicating hemp may not wait for the next U.S.
Living Coffin Turns Human Flesh Into Compost
LONDON, UK - Want to become part of the environment when you die? Loop Living
iHemp Hour Offers More User Friendly Programming
ANN ARBOR - The iHemp Hour, a production of the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan,
Hero Project Explained, MCWT Updated, Cybersecurity Hacks, Linked-In Tips
ANN ARBOR - MITech TV Sept. 20 Anton Harb Jr., a disabled American Veteran, explained
Digital and Mobile
FBI Warns Of Election-Related Fraud Schemes
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI warned this week of multiple types of election-related fraud schemes
What’s The State Of The Market For CIO, CISOs In Michigan?
ANN ARBOR - Looking for a high paying Chief Information Officer job in or near
Six Organizations Share $15 Million Equitable Mobility Challenge Grants
LANSING – Six organizations received $15 million in grants from the Michigan Office of Future
How Attackers Get Past Cybersecurity Phishing Defenses
DETROIT - Hackers are evading natural language processing detection capabilities used to filter out phishing
Six Organizations Share $15 Million Equitable Mobility Challenge Grants
LANSING – Six organizations received $15 million in grants from the Michigan Office of Future
17 Companies Split $813,000 Through Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, in partnership with Centrepolis Accelerator
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
Advanced Manuacturing Expo In Grand Rapids Focused On Industry 4.0
GRAND RAPIDS - Mark your calendars for the 2024 Advanced Manufacturing Expo, which will be
FBI Warns Of Election-Related Fraud Schemes
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI warned this week of multiple types of election-related fraud schemes
What’s The State Of The Market For CIO, CISOs In Michigan?
ANN ARBOR - Looking for a high paying Chief Information Officer job in or near
How Attackers Get Past Cybersecurity Phishing Defenses
DETROIT - Hackers are evading natural language processing detection capabilities used to filter out phishing
Michigan Cyber Summit Attracts More Than 700 Cybersecurity Experts
NOVI - The 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit drew more than 700 cybersecurity experts to discuss
NextGenesee To Bring High-Speed Internet Access To Genesee County
GENESSEE COUNTY – NextGenesee, a partnership between Genesee County and Merit Network, is set to
MSU, Merit Network Complete Statewide Broadband Infrastructure Project
EAST LANSING—Merit Network Inc., the Ann Arbor-based nonprofit connectivity provider, and Michigan State University have
Merit Network Gets Grant To Expand High-Speed Internet In Rural Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network received a $997,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Internet Bills Could Increase For 937,000 Michigan Households Soon
LANSING - A federal program that helps 937,000 Michigan households pay their internet bills has frozen
6-8 Percent Of Market Revenue Comes From RaaS for Mobile Robotics In Logistics
DETROIT - RaaS is becoming an increasingly popular option, especially for mobile robotics in logistics.
Groundspeed Expands Leadership Team, Doubles Number Of Insurance Carriers
ANN ARBOR – Groundspeed has hired three key executives in the past few months: Vishal
Car Companies Eyeing Charging Monthly Fees For A La Carte Features
DETROIT - As vehicles become increasingly connected to the internet, car companies aim to rake
COVID-19 Accelerates Social Media Trends – Brands Must Find Their Places
NEW YORK - International social media analytics company Talkwalker and Hubspot asked 50 social media
Social Media Guru Terry Bean Offers Thought Leadership Course
DETROIT - Social media guru Terry Bean is offering a ten-part Thought Leadership online course that will start on Jan. 17. He joins MITech TV co-hosts Matt Roush and Mike Brennan to provide details. Thought
Melih Oztalay Gives Retailers Helpful E-Commerce Tips for the Holiday Season
ANN ARBOR - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, returns to MITech TV to provide valuable e-Commerce tips for companies that want to improve their online sales during the Holiday season. The Economy for the
Relationship Marketing Through Educational Videos – New Program At MITechNews.Com
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews has launched a new video-driven social media program called Relationship Marketing Through Educational Videos. The brainchild of this new program is Michele Hirschfield, founder of WelcomingResults.Com, which has been performing relationship
6 Promising Benefits of Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
There’s an old saying that it’s an ill wind that blows nobody at least some benefits, and the growing trend of conversion rate optimization (CRO) is an excellent example of this. The focus on
Simple Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) for CEOs and CMOs
Conversions mean different things to different people. Or rather, to different companies. While making a sale might be a conversion for a retail or e-commerce store, if what you need is prospective clients booking
4 Ways to Get Your Website Visitor to Reveal Themselves
In a perfect world, everyone who comes to your website is interested in your product or service and will happily hand over their contact information. In reality, however, it doesn’t always work that way.
Business
St. Clair County 2025 Small Business Cohort Program Seeks Entrepreneurs
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - Applications are now being accepted from entrepreneurs in Shiawassee, Lapeer, Tuscola,
Michigan Venture Capital Association Celebrates 17th Entrepreneurial and Investment Successes at 2024 Annual Awards Event
BLOOMFIELD HILLS – The Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA), the trade association for Michigan's venture
Your 2024 Home Safety Gadgets Checklist
Home safety gadgets might seem like something you don’t need. But with so many things
Amazon Prime Day 2024: How October Prime Days Differ from July’s Event
Birmingham, MI - October 7, 2024 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, joins us
St. Clair County 2025 Small Business Cohort Program Seeks Entrepreneurs
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - Applications are now being accepted from entrepreneurs in Shiawassee, Lapeer, Tuscola,
Michigan Venture Capital Association Celebrates 17th Entrepreneurial and Investment Successes at 2024 Annual Awards Event
BLOOMFIELD HILLS – The Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA), the trade association for Michigan's venture
Top Startups Take Center Stage At Invest360: Winners Announced in Tech, Healthcare, and Mobility Sectors
ANN ARBOR – Invest360 event celebrated some of Southeast Michigan’s most innovative early-stage companies. With
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
Federal Ban On Delta-8, Other Hemp-Derived Intoxicants Could Come By October
WASHIGTON DC - A ban on intoxicating hemp may not wait for the next U.S.
Living Coffin Turns Human Flesh Into Compost
LONDON, UK - Want to become part of the environment when you die? Loop Living
iHemp Hour Offers More User Friendly Programming
ANN ARBOR - The iHemp Hour, a production of the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan,
Hero Project Explained, MCWT Updated, Cybersecurity Hacks, Linked-In Tips
ANN ARBOR - MITech TV Sept. 20 Anton Harb Jr., a disabled American Veteran, explained
Ohio Dispensary Gears Up For Marijuana Sales After Election Win
HUBBARD, Ohio - Ohioans bought more than $143 million worth of marijuana in the first
Ohio’s Cannabis Sales Tops $143 Million In First 4 Months
COLUMBUS - Ohio's recreational cannabis market has experienced a remarkable rise since its official rollout
Cannabis Users Back Harris Over Trump
DETROIT - A recent survey by NuggMD, a cannabis telehealth platform, found that a majority
Recreational Cannabis Sales In Central Ohio Cities Banned
COLUMBUS - Nearly a year ago, Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana, but whether you
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