Monday, May 18, 2020

18 May - Technology - BetaKit / Global / Google (CA)


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  • Finger Food Advanced Technology acquired by Unity Technologies 10 days ago  –  Finger Food Advanced Technology Group (ATG), a Port Coquitlam, British Columbia-based firm that builds custom tech solutions using artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality,...
  • New federal council to seek input from “industrial sectors” on challenges created by COVID-19
  • Federal government extends 75% emergency wage subsidy beyond June
  • City of Edmonton to discuss proposed model for new innovation entity
  • Bliinx raises $1 million CAD pre-seed round to help map business relationships digitally
  • Backed by Shopify co-founder Scott Lake, RiSC Capital launches new early-stage fund focused on deep tech
  • Startup jobs of the week: Senior Full Stack Developer, HR Generalist, Sales Operations Manager
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – Google’s AI screening falls short
  • Collision to give 1,000 laid-off Toronto residents free access to virtual conference
  • SAM raises $3.6 million for platform that helps spot glob
  • Government to expedite approvals for temporary foreign workers during COVID-19 pandemic 4 days ago  –  The federal government has implemented a temporary policy aimed at reducing the time it takes for a temporary foreign worker to start a new...
  • Facedrive looks to acquire Foodora Canada assets as it launches food delivery service
  • Five Atlantic Canada startups receive investment at virtual Volta Cohort pitch event
  • Ripple Ventures closes an initial $14 million CAD for new Opportunity Fund
  • Nudge.AI co-founder Steven Woods joins Benevity as chief technology officer
  • R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify is number one
  • Wattpad creates fund to develop TV, film projects in latest attempt to “verticalize” business
  • Ritual, City of Toronto partner to provide free ordering tool to local foodservice businesses
  • ‍Ziva Dynamics raises $9.8 million CAD for character creation technology
  • Intersect CEO departs company following recent layoff

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  • Facebook asks judge to toss Canadian privacy chief’s findings on personal data probe
  • Australia urges use of coronavirus-tracking phone app, but says it’s not mandatory
  • ‘Final Fantasy’ gamers hold online funeral for player who died of COVID-19
  • COVID-19 in your neighbourhood? New crowdsourcing tools map possible cases in Canada
  • Canadian company says Health Canada has approved its rapid COVID-19 test
  • Apple, Google developing technology to aid in coronavirus tracking
  • Amazon Prime Video, Global News partner to provide 
  • Kids are online more than ever during the pandemic, creating ‘opportunity’ for predators 9 days ago  –  Cybertip.ca, an online sexual exploitation of children tipline, says it saw a 66 per cent spike in reports in April.
  • First at-home saliva test to detect coronavirus authorized by U.S. FDA 10 days ago  –  Rutgers received the U.S. FDA's permission last month to collect saliva samples from patients at test sites and Friday's decision expands the permission to sample collection at the convenience of people's homes.
  • Uber sees ride bookings recovering slowly, pins hopes on food delivery demand 11 days ago  –  Uber on Wednesday said it would lay off 3,700 full-time employees, or roughly 17 per cent of its head count.
  • Google data suggests Canadians following COVID-19 rules, but experts wary over privacy
  • COVID-19 tracing apps come with privacy risks to Canadians, watchdogs warn
  • Provinces eye technology-enhanced contact tracing in next phase of COVID-19 fight
  • Facebook removes accounts linked to QAnon far-right conspiracy theory
  • Quebec police investigate 4 cellphone tower fires, possible link to conspiracy theory
  • Coronavirus: Apple, Google to ban location tracking in joint contact tracing system
  • ‘Finding light:’ High school gay-straight alliances go vir
  • Zoom investigating after U.S. church services disrupted by outages 19 hours ago  –  Zoom, which has become a staple during the coronavirus pandemic because it allows people to meet online rather than in person, said the problems seemed to affect a limited number of users.
