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Ann Arbor SPARK Introduces SizeUp Spark To Help Business Evaluate Markets
ANN ARBOR - SizeUp SPARK is a free, data-driven business intelligence tool designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs in Washtenaw County make informed decisions. Research Director Melissa Sheldon joins MITech TV to provide details.
Warehouse Labor Management: How iJility’s Smarter Strategies Optimize Workforce Efficiency
Warehouse labor management for decades, businesses in warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing have turned to temporary staffing agencies to address their fluctuating labor needs. While these solutions provide short-term relief, they often create long-term challenges. Companies
Executive Search Partners Adds AI To Job Search Tools
DETROIT - Executive Search Partners specializes in Information Technology searches in the United States and Canada. We have been recognized as one of the best Executive Recruiting Companies in North America. ESP focuses on Information
Breaking News
Huge US White Gold Deposit Could Produce 5,000 Tons Annually
TEXAS - A massive U.S. white gold deposit has been revealed, and experts contend it
When You Include Medical Marijuana, Ohio Posts $1 Billion In Legal Cannabis Sales Since August 2024
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis enthusiasts have smoked up slightly more than $1 billion in licensed
General Motors Bringing Back Bolt EV, Chevy’s Most Affordable Electric Car
DETROIT - Most new EVs in the U.S. still cost over $55,000, but luckily for
Trump Says Cannabis Rescheduling Decision Could Come In Weeks
WASHINGTON DC - President Donald Trump affirmed at a news conference Monday that his administration is “looking” at
Want To Know How Tariffs Will Impact US Car Prices?
Tariffs on imported goods can have a wide ripple effect on prices, especially in the
Bill To Revise Voter-Approved Cannabis Regs In Ohio Stalls In Legislature
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A contentious bill proposing sweeping changes to the adult-use cannabis landscape in Ohio
May Michigan Cannabis Sales Up 1 Percent From April
LANSING - The good news is May Michigan Cannabis Sales totaled $272.6 million, up almost
Ohio Pot Festival To Offer $2,500 For Best Cannabis Packed In The Stargazer Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cannabis fans from around the country are heading to southern Ohio this
France’s Energy Strategy Could Create Power For A Millenium
PARIS - As one of the world’s nuclear power pioneers, France has long recognized the
General Motors Patent Reveals How The Automaker Could Make Future EVs Better
DETROIT - The future of electric vehicle technology may be just around the corner — and it's
Toyota To Change Slow EV Charge Times With Solid-State Batteries
TOKYO - When we talk about electric cars, two complaints always come to the fore:
Japan Builds Floating Solar Platform With More Than 50,000 Solar Panels
TOKYO - Every country wants to lead the renewable energy revolution, and Japan has already begun
The Giez Kamikaze Drone Includes Thermobaric Shells And Parachute
WARSAW, Poland - The Giez unmanned aerial vehicle was unveiled at the MSPO-2023 exhibition in
Report: Michigan Venture Capital Activity In 2022 Up, VC Deals Down Nationally
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - While national venture capital investing decreased in 2022, Michigan continued to show
Tesla Discounts Model S By $30,000, Model X By $41,000 To Gain EV Tax Credits
Tesla Inc.’s latest discounts will newly qualify one of its models for federal subsidies that Elon Musk said
First Solar Powered Boat Aimed At Rental Market Launched In Michigan
LAKE LEELANAU - There’s something eye-catching and new on the water in northern Michigan and it
Ohio Senate Would Require Hemp Products Be Sold Only At Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate unanimously passed a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and
TerrAscend Acquires Ohio Dispensary, Entering 6th State Market
COLUMBUS - Canadian-based TerrAscend Corp. announced it has closed on its previously announced acquisition of
Why Ohio Pot Remains More Expensive Than Michigan
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohioans are paying less for marijuana than when recreational sales began but
Michigan CRA Director Warns State Legislature Cannabis Industry Under Strain And Needs Reform
LANSING - Cannabis Regulatory Agency Executive Director Brian Hanna told state lawmakers this week that
Featured News
Has Fabled Planet 9 Been Found?
NEW YORK - An object has been discovered orbiting the sun far beyond Pluto, calling into question theories about a possible
Michigan Roadside Drug Testing Continues To Move Through Legislature
LANSING - Under new bills making their way through the Michigan Legislature, police could swab your mouth on the side of the road and
Terminator Reality: AI-Controlled Robot Convinced Its Colleagues to Go Home After Their Workday
NEW YORK - The AI research community was stunned when a robot equipped with advanced artificial intelligence algorithms demonstrated unprecedented persuasive capabilities.
