MI Tech TV
Chris Rydzewski Reflects on Her MCWT Executive Director Experience and Longtime Involvement
SOUTHFIELD - Chris Rydzewski, who served as Executive Director of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology for the past seven years, stepped down from that role on July 1, 2023. She transitioned into a
Tamara Shoemaker Now President Of Women In Cybersecurity
DETROIT - Tamara Shoemaker, who founded the Michigan Cyber Patriot Program a decade ago, is now the new president of the Michigan Chapter of Women in CyberSecurity. WICyS hopes to move the needle in women’s
SensCy New President Brings New Management Skills To Virtual Cybersecurity Company
ANN ARBOR - SensCy, a virtual CIO company that works with small and medium-sized business, has hired Frank Sadeghi as President. He makes his first public appearance in this video interview on MITech TV. He
Breaking News
New EV Battery Technology Pushes Vehicle Range To More Than 3,000 Miles
SOUTH KOREA - Electric vehicles are set for a major upgrade as groundbreaking advances in
Experts: Ohio Cannabis Pricing Headed Down This Year
COLUMBUS - Cannabis consumers in Ohio are paying $210 for an ounce of weed on
Ohioans Can Now Buy Twice As Much Adult-Use Pot
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis users now can buy higher quantities of adult-use cannabis after the
Scientists Caution Communities Worldwide Face Rising Sea Levels That May Be Irreversible
Coastal communities around the globe are at a greater risk than ever after a grim new
Michigan Treasury To Pay $58,200 From Cannabis Taxes For Every Licensed Dispo To Opt-In Cities Across The State
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Treasury on Feb. 21 announced that nearly $100 million
Michigan Matters On CBS Detroit: Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $10 Billion
Photo Caption: From Left, Brian Hanna, Mike Brennan, Gus Rosania, and Carol Cain. SOUTHFIELD -
Ohio Pot Costs Triple Michigan’s, Yet Lawmakers Want To Make It Even More Expensive
CLEVELAND - Dealing with Crohn’s disease since he was a kid, Terrell Washington felt stuck
MPSC Ups Funding For Energy Assistance Program As State Expands Eligibility For Help
LANSING - The MPSC kicked off its annual assessment of the funding factor for Michigan’s
Elon Musk’s Photovoltaic Fusion Reactor In The Sky Bigger Than 30 Countries
NEW YORK - The United States has been working hard and relentlessly to solve the
Major Shift In Global Climate Patterns Unfolding, Federal Forecasters Say
NEW YORK - What had been a potent "super" El Niño is now officially over, federal
Global Electricity Demand For EVs To Skyrocket 630 Percent By 2030
NEW YORK - Despite a noted slowdown in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in 2024,
Steelcase Commits To Net-Zero Future By 2050
GRAND RAPIDS–Officials at Steelcase Inc. have announced a commitment to a net-zero future, reducing its
U-M Gets $38 Million In National Science Center Funds to Create New Research Data Platform
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan Institute for Social Research will oversee a $38
Charter Growth Capital Buys Minority Stake In PR Firm Lambert & Co.
GRAND RAPIDS — Charter Growth Capital Fund has acquired a minority stake in Grand Rapids-based public relations
Sustainable Business Forum Webinar Feb. 10 Focus On Agrivoltaics
GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is hosting a webinar introducing the state’s potential
How Technological Advancements Have Helped the MI iGaming Market to Thrive
DETROIT - Following the decision of the United States Supreme Court to strike down the
Ohio Urges Parents To Check Kid’s Halloween Candy To Make Sure Not Laced With delta-8
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is urging parents to double-check their kid’s
Auction To Sell The Last of Skymint’s Equipment Nov. 12-13
A two-day auction is scheduled for next month to sell the remaining equipment assets formerly owned
Ohio Cannabis Sales Per Week Grew In October
COLUMBUS - The average adult-use marijuana sales per week in Ohio is averaging around $11.2
Ohio Still Slow To Adapt Cannabis Business Regulations In Its Competition With Michigan
COLUMBUS - They call it the Green Mile on I-75 North, just 11 miles north of
Featured News
A2ZERO Household Electronics Refurbishment And Recycling Event April 26
