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.

Apple’s Free Message Via Satellite Works Like iMessage

CUPERTINO, Calif. - It’s no secret Emergency SOS via satellite has been a great success for Apple. Ever since it launched back in late 2022, there have been countless reports of people being able to use satellite connectivity to call for help. So it’s no surprise iOS 18 will expand that feature and offer satellite text messaging services

By |2024-06-19T08:41:12-04:00June 19th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Top Corporate Landlords See Profits Soar Amid Rent Hikes and Fees

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Labor Department Consumer Price Index (CPI) report revealed costs remained largely unchanged in May, with overall inflation cooling faster than economists expected as the Fed considers finally reducing interest rates below a 23-year high. Despite these positive signs, shelter costs remain high, increasing for the fourth month in a row

By |2024-06-18T21:02:32-04:00June 18th, 2024|Politics|

MPSC Seeks Input On Proposals For Penalties, Incentives To Reduce Frequency And Duration Of Power Outages

LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today announced it is seeking further input on proposals that would establish financial penalties for utilities that don’t meet thresholds for getting the power back on and incentives for reduced outages and faster restoration of service (Case No U-21400). The Commission’s meeting took place at the LV Eberhard

By |2024-06-18T20:50:06-04:00June 18th, 2024|Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

SensCy Appoints Frank Sadeghi President

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — SensCy, a leader in cybersecurity for small and medium sized organizations, announced the appointment of Frank Sadeghi as President, effective July 1st. Prior to joining SensCy, Frank served as Global EVP of RethinkCare - a leading behavioral and mental health platform supporting neurodiversity in the workplace and at home.  Previously, Frank held senior

By |2024-06-18T19:54:44-04:00June 18th, 2024|Cyber Defense|

June Features New Enterprise Forum Panel, I Corps Hub Innovator Advisor Breakfast

ANN ARBOR - In the last two weeks of June, two entrepreneurial events are taking place in Ann Arbor. Diane Durance is moderating a panel discussion at New Enterprise Forum this Thursday, June 20, at Ann Arbor SPARK, 330 E. Liberty and the I-Corps Hub of the Great Lakes Region's Innovator Advisor Community Breakfast at

By |2024-06-27T16:19:37-04:00June 18th, 2024|Entrepreneurs|

MICyberPatriot Is Not Only For Kids, But Grandparents Too

ANN ARBOR - MICyberPatriot needs contributions to support its critical mission of increasing the number of Michigan Schools participating in the national CyberPatriot Program. But MICyberPatriot isn't just aimed at grade-school students. It also provides education for parents and grand parents who may not be cyber savvy, but want to communicate with the younger generation

By |2024-06-18T20:20:28-04:00June 18th, 2024|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $2 Million Grant To Fund Industry 4.0, Clean Energy, Defense

SOUTHFIELD - The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced an additional grant of $2 million from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation to strengthen its mission of supporting startups and small businesses in Southeast Michigan with their hardware and physical product innovations. This new funding will further strengthen Centrepolis’s Evergreen Service-Based Investment Fund, which

By |2024-06-18T15:25:35-04:00June 18th, 2024|ESD, mitechtv|

ITC To Expand Electric Grid, NEF And I-Corp Hub Meetings, $2M Grant For LTU

Nathan Benedict, Director of Regulatory Affairs talk about federal order for ITC to increase the pace of transmission grid expansion. Diane Durance from IAC and Michael Vitek from UM talk about June 20 New Enterprise Forum discussion and June 26 I-Corp Hub breakfast at Bamboo Ann Arbor. Riley Lenhard  Program Director Centrepolis Accelerator Lawrence Technological University talks

By |2024-06-17T13:31:38-04:00June 17th, 2024|Podcasts|

Baker College Teams Up With House Of Dank To Offer Internships In Detroit

DETROIT - Baker College has teamed up with House of Dank, to provide cannabis-related internships in Metro Detroit. This collaboration aims to create a talent pipeline for the cannabis industry while ensuring students receive comprehensive education and training. The news comes as Michigan emerges as the top seller of legal cannabis in the U.S., surpassing the Golden State

By |2024-06-15T19:48:32-04:00June 15th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Cannabis Sales In May Slightly Higher Than April

LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in May rose by $1.1 million from April to To $279.6 million, an increase of 13.7% from May 2023. Medical sales only accounted for $1.6 million. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency reported flower made up  $124.3 million of adult-use sales in May, up from $124.1 million in April down  77.2% from

By |2024-06-15T17:45:44-04:00June 15th, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|