Michigan
Data Reveals Dramatic Shift In Global EV Car Sales
NEW YORK - Reuters reports that electric vehicle sales — both full electric and hybrid options rose 25%
Study: EVs Rival ICE Vehicles For Reliability And Longevity
NEW YORK - Reliability and longevity concerns may once have been among the most common
Number Of Michigan Cable Providers, Subscribers Continues To Decline In 2024
LANSING - The number of operators of video and cable television in Michigan decreased by
Dark Matter Engine Changes History Of EVs
UNITED KINGDOM - Meet the Dark Matter, the groundbreaking electric motor powering Koenigsegg’s new Gemera hypercar.
Data Reveals Dramatic Shift In Global EV Car Sales
NEW YORK - Reuters reports that electric vehicle sales — both full electric and hybrid options rose 25%
Study: EVs Rival ICE Vehicles For Reliability And Longevity
NEW YORK - Reliability and longevity concerns may once have been among the most common
Number Of Michigan Cable Providers, Subscribers Continues To Decline In 2024
LANSING - The number of operators of video and cable television in Michigan decreased by
Dark Matter Engine Changes History Of EVs
UNITED KINGDOM - Meet the Dark Matter, the groundbreaking electric motor powering Koenigsegg’s new Gemera hypercar.
Ohio Senate Would Require Hemp Products Be Sold Only At Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate unanimously passed a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and
TerrAscend Acquires Ohio Dispensary, Entering 6th State Market
COLUMBUS - Canadian-based TerrAscend Corp. announced it has closed on its previously announced acquisition of
Why Ohio Pot Remains More Expensive Than Michigan
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohioans are paying less for marijuana than when recreational sales began but
Michigan CRA Director Warns State Legislature Cannabis Industry Under Strain And Needs Reform
LANSING - Cannabis Regulatory Agency Executive Director Brian Hanna told state lawmakers this week that
Picking Between Fixed and Progressive Online Slots
For online casino games on digital websites and mobile apps like betway to grow, there
Public Service Commission Approves Consumers Energy Gas Rate Increase
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved a natural gas rate increase for
Universal EV Chargers Debuts $15 Flat-Rate Fast Charging
CHICAGO - EV drivers across Illinois can now access flat-rate fast charging for $15 per
Kentucky Grow Harvests First Pot Crop, Gov. Says A Whole Lot More Coming
LOUISVILLE - A Kentucky medical marijuana cultivation facility has harvested its first yield of cannabis,
Advanced Technologies
U.S. Tech Giants Betting Big On Humanoid Robots – But China Builds Them Better
NEW YORK - American tech giants like Tesla and Nvidia are racing to develop humanoid robots, stressing their importance to the future economy. But
AI-powered ‘Opportunity Marketplace’ Helps West Michigan Jobseekers Find Careers
GRAND RAPIDS - MiCareerCompass, helps students and jobseekers explore career paths, find training and education, access support services, and land interviews
Latest Chinese Electric Vehicles Can Charge In Just 5 Minutes
BEIJING - Filling an empty gas tank in an SUV might take five or six minutes. A new electric SUV from
Podcast: U-M Scholar Explores Importance Of Truth through Research, Financial Reporting And AI
ANN ARBOR—The world is awash in information, but the technological tools we use to gather and process all the data in
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Harnessing AI for the Future: Insights from Melih Oztalay
Exploring AI Regulations, Healthcare Innovations, Financial Advancements, and the Evolution of ChatGPT In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping
Harvard Study: Aliens May Already Live On Earth
BOSTON - A new study by Harvard social science researchers suggests that aliens may have been living on Earth for a
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Elections
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence (AI) is already having an impact on upcoming U.S. elections and other political races around the
Shape the Future of MITechNews: Win An Amazon Gift Card
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews is on a mission to ensure our website serves as a dynamic, insightful hub for technology enthusiasts like
Science Tech
Pandemic Continues to Propel Growing Number of Men in Nursing
BINGHAM FARMS – Like all of us, the pandemic brought a time of uncertainty to Noah Briggs, a student in the Practical Nursing Program at Hondros College of Nursing in Bingham Farms. He had already
Report: Scientists Create Device That Generates Electricity From Earth’s Rotation
PRINCETON, N.J. - Scientists from Princeton University and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have invented a device that seemingly generates electricity from the Earth’s rotation. Although generally accepted theories show that generating electricity from a
