Saturday, February 15, 2020

15 February - Technology - BetaKit / Global News / Google (CA)

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  • Today in hires: Nudge Rewards, Sportlogiq 9 days ago  –  Recently, two tech organizations have announced new members to their teams. Here’s a breakdown of who is joining and what they bring to the...
  • Integrate.ai receives privacy certification developed by Ann Cavoukian
  • F|T: The FinTech Times – Teller clashes with Plaid
  • Google to open three new Canadian offices in Toronto, Montreal, and Waterloo
  • Google to launch first Canadian accelerator in Kitchener-Waterloo
  • Lightspeed partners with Stripe, launches payment product across North America
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – More than monthly subscriptions
  • How Interac keeps innovation flowing from the Lab to HQ
  • Faire opens new office in Kitchener as part of ‘commitment to Canada’
  • C2 Montréal unveils new wave of speakers for 2020 c
  • Canada Stablecorp launches cryptocurrency pegged to Canadian dollar 3 days ago  –  Canada Stablecorp, a joint venture between crypto asset manager 3iQ and blockchain developer Mavennet Systems, has launched QCAD, a new stablecoin cryptocurrency that is...
  • Shopify surpasses revenue expectations in Q4 2019 financial results
  • DMZ partners with UBI Global to advise international incubators
  • A|I: The AI Times – The new Narwhals
  • Jim Balsillie led expert panel on intellectual property releases report
  • Collision releases women in tech tickets, announces two new stages for 2020
  • University of Waterloo holds grand opening of autonomous vehicle research facility
  • Today in acquisitions: mCloud, Converge Technology Solutions
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – When AI navigates healthtech
  • Startup founders have positive outlook despite concern
  • Dragons’ Den announces national audition tour dates for fifteenth season a day ago  –  CBC show Dragons’ Den, which gives aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of Canadian business moguls, is holding open...
  • Kitchener-based self-driving industrial robot maker Otto Motors expands into Japan
  • F|T: The FinTech Times – Bay Street isn’t scared (anymore)
     2 days ago  –  Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read F|T before...
  • As Canada talks cleantech at #Globe2020 Calgary’s mayor looks to poach talent
  • Mark Endras, Cedric Mathieu talk challenges and changes in Canada’s AutoTech industry
  • Today in acquisitions: BiblioCommons, Shoplogix
  • Five Canadian companies selected for latest 500 Startups seed program
  • Brother of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson joins as chairman at Kitchener’s ApplyBoard
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – A commitment to Canada
  • Make partners out of your investors and four other tip

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  • Heritage minister clarifies government won’t be licensing news outlets following backlash 12 days ago  –  Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault called a news conference Monday to clarify remarks he made in an interview aired over the weekend
  • Facebook to limit spread of misinformation, false claims on coronavirus 15 days ago  –  The social media platform will begin removing posts that include false claims or conspiracy theories about the virus that have been flagged by health authorities.
  • Pinterest, Twitter target voter misinformation ahead of 2020 U.S. elections 16 days ago  –  Twitter and Pinterest announced the new initiatives just before the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses on Monday.
    Pinterest, Twitter target voter misinformation ahead of 2020 U.S. elections 16 days ago  –  Twitter and Pinterest announced the new initiatives just before the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses on Monday.
  • NASA shuts down Earth-size planet discovering Spitzer Space Telescope
  • Dozens of United Nations servers hacked in Vienna, Geneva: leaked docs
  • Don’t use ‘Plague Inc.’ smartphone game to predict coronavirus, developer says
  • What is Facebook’s new ‘Off-Facebook Activity’ tool and can you shut it off?
  • Ontario watchdog would be ‘very concerned’ about police using tools like Clearview AI
  • Canada, allies prepared to ‘impose costs’ on cyberattackers, advisers tell Trudeau
  • Volkswagen ordered to pay $196.5M in emissions scan
  • Olympics, International Olympic Committee Twitter accounts hacked 2 hours ago  –  Twitter also said Spanish soccer club FC Barcelona's account faced a similar incident on Saturday.
  • Astronauts get cravings too: International Space Station to receive candy, cheese 3 hours ago  –  “Awesome launch,” Joel Montalbano, NASA’s deputy space station program manager, said once the capsule reached orbit.
  • U.S. judge grants Amazon’s request, halts Pentagon cloud computing deal with Microsoft 2 days ago  –  The Pentagon, which had planned to start work on the contract on Friday, said it was disappointed in the ruling.
  • Coronavirus-themed emails used by cybercriminals to spread malware, report says
  • Twitter accounts belonging to Facebook hacked
  • Diabetes DIY: why thousands of people are hacking their insulin pumps
  • Christina Koch returns to Earth after record-breaking spaceflight
  • AI company must stop scraping user images from social media sites, top tech firms say
  • Nevada Democrats drop caucus tech plan after Iowa app disaster
  • ‘Complete uncertainty’: Companies brace for losses fr