ANN ARBOR — The next A2ZERO Household Electronics Takeback event is set for Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Zion
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
Trump To Launch 25 Percent Tariff On All Car Imports April 2
WASHINGTON - President Trump on Wednesday announced he was imposing a 25 percent tariff on foreign-made vehicle imports, marking the latest escalation
Michigan
Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $2 Million Grant To Fund Industry 4.0, Clean Energy, Defense
SOUTHFIELD - The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced an additional grant of $2
2026 Cadillac Coupe de Ville Arrives With Retro-Futuristic Styling
DETROIT - Vince Burlapp (aka vburlapp on social media or burlappcar.com) is a prolific virtual
Used EV Prices Continue Freefall
NEW YORK - Back in February, used electric vehicle prices dipped below used gasoline-powered vehicle
Japan Claims 48% of Top U.S. Car Sales as American Sales Plummet
LONDON, UK - American brands saw their share drop from 53% to 51% in the
Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $2 Million Grant To Fund Industry 4.0, Clean Energy, Defense
SOUTHFIELD - The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced an additional grant of $2
2026 Cadillac Coupe de Ville Arrives With Retro-Futuristic Styling
DETROIT - Vince Burlapp (aka vburlapp on social media or burlappcar.com) is a prolific virtual
Used EV Prices Continue Freefall
NEW YORK - Back in February, used electric vehicle prices dipped below used gasoline-powered vehicle
Japan Claims 48% of Top U.S. Car Sales as American Sales Plummet
LONDON, UK - American brands saw their share drop from 53% to 51% in the
Ohio Urges Parents To Check Kid’s Halloween Candy To Make Sure Not Laced With delta-8
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is urging parents to double-check their kid’s
Auction To Sell The Last of Skymint’s Equipment Nov. 12-13
A two-day auction is scheduled for next month to sell the remaining equipment assets formerly owned
Ohio Cannabis Sales Per Week Grew In October
COLUMBUS - The average adult-use marijuana sales per week in Ohio is averaging around $11.2
Ohio Still Slow To Adapt Cannabis Business Regulations In Its Competition With Michigan
COLUMBUS - They call it the Green Mile on I-75 North, just 11 miles north of
DTE Installing Smart Devices To Prevent Power Outages In Michigan
DETROIT — DTE Energy is working to provide more reliable electricity to customers by installing
Artificial Intelligence Ending Career Ladder As We Know It
NEW YORK - Current CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Antonio Neri rose from call center
Cadillac Concept Car ‘Back To The Future’
DETROIT - Cadillac has just unwrapped its Elevated Velocity concept, a futuristic electric crossover with gullwing
France Transforms Lead Into Gold
FRANCE - An idea as old as folklore has crossed into reality, and it happened
Advanced Technologies
NGAD: The 6th Generation Fighter Built to Replace the F-22 Raptor
WASHINGTON DC - The F-22, the first operational stealth fighter, is becoming outdated with less than 100 operational units remaining. NGAD
LIFT, DOD, State Launch Hypersonics And Extreme Environment Test Lab At Selfridge
DETROIT – LIFT, the Detroit-based Department of Defense national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, today announced it has launched a project
Godfather of AI Says There’s an Expert Consensus AI Will Soon Exceed Human Intelligence
LONDON - Geoffrey Hinton, one of the "godfathers" of AI, is adamant that AI will surpass human intelligence — and worries
Amazon’s High Desert-Based Solar Farm With AI Operational
SEATTLE - Amazon officials recently announced that its first solar farm-plus-battery energy storage project has become fully operational in the High
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
43 Percent Of Companies Will Use AI Interviews In 2024
SEATTLE – In a new study, ResumeBuilder.com reports 10 percent of companies ‘currently use AI interviews,’ 17 percent ‘plan to start
Calculations Suggest It’ll Be Impossible to Control a Super-Intelligent AI
LONDON, UK - The idea of artificial intelligence overthrowing humankind has been talked about for decades – and programs such as ChatGPT have only renewed
From Analytics to Virtual Coaches: How Is AI Reshaping Sports?