  • Coronavirus conspiracy theory linking pandemic to 5G technology sparks cell tower fires 2 days ago  –  5G is the fifth generation of wireless technology — up to 100 times faster than 4G. The technology is only in its infancy in Canada, but 5G networks have been launched in more than 40 countries.
  • Coronavirus contact tracing app ready for rollout, says Montreal AI institute 3 days ago  –  Montreal-based Mila, the Quebec AI Institute run by computer scientist Yoshua Bengio, says its application is almost ready for use across the country.
    Coronavirus contact tracing app ready for rollout, says Montreal AI institute 3 days ago  –  Montreal-based Mila, the Quebec AI Institute run by computer scientist Yoshua Bengio, says its application is almost ready for use across the country.
  • U.S. sets new restrictions on Huawei, closes ‘loophole’
  • Digital screenings, PPE and no waiting rooms — how COVID-19 is changing dentistry
  • South Korea promises more privacy as it tracks contacts of new coronavirus cases
  • New Uber coronavirus measures to require drivers, passengers to wear masks
  • Hamilton’s Innovation Factory brings virtual office to workers amid COVID-19 pandemic
  • Trump administration in talks with chipmakers about building factories in U.S.
  • Robot ‘dog’ named Spot to help social distancing effo

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  • Edward Saatchi on virtual beings: AI is the next great art form - VentureBeat 19 hours ago  –  
  • The Lego Ninjago Movie Video Game Is Currently Free On Steam - Happy Gamer 19 hours ago  – There's Still Time: Grab A Free Lego Game On PS4, Xbox One, And PC  GameSpotThe Lego Ninjago Movie Video Game  Rock Paper ShotgunWarner Bros. Giving Away LEGO Ninjago Free for PC, PS4, and Xbox One  GameRantThe LEGO NINJAGO ...
  • Facebook Plans to Integrate Giphy With Instagram Following Acquisition - Search Engine Journal
  • Microsoft Confirms Serious New Security Problem For Windows 10 Users - Forbes
  • How To Make a Facebook Avatar: Quick Photo Guide - Heavy.com
  • New Amazfit Ares teaser posters show off different watch faces - gizmochina
  • Is Doom Eternal's Stealthy New Anti-Cheat Software A Security Exploit Waiting To Happen? - Hot Hardware
  • How to download Android apps without the Play Store, and why APKMirror is the best place to get them - Android Police
  • From the Editor's Desk: YouTube Music dreams come true, but it's still a nightmare - Android Central
  • The Apple AR glasses might be launching as soon as 
  • Huawei Enjoy Z 5G to debut on May 24 as the cheapest 5G-ready Huawei phone - gizmochina 10 hours ago  –Huawei P40 Pro review: flawed beauty  T3Huawei announces a new P40 Lite with the 5G Kirin 820, 64MP camera, and 40W charging  XDA DevelopersHuawei’s top designer reveals how he made the P40 Pro a work of art  Di...
  • Realme X50 Pro Player Edition's TENAA listing reveals full specifications - gizmochina 11 hours ago  –The Realme X50 Pro Player Edition (aka "Blade Runner") is official, will launch on May 25, 2020  Notebookcheck.netRealme X50 Pro Player Edition Teased to Pack Snapdragon 865 SoC, Key Specifications and Price Tipp...
  • Space Exploration's Next Frontier: Remote-Controlled Robonauts - Bloomberg
  • Apple’s Massive Mistake Drives MacBook Pro Success - Forbes
  • New iPhone SE 2020 vs. iPhone 11 Pro: Apple's budget and flagship iPhones compared - CNET
  • Galaxy Z Flip: After 3 months, I can't stop using it - CNET
  • Top 10 trending phones of week 20 - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com
  • Koodo rolls out 'Call Control' feature to combat spam calls - MobileSyrup
  • Call Of Duty MW Latest Patch Introduces Major Controller Aim Issue - Essentially Sports
  • Japanese Teen Fights Against Video Game Restricti
  • Honor X10 leaks in live video hours ahead of launch - GSMArena.com 6 hours ago  –  Honor X10 features Huawei's Super Uplink (SUL) 5G technology for increased speed and reduced latency  gizmochinaHonor X10 supports super uplink technology: edge uplink rate increased by 412%  Gizchina.comHonor X10 live images surfac...
