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.

New Patented System Could Prevent Motion Sickness While Riding In Self-Driving Cars

ANN ARBOR - One of the selling points of autonomous vehicles is the chance for drivers to be more productive while traveling. But some, suffering from motion sickness, won't be able to take advantage of relinquishing the wheel. The main cause of motion sickness is a conflict between vestibular and visual inputs when not watching

By |2018-01-18T18:20:45-05:00January 18th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles|

Carmera Wins Autonomous Driving Best Of Show At PlanetM Awards

DETROIT – PlanetM and AutoMobili-D Tuesday announced that CARMERA, provider of real-time 3D maps and navigation-critical data for autonomous vehicles, was awarded both Best in Show and Startup of the Year by Governor Rick Snyder at the inaugural PlanetM Awards ceremony during the 2018 North American International Auto Show. “AutoMobili-D, the premier mobility technology event

By |2018-01-17T09:38:42-05:00January 17th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, Featured|

WMed Innovation Center Offers GrowthWheel Series For Entrepreneurs

KALAMAZOO - WMed Innovation Center in offering in March a 10-day series called GrowthWheel, a visual toolbox and cloud-based platform used by business advisors to help entrepreneurs and growth companies make decisions and take action. Join Sandra Cochrane, Director of the WMed Innovation Center and a GrowthWheel Certified Advisor, for an in-depth dive into the

By |2018-01-14T11:10:24-05:00January 14th, 2018|Entrepreneurs|

M2TechCast – Highlights From North American International Auto Show

ROYAL OAK – On Monday Jan. 15, MSquared TechCast co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush will attend the press preview for the North American International Auto Show. At 3 pm they'll provide highlights on the Internet Radio Show. Also on the show will be auto guru David Cole from Auto Harvest and Michelle Krebs with

By |2018-01-12T14:48:37-05:00January 12th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Michigan Government Revenue Estimate Sets Stage For Incremental Budget

LANSING - The revenue estimate for the current and coming fiscal years signals a budget that will likely see few, if any, major changes from how it looks now. Revenues to the state's General and School Aid funds will see small growth this fiscal year and next, the Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference determined Thursday, with

By |2018-01-12T13:33:13-05:00January 12th, 2018|Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Sets Dates For Venture Capital Extravaganza

ANN ARBOR — The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium will bring together more than 400 venture capitalists with dozens of emerging growth companies for its 37th annual session, May 15 and 16 at the Marriott Eagle Crest Resort in Ypsilanti. Thirty-six companies will be chosen to present and have the opportunity to pitch their businesses to

By |2018-01-12T11:31:01-05:00January 12th, 2018|Entrepreneurs|

Record National Venture Capital Investment In 2017 Nears Dot-Com Era Totals

SEATTLE - Record unicorn financings drove 2017 total Venture Capital investments to $84 billion, the largest amount since the early 2000s during the Dot-Com Era, according to the PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor. Over the past several years, the VC industry has evolved as VC-backed companies stay private longer and command larger deal sizes. With fewer transactions

By |2018-01-11T18:55:20-05:00January 11th, 2018|Entrepreneurs|

Volkswagen Joins LIFT To Enhance Its Automotive Light-Weighting Research

DETROIT – Volkswagen Group of America has officially joined LIFT - Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow - the first automotive OEM to  join the Detroit-based Manufacturing USA institute. The group is comprised of Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Bugatti. “Light-weighting is critical for the future of our vehicles, not only to improve on fuel economy, but

By |2018-01-11T16:37:27-05:00January 11th, 2018|Auto Tech|

Artful Wind Turbines For Eastern Market Focus Of Crowdfunding Campaign

LANSING - Underused spaces within and around Eastern Market in Detroit will become activated with artful wind turbines through the help of a new crowdfunding campaign. The campaign, offered through the Michigan-based platform Patronicity is sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, CAN Art Handworks, and Eastern Market Corporation. If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding

By |2018-01-10T20:08:32-05:00January 10th, 2018|Clean Update|

Gov. Snyder Proclaims Jan. 14-21 As AutoMobili-D Week

DETROIT - The North American International Auto Show on Wednesday announced Gov. Rick Snyder has officially proclaimed Jan. 14 – 21 as AutoMobili-D Week in the state. AutoMobili-D is a global exposition of the automotive ecosystem – from startups and venture capital firms to suppliers, automakers, universities and government organizations. “AutoMobili-D is unmatched in its offering,

By |2018-01-10T19:15:03-05:00January 10th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, Featured|