Tuesday, June 23, 2020

23 June - Technology - BetaKit / Global / Google (CA)

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  • Federal government commits $492 million in grants for virus, AI research 6 days ago  –  The federal government is providing up to $492 million through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to fund Canadian researchers...
  • How COVID-19 set the stage for a Canadian healthtech boom
  • Construction delivery startup GoFor Industries raises $9.8 million seed round
  • Facedrive opens private placement as it launches Foods platform, gears up for expansion
  • US private equity firm Crest Rock Partners takes majority ownership of Vancouver-based Unbounce
  • Digital marketing startup Funnelytics raises $1.5 million CAD in seed funding
  • EDC prepared to commit $250 million to investment matching program
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – Calgary’s COVID breakthrough
  • Canada, France officially launch global initiative to advance responsible use of AI
  • Nicoya to receive funding, advisory services through NR

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  • The Queen makes first-ever public video call thanks to COVID-19 12 days ago  –  "I'm very impressed by what you have achieved already," the Queen says in the video chat.
  • Twitter tests new feature prompting Android users to open articles before sharing 13 days ago  –  The social media company has been tightening its policies in recent years amid criticism that its hands-off approach had allowed abuse, fake accounts and misinformation to thrive on its platform.
  • Online platforms scramble as content moderators in short supply amid coronavirus 16 days ago  –  Companies including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Google have all been warning users since at least April that they are experiencing shortages of content moderators, causing a backlog in the removal of harmful posts.
  • How technology is helping George Floyd protesters organize, record police violence
  • Facebook removes nearly 200 accounts linked to white supremacy groups
  • Reddit co-founder quits board, asks for Black replacement
  • Canada’s auction of 5G wireless spectrum to telecom firms delayed due to coronavirus
  • Thousands sign petition calling for mandatory Toronto police usage of body cameras
  • Meng Wanzhou hearing schedule to expand; lawyers ask for ‘referee’
  • Blackout Tuesday may hurt awareness efforts after Geo
  • U.K. instructs telecoms to stockpile Huawei gear over fear of U.S. sanctions: letter 4 days ago  –  "Escalating U.S. action against Huawei may affect its ability to provide updates for products containing U.S. technology," the letter said.
  • Australia says ‘state-based actor’ behind recent cyberattacks but won’t identify country 5 days ago  –  Prime Minister Scott Morrison said there were not a lot of state actors that could launch this sort of attack, but Australia will not identify which country was responsible.
  • Coronavirus tracing app not yet OK’d by privacy watchdog, but outside experts give thumbs up 5 days ago  –  The app, announced Thursday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, will be beta tested in Ontario starting on July 2 and is expected to launch nationally soon after.
  • Coronavirus contact-tracing app to launch nationally in early July, Trudeau says
  • Former eBay execs sent spiders, pig fetus to couple in cyberstalking plot, feds say
  • Facebook launches effort to boost U.S. voter turnout, yet Trump misinformation remains
  • Germany launches coronavirus contact tracing app ⁠— Here’s how it works
  • Renowned Philippine journalist Maria Ressa found guilty of libel
  • Collapse of Quadriga crypto exchange was ‘old-fashioned fraud wrapped in modern technology’: OSC
  • PlayStation 5 design revealed along with dozens of new 