  • OnePlus 8 special sale starts Today on Amazon India at 2 pm IST - gizmochina 7 hours ago  – The OnePlus 8 is a big upgrade over the OnePlus 6 and 6T, but is it worth the cost?  Android PoliceOnePlus 8 & OnePlus 8 Pro tips & tricks  Phandroid - News for AndroidOnePlus 8 First Online Sale Scheduled For Toda...
  • Overwatch Anniversary 2020 event: What time does it start on May 19th? - HITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, Music
  • How the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the mobile games market - GamesIndustry.biz
  • The 992 Porsche 911 Targa Is A Heavy But Fast Halfway House - Car Throttle
  • Poimo is an inflatable electric scooter that can be transported inside a backpack - Dezeen
  • MediaTek's New Dimensity 820 Chip Brings Incredible 5G Experiences to Smartphones - Canada NewsWire
  • The PS5 Release Date Is Not In October, Sony Says - GameSpot
  • Facebook launched its Bitmoji-like Avatars. Here's how to make yours - KUGN
  • PineTab Linux Tablet Coming Soon for $100. Watch a
  • Samsung Galaxy Note20+ to have a 4,500mAh battery, 108MP camera - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com 2 hours ago  –  GSMArena.comSamsung Galaxy Note 20 leak shows no upgrade from the S20 in one major area  TechRadar IndiaGalaxy S20 vs. Motorola Edge Plus: Which should you buy?  Android CentralGalaxy Note 20+ to just barely impr...
  • Buzzy Ethereum wallet app Argent comes out of stealth - TechCrunch 2 hours ago  –
  • Hi-tech self-disinfecting mask that works with Face ID in development by Huami - 9to5Mac
  • Call of Duty: Warzone 'impossible' kill record has already been beaten - GIVEMESPORT
  • Keywords Raises £100m Acquisition Fund; Ubisoft Sues Apple & Google - TheGamingEconomy
  • Ghost of Tsushima Will Take Up At Least 50GB of Space on Your PS4 - Push Square
  • Poco TWS headphones confirmed, you can vote on a name - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com
  • Apple Reopening 25 US Stores and 12 in Canada This Week - MacRumors
  • Disney shuts down Club Penguin copy over abusive messages and "e-sex" - GamesIndustry.biz
  • Xbox Series X said to be in production, as Microsoft loo
  • The Epic Games Store has given away more than $2K in free games since launch - PCGamesN an hour ago  –  NGTA 6 Release Wanted Soon By NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas  Screen RantIs GTA Online down? Players report problems with Rockstar servers  DexertoA Warning About Free 'GTA 5 Premium' Loot From The Epic Store  Forbes...
  • Now Ubisoft is saying that Assassin's Creed Valhalla has a bigger map than Odyssey - VG247 an hour ago  –  Amazon indicates that Assassins Creed Valhalla will arrive on October 15  guru3d.comAssassin's Creed Valhalla Reveal Is the Most Viewed Trailer in Ubisoft History  Push SquareAssassin's Creed Valhalla map siz...
  • Equity Monday: Food delivery economics, and global layoffs - Yahoo News Canada
  • How Cross-Gen Games Will Hold Back The PS5 And Xbox Series X - GamingBolt
  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons International Museum Day event guide and rewards - Polygon
  • Video: SDG Launches the Bel-Air V3 Saddle - 25 Years of Evolution - Pinkbike.com
  • Minecraft still incredibly popular as sales top 200 million and 126 million play monthly - The Verge
  • An iPhone and an ultrasound wand could help doctors spot COVID-19 remotely - Engadget
  • All about Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics - Nintendo Switch - Nintendo
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