MI Tech TV
New National Cybersecurity Strategy: What Do You Need to Know?
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon joins Matt and Mike on MITech TV to provide analysis of the new Biden Administration cybersecurity strategy. Here are some of the highlights from the
Yellow Flag Productions Leads LTU’s Public Relations
SOUTHFIELD - Yellow Flag Productions has been working with Lawrence Technological University for more than a decade producing videos about the school's various sports programs. Last year, Yellow Flag also took over LTU's news and
Stefanini Debuts Transformation Office To Accelerate Digital Innovation
ANN ARBOR - Stefanini Group has launched a Transformation Office to drive innovation and digital transformation on behalf of its clients. Chief Innovation Offer Chrris Schmidt joins Matt and Mike on MiTech TV to explain.
Breaking News
Ohio Senate Bill Cuts Back Cannabis Legalization Progress
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is once again at the center of a high-stakes fight over
American Airlines Rolls Out Larger Aircraft from Kalamazoo to Chicago
KALAMAZOO - Starting June 5, American Airlines will begin operating Embraer 170 aircraft on all
Industrial Hemp Association Of Michigan Holds Elections Feb. 19
ANN ARBOR – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan (iHemp Michigan) will hold its board
Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move To Roll Back State’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law
WASHINGTON DC - A Republican lawmaker, Senator Stephen Huffman, has introduced legislation to significantly amend the state’s voter-approved
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Names Director For New State-Run Marijuana Testing Lab
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency will open a new testing lab by January next year as
Polls: Most Americans Endorse Legalization, Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Either Alcohol Or Tobacco
WASHINGTON DC - The overwhelming majority of US adults favor legalizing marijuana federally and most
Benzinga Announces Sports Business Event With Unprecedented Athlete Access
DETROIT - Benzinga announced an upcoming Sports Business Titans event, a powerhouse gathering designed to
Economic Forecasters Project Job Growth For Washtenaw County Through 2026
ANN ARBOR - Job growth in Washtenaw County is projected to outpace the state through
40 Percent US Produced Electricity In 2021 Came From Non-Fossil Fuels
DETROIT - In 2021, 40 percent of the electricity produced by the electric power sector
First Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Triple Threat Online In Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. - What’s better than one type of clean energy? A triple threat of
Hyundai IONIQ 6 EV Boasts 400-Mile Range
DETROIT - In the summer of 2020, Hyundai launched IONIQ as its own electric brand consisting
Energy Department To Spend $100 Million On Concentrating Solar Power Program
WASHINGTON DC - Concentrating solar power has had a hard time getting off the ground
Be A College Basketball Superfan With New Xfinity Voice Commands
DETROIT - It’s time to get your brackets ready! March is one of the most
DTE Energy Announces Seven Senior Executive Promotions
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced seven senior executive rotations and promotions aimed at developing key
Winning Futures Howard Elected President National Black M.B.A. Detroit Chapter
WARREN - Bryan L. Howard Sr., program facilitator at Winning Futures, was recently elected by
Report: Advanced Manufacturing Employment In 2018 Highest Since 2005
DETROIT – Advanced manufacturing employment reached its highest point in 2018 since 2005, marking the
Common Citizen Cuts Cultivation Partnership With Mike Tyson’s Premium Cannabis Line
Common Citizen, which produces safe, high-quality cannabis products for patients and adult-use customers, today announced a historic cultivation partnership
Michigan To Distribute $42.2 Million To 163 Municipalities, Counties From Marijuana Taxes
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Treasury announced that more than $42.2 million will be
Trucenta Opens Michigan’s First Licensed Cannabis Consumption Lounge in Hazel Park
HAZEL PARK - Hot Box Social, the state’s first licensed consumption lounge, will open this
Michigan Attorney General Nessel To Speak at Hash Bash 2022 On UM Campus April 2
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will be one of the featured speakers
Featured News
Ohio Cannabis Sales In First Week Exceeding Expectations Despite High Prices
COLUMBUS - Recreational cannabis sales in Ohio have been legal for a week and business is booming. Sales in Ohio are
DEF_CON Political Fundraiser 2024 Backing Kamala Harris
LAS VEGAS — At the largest hacker conference in the world this week, DEFCON 2024, a notable turnout occurred for a
GVSU Research Shows West Michigan Economy Slowing
GRAND RAPIDS - While the recent turmoil in financial markets around the world triggered fears of a recession, a Grand Valley
Michigan
LTU, OCC Sign Engineering Transfer Agreement
SOUTHFIELD—Officials from Lawrence Technological University and Oakland Community College have announced a pre-engineering articulation agreement
Survey: Price of Residential Internet Drives Customer Choice
TROY–While performance and reliability is the most influential factor in predicting overall customer satisfaction, the
Gov. Whitmer Signs New College Scholarships Bill At LTU
SOUTHFIELD—Tuesday at Lawrence Technological University, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation establishing the Michigan Achievement
Toyota Offering Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine
DETROIT - Toyota already has vehicles with hydrogen cells, but there are too many problems
