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.

Small Business Anxiety Spikes As U.S. Trade Policies Shift

BOSTON, MA– The latest trade policy shifts coming out of the new administration are making U.S. small business owners increasingly worried about their financial future. According to a new report from Alignable, the largest online networking platform for small businesses, 41% of small business owners anticipate revenue losses, with 18% expecting significant declines as a direct

By |2025-03-08T17:31:10-05:00March 8th, 2025|Featured, News|

Japan Is Back With New Liquid Motorsports Fuel To Beat Hydrogen After Historic Failure

TOKYO - After struggling with the challenges of hydrogen-powered vehicles, Japan-based Toyota is back with a new solution to at least one of those challenges. The company has already introduced a new liquid hydrogen system that could change the future of motorsports. So is this a second chance for hydrogen? Hydrogen has long been seen as

By |2025-03-08T18:08:16-05:00March 8th, 2025|Science|

State Awards $8.7 Million To Support Innovative Approaches To Adult Education Programming

LANSING — To help Michiganders without a high school diploma, the state awarded $8.7 million to educators. With this funding, they will introduce new programs that boost enrollment, improve retention, and support completion in adult education. 1. Governor Whitmer on Expanding Workforce Opportunities “Since I took office, we have made it easier and cheaper for

MPSC’s Focus In 2024: Boosting Electric Reliability, Expanding Public Engagement

The Michigan Public Service Commission spent 2024 working to improve the reliability of Michigan’s electric grid while implementing new energy laws and expanding public engagement to encourage more customer participation in regulatory matters before the Commission. The MPSC’s 2024 Annual Report highlights the MPSC’s broad approach to making Michigan’s power grid more reliable and resilient,

By |2025-03-08T16:55:35-05:00March 8th, 2025|ESD, Government/Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan Celebrates Small Business Announces 2025 Winners

LANSING -  Michigan Celebrates Small Business unveiled a range of accolades for small business owners throughout the state, including recognition for Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch and the introduction of new categories specifically for microbusinesses and disability-owned businesses. Launched in 2004, the Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards have been celebrating and elevating Michigan small businesses

By |2025-03-06T14:37:35-05:00March 6th, 2025|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured, News|

Registration For WCC Summer Camps Began March 7

ANN ARBOR – Registration opened March 7 for Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) week-long summer camps for area youth ages 9-18. WCC will host 20 camps designed to motivate and inspire future makers, engineers, explorers, technologists and professionals. Camps run for one week each during July and August. Registration opens at 12 a.m. Friday. An open

By |2025-03-10T18:36:19-04:00March 5th, 2025|ESD|

Executive Search Partners Adds AI To Job Search Tools

DETROIT - Executive Search Partners specializes in Information Technology searches in the United States and Canada. We have been recognized as one of the best Executive Recruiting Companies in North America. ESP focuses on Information Technology, Finance and Accounting, and Human Resources positions. ​ ​ Managing Partner Gary Erickson joins MITechTV with some news. ESP

By |2025-03-07T09:58:24-05:00March 4th, 2025|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

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 imposing new tariffs on Canada and Mexico goods. These notices order the imposition of tariffs starting 12:01 am on March 4 under new section "9903.01.01" of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. The Anderson Economic Group, LLC of

By |2025-03-06T14:37:19-05:00March 4th, 2025|News|

Spyware On Thousands Of Android And iPhones Harvesting Personal Information

NEW YORK - Hundreds of thousands of Android users, as well as several thousand iPhone users, have had their sensitive data compromised by a spouseware app, called Spyzie. The apps were found leaking email addresses, text messages, call logs, photographs, and other sensitive data, belonging to millions of people who, without their knowledge or consent,

By |2025-03-03T16:36:39-05:00March 3rd, 2025|Cyber Defense, Featured|

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: the low autonomy and the charging time. Nobody wants to get stranded halfway or wait forever for their car to charge, no matter how addicted to TikTok they are. This is where Toyota comes in, which wants to make a

By |2025-03-03T16:02:11-05:00March 3rd, 2025|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid|