Sunday, July 12, 2020

12 July - Technology - BetaKit / Global News / Google (CA)

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  • Actua, Canadore College launch virtual Indigenous STEAM program 12 days ago  –  Actua has partnered with Canadore College to provide a free, virtual Indigenous science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) training program for educators. The...
  • Accelerate Okanagan, Digital Technology Supercluster launch program for women entrepreneurs in BC
  • North acquired by Google
  • ThinkData Works raises $8 million Series A for data management platform
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Survival mode
  • Black Swan #14: Disrupting startup culture and why Canadian FinTechs are pissed
  • Behavox to increase Canadian presence with plans to open a 400-person Montreal office
  • Tom Keiser to replace Ryan Holmes as CEO of Hootsuite
  • Frank And Oak files for protection from creditors under Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
  • Federal government extends commercial rent relief prog
  • The world is on fire: we need leaders ready to build resilient, informed digital nations now 9 days ago  –  Exactly five months ago I was standing at the World Economic Forum in Davos amidst world leaders, systems builders, and changemakers. I was grateful...
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – Telehealth for pets
  • Financeit, BC government launch low-interest home energy financing program
  • Federal government launches digital solution to connect business registries across Canada
  • Marketing analytics startup StrategyBox raises $2 million in seed funding
  • AccessNow wins $250,000 USD Novartis Prize for its accessibility platform
  • Nuvyyo raises $6 million Series B to ramp up production of its digital video recorder system
  • R|T: The Retail Times – A safer way to shop
  • A|I: The AI Times – A new Canadian talent grab?
  • Alberta recovery plan includes $175 million for Alberta E
  • Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce signs onto BlackNorth Initiative to remove barriers for Black-owned businesses 5 days ago  –  The Canadian Council of Business Leaders Against Anti-Black Systemic Racism and the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) have committed to partner on the...
  • A|I: The AI Times – AI’s gender gap
  • More federal assistance for Indigenous businesses required, says COVID-19 taskforce
  • FansUnite Entertainment to acquire Askott Entertainment and create new gaming tech company
  • Clearview AI to stop offering facial recognition technology in Canada
  • Flinks looks to expand US presence with $16.2 million Series A
  • F|T: The FinTech Times – Total collapse
  • Canadian startup news of the week (7/05/20)
  • Tech leaders launch free mentorship initiative for underrepresented tech workers
  • Health appointment booking platform Chronometriq acq
  • AI, FinTech startup Senso raises $4 million CAD to further fuel US expansion 3 days ago  –  Senso, which provides financial institutions with predictive intelligence through AI, has raised a $4 million CAD ($3 million USD) funding round. The equity round,...
  • Liberals’ economic snapshot reveals $343.2 billion deficit following COVID-19 relief measures
  • Calgary’s SensorUp closes $6 million Series A to strengthen location intelligence platform
  • Ideon Technologies raises $1.3 million as it plans to innovate resource exploration industry
  • Over half of Canadian small businesses will take six months to return to profitability, finds CFIB survey
  • Five student-led startups graduate from Platform Calgary’s summer AI incubator
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – The new Head Owl
  • Nest Wealth receives close to $50 million in new deal with National Bank
  • Frank And Oak set to close stores, look for buyer or financing as existing investors unwilling to back
  • Uber launches grocery delivery service in Toronto, Mon

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  • Reddit bans subreddit dedicated to Donald Trump in effort to curb hate speech 13 days ago  –  Twitch, a video live streaming service, has also temporarily suspended Donald Trump from its platform.
    ( The censorship is strong here )
  • Tim Hortons’ mobile app under investigation for allegedly breaking privacy laws 13 days ago  –  The investigation was triggered by numerous media reports about the app's privacy settings. 
  • Facebook announces plan to label newsworthy posts that break rules 16 days ago  –  Facebook has drawn heat from employees and lawmakers in recent weeks over its decisions not to act on inflammatory posts by the president.
  • Canada’s tech sector could see more interest from workers due to U.S. immigration crackdown
  • If contact tracing for COVID-19 stops at the border, can it really be effective?