LTU, OCC Sign Engineering Transfer Agreement
SOUTHFIELD—Officials from Lawrence Technological University and Oakland Community College have announced a pre-engineering articulation agreement
Survey: Price of Residential Internet Drives Customer Choice
TROY–While performance and reliability is the most influential factor in predicting overall customer satisfaction, the
Gov. Whitmer Signs New College Scholarships Bill At LTU
SOUTHFIELD—Tuesday at Lawrence Technological University, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation establishing the Michigan Achievement
Toyota Offering Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine
DETROIT - Toyota already has vehicles with hydrogen cells, but there are too many problems
Common Citizen Cuts Cultivation Partnership With Mike Tyson’s Premium Cannabis Line
Common Citizen, which produces safe, high-quality cannabis products for patients and adult-use customers, today announced a historic cultivation partnership
Michigan To Distribute $42.2 Million To 163 Municipalities, Counties From Marijuana Taxes
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Treasury announced that more than $42.2 million will be
Trucenta Opens Michigan’s First Licensed Cannabis Consumption Lounge in Hazel Park
HAZEL PARK - Hot Box Social, the state’s first licensed consumption lounge, will open this
Michigan Attorney General Nessel To Speak at Hash Bash 2022 On UM Campus April 2
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will be one of the featured speakers
Report: Stellantis Plans $10 Billion US Investment
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis is planning to invest roughly $10 billion into the United States as part of a turnaround effort to
A2ZERO Household Electronics Collection Events In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR— Mark your calendars for the upcoming A2ZERO Household Electronics Collection events taking place
Insider: Whitmer Helped Win Support For Roads Plan, Cannabis Tax
LANSING - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer participated in a series of behind-closed-door meetings with Democratic
Michigan Middle School Students To Learn STEM Skills From NASA
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential announced that Michigan has
Advanced Technologies
Jekta Aviation Debuts Electric Vertical Takeoff And Landing Aircraft
PEARLAND, TX- Most of the zero-emission aircraft concepts we’ve seen thus far have been largely restricted to electric vertical takeoff and
Thia EV Battery Can Travel More Tha 750 Miles On A Single Charge
DETROIT - The Gemini battery from manufacturer Our Next Energy (ONE) promises to give electric vehicles a greater range than ever before. In a
5 ChatGPT Alternatives You Can Try Right Now
NEW YORK - The growing public spotlight on artificial intelligence (AI) has excited prospects for the future of the industry. Indeed,
Move Over AI: Scientists Discover New Organoid Intelligence Field
NEW YORK - Computers powered by human brain cells may sound like science fiction, but a team of researchers in the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Signatures Of Alien Technology Could Be How Humanity Finds Extraterrestrial Life
WASHINGTON DC - If an alien were to look at Earth, many human technologies – from cell towers to fluorescent light bulbs – could be a beacon signifying the presence of life. We are two astronomers who work on
Pentagon Report: 247 New Unidentified Flying Objects Sighted In 2022
WASHINGTON DC - On Thursday, the Director of National Intelligence released a new report on UFOs in 2022, something it is now required to do by law. According to the report, the new Pentagon agency
Six Michigan Schools Finalists In Samsung Solve For Tomorrow STEM Competition
DETROIT - Samsung announced 300 public schools have been named State Finalists in the 13th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition – and six schools in Michigan were selected. Representing the best of more
Multiple Witnesses Share Videos Of Possible UFO Sighting In Rural Wisconsin
WISCONSIN - Strange lights shooting across rural Wisconsin skies this month were filmed by witnesses in multiple stunning videos obtained by DailyMail.com – with one having a spooky up-close encounter. The footage from December 1 shows
Corp! Wellness Award Winners Inspire Workers And Communities
WARREN - Wellness increases productivity, whether it’s for an organization or business. The Best and Brightest in Wellness awards provide companies, schools and churches with the opportunity to gain recognition and showcase their best practices.
Automation Alley Gets $45K From Business Accelerator To Fund Halley Orthopedics
TROY - Automation Alley has been awarded $45,000 from the Business Accelerator Fund to assist local tech startup Halley Orthopedics. Halley Orthopedics, recently named Startup of the Year at Automation Alley’s 15th Annual Awards Gala,
Health Care Costs Hurting Economic Recovery, Organization Says
LANSING - Rising health care costs, due to medical errors, unnecessary treatments and an antiquated payment structure, is dragging down consumer spending in other areas, an ultimately hurting the economy, a report released by the
Akadeum Life Sciences Closes $1 Million Investment Round
DETROIT - New startup Akadeum Life Sciences closed a round of funding this month that brings them to a total of $1 Million in funding. The life sciences startup in Ann Arbor has found a unique way
Corp! Wellness Award Winners Inspire Workers And Communities
WARREN - Wellness increases productivity, whether it’s for an organization or business. The Best and Brightest in Wellness awards provide companies, schools and churches with the opportunity to gain recognition and showcase their best practices.