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  • Outriders Gameplay: The Next-Gen Shooter - Trusted Reviews a day ago  –  Outriders Gameplay: The Next-Gen Shooter  Trusted ReviewsOutriders Blends Gears Of War Shooting With Mass Effect-Like Powers For A Fast, Aggressive Cover Shooter  GameSpotOutriders Preview: Character Intro and Class Selection Gameplay  PlayStation UniverseOutriders Gameplay and Features Trailers ...
  • Some Shiny Pokémon look different in Pokémon Home - Polygon a day ago  –  Some Shiny Pokémon look different in Pokémon Home  PolygonPokémon HOME: How to add friends in the app  iMoreView Full coverage on Google News
  • The 2021 Toyota Supra gets some major upgrades — here's what to know - Business Insider - Business Insider
  • There's already a tutorial for installing Windows 10X on actual hardware - Neowin
  • Facebook's latest experimental app looks a lot like Pinterest - CNN
  • Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020 - Official Release Date Trailer - IGN
  • Rune Factory 4 Special - Bachelors Trailer - Gematsu
  • Beat Hazard 2 is out, eight years after the original music-powered dual-stick shooter - Android Police
  • How to sync Apple Watch workouts with Strava - Pocket-lint
  • Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - New
  • Windsor eyes residential doorbell cameras for police - CBC News: The National a day ago  –  Windsor eyes residential doorbell cameras for police  CBC News: The NationalAmazon's Ring could tighten privacy after accusations it shares data with Facebook  CNETRing says its app will allow more control over data shared with Google, Facebook  EngadgetHere's who has funded smart lock and doorbe...
  • There's a privacy bracelet that jams Amazon Alexa and we want one - Mashable a day ago  –  There's a privacy bracelet that jams Amazon Alexa and we want one  MashableActivate This ‘Bracelet of Silence,’ and Alexa Can’t Eavesdrop  The New York TimesView Full coverage on Google News
  • 'Final Fantasy 7 Remake' opening cinematic makes an emotional moment more shattering - Inverse
     a day ago  –  Final Fantasy VII Remake - Opening Movie | PS4  PlayStationFinal Fantasy 7 Opening: Remake vs. Original Comparison  Screen Rant5 Reasons To Be Hyped For Final Fantasy VII Remake (& 5 Reasons To Be Wor...
  • Game Devs React to Winning DICE Awards - IGN
  • Overwatch League moves canceled matches to South Korea amid coronavirus outbreak - The Washington Post
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 24 Hour Survival on Eventide Island - Nintendo
  • Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Dev Sorry For S2 Size, Promises Space-Saving Updates - GameSpot
  • Another Call Of Duty Game Confirmed For This Year - GameSpot
  • The Apple Watch outsold the entire Swiss watch industry in 2019 - CNN
  • FNATIC !- LEO reviews Official AMD RYZEN GAMIN


  • Trudeau urges quick resolution as anti-pipeline protests cripple train network 3 days ago  –  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he plans to speak with members of his cabinet Wednesday to discuss "next steps" in the ongoing anti-pipeline protests that have hamstrung the country's rail network.
  • 'A whole country locked inside': China struggles with coronavirus, and a new normal
  • Did a 'socialist' win New Hampshire? Can anyone but an 'oligarch' catch him?
  • Complaints pour in from passengers denied compensation for delayed flights
  • 'An emergency for the Canadian economy': Rail disruption hurting industries, groups say
  • What we know so far about the coronavirus
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