In recent years, the world of sports has witnessed a significant transformation due to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and
Trusano AI-Powered Data And Document Anonymization, Redaction, Masking Software
DETROIT – Trusano, an Artificial Intelligence powers document anonymization, redaction, and masking software developed by TrialAssure, is now available globally. The
Science Tech
Alien Tech or Space Junk? Professor Loeb Uses Voyager Analogy
CAMBRIDGE – Harvard Professor Avi Loeb Founded Alien-Technology Meteor. Intriguingly, Harvard professor Avi Loeb suggests he may have discovered fragments of alien technology. These fragments reportedly originated from a meteor that landed in the waters
MCWT Opens Applications For Reignite Program
SOUTHFIELD–The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation announces the opening of applications for the 2024 Reignite! program, aimed at supporting women returning to the workforce and transitioning into tech careers. This initiative seeks to
FDA Approves New Alzheimer’s Treatment From Eli Lilly
WASHINGTON DC - The Food and Drug Administration approved a new Alzheimer's treatment called donanemab on Tuesday, clearing the way for the third addition to a new class of drugs aimed at slowing the brain's
Antarctic Ice Sheet At Tipping Point – Sea Level Rise May Be 190 Feet
CNN — The Antarctic ice sheet is melting in a new, worrying way that scientific models used to project future sea level rise have not taken into account, suggesting current projections could be significantly underestimating the problem, according to
Petoskey Plastics To Make Isolation Gowns For McLaren Health Care
PETOSKEY - Petoskey Plastics, a Northern Michigan manufacturing company, has begin manufacturing 10,000 gowns per day to supply McLaren Health Care hospitals across the state. "This urgent, proactive action by Petoskey Plastics will help maintain
Calumet Electronics Filling Rush Orders For Breathing Ventilator Circuit Boards
CALUMET - Calumet Electronics has its 290 employees working around the clock to produce printed circuit boards for breaching ventilators used to treat patients with COVID-19, better known as Coronavirus. The Upper Peninsula company typically
MMS Offers $1 Million In-Kind Services For COVID-19 Vaccine Development
CANTON – MMS, a contract biotech research organization, is offering a $1 million award toward the development of a vaccine for COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. The award is being offered as data and
Fifth Coronavirus Death Reported In Michigan, 238 Test Positive Statewide
LANSING - Michigan public health officials on Saturday reported a fifth death of a resident with the coronavirus, with 238 positive tests statewide. Detroit alone reported 99 new cases, bringing the city’s total to 248,
New Four-Week Program Trains Health Care Workers For Immediate Job Placement
ANN ARBOR - Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast and employer partners Vibrant Life Senior Living, Homewatch CareGivers and Interim Healthcare are partnering to train and immediately place health care workers in a new four-week
Progenity To Lay Off 110 Lab Employees In Ann Arbor In August
ANN ARBOR - Progenity, a San Diego-based biotechnology company, reported last week it will close its genetic testing lab in Ann Arbor and permanently lay off 110 employees on Aug. 6. As a result, the
UP Medical Device Maker Launches New Product For Open Heart Surgery
MARQUETTE—Officials at Marquette-based Able Medical Devices announced the launch of its Valkyrie Thoracic Fixation System, saying it’s the market’s first single-use radiolucent plating system designed to span the osteotomy and close the sternum after open
Samaritas Offers New Tech For Dementia Care
GRAND RAPIDS—Samaritas, a health and human services nonprofit, announced a partnership with Netherlands-based 1Minuut to introduce assisted reality to care for older adults with dementia. The Samaritas Caregiver Accessible Resources Education Services (CARES) Program is delivered Glass Enterprise Edition
New Four-Week Program Trains Health Care Workers For Immediate Job Placement
ANN ARBOR - Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast and employer partners Vibrant Life Senior Living, Homewatch CareGivers and Interim Healthcare are partnering to train and immediately place health care workers in a new four-week
Progenity To Lay Off 110 Lab Employees In Ann Arbor In August
ANN ARBOR - Progenity, a San Diego-based biotechnology company, reported last week it will close its genetic testing lab in Ann Arbor and permanently lay off 110 employees on Aug. 6. As a result, the
UP Medical Device Maker Launches New Product For Open Heart Surgery
MARQUETTE—Officials at Marquette-based Able Medical Devices announced the launch of its Valkyrie Thoracic Fixation System, saying it’s the market’s first single-use radiolucent plating system designed to span the osteotomy and close the sternum after open
Samaritas Offers New Tech For Dementia Care
GRAND RAPIDS—Samaritas, a health and human services nonprofit, announced a partnership with Netherlands-based 1Minuut to introduce assisted reality to care for older adults with dementia. The Samaritas Caregiver Accessible Resources Education Services (CARES) Program is delivered Glass Enterprise Edition
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Nissan, Honda And Mitsubishi Want To Merge To Better Compete In EV, Hybrid Market
TOKYO - In a groundbreaking move that could reshape the automotive landscape, Japanese carmakers Nissan,
DSM Energy Solutions Offers Mobile Off-Grid EV Charging Stations
BRIGHTON - One of the big problems Electric Vehicle users face outside the home is
