mikebrennan

About Mike Brennan

Founder of Michigan News Network, and serves as CEO, as well as Editor & Publisher of MITECHNEWS.COM. Brennan has worked since 1980 as a technology writer at newspapers in New York, NY, San Jose, CA., Seattle, WA., Memphis, TN., Detroit, MI., and London, England. He co-founded and served as managing editor of Pacific Rim News Service (SEATTLE), which developed a network of more than 100 freelance journalists in 17 Asia-Pacific countries.

Lifestyle Factors And Prostate Cancer Risk Reduction

Numerous studies have suggested that a plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains may help reduce the risk of prostate cancer. These foods are abundant in essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support overall health. Consider incorporating cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and kale, which contain compounds that may help inhibit

By |2023-06-09T16:19:22-04:00June 9th, 2023|Guest Columns|

Toyota to Build New Automotive Battery Lab at Michigan R&D Headquarters Near Saline, Expanding Electrified Vehicle Development

YORK TOWNSHIP – Toyota Motor North America, Inc. announced Thursday it will invest nearly $50 million to construct a new laboratory facility at its North American headquarters to evaluate batteries for electric and electrified vehicles in North America. As part of its evaluation process, the new Michigan battery lab will ensure that Toyota's batteriesmeet North

University Of Detroit Mercy’s New STAR Center Will Create Healthcare Stars

DETROIT—Tucked away in University of Detroit Mercy’s (UDM) College of Health Professions on the McNichols Campus is a facility that looks like a working hospital. Wide hallways and doors accommodate the movement of beds from room to room. Large windows showcase machines that beep vital signs. Patients are treated for trauma while others give birth.

Top Business Solutions And Tools To Make Remote Work Easier And More Effective

Remote work has become a prevalent mode of operation for businesses worldwide, which means that embracing the right tools and business solutions is now more important than ever, if you want to optimize remote work effectiveness. Today we will explore a comprehensive range of top business tools, designed to make remote work easier and more

By |2026-02-11T16:09:58-05:00June 9th, 2023|Guest Columns|

LynxDx Acquires Integra Biosciences’ Pipettes To Combat Prostate Cancer

ANN ARBOR - LynxDx, an Ann Arbor diagnostics laboratory specializing in prostate cancer screening and risk prediction, acquired liquid handling solutions from INTEGRA Biosciences to streamline its sample preparation for high throughput COVID-19 testing. The lab is now in the process of moving these products over to prostate cancer screening, where they are helping to

By |2023-06-06T12:15:29-04:00June 6th, 2023|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Meet The Spring 2023 TechTown Retail Boot Camp Showcase Winners

DETROIT - On May 23, TechTown Detroit hosted its Spring 2023 Retail Boot Camp (RBC) Showcase to celebrate the graduates of RBC’s 14th cohort. Seventeen entrepreneurs spent 12 weeks learning the ins and outs of opening a brick-and-mortar storefront from a team of industry professionals. During the Showcase, those entrepreneurs pitched their businesses, shared what they had accomplished so far and what they’d do with the prize money if they won a $5,000 Kickstart Award.   Five standout businesses

By |2023-06-06T12:04:04-04:00June 6th, 2023|Entrepreneurs|

Report: Global Autonomous Mobile Robot Market To Exceed $14.02 Billion By 2032

NEW YORK - The Global Autonomous Mobile Robot Market Size is to grow from $3.07 billion in 2022 to $14.02 billion by 2032, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 16.4% during the forecast period. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are robotic systems equipped with the ability to navigate and operate in dynamic environments without human

By |2023-06-06T11:58:59-04:00June 6th, 2023|Industry 4.0|

AI 101: Understanding the Basics of Artificial Intelligence

DETROIT - Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer, reshaping industries and our daily lives. AI transforms our lives and works, from virtual assistants to self-driving cars. In this article, we will delve into the fundamentals of AI, providing a beginner's guide to this exciting field. Defining Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence involves creating computer systems

By |2023-06-06T11:50:06-04:00June 6th, 2023|Artificial Intelligence|

Dad’s Gift Guide Full Of Michigan Father’s Day Suggestions

NORTHVILLE - BuyMichiganNow.Com offers hundreds of Michigan-made products. And now, with Father's Day June 18, its created Dad's Gift Guide to find that perfect Father's Day gift for dad. Lisa Diggs, who created BuyMichiganNow 15 years ago, joins MITech TV Host Mike Brennan to provide more details. She also offers any Michigan business with listings

By |2023-06-05T18:27:48-04:00June 5th, 2023|mitechtv, New Products / Contracts|

ITC Holdings Director Discusses ITC’s Commitment to Safety

NOVI – On MITech TV June 5, we spoke with Ashley Simpson, ITC Director of Safety, Corporate Security and Emergency Preparedness. As an electrical engineer, Ashley worked at a nuclear plant and saw first-hand the risks associated with jobs in the energy sector. She leans on her previous experience to help shape ITC’s approach to

By |2023-06-05T17:59:12-04:00June 5th, 2023|Clean Update, mitechtv|