Sunday, February 23, 2020

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  • DMZ partners with UBI Global to advise international incubators 11 days ago  –  Ryerson University’s DMZ is partnering with research organization UBI Global to become the official consultant-on-record for a network of over 700 publicly and privately-run...
  • 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 concerns over access to talent, SVB reports
  • L-Spark, Queen’s University launch accelerator for women entrepreneurs
  • Today in funding: Elevate Farms, Virtual Gurus, Mech
  • F|T: The FinTech Times – Bay Street isn’t scared (anymore) 9 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 tips from successful Canadian founders
  • Canada Stablecorp launches cryptocurrency pegged to Canadian dollar
  • Shopify surpasses revenue expectations in Q4 2019 fin
  • TechAlliance moving to new space as it looks to spur growth for Southwestern Ontario tech 4 days ago  –  TechAlliance, the Regional Innovation Centre (RIC) for Southwestern Ontario, announced Wednesday that it will be moving into a new, larger space in downtown London,...
  • Conquest raises $3 million round with Portag3 to launch AI-powered financial planning
  • Today in hires: General Fusion snags Hootsuite CFO, Accenture hires Alberta managing director
  • Colliers’ and Techstars’ proptech accelerator opens applications for 2020 cohort
  • CarbonCure, Smarter Alloys, E-Zn among winners of Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada initiative
  • Today in Acquisitions: IntelliGO, Symon.AI
  • AgTech startup Semios raises $100 million CAD
  • Break through the noise: eight tips to help you launch your branded podcast
  • Dragons’ Den announces national audition tour dates for fifteenth season
  • Kitchener-based self-driving industrial robot maker Ot
  • mCloud Technologies, MediaValet, VersaPay among TSX 2020 Venture 50 2 days ago  –  TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) has released the list of its top-performing companies, as part of its 2020 Venture 50 event. The exchange’s annual program...
  • Ocean Supercluster launches project to support Atlantic Canada startups
  • #BCTECHSummit announces speakers for 2020 event
    2 days ago  –  The first round of speakers has been announced for #BCTECHSummit, an annual event organized by Innovate BC and sponsored by Rogers. Thirteen speakers are...
  • Shopify joins Facebook’s Libra Association after group sees several key departures
  • Lambda scandal emphasizes need for education industry to innovate responsibly and transparently
  • Today in funding: ClaroNav, Appili Therapeutics
  • Broad Street Bulls VC launches $2.5 million fund to support early stage Prairie startups
  • F|T: The FinTech Times – The U.K.’s Open Banking Revolut-ion
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Oracle keeps its eyes on India
  • CEO of BC’s Women Entrepreneurship Centre steps d

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  • Coronavirus-themed emails used by cybercriminals to spread malware, report says 13 days ago  –  Cybersecurity company Proofpoint's report said the malware can be used to install ransomware, which is designed to lock legitimate users out of their computer systems until a ransom is paid.
  • Twitter accounts belonging to Facebook hacked 16 days ago  –  Twitter confirmed on Friday that the official Twitter accounts of social media giant Facebook Inc and its Messenger platform were hacked.
  • Diabetes DIY: why thousands of people are hacking their insulin pumps 17 days ago  –  Thousands of people with Type 1 diabetes are hacking into their insulin pumps in an attempt to better control their condition. The DIY technique is called "looping."
  • 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 from coronavirus outbreak
  • Heritage minister clarifies government won’t be licensing news outlets following backlash
  • Facebook to limit spread of misinformation, false claims on coronavirus
  • Pinterest, Twitter target voter misinformation ahead of
  • Canadian privacy watchdogs to probe Clearview AI’s facial recognition technology 2 days ago  –  On Friday, Canada's Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) and authorities from three provinces launched a joint investigation into Clearview AI.
  • TekSavvy files complaint seeking probe into Bell, Rogers pricing for independent ISPs 3 days ago  –  The complaint comes a month after TekSavvy appealed to Canadian consumers, which it says has resulted in support for the CRTC's decision by more than 150,000 Canadians.
  • Telus could cut jobs, spending if CRTC pushes virtual network operators: CEO 3 days ago  –  Entwisle was one of several high-level executives from Canada's largest national and regional wireless service providers that have been united in their rejection of mandated MVNOs, which would be given the right to tap into their facilities.
  • Huawei lawsuit over government contracts thrown out by U.S. judge
  • ‘Lack of privacy’: Nancy Pelosi warns NATO allies against using Huawei
  • Zuckerberg meets EU officials days before bloc set to release AI regulation proposals
  • Telus sets stage for battle over wireless rate cuts with new pricing pledge
  • Olympics, International Olympic Committee Twitter accounts hacked
  • Astronauts get cravings too: International Space Station to receive candy, cheese
  • U.S. judge grants Amazon’s request, halts Pentagon 

