Friday, May 08, 2020

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  • F|T: The FinTech Times – The wait for Open Banking continues 5 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...
    F|T: The FinTech Times – The wait for Open Banking continues 5 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...
  • Black Swan #7 – Scaling healthcare in a pandemic
  • Ayogo Health raises $7.5 million Series B for behavioural support platform
  • EDC executive vice president on the agency’s COVID-19 response
  • How some provinces are facilitating the federal commercial rent relief program
  • Minister Joly says details on RDA funding expected soon, discusses federal support of tech sector
  • Applications open for Lazaridis Institute’s 2020 ScaleUp Program
  • A|I: The AI Times – Go hack yourself
  • Canada’s open banking consultations delayed until Fall “at the earliest”
  • Bonjour Startup Montréal, Desjardins, Google launch 
  • AlayaCare, Dialogue among projects receiving $3.4 million from Scale AI supercluster 2 days ago  –  Quebec-based artificial intelligence (AI) supercluster Scale AI has invested $3.4 million into eight projects that are focused on solutions addressing challenges brought on by...
  • Shopify sees 47 percent revenue growth in Q1 2020 amid impacts of COVID-19
  • As sales return, CareGuide looks to rehire furloughed staff following COVID-19 layoffs
  • A|I: The AI Times – Emerging victorious
  • Proptech startup Doorr raises $1.75 million seed round
  • Tehama raises $14 million CAD as it looks to address demand for remote working solutions
  • PointClickCare acquires analytics solution Co-Pilot from Consonus Healthcare
  • Today in Hires: Hootsuite, Element AI
  • Online grocery startup Goodfood to open new fulfillment centre in Toronto
  • Silicon Valley Bank appoints former PayPal president
  • SAM raises $3.6 million for platform that helps spot global crises a day ago  –  Edmonton-founded artificial intelligence (AI) startup Social Asset Management (SAM), which analyzes open and connected data sources to spot early signals of emerging risks and...
  • Canadian VCs launch initiative to provide one-on-one support to startups during pandemic
  • Sidewalk Labs announces it will “no longer pursue” Quayside project
  • With $73 million CAD, Symend closes one of the largest Series B rounds in recent Alberta history
  • Fredericton’s Potential Motors raises $2.5 million seed round
    2 days ago  –  Potential Motors, a startup based in Fredericton, New Brunswick that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to boost vehicle safety and performance, has raised a $2.5...
  • R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify’s new app
  • OneEleven asks startups for abated rent, then retracts, claiming “misunderstanding”
  • Industry group presses for strong federal procurement strategy for Canada’s tech sector
  • Black Swan #8 – Building the Canadian Shield
  • Shopify begins expansion of fulfillment network to Can
  • 11 startups to pitch at NEXT Canada’s virtual Venture Reveal 6 hours ago  –  This month, 11 Canadian ventures will be showcased at the NEXT Venture Reveal, formerly known as Prototype Day. This year, the event will be...
  • Finger Food Advanced Technology acquired by Unity Technologies
  • 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 a
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  • Race for coronavirus vaccine draws billions of dollars worldwide, with focus on speed 13 days ago  –  With COVID-19, the goal is to have a vaccine identified, tested and available on a scale of hundreds of millions of doses in just 12 to 18 months.
  • Facebook takes down events about protests against COVID-19 measures in some U.S. states 18 days ago  –  The social media company, which has been under pressure to police harmful content and misinformation related to the pandemic, said it would only take down anti-quarantine protest events if they defied government guidelines.
  • Facebook asks judge to toss Canadian privacy chief’s findings on personal data probe 18 days ago  –  The company's application comes two months after Therrien asked the same court to declare Facebook broke the law governing how the private sector can use personal information.
  • 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 Canadians with 24/7 live national, regional news
  • Here’s why some Canadian internet providers have hike
  • First at-home saliva test to detect coronavirus authorized by U.S. FDA 6 hours 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 a day ago  –  Uber on Wednesday said it would lay off 3,700 full-time employees, or roughly 17 per cent of its head count.
    Uber sees ride bookings recovering slowly, pins hopes on food delivery demand a day 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 a day ago  –  While location-tracking technology is nothing new, privacy and ethics experts have been wary about its use on such a large scale — especially by governments.
  • 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 virtual amid coronavirus
  • Coronavirus tracing app proves popular in Australia, wi

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  • Windows 10 Warning: Users Hit By Serious New Failure - Forbes 14 hours ago  –  Windows 10 Warning: Users Hit By Serious New Failure  ForbesView Full coverage on Google News
  • Google Update and Search Console Lag - Search Engine Journal 15 hours ago  –  Google: Core Updates & Search Console Reporting Lags Are Unrelated  Search Engine RoundtableGoogle’s May 2020 core update was big and broad, search data tools show  Search Engine LandThe 7 Worst Link Building Myths Holding Back Your C...
