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.

Commercial Grade Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality Workshop April 4 At IoT TechConnect

ROYAL OAK - Want to get a chance to experience commercial-grade Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality gear. Then you’re going to want to attend IoT TechConnect on April 4 at the Troy Marriott. The Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association, in partnership with Terry Bean who created Motor City Connect, is hosting a three-hour workshop that

By |2018-03-28T12:54:13-04:00March 28th, 2018|IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Filmmakers Seek Help In Sounding Alarm Over Toxic PFAS In Drinking Water,   To Show Small Communities How To Overcome Obstacles to Fixing The Problem

DETROIT - Two Michigan independent filmmakers are seeking help in funding a documentary called Bad Water. Small Town. Deaf Ears. that will expose the widespread threat to health caused by a class of unregulated, toxic chemicals used to make a wide range of non-stick and stain-resistant products. Studies have shown that some level the group

By |2018-05-21T19:20:06-04:00March 28th, 2018|Clean Update|

Gov. Rick Snyder To Tour IoT TechConnect April 4 At Troy Marriott 

TROY - Gov. Rick Snyder will be attending IoT TechConnect on April 4 at the Troy Marriott to show his support for Michigan Technology. The former Gateway Computer CEO, and Michigan Venture Capitalist, is in his final year as governor of the state of Michigan. “Michigan has always been a driving force for innovation. With

By |2018-03-28T02:09:17-04:00March 28th, 2018|Featured, IoT|

Extra $175 Million for Roads Signed Into Law

LANSING - Surrounded by orange barrels, traffic work zone signs, Republican legislative leaders and an audience of road building advocates, Gov. Rick Snyder last week inked a $175 million budget bill with $160 million earmarked for immediate road repairs. Acknowledging that this was not a total fix, the Governor asked everyone to focus on the

By |2018-03-27T19:29:01-04:00March 27th, 2018|Small Business Association of Michigan|

Michigan Israel Business Accelerator Appoints New CEO

SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Israel Business Accelerator has appointed Sandy Selinger CEO effective April 9. Selinger is Israeli born and served in the Israeli Defense Force with his last post as Operations Officer and Squad Leader for the Rescue and Evacuation Unit.  He holds a BA in Economics and International Affairs from the University of

By |2018-03-27T19:16:55-04:00March 27th, 2018|Entrepreneurs|

MISBDC’s Small Business, Big Threat, LTU’s Game-Programming Events, IoT TechConnect’s VIP Reception

ROYAL OAK - On M2 (squared) TechCast March 26, the Michigan Small Business Technology Center will discuss some exciting updates on its Small Business, Big Threat cybersecurity program. Then Marshall Ashton and Emily Auten will discuss the game art and programming events coming at up Lawrence Technological University on April 4 and 21, plus LTU’s

By |2018-03-23T14:12:31-04:00March 23rd, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Google G Suite Gets Anti-Phishing Capabilities

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. -Goole on Wednesday announced security updates to Google Cloud customers' control over their security in Google apps like Gmail, Calendar, Hangouts and Drive. Google states that many of the features turn on by default and users won't have to do anything to enable the new updates. Antiphishing Google is applying machine learning

By |2018-03-22T19:23:19-04:00March 22nd, 2018|Cyber Defense|

Medical Main Street Publishes New Directory And We’ve Got Details On M2 TechCast

ROYAL OAK - Oakland County has developed a directory for its Medical Main Street program that highlights the life science, biotechnology, pharmacology and health care industries in Southeast Michigan. Dom Holmes the new Medical Main Street Manager joins M2 TechCast to discuss how Oakland County is trying to grow the region’s life science hub. Joining

By |2018-03-21T16:17:20-04:00March 21st, 2018|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

IoT TechConnect To Feature Industry 4.0, Connected Tech Tracks

ROYAL OAK - Industrial IoT - Internet of Things - is using digital smart tools and technologies to transform the manufacturing process that some describe as Industry 4.0. Connected Tech careers, Smart Homes, Smart Buildings and Healthcare Connected Tech are two tracks at the IoT TechConnect Conference April 4 at the Troy Marriott. Linda Daichendt,

By |2018-03-21T16:01:57-04:00March 21st, 2018|IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Airfoil Tech Trends, Diva Tech Talk, VR/AR And Drone Workshops At IoT TechConnect

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday March 19, Airfoil Media Expert Tim Moynihan and Technical Operations Supervisor Tony Onofrio will be talking hot tech trends, some good, some bad. Kathleen Norton Schock will update our listening audience on Diva Tech Talk and the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Networking pro Terry Bean will

By |2018-03-16T12:12:49-04:00March 16th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|