Washtenaw Community College Hosts Free College Week April 7-12
ANN ARBOR – The public is invited to take advantage of free classes during Washtenaw Community College’s Free College Week next month. During the week of April 7-12 the college will offer more than 100
Where You Live Linked To Dementia Risk And Cognitive Decline
ATHENS, Ga - People living in greener, more walkable neighborhoods may face a lower risk of developing dementia, while those exposed to more air pollution might face a higher risk, according to a large review
Securatech Offers COVID-19 Monitor That Bars Entry If Visitor Not Wearing Mask Or Has High Temperature
FARMINGTON HILLS - Securatech is offering a high-tech solution for not only cannabis companies, but also any business to comply with COVID-19 healthcare restrictions and prevent those who ignore mask mandates from entering. Securatech President
COVID-19 Health Update: Now 2 Vaccine Candidates
ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown, our epidemiologist, discusses the two COVID-19 vaccine candidates that have been introduced in the past week. The Moderna Therapeutics candidate may be able to get into mass production faster than
Pfizer Vaccine Could Be Available For High Risk People In January
ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown, an epidemiologist who works with states, nations and transition teams, evauluates not only the Pfizer vaccine announced earlier in November, but also 170 plus other vaccines in development. He remains
State Of Michigan Offers Free COVID-19 Tracing App
LANSING - The state of Michigan has developed a free exposure notification app to for COVID-19 tracing called MI COVID Alert. The anonymous, no cost and voluntary app, piloted in Ingham County and on the
Researchers Make Breakthrough In Quest For Longer Life
SAN DIEGO, Ca. - Researchers from the University of California San Diego conducted a study to reprogram the cellular aging process. The study concluded that they were able to increase the lifespan of yeast cells
Scientists Can Make Damaged Hearts Young Again
DURHAM, N.C. —Researchers at Duke University may one day give countless heart attack patients a second chance for a healthy life. Using rodents, study authors have revealed a potential way to turn back the clock
Scientists May Have Figured How Out How To Regenerate Lost Hearing
BOSTON - A team of Harvard Medical School scientists say they've come up with a new drug cocktail of molecules that they say can successfully regenerate the hair cells in the inner ear that enable
Nanofluidic Device Shrinks Pancreatic Tumors
NEW YORK - In a significant groundbreaking medical development, researchers have created a tiny device, smaller than a grain of rice, to deliver drugs directly to the pancreatic tumor. In the near future, this implantable
Researchers Make Breakthrough In Quest For Longer Life
SAN DIEGO, Ca. - Researchers from the University of California San Diego conducted a study to reprogram the cellular aging process. The study concluded that they were able to increase the lifespan of yeast cells
Scientists Can Make Damaged Hearts Young Again
DURHAM, N.C. —Researchers at Duke University may one day give countless heart attack patients a second chance for a healthy life. Using rodents, study authors have revealed a potential way to turn back the clock
Scientists May Have Figured How Out How To Regenerate Lost Hearing
BOSTON - A team of Harvard Medical School scientists say they've come up with a new drug cocktail of molecules that they say can successfully regenerate the hair cells in the inner ear that enable
Nanofluidic Device Shrinks Pancreatic Tumors
NEW YORK - In a significant groundbreaking medical development, researchers have created a tiny device, smaller than a grain of rice, to deliver drugs directly to the pancreatic tumor. In the near future, this implantable
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
You’ll Never Guess Which Country Has Achieved 100% Electric Vehicles
EAST AFRICA - The world’s first country to commit to 100% EVs has been unveiled
Electric Vehicle Will Debut In 2027 With 745 Mile Range
TOKYO - Imagine an electric vehicle, powered by a new solid-state battery, that could travel
CarMax Report: EV Searches Nearly Doubled In The Past Three Years
DETROIT - According to a report just released by CarMax, the largest used car retailer
Study: EVs Could Save Money For 80 Percent Of Drivers And Up To $8,000 A Year
LONDON - A new study has revealed that electric vehicles could save money for 80% of drivers, with motorists
Toyota Donates $75K To Impact Of Automated Vehicles On Driving Related Jobs
ANN ARBOR - The Toyota Research Institute is contributing $75,000 to the American Center for
LTU Wins Second Consecutive Autonomous Vehicle World Championship
SOUTHFIELD – For the second consecutive year, Lawrence Technological University is the world champion of
Digital and Mobile
Android Banking Trojan Evades Detection Strikes Globally
NEW YORK - Android banking Trojan Medusa has returned after almost a yearlong hiatus and is now