  • Facial recognition company vows review after software leads to wrongful arrest in U.S.
  • Google says it will automatically delete user location, search history after 18 months
  • U.K. instructs telecoms to stockpile Huawei gear over fear of U.S. sanctions: letter
  • Australia says ‘state-based actor’ behind recent cyberattacks but won’t identify country
  • Coronavirus tracing app not yet OK’d by privacy watch
  • Amazon bans, then unbans workers from using TikTok on phones 2 days ago  –  Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, among the fastest growing digital platforms in history, is facing heavy scrutiny outside China. India banned TikTok and other Chinese apps in June.
  • U.S. to bar contracts from companies that use Huawei, other Chinese companies 3 days ago  –  The Trump administration plans to finalize a new rule that will bar the U.S. government from buying goods or services from any company that uses products from five Chinese companies.
  • Many seniors don’t own a smartphone. Experts say it might be a ‘gap’ in tracking apps 3 days ago  –  Since the method is reliant on owning a smartphone, it might miss the mark with some demographics, experts say.
  • Facebook could be ‘weaponized to suppress voting,’ audit warns
  • U.S. probing TikTok over allegations app violated children’s privacy: sources
  • Pompeo says U.S. mulling ban on TikTok, other Chinese social media apps
  • Game developer Ubisoft sees executive shake-up, begins process to deal with harassment
  • China says US ‘oppressing’ Huawei with ‘national security risk’ label
  • Facebook ad boycott goes ahead after last-minute talks with companies break down
  • Amazon announces plans for 2nd Ottawa fulfillment cen

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  • The 1965 and 1966 Ford Mustang is the most popular collector car ever - Driving a day ago  – Meet The Ugliest Mustang On The Internet  CarBuzzView Full coverage on Google News
  • Aftermarket autonomy: This magic box gives your car self-parking abilities - Digital Trends a day ago  – 
  • Animal Crossing Fishing Tourney Is Today: Prizes, Tips, And More - GameSpot
  • WWE: Top 10 Wrestlers To Never Win A World Title - Daily DDT
  • This week’s top stories: Pixel 4a 5G + Pixel 5 confirmed, Android 11 Beta 2, more - 9to5Google
  • Top Stories: iOS 14 Public Beta, iPhone 12 Size Comparison, 14-Inch MacBook Pro Rumors - MacRumors
  • Google tipped to launch a Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5 this year - TechRadar
  • Developers Shares Concept Health Widgets for iOS 14 - iPhone in Canada
  • Call of Duty – New Patch Notes Rolled Out - Essentially Sports
  • NASCAR Heat 5 Review - The Final Verdict - GamingBol
  • Microsoft Teams Display are smart displays designed for meetings - gizmochina 19 hours ago  – Microsoft Teams Gets New Features, Allows Up To 1000 Participants in a Call  TelecomTalkMicrosoft Teams takes on Zoom with bizarre new feature  Metro.co.ukEight in 10 people expect flexible work from home policies post Co...
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite review: Slim tablet with the interesting S-Pen - Economic Times 20 hours ago  –  Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 receives FCC and Bluetooth SIG certifications  gizmochinaSamsung Galaxy Watch 3 could launch alongside new Galaxy Watch Fit  Tom's Guide UKFast Charge: A new iPad Pro, a Mini and the Gal...
  • Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia Heads to Nintendo Switch as RPG - CBR - Comic Book Resources
  • New ASUS ROG Phone 3 specs emerge through NCC certification: 512GB storage, Snapdragon 865 Plus, and mammoth 6000 mAh battery, but no wireless charging - Notebookcheck.net
  • Google bans ads for apps people use to stalk partners - Mashable
  • Snag a Fire TV Stick 4K for an all-time low $25 - CNET
  • In reality, DualSense seems huge. Like the Sony PlayStation 5 - Phone Mantra
  • EA Sports UFC 4 Announced With First Details: Backyard Brawls, No Ultimate Team, No Joe Rogan - GameSpot
  • MacBook Pro and Air will be powered by ARM-based silicon chips, says report - Firstpost
  • Paper Mario: The Origami King Leaked Online Ahead O
  • Think twice before adding this skill to your resume - Regina Leader-Post 17 hours ago  –  Think twice before adding this skill to your resume  Regina Leader-PostView Full coverage on Google News
    Think twice before adding this skill to your resume - Regina Leader-Post 17 hours ago  –  Think twice before adding this skill to your resume  Regina Leader-PostView Full coverage on Google News
  • Ubisoft Forward: Start Time And How To Watch Tomorrow's Ubisoft Event - GameSpot 17 hours ago  –  t*UPDATED* Assassin's Creed Valhalla Ubisoft Forward COUNTDOWN: Trailer, Gameplay, News, Date, Time, How to watch & More! - RealSport  RealSportUbisoft Forward: Date, Stream Start Time, Free Watch Dogs 2 Offer, And ...
