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What A New Robotics Survey Signals — And Why Elon Musk’s Humanoid Robots Matter

DETROIT - A new industry survey from Universal Robots makes one thing clear: artificial intelligence is leaving the screen and entering the physical world. After a decade in which AI’s biggest breakthroughs were digital — search, analytics, and generative models — the next phase is about machines that can see, decide, and act in real

By |2026-02-01T11:02:44-05:00February 1st, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0|

Ohio’s Cannabis Turmoil Highlights What Michigan Got Right — And Why Voters There Aren’t Fighting Lawmakers

ANN ARBOR — Ohio’s intensifying fight over marijuana policy — now centered on the Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 56 and the blocking of a voter referendum to undo it — is drawing close attention in Michigan, where adult-use cannabis followed a far steadier and less politicized path. At the heart of the Ohio dispute

By |2026-02-01T10:15:53-05:00February 1st, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

OpenAI-Linked Saline Data Center Controversy Deepens After Township Admits Documentation Error

SALINE TOWNSHIP  — A proposed hyperscale data center tied to OpenAI has reignited controversy in Washtenaw County after township officials acknowledged a documentation mistake that added to public confusion over how the project was approved. The development — part of a broader national push to build massive computing infrastructure for artificial intelligence — is planned

By |2026-01-31T16:04:11-05:00January 31st, 2026|ESD, News|

Why Michigan Families Still Feel Priced Out — Even as Inflation Slows

ANN ARBOR - Inflation has cooled, but Michigan grocery prices haven’t come down. A January 2025 to January 2026 comparison shows why food costs still define affordability. Inflation Is Cooling — But Grocery Bills Didn’t Go Back Down Inflation is no longer surging. But for many Michigan families, affordability still feels out of reach —

By |2026-01-30T14:50:26-05:00January 30th, 2026|Business, Featured|

Cybersecurity Vendor Research Is Broken – Richard Stiennon Built a Fix

BIRMINGHAM- For CISOs and CIOs, cybersecurity vendor research has quietly become one of the most expensive inefficiencies inside the enterprise. Security architects lose weeks buried in Google searches. Analysts build sprawling spreadsheets that are outdated almost as soon as they’re finished. Vendor shortlists are shaped less by market reality than by which sales teams get

By |2026-01-30T12:36:23-05:00January 30th, 2026|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Quantum Security for Financial Services: Protecting Sensitive Transactions

Every day, billions of financial transactions flow through digital networks. Wire transfers cross borders in seconds. Mobile payments happen with a tap. Investment portfolios update in real-time. Behind all this convenience lies a foundation of encryption that keeps your money, your data, and your trust secure. But what happens when the mathematics protecting these transactions

By |2026-01-29T17:09:20-05:00January 29th, 2026|Guest Columns|

Classic Board Games That Shines in the Digital Sphere

Board games have been an entertaining way to pass the time for many years, inviting players to strategize, compete, and build friendships over hours of playing. But as technology has advanced, board game playing experiences have increasingly moved online. Classic board games adapted as online titles not only preserve their legacies but also reach wider

By |2026-01-29T17:01:49-05:00January 29th, 2026|Business, Guest Columns|

The Importance Of Regular Oil Heater Maintenance for Efficiency

Regular maintenance of your oil heater is essential to ensure it operates efficiently and effectively. Oil heaters, when maintained properly, can provide reliable heating throughout the colder months while avoiding costly repairs and unexpected breakdowns. Whether you rely on your oil heater for comfort or energy savings, keeping it in good working condition can extend

By |2026-01-29T16:44:25-05:00January 29th, 2026|Guest Columns|