SensCy Appoints Frank Sadeghi President
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — SensCy, a leader in cybersecurity for small and medium sized organizations,
Urgent Windows Security Flaw Lets Hackers Infect Your PC Over Wi-Fi
DETROIT - Hackers often use malicious documents or pirated software as a means of getting their malware onto vulnerable
MICyberPatriot Is Not Only For Kids, But Grandparents Too
ANN ARBOR - MICyberPatriot needs contributions to support its critical mission of increasing the number
Ford, Bedrock And Bosch Exploring Automated Vehicle Parking Technology In Detroit
DETROIT - Ford Motor Company, Bedrock and Bosch are launching a demonstration project with connected
Ann Arbor Spark Sets Virtual Ann Arbor Mobility Summit
ANN ARBOR—Ann Arbor Spark, the economic development agency for Washtenaw and Livingston counties, announced that
J.D. Power Survey: Wireless Customer Care Satisfaction Remains High
TROY—With a steady flow of calls to wireless customer care representatives, who were moved from
5G Wireless Broadband Couldn’t Have Come To Health Care At A Better Time
SAN FRANCISCO - When it comes to health care, seconds can mean the difference between
MiTM Phishing Attack Lets Attackers Unlock And Steal A Tesla
NEW YORK - Researchers demonstrated how they could conduct a Man-in-the-Middle (MiTM) phishing attack to
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting Unveiling The Power Of Compliance
SOUTHFIELD - Chahak Mittal is the featured speaker March 21 at the ISSA Motor City
US Federal Cybersecurity Agency Hacked – China Suspected
WASHINGTON DC - A federal agency in charge of cybersecurity discovered it was hacked last
Michigan Cyberpatriot Sends Team To National Finals, Seeks Donations
DEARBORN - Michigan Cyber Patriot is a decade-long program founded by cybersecurity professional Tamara Shoemaker
Winners in Michigan’s Online Gambling Launch
DETROIT - Michigan has had an interesting recent history surrounding online gambling. You only have
Detroit Internet Exchange Gets Nonprofit Designation
SOUTHFIELD—After several years of effort, officials at the Detroit Internet Exchange (DET-iX) said the organization
Detroit Internet Exchange Receives Non-Profit Designation
SOUTHFIELD - After several years of planning, the Detroit Internet Exchange has been granted tax-exempt
West Michigan Economy Continues To Expand Amidst Pandemic Logistical Issues
GRAND RAPIDS — West Michigan's industrial economy continues to expand, although the pace has moderated,
Business and Finance
Walter Pat’s Baker Cafe Wins $100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest
DETROIT - Walter Pat's Bakery Cafe was crowned the winner of the 2025 Comerica Hatch
Cannabis Card Program Now Offering Highest Profit Potential For Dispensaries
Your dispensaries can now earn a full $1.00 on every transaction when the consumer uses
Mastering the AI-Enhanced Customer Journey from Awareness to Advocacy
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just a trendy buzzword—it’s becoming the
Co-Working Space Bamboo Expands To Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - Bamboo — a co-working company with other locations in Detroit, Ann Arbor
Apply to Pitch at Bamboo Startup Pitch Night!
DETROIT - Are you a founder or creator with a product, idea, or technology company?
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
Retail Boot Camp Applications Close March 6
DETROIT - Calling all entrepreneurs. Applications for the Tech Town Retail Boot Camp close March
Michigan Capital Network Promotes Jenni Li to Senior Associate
GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan Capital Network (MCN), the state’s largest association of regional angel investing groups
Ohio Senate Would Require Hemp Products Be Sold Only At Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate unanimously passed a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and
TerrAscend Acquires Ohio Dispensary, Entering 6th State Market
COLUMBUS - Canadian-based TerrAscend Corp. announced it has closed on its previously announced acquisition of
Why Ohio Pot Remains More Expensive Than Michigan
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohioans are paying less for marijuana than when recreational sales began but
Michigan CRA Director Warns State Legislature Cannabis Industry Under Strain And Needs Reform
LANSING - Cannabis Regulatory Agency Executive Director Brian Hanna told state lawmakers this week that
- Donald Trump's Net Worth Surges By Over $500 Million In One Day: What's Driving The Increase?
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- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Declares Common Stock Dividend of $0.47 for the Fourth Quarter of 2025
- Waterstone Financial Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
- Medline Announces Closing of Upsized Initial Public Offering and Full Exercise of Underwriters’ Option to Purchase Additional Shares