CATL Announces 373-Mile-Range EV Swappable Batteries
DETROIT - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the world’s largest manufacturer of batteries for
2024 Auto Industry Recap With Paul Eisenstein
DETROIT - Long-time auto reporter, Paul Eisenstein, joins MITech TV Co-host Mike Brennan in a
Survey: Tooling Industry Experienced Strong Third Quarter – Capacity Utilization High
SOUTHFIELD – A new survey shows that the tooling industry experienced a strong third quarter,
American Center For Mobility To Work With 15 Michigan Colleges, Universities To Train Automated Vehicle Talent
YPSILANTI TWP. - The American Center for Mobility will work with 15 colleges and universities
Digital and Mobile
Teaching Cybersecurity Manual For Grade School Teachers
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity in our Internet-intensive world is more important than ever. Tamara Shoemaker,
A New Supply Chain Attack Hit Close To 100 Victims—And Clues Point To China
SAN FRANCISCO - Researchers on the Threat Hunter Team at Broadcom-owned security firm Symantec revealed
U-M’s MTRAC Awards $1 Million To Support Mobility, Transportation Research Projects
ANN ARBOR—The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization Advanced Transportation Innovation Hub at the University of
Internet Users Expected To Reach 6 Billion In 5 Years
NEW YORK - The internet has become an indispensable part of our lives, transforming how
Mobile Monday Detroit Recaps Feb. 13 Consumer Electronics Show, Detroit Auto Show
TROY – Two major events took place in January that are of great importance to
Most People Use Cell Phones To Pass The Time
ANN ARBOR - When queued up for an event, to buy a latte or waiting
SPLT, Lyft Create Partnership To Provide Reliable Transportation For Medical Appointments
GRAND RAPIDS - Last year, 4.6 million Americans changed or missed medical appointments due to unreliable transportation. Inspired by consumers with personal
SAE 2016 Convergence to Offer Mobile Comply Connected Vehicle Technical Session
NOVI - SAE 2016 Convergence will culminate its premiere annual event with a full day
ChatGPT – Good And Bad, Cybersecurity Pro Richard Stiennon Explains
BIRMINGHAM - ChatGPT introduced in November 2022 now has more than 100 million users worldwide.
Teaching Cybersecurity: Handbook for Teaching the Cybersecurity In A Conventional Classroom
ANN ARBOR - Teaching Cybersecurity: Handbook for Teaching the Cybersecurity in a Conventional Classroom is
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting Jan. 19 Focused On Member Input
SOUTHFIELD - The January ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting will be dedicated for members to
Nuspire Provides List Of Cybersecurity Predictions For 2023
COMMERCE - Nuspire, a managed security service provider, has compiled a list of cybersecurity predictions
The 5 Biggest Tech Trends From CES 2020
LAS VEGAS - With thousands of new products shouting for your attention, you can easily
Walled Lake Fintech Company Connects To Twilio Real Estate Software
WALLED LAKE—Continuity Programs Inc. announced a new software feature connecting its mortgage customer relationship management
Altair Buys Spanish-Born Electromagnetics Supplier
TROY - Altair announced the acquisition of newFASANT, offering leading technology in computational and high-frequency
Streaming Wars Spill Into CES 2020 As Media Nabs The Spotlight
LAS VEGAS - Every year, CES draws the tech-obsessed to gawk at fancy televisions and off-the-wall gadgets. This year,
Business and Finance
New Director Appointed To Lead BlueWater Angels Investment Group
MIDLAND– BlueWater Angels, a network of individuals and organizations from the Great Lakes Bay and
Legislature Approves $60 Million Michigan Innovation Fund to Support Tech Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR – Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem scored a big win on December 20 when the
The Impact of 3D Printing on Custom Architectural Designs
3D printing has come quite a distance from quirky trinkets and miniature models; it is
Applications Open For New Cohort At Tech Ecosystem Incubator
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will offer a second cohort of its Tech Ecosystem
Terry Bean Produces TEDxDetroit 2022 At the Detroit Music Hall Oct 26
DETROIT - Terry Bean, who created Motor City Connect and built it into 10,000 followers,
Bamboo Business Bash Sept. 28
ROYAL OAK - Join Bamboo Detroit for inspiring discussions with leaders in technology, business, and
Inaugural Michigan Tech Week Coming to Detroit’s Gem Theatre Oct. 12 and 13
DETROIT — Detroit’s iconic Gem Theatre will host the state’s first Michigan Tech Week Oct.
TCNew Tech September Pitch Contest Winner Spotter
TRAVERSE CITY - Vishnu Mano, President and Founder of Spotter, won the audience’s vote after
Ohio Urges Parents To Check Kid’s Halloween Candy To Make Sure Not Laced With delta-8
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is urging parents to double-check their kid’s
Auction To Sell The Last of Skymint’s Equipment Nov. 12-13
A two-day auction is scheduled for next month to sell the remaining equipment assets formerly owned
Ohio Cannabis Sales Per Week Grew In October
COLUMBUS - The average adult-use marijuana sales per week in Ohio is averaging around $11.2
Ohio Still Slow To Adapt Cannabis Business Regulations In Its Competition With Michigan
COLUMBUS - They call it the Green Mile on I-75 North, just 11 miles north of
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- ZenaTech Closes Acquisition of Vara 3D, a Utah-Based Surveying and Mapping Firm Expanding Drone-as-a-Service to the High-Growth Solar Infrastructure Market
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