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  • Overclockersclub gets a First Look at the new Acer Predator 9000! - OverclockersClub 14 hours ago  – Acer unveils new Swift 5, Chromebook Spin and Helios gaming machines  MobileSyrupAcer's Predator X25 gaming monitor is the latest to feature 360 Hz refresh rate  TechSpotAcer is now making its own Red Bull  The Ver...
  • Crash Bandicoot 4 Pre-Orders Live On PS4, Xbox One - GameSpot 14 hours ago  –  Wumping Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time trailer drops and instantly erases nearly 22 years of waiting for a sequel to Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped  Notebookcheck.netCrash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Announced for October Launch, Trailer...
  • SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated - Launch Trailer - Gematsu
  • Samsung Q90T QLED TV Review - Digital Trends
  • Here's what major analysts think of Apple's stock after announcements on new software and chips - CNBC
  • Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time - 10 Things You Need To Know Before You Pre-Order - GamingBolt
  • New Game Plus Expo 2020: Schedule and how to watch live on Twitch! - HITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, Music
  • Android users share memes as Apple introduces new features they have had for years - Republic World - Republic World
  • ASUS confirms July launch for the ROG Phone 3 - Android Central
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Malaysia Review: The best affo
  • Upcoming affordable OnePlus phone not coming to Canada - MobileSyrup 11 hours ago  – OnePlus Z confirmation ambushes Google Pixel 4a price leak  T3OnePlus confirms it’s working on a ‘more affordable’ smartphone range  The VergeOnePlus: Yep, We're Working on a More Affordable Smartphone Line  PCMagOnePlus just conf...
  • Wyze's long-awaited outdoor camera is here: 1080p, no subscription requirement, $50 - Android Police 11 hours ago  –Wyze’s $50 outdoor camera has up to six months of battery life  The VergeWyze Heads Outside With $50 Wireless 1080p Outdoor Home Security Camera  PCMagWyze Cam Outdoor. It's Finally Here.  WyzeWyze ...
  • First Ride: 2021 Specialized Epic Evo - Bike Magazine
  • Minecraft Nether Update Trailer: Gameplay, explained, release, Piglins, Respawn Anchor, & more - RealSport - RealSport101
  • Apple is about 20% away from being worth $2 trillion - CNN
  • Hands-on with PowerToys for Windows 10 – Windows Enhanced! - Windows Central
  • New World - Exclusive Developer Breakdown Of The MMO's Progression Systems - GameSpot
  • Nerdist Versus: RoboCop or Terminator - Nerdist
  • Star Wars Episode 1: Racer - Launch Trailer - Nintendo Switch - Nintendo
  • Lamborghini motorsport squad teases 830-horsepower 
  • Everything New with CarPlay in iOS 14 - AppleInsider 9 hours ago  –  Hidden Features In iOS 14 Beta!  Dom EspositoEverything new coming to CarPlay with iOS 14  AppleInsideriOS 14 Beta: Best & New Features!  Dom EspositoView Full coverage on Google News
  • Video game streaming platforms investigating allegations of sexual harassment - NBC News 9 hours ago  –Microsoft Abandons Mixer Platform In Support Of Facebook Gaming And Streamers Go Berserk  Hot HardwareMixer, Microsoft's Twitch Competitor and Home to Ninja, Is Dead  VICEMicrosoft shuts down Mixer and partners...
  • Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 - Official New Skaters Trailer | Summer of Gaming 2020 - IGN
  • Rogue Legacy 2 release date announced in new gameplay trailer - Polygon
  • Former employees accuse Cards Against Humanity of a racist and sexist office culture - Polygon
  • Wave Break for Google Stadia review: Radical, brutal, clumsy [Video] - 9to5Google
  • COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Emphasizes Canada’s Health Care Divide - HuffPost Canada
  • Riot previews new Arcanist Zoe, Shaco, and Kog'Maw League of Legends skins - Dot Esports
  • Fallen Legion Revenants - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch - Nintendo
  • Users of Oura's smart health tracker ring first discovered
  • Suda51 Teases No More Heroes III Gameplay During New Game+ Expo - Niche Gamer 6 hours ago  –Random: Suda51 Acknowledges Unfortunate No More Heroes 3 "Gameplay Footage Leak"  Nintendo LifeSee Suda51 talk over some No More Heroes 3 gameplay - literally  Nintendo WireNo More Heroes 3 Gameplay Reveal Hidden by Suda ...
  • Oculus will start selling Quest software regardless of quality - Ars Technica 6 hours ago  –  Oculus Go Is Gone, Facebook Buys A RAD Studio - VRecap  UploadVROculus discontinues its low-end Go headset to focus on Oculus Quest  The VergeFacebook kills off its cheapest VR headset  TechCrunchOculus Discontinues Go He...
  • Apple is removing Force Touch from the Apple Watch with watchOS 7 - MobileSyrup
  • Apple is changing parts of its app review process after the Hey controversy - Ars Technica
  • Apple Scribble will let you write in text fields on your iPad instead of typing - CNET
  • Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark - Missions and Monsters DLC - Launch Trailer | Nintendo Switch - Nintendo
  • ‘Bloodstained: Curse Of The Moon 2’ has been announced - NME
  • iPadOS 14 doesn't let you move widgets from 'Today View' - MobileSyrup
  • Dell unveils new G7 gaming laptops, G5 gaming desktop and monitors - MobileSyrup
  • WWDC 2020 highlights: iOS 14, Apple Silicon, and mor
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