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.

Ohio Cannabis Prices Down $50 An Ounce Since August Legalization

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The cost of cannabis in Ohio is decreasing. In August, the average cost of an ounce of dried cannabis flower was $261.50. The same amount of cannabis has an average cost of $211 in December, although data is only available through Dec. 16. That marks a $50 decrease in cost for Ohioans

By |2024-12-29T15:33:39-05:00December 29th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

Applications Open For New Cohort At Tech Ecosystem Incubator

ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will offer a second cohort of its Tech Ecosystem Development Incubator program aimed at fostering innovation and empowering local entrepreneurs. The new session begins the week of January 27, 2025. Applications are open until January 6. This collaborative initiative, funded and supported by the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti SmartZone Local Development

By |2024-12-29T15:07:09-05:00December 29th, 2024|Entrepreneurs, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Onshore Wave Technology Ushers In Clean Energy Future

SAN FRANCISCO – Eco Wave Power has received the final approval to introduce its revolutionary onshore wave technology in the United States, marking a major milestone in clean energy innovation. This project, set to launch in Los Angeles, will be the first-ever wave energy installation in the country, laying the foundation for a more sustainable

By |2025-05-08T16:55:32-04:00December 29th, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|

Legislature Gives Entrepreneurs $66 Million For Michigan Innovation Fund

Michigan’s startup community received a significant Xmas Gift on December 20. The Michigan Senate approved the $60 million Michigan Innovation Fund (HB 5651-53), and the House passed the final bills in the R&D tax credit package (HB 5100-5101). These initiatives will enhance investment in Michigan-based startups and drive research and development across the state. 1.

By |2025-05-08T17:28:22-04:00December 25th, 2024|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

MISO Board Approves Historic Transmission Plan to Strengthen Grid Reliability

CARMEL, Ind. — The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, an independent, not-for-profit organization that delivers electric power across 15 U.S. states, including Michigan, and the Canadian province of Manitoba, approved the largest portfolio of transmission projects in the nation’s history. The 488 projects span more than 5,000 miles across 15 states in the MISO footprint and include local reliability and growth projects, the Long Range Transmission Planning (LRTP) Tranche 2.1 portfolio of projects and the Joint Targeted Interconnection Queue (JTIQ) projects with Southwest Power Pool.  

By |2024-12-22T18:11:24-05:00December 22nd, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|

2024 Cybersecurity Recap, And Look Ahead At 2025

ANN ARBOR - As 2024 comes to an end, cybersecurity professionals Richard Stiennon from IT-Harvest and Dan Lohrmann from Presidio highlight the top stories, including the reelection of Donald Trunp as president and what they will mean for the cybersecurity picture. They also cover some of the latest randsomware attacks, hacks and other cybersecuyrity issues

By |2024-12-20T12:29:35-05:00December 20th, 2024|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

2024 Recap For Lawrence Technological University With President Dr. Tarek Sobh

SOUTHFIELD - It's been a busy year for Lawrence Technological University with new programs, new academic and business partners and new degree programs that deliver job-ready students upon graduations. Joining MITech TV is LTU President Dr. Tarek Sobh to provide all the details. He is interviewed by Matt Roush, who handles new and public relations

By |2024-12-18T15:05:51-05:00December 18th, 2024|ESD, M2 TechCast, mitechtv|

Scientists Discovered “Mini-Brain” Inside The Heart

NEW YORK - New research reveals that the heart has its own complex nervous system, or “mini-brain,” which plays a critical role in controlling its rhythm, independent of the brain. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University have discovered that the heart possesses its own “mini-brain”—an independent nervous system that regulates the heartbeat. This system is far more intricate

By |2024-12-17T17:39:02-05:00December 17th, 2024|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Drones Appear “At Impossible Altitudes” Over Detroit Captured In Video

DETROIT - Video footage appearing to show glowing orbs above Detroit well above the normal service ceiling of drones has cast more doubt on the mystery sweeping the country. The US has been gripped by mass drone sightings in recent weeks, which started in New Jersey before spreading across New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Florida, California. Delays in revealing what the

By |2024-12-17T17:52:24-05:00December 17th, 2024|Science|

Ann Arbor Gets $10 Million Grant To Create Geothermal Heating And Cooling System

ANN ARBOR — The City of Ann Arbor has been awarded a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Community Geothermal Technologies Office to begin implementing a community geothermal heating and cooling system in the Bryant neighborhood. The city has been partnering with the Bryant neighborhood since 2021 to justly and equitably implement

By |2024-12-17T15:13:31-05:00December 17th, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid|