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.

National Modeling, Simulation, Visualization Conference Comes To Dearborn Sept. 26

DEARBORN - If you want to learn more about Modeling, Simulation and Visualization than there’s a national conference on Sept. 26 at the Henry Hotel in Dearborn that you will want to attend. The Modeling, Simulation & Visualization Coalition is hosting its national conference in Michigan, the first time this meeting has been held outside

By |2017-09-14T12:33:41-04:00September 14th, 2017|Featured, News|

Bionic Heart Tissue: U-M Part Of $20 Million Center

ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan is partnering on an ambitious $20 million project to grow new heart tissue for cardiac patients. The new research center has been awarded to Boston University, with strong partnership from U-M and Florida International University. "A heart attack creates scar tissue, and the heart never returns to full

By |2017-09-13T18:51:11-04:00September 13th, 2017|Life Sciences|

YouTube Content Featured On Demand Xfinity Menu

DETROIT – Comcast and Google on Tuesday announced the nationwide launch of YouTube on Xfinity X1, giving viewers quick, easy access to YouTube’s vast online video collection alongside the live, on demand, DVR and other web programming that is already included with their Xfinity TV subscription. YouTube content will be accessible via the X1 voice

By |2017-09-12T17:12:08-04:00September 12th, 2017|New Products|

MVCA Report: 2,476 Professionals At 152 Organizations To Serve Michigan Entrepreneurs

ANN ARBOR - A new report says there are 2,476 professionals, working at 152 organizations, that serve Michigan entrepreneurs, including 56 high-tech angel and venture capital investment organizations actively working in Michigan. The 2017 Michigan Entrepreneurial & Investment Landscape Guide goes on to say the most common area of focus for investors working in Michigan

By |2017-09-11T11:29:47-04:00September 11th, 2017|Entrepreneur, Featured|

M2 TechCast Features Interviews With Tech248, InGAGE, Science Center, Rave Visualization

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday, Tech248’s Irene Spanos will interview MatchRX CEO John Kello. Inforum’s Tember Shea will interview Master Class graduate Sassa Akervall, CEO of Akervall Technologies. Michigan Science Center CEO Tonya Matthews will talk about some cool programs scheduled including the Great Lakes Bat Festival. Plus Rave CEO Rick Darter will

By |2017-09-08T13:14:20-04:00September 8th, 2017|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Michigan Science Center Offers Great Lakes Bat Festival Sept. 23

DETROIT - On September 23, live bats from the Organization for Bat Conservation will travel to the Michigan Science Center for a day of family-fun, learning, and excitement! Get up close and personal with the world’s largest species of bat, see local bats native to Michigan, and participate in bat house building. “We’re ecstatic to announce

By |2017-09-08T11:52:39-04:00September 8th, 2017|STEAM|

Audit: Improvements Necessary In MEGA Credit Reporting

LANSING - A performance audit released Wednesday of the Michigan Strategic Fund found there was an omission of data during two fiscal years of reporting on a tax credit provided through the department. The audit, released Wednesday by the Office of the Auditor General, focused on the Michigan Economic Growth Authority Tax Credit Program overseen

By |2017-09-07T18:53:34-04:00September 7th, 2017|Politics|

Diabetes Battler Hygieia Signs Distribution Agreement With United Kingdom Supplier

ANN ARBOR – Hygieia, a digital insulin enhancement company, announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Spirit Healthcare, Ltd. to expand accessibility to the d-Nav Insulin Guidance Service across the United Kingdom. Under the agreement, Spirit will license and become a local distributor of the d-Nav Service and other tools developed by Hygieia

By |2017-09-07T11:52:01-04:00September 7th, 2017|Life Sciences|

UM Survey Shows Majority Of Consumers Report Improved Personal Finances

ANN ARBOR - A survey by the University of Michigan shows 51 percent of consumers reported an improved financial situation in each of the past three months, the highest proportion since November 2000, and only slightly below the all-time peak of 57 percent in 1998.   When asked to explain how their finances had improved,

By |2017-09-07T11:08:49-04:00September 7th, 2017|News|

Gov. Snyder Makes Appointments To Talent Investment Board

LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed Lee Graham of Fenton as well as the reappointed Helen Dietrich of Conklin, Abdul Haidous of Wayne, Rhetta Hunyaday of Clio, Marcus James of Jackson, Marilyn Moran of Onaway, Douglas Parkes of Manistee, and Brad Rusthoven of Lansing to the Governor’s Talent Investment Board. The Governor’s Talent Investment

By |2017-09-07T10:38:14-04:00September 7th, 2017|Politics|