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  • Now loses Bethesda Softworks games of Nvidia's GeForce – Gameatu - Gameatu a day ago  – Bethesda joins Activision and pulls its games from Nvidia's GeForce Now streaming service  GamesRadar+Bethesda just pulled its games from Nvidia's GeForce Now, and that sucks  PCWorldBethesda games leave GeForce Now streamin...
  • Cineplex to open Metro Vancouver's first Rec Room entertainment centre this spring | Dished - Daily Hive 2 days ago  
  • Tecno Camon 15, Camon 15 Pro launched in India: Price, specifications and availability - Beetel Bite - Technology News and Reviews
  • PS5/Xbox Series X's Price Is Most Important Next-Gen Factor In Ed Boon's Survey - GameSpot
  • Wolcen Update Nerfs Wildly Overpowered Bane Of Tyranny Ability - GameSpot
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 Gets Fan-made Hot Coffee Mod - IGN Now - IGN
  • How to Bring Back the Mac Startup Chime - iClarified
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator Will Include 'All Airports on Earth' - IGN Now - IGN
  • Ghosts of Tsushima - Scenes Recreated in Dreams - IGN
  • Google's AI Will No Longer Tag Photos with Gender
  • Arcade1Up NBA Jam Live cabinet adds online multiplayer to retro gaming lineup - CNET a day ago  –  Arcade1Up's NBA Jam Cabinet With Online Multiplayer Now Available For Pre-Order  GameSpotArcade1Up Announces Online-Enabled NBA Jam Cabinet and More at New York Toy Fair  Comicbook.comNBA 
  • Carmakers Expected to Roll Out Wireless Car Chargers This Year - Futurism a day ago  –  Carmakers Expected to Roll Out Wireless Car Chargers This Year  FuturismWireless EV charging is an appealing pipe dream  MobileSyrupView Full coverage on Google News
  • Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Persona 5, Sonic, And More Remade In Dreams - GameSpot
  • Xbox Series X: 10 games likely coming at launch in 2020 (or shortly after) - App Trigger
  • iPhone is getting 'CarKeys' but what about 'HouseKeys'? - iMore
  • OnePlus 8 launch might be limited to live stream only due to Coronavirus - India TV News
  • WhatsApp Users Beware: Here’s How Chats Are Available To Anyone Via Google - Forbes
  • WhatsApp new beta iOS update brings Dark Mode, advanced search mode, context mode and more - Beetel Bite - Technology News and Reviews
  • Realme Smart TVs to Launch in India in Q2 2020, Realme Fitness Band Features Revealed - Gadgets 360
  • As Photoshop Turns 30, Adobe Introduces New AI Im
  • Boston mayor asks Sony to reverse decision to pull out of PAX East - Video Games Chronicle 19 hours ago  –  Mayor asks Sony to reconsider pulling out of PAX in Boston  Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7NewsPAX East Organizer ‘Saddened’ by Sony’s Cancellation, Promises Adherence to Health Guidelines  PlayStation ...
  • 2020 Audi RS6 Gets Annihilated by BMW M5, E 63 and Panamera - autoevolution 19 hours ago  – 
  • We asked, you told us: Most of you are concerned about breaking foldable phones Jimmy Westenberg - Android Authority
  • A 22-year-old Harvard grad launched his own amateur esports company for adult gamers - CNN
  • After getting ‘laid off,’ Animal Crossing’s ornery Mr. Resetti has a new job in New Horizons - Polygon
  • Black Clover 241 Release Date, Predictions and Where to Read? - OtakuKart
  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons Merch Includes Switch Console Skins, Carrying Cases, And Controllers - GameSpot
  • Activision wants Reddit to ID user who leaked ‘Call of Duty’ image - SlashGear
  • Apple Shares New 'Valley of Fire' Shot on iPhone Video - MacRumors
  • 18 new and notable Android apps from the last two we
  • St. Vincent admits to playing 300 hours of Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Enthusiast 8 hours ago  – New Zelda Breath of the Wild 2 Gameplay and Story Details Leak Online  GameRantZelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 - Every Confirmed & Rumoured Detail  WhatCultureRumor: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Story a...
  • Samsung Galaxy A51: All rounder mid-range smartphone - MENAFN.COM 9 hours ago  – Weekly poll results: Samsung Galaxy S20 trio excites, Galaxy Z Flip proves controversial - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comWhat needs to change before folding phones become something everyone wants  CNBCSamsung Galaxy Z Flip: Flip Pho...
  • Bad news for PS5, as Xbox plans something 'special' for E3 2020 - Tom's Guide
  • Bad news for PS5, as Xbox plans something "special" for E3 2020 - Tom's Guide
  • Overwatch League, Washington Justice host first esports homestand game in DC - WUSA9
  • 5 iPhone apps I can't do without! - Guardian, NetNewsWire, and more... - 9to5Mac
  • OnePlus 7T, iPhone 7, Galaxy S9+: Best phones you can get under Rs 35,000 right now - The Indian Express
  • MacBook Air finishes last against Galaxy Book S, Surface Pro X in app benchmark - Notebookcheck.net
  • Why Konami still needs to remake Metal Gear Solid - Reader’s Feature - Metro.co.uk
  • Alexa is a TOY? First look at $300 Alexa-powered kid
  • Top 10 trending phones of week 8 - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com an hour ago  –Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is coming with this S20-beating screen tech  T3iPhone 12 vs. Galaxy S20 Ultra: Can Apple beat Samsung's cameras?  Tom's GuidePoll of The Week: Will you purchase a 5G phone in 2020?  gizmochinaSamsung Galaxy S...
  • 17 new Android games from the week of February 17, 2019: Summer Catchers, The House of Da Vinci 2, and Pachoink! - Android Police 2 hours ago  –  17 new Android games from the week of February 17, 2019: Summer Catchers, The House of Da Vinci 2, and Pachoink!  Android Police
  • You can't have Google apps on your Huawei phone because Donald Trump says so - BetaNews
  • 'No Man's Sky' update adds freaky living spaceships you can hatch from eggs - Space.com
  • Fortnite copies Apex Legends again with new Season 2 feature - Dexerto
  • Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody Wagon Looks Mean, Out For SUV Blood - autoevolution
  • Apple Insider Reveals Surprise New ‘iPhone’ Release - Forbes
  • Google Just Gave Millions Of Users A Reason To Quit Chrome - Forbes
  • Spin Master's Ninja Bots at Toy Fair 2020 - Engadget
  • Samsung forced to close Galaxy Z Flip factory followi
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