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.

Future Fuel Comes From Air, And It’s Not Hydrogen

BERLIN - Germany advanced sustainability efforts by presenting a new air-derived fuel other than hydrogen. The novel fuel operates as methanol, and its production relies on biogenic and green hydrogen-based manufacturing methods. The article provides comprehensive details about this breakthrough development, analyzing its effects on the shipping industry and its potential role in the evolution

By |2025-04-04T15:38:29-04:00April 4th, 2025|Clean Update|

Michigan SBDC Tech Team, Hires Two Consultants To Support Tech Entrepreneurs

GRAND RAPIDS – The Michigan Small Business Development Center and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation have expanded the Michigan SBDC Tech Team, adding two new consultants to accelerate the growth of high-tech entrepreneurship. Shruti Bagla PhD will support the rapidly expanding health sector in Michigan, targeting Detroit and neighboring Ontario, with the aim of bolstering

By |2025-04-02T12:38:32-04:00April 2nd, 2025|ESD|

US Signal Appoints Keith Wilson As Chief Financial Officer

GRAND RAPIDS – US Signal announced the appointment of Keith Wilson as its new Chief Financial Officer. With over 30 years of extensive experience in emerging technologies, financial management, and strategic planning, Wilson brings a wealth of expertise to US Signal's executive team.​ Prior to joining US Signal, Wilson held key leadership positions across multiple

By |2025-04-02T12:30:16-04:00April 2nd, 2025|ESD|

Study: Dire Consequences Of Human Activity On Arctic Could Wipe Out Entire Landscapes

NEW YORK - Scientists sound the alarm as new study predicts dire consequences of human activity: 'The power to wipe out entire landscapes. Our overheating planet may cross a dangerous threshold in the coming years, with one new study warning that the Arctic may be "transformed beyond contemporary recognition" if warming continues as expected. What's happening?

By |2025-04-02T12:22:42-04:00April 2nd, 2025|Clean Update, Climate Change|

Ottawa County Board Supports 123NET Broadband Grant Application

WEST OLIVE — Understanding the pivotal role high-speed internet plays in the lives of its citizens and business now and into the future, the Board of Commissioners late last month, formally backed 123NET and Ottawa County's joint application for the State of Michigan’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant. "Whether it's for business, education,

By |2025-04-02T12:13:31-04:00April 2nd, 2025|Internet, IoT, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Michigan Strategic Fund Board Approves LG Energy Solution Takeover Of Lansing EV Battery Plant

LANSING - The Strategic Fund Board approved amendments to the MSF incentives authorized in January 2022 for the construction of an Ultium battery manufacturing facility in Lansing, originally a joint venture between GM and LG Energy Solution (LGES). Through the sale of GM’s portion of the battery plant and 100% transfer of state incentives already

By |2025-04-02T11:32:24-04:00April 2nd, 2025|Auto Tech|

Michigan Cyber Patriot Program Offers Two Summer Cybersecurity Camps For Students

DEARBORN - In this video interview, Tamara Shoemaker, founder of the Michigan CyberPatriot program, said her organization will be hosting from July 7-11th two Cybersecurity Summer Camps at Battle Creek ANG Base and one in the metro-Detroit area. They are also looking for a metro-Detroit area venue for the one of the camp locations. If

By |2025-04-02T10:12:16-04:00April 2nd, 2025|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Michigan Council of Women in Technology Offers Full Events Calendar for 2025

DETROIT - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology announced a very full schedule of events for the remainder of 2025, including zoom meetups, technology summer camps for young people, golf outings and much more. Kathleen Norton-Schock provides all the details in this video interview. For starters, a zoom-delivered quarterly membership meeting is scheduled for

By |2025-04-01T16:56:28-04:00April 1st, 2025|Events/Announcements, mitechtv|

Signalgate – Cybersecurity Pros Dan Lohrmann And Richard Stiennon Debate Whether Heads Should Role

ANN ARBOR - Signal is a messaging app that claims to be secure from hackers. But is it? Signal is in the news because it was used by Republican-appointed cabinet members to discuss a pending military attack on Yemen, targeting Houthi rebels. The recent chat group reported exchange involved the adminstration’s most senior national security

By |2025-04-01T11:31:29-04:00April 1st, 2025|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Meet Jetson One, An Electric Personal Helicopter That Can Reach 63 MPH

PALO ALTO, Ca.  - Meet the Jetson One, an electric-powered VTOL sky toy (helicopter) that can hover, bank, and reach speeds of up to 63 mph. The company's latest video will leave you wanting it more than ever. George Jetson would approve. The Jetson One is an electric vertical take-off-and-landing (eVTOL) vehicle that sits in

By |2025-03-30T16:14:19-04:00March 30th, 2025|Industry 4.0|