  • Stripped Mustang Mach-E Spied Doing Donuts In Testing | HotCars - HotCars
  • Serious Sam 4 - Official Gameplay Trailer - IGN
  • The official trailer for Far Cry 6 briefly leaked before being pulled - Windows Central
  • New PS5 and Xbox Series X Game Leaked by ESRB - ComicBook.com
  • How to install the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet - Android Police
  • iPhone user sues LinkedIn for allegedly reading people's clipboards in iOS - MobileSyrup
  • Call of Duty: Warzone Hackers are Getting Out of Control - GameRant
  • Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Details Leak for Lower Priced
  • Devolver Digital Brings Reverse Horror Game Carrion To Switch On 23rd July - Nintendo Life 9 hours ago  –  Everything Announced During Devolver Direct 2020  KotakuDevolverland Expo - Available Now for Free on Steam  DevolverDigitalRandom: Suda51 Appears In Devolver Direct Credits, Shows Two Seconds Of No More Hero...
  • New Iphone 12 Leaks, iPad Pro's Substantial Enhance, Goodbye MacBook Air - haveeruonline 10 hours ago  –  iPad vs iPad Air vs iPad mini: Which tablet is right for you?  Tom's GuideApple Loop: New iPhone 12 Leaks, iPad Pro’s Massive Upgrade, Goodbye MacBook Air  ForbesApple offers FREE AirPods to some customers and ...
  • Desperate bid to save baby girl's life - New York Daily News
  • Modernize Windows 10 with these tweaks and tools! - Windows Central
  • Vintage Super Mario Bros. video game sells for $114000 - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  • Super Tuned AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT vs. Intel i5-10600K: RAM Timings & Infinity Fabric Overclocks - Gamers Nexus
  • Google teases Nest product announcement for July 13 - Android Police
  • Adam Bishop and JF Caron Tie On 400kg Deadlift for Reps - BarBend
  • iPhone 12 sizes: If Apple gives us small phones then so should - Android Authority
  • Shadow Warrior 3 - FULL Gameplay Trailer Reveal (EX
  • How Naughty Dog tried to trick us in The Last of Us Part II (spoilers) - VentureBeat 10 minutes ago  –Last of Us 2: You Do NOT Have to Kill Bear the Dog | Screen Rant  Screen RantThe Last of Us 2 controversy: Why is Abby getting so much hate on the internet? - Republic World  Republic WorldGamesBeat spoilercast: Th...
  • iPhone 11 vs. iPhone XS: The age-old question of whether it's time to upgrade - CNET 2 hours ago  –Apple iPhone 12 base model may retail for $749  gizmochinaView Full coverage on Google News
  • Two of Ubisoft’s most powerful execs resign in wake of sexual misconduct scandal - Video Games Chronicle
  • Second Teesside pub takes action after customer informs them they have tested positive for Covid-19 - Teesside Live
  • VW Group High-Performance SUVs Drag Race Ends In Photo Finish - Motor1
  • New study suggests COVID-19 brought American families closer together - Fox News
  • MacBook display could be cracked by camera cover, Apple warns - TechRadar
  • Roposo and ShareChat among biggest beneficiaries of Chinese app ban - The Indian Express
  • Instagram Reels Video Download: How to Download Instagram Reels for Free and Save Them to Your Phone - Gadgets 360
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 may cost cheaper than Note 1
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