  • Google's next streaming device could swap Android TV for Google TV - TechRadar India
  • Pokémon Go: Ho-Oh weakness and how to get from the Johto 2020 throwback challenge - HITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, Music
  • Review - Ribble Endurance SLE: E-Road bike of the year! - road.cc
  • Mi 10 5G First Look: Is This a OnePlus Killer? - Gadgets 360
  • Here's how the iPhone SE camera compares to the iPhone 11's setup - CNET
  • MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus chipset announced: Features, specs and more - India TV News
  • Resolutiion - Switch Trailer - Gematsu
  • OnePlus 8 Pro vs Oppo Find X2 Pro: Which should y
  • The Best Guns in Call of Duty: CoD 4 to Modern Warfare 2019 - GameSpot 10 hours ago  –  Modern Warfare and Warzone May 8 Update: BR Stimulus Mode and MP Updates  CharlieINTEL.comCall of Duty Warzone’s modes are in constant flux and you’re the lab rat  VG247Call Of Duty Playlist Update Adds Helicopters Back To Warzo...
  • Loba Is Apex Legends' Next Character, Launching With Season 5 Next Week - GameSpot 10 hours ago  –  Apex Legends Loba abilities explained  PCGamesNWatch the new ‘Apex Legends’ Season 5 trailer here  NMEApex Legends Season 5 Start Date--Here's When Loba Will Join The Game  GameSpotEA Comments on Apex Legends Decline...
  • Rogue Games raises $2 million to expand indie game publishing - VentureBeat
  • COVIDSafe app downloads shoot past five million - Sky News Australia
  • Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout - Stumble Toward Greatness Trailer - Gematsu
  • Super Mario 64 PC port targeted by copyright claims from Nintendo lawyers - Polygon
  • Samsung Galaxy A51 review: great screen and price, but the rest is just okay - The Verge
  • Astronaut Christina Koch on making space history and how to survive isolation - The Verge
  • Hands-on with even more of the most popular Google Doodle games [Video] - 9to5Google
  • Apple Stores in Germany next to begin reopening o
  • The DOOM Eternal Soundtrack Controversy | The Escapist Show - The Escapist 8 hours ago  –  Doom Eternal's single-player DLC screenshots showcase some interesting new environments  Notebookcheck.netDoom Eternal story DLC teased with two screenshots  PC GamerDoom Eternal Empowered Demons May update coming soon  Poly...
  • It's Public Health Vs. Privacy As San Diego County Considers Contact Tracing App - KPBS 8 hours ago  –Why countries keep bowing to Apple and Google’s contact tracing app requirements  The VergeSuper-Popular Texting App Suddenly Broken Down on Android Auto  autoevolutionHere's How Contact Tracing Will Work on iPh...
  • Deals: Save up to 65% on Anker accessories today - Android Authority
  • Redmi 9 listed on Xiaomi's official site as launch nears - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com
  • Galaxy S20+ vs. LG V60 camera comparison - Android Central
  • The Ascent - 12 Minutes of Next-Gen Gameplay - IGN First - IGN
  • Meizu Announces New Meizu 17 and 17 Pro Flagships - AnandTech
  • Apple to Begin Moving AirPod Production Out of China, Says Report - Motley Fool
  • Watch Twisty Track Battle: Porsche Taycan Turbo S Vs BMW M8 Gran Coupe - InsideEVs
  • The_Otherside is the latest turn-based Apple Arcade R
  • AMD Chipset Differences: B550 Specs Explained vs. X570, B450, & Zen 3 Support (2020) - Gamers Nexus 5 hours ago  –  AMD Chipset Differences: B550 Specs Explained vs. X570, B450, & Zen 3 Support (2020)  Gamers NexusAMD Ryzen 7 4800U in Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 surpasses Intel Core i7-10750H in Geekbench; puts Core i7-10710U and Core i7-1065G7 to the sword too  Notebookcheck.netAMD Ryzen 3 3100 overclocked to almo...
  • 2021 BMW M3 spied with beefy exhaust could be the competition model - Motor1 UK 6 hours ago 
  • Chrysler's updated Uconnect 5 infotainment system gets straight to the point - Driving
  • Facebook redesign goes live with dark mode, cleaner look - CNET
  • Google Duo will soon let you make group calls in Chrome - The Verge
  • Final Fantasy VII Remake — RPGamer Video Review (Pilot) - RPGamer
  • Hands On with the 13-Inch MacBook Pro: Half the Update We Wanted - PetaPixel
  • Office for iPad is getting trackpad support later this year - Ars Technica
  • Munro's In-Depth Comparison Of Tesla Model Y & Model 3 Battery Packs - InsideEVs
  • Bandai Namco announces action RPG Scarlet Nexus
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