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.

Higher Orbits Set to Launch Winning Michigan Students’ Research Experiment To International Space Station

DETROIT - The winning team of Higher Orbits’ Go For Launch! Michigan Aerospace Manufacturing Association (MAMA) series of events is gearing up to launch their student research experiment to the International Space Station on mission SpaceX-30 in mid-March. The student team, Team Space Shell 6, created the winning experiment of the Go For Launch! MAMA

By |2024-03-08T17:53:00-05:00March 8th, 2024|ESD|

Lots Of Events In 2024 For Michigan Council of Women In Technology

ANN ARBOR - It’s International Women’s Day, a global day to celebrate women’s achievements and take action to accelerate equality. Joining Mike Brennan and Matt Roush on MITech TV is Kathleen Norton-Schock, spokeswoman for the Michigan Council of Women In Technology, a group that has provided more than $2 million in scholarships to women to develop

By |2024-03-08T10:29:43-05:00March 8th, 2024|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Microsoft Engineer Sounds Alarm On AI Image-Generator

SEATTLE - A Microsoft engineer is sounding alarms about offensive and harmful imagery he says is too easily made by the company's artificial intelligence image-generator tool, sending letters on Wednesday to U.S. regulators and the tech giant's board of directors urging them to take action. Shane Jones told The Associated Press that he considers himself

By |2024-03-07T15:34:29-05:00March 7th, 2024|Artificial Intelligence|

Internet Meltdown Could Occur Due To Strong Solar Storms

LONDON - The Earth's energy grids could be sent into meltdown with the onset of a solar storm in 2025 because of solar storms that can inflict untold chaos on Earth. Scientists have long warned about the potential negative consequences of such storms, perhaps the biggest being what has been coined as an "internet apocalypse"

By |2024-03-07T15:21:13-05:00March 7th, 2024|Science|

Fostering Cross-Team Collaboration And Engagement

In today's dynamic business landscape, fostering cross-team collaboration and engagement is imperative for organizations seeking to enhance productivity, innovation, and overall performance. Collaboration can be as simple as discussing project needs over a video call or can include working closely together as a team on a long-scale project that involves several face-to-face meetings. Both areas

By |2024-03-07T11:37:58-05:00March 7th, 2024|Guest Columns|

For The First Time, Rich Countries Now Get Half Their Electricity From Zero-Carbon Energy

WASHINGTON DC - Global emissions of planet-heating gas hit a record high last year, the International Energy Agency announced Friday. But the rich economies cumulatively responsible for much of the carbon in the atmosphere saw their average emissions drop down to 1973 levels, driven largely by a transition away from fossil fuel power plants. For

By |2024-03-05T14:49:43-05:00March 5th, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid|

The BYD Yangwang U9 Is A Better Electric Supercar Than Tesla’s Roadster

BEIJING - After making a name for itself making bargain EVs for regular buyers across China, automotive upstart BYD has broken with tradition and unveiled its production-ready all-electric supercar that’s taking the fight straight to Tesla. The catchily named Yangwang U9 has one big advantage over the Tesla Roadster, however, as it might actually exist in the real world very

By |2024-03-05T14:31:22-05:00March 5th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Artificial Intelligence For Business, Part 2 From Melih Oztalay

BIRMINGHAM, MI March 4, 2024 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, offers the second part of his series on how businesses can use Artificial Intelligence effectively. Oztalay uses AI daily in his Internet marketing business and discussed the advancements and applications of artificial intelligence in business and daily life. He highlighted the controversy surrounding

LTU Develops First Of Its Kind Concrete Technology & Management Degree

SOUTHFIELD - LTU, through an innovative partnership with the Michigan Concrete Association, has created a program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The Bachelor of Science in Concrete Technology and Management sets a new standard for the preparation of industry professionals in the creation and use of concrete. From mix design

By |2024-03-05T09:45:27-05:00March 5th, 2024|ESD, mitechtv|

Retail Boot Camp Applications Close March 6

DETROIT - Calling all entrepreneurs. Applications for the Tech Town Retail Boot Camp close March 6 If you’re an entrepreneur who's serious about opening a storefront in Wayne County, our program is for you. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen business owners’ skill sets and grow their businesses as they look to thrive in today’s

By |2024-03-03T14:59:28-05:00March 3rd, 2024|Entrepreneurs|