Automation Alley Gets $45K From Business Accelerator To Fund Halley Orthopedics
TROY - Automation Alley has been awarded $45,000 from the Business Accelerator Fund to assist local tech startup Halley Orthopedics. Halley Orthopedics, recently named Startup of the Year at Automation Alley’s 15th Annual Awards Gala,
Health Care Costs Hurting Economic Recovery, Organization Says
LANSING - Rising health care costs, due to medical errors, unnecessary treatments and an antiquated payment structure, is dragging down consumer spending in other areas, an ultimately hurting the economy, a report released by the
Akadeum Life Sciences Closes $1 Million Investment Round
DETROIT - New startup Akadeum Life Sciences closed a round of funding this month that brings them to a total of $1 Million in funding. The life sciences startup in Ann Arbor has found a unique way
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
May Mobility Safety Testing Autonomous Vehicle At U-M’s Mcity R&D Facility
ANN ARBOR—Testing of a new autonomous shuttle is underway at the University of Michigan’s Mcity
Automakers Turning To Hybrids As Industry Transitions To Electric Vehicles
DETROIT — As sales of all-electric vehicles grow more slowly than expected, major automakers are
Toyota Could Include Solid-State Batteries In Vehicles By 2027
TOKYO - Although Toyota missed out on the initial EV boom, it seems to be
SkillFusion To Address EV Charger Reliability With Certified Skilled Workers
DETROIT — As the electric vehicle market surges, reliable charging infrastructure is more critical than
TomTom Navigation Device Rolls Out Updated Michigan Maps
LAS VEGAS - TomTom, the Netherlands-based navigation device developer, said Tuesday it had launched “Highly
Ford, AT&T Aim To Connect 10 Million Customers To SYNC
LAS VEGAS - Ford and AT&T are bringing high-speed connectivity and an even better owner
Digital and Mobile
Russian Ransomware Websites Shut Down – Who Done It?
ANN ARBOR - In mid July, the Russian-based hacker sites that have triggered a series
Motor Bella Taking Applications To Aug 16 For Mobility Startups
ANN ARBOR - Kathryn Snorrason, managing director for Office of Future Mobility and Electrification at
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
Secure-24 Buys SAP Managed Services Provider
SOUTHFIELD—A unit of the Southfield-based managed services provider Secure-24 has purchased Symmetry Holding Inc., a
Plante Moran’s Das Provides Warning About Ransomware Attacks
ROYAL OAK - Ransomware raised its ugly head again recently when a Florida city was
Google Chrome Has Become Surveillance Software
WASHINGTON DC - You open your browser to look at the web. Do you know
Florida City Pays $600,000 To Hackers Who Seized Its Computer System
RIVIERA BEACH, FLA - A Florida city agreed to pay $600,000 in ransom to hackers
Business and Finance
The Small Business’ Definitive Guide To Increasing Value through Improved Customer Service
Small and established businesses can agree on one thing— there is increased competition in the
How Is Your Business Thought Of In The Local Community?
Pexels - CC0 License It’s very easy to assume that if you have a business
Some Powerful Ways To Keep A Transportation Business Moving
Transportation businesses can be some of the most difficult to run well, and yet if
Setting Up A Personal Device For Your Freelance Career- A Guide
Pexels - CC0 License Becoming a freelancer is in no way taking the “easy route,”
Michigan Angels Closes $2 Million Investment Fund 4
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Angels closed a $2 million Angel 4 Fund on December 31
Birmingham Angels Invests $518,000 In Startups In Late 2019
BIRMINGHAM - Birmingham Angels, part of CitySide Ventures, invested $518,000 in startups from September to
Finnish Businesses Coming to Michigan To Explore Investment Opportunities
HOUGHTON, MI – A Finnish business delegation will be coming to both the Upper Peninsula
Michigan Council of Women in Technology Create Scholarship Fund
SOUTHFIELD – The MCWT Wednesday announced its MCWT Scholarship Fund. The MCWT Foundation made an
Common Citizen Cuts Cultivation Partnership With Mike Tyson’s Premium Cannabis Line
Common Citizen, which produces safe, high-quality cannabis products for patients and adult-use customers, today announced a historic cultivation partnership
Michigan To Distribute $42.2 Million To 163 Municipalities, Counties From Marijuana Taxes
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Treasury announced that more than $42.2 million will be
Trucenta Opens Michigan’s First Licensed Cannabis Consumption Lounge in Hazel Park
HAZEL PARK - Hot Box Social, the state’s first licensed consumption lounge, will open this
Michigan Attorney General Nessel To Speak at Hash Bash 2022 On UM Campus April 2
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will be one of the featured speakers
