Monday, July 20, 2020

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

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  • Wealthsimple to expand into crypto trading 7 days ago  –  Wealthsimple is set to expand into the cryptocurrency trading space with the launch of Wealthsimple Crypto. The new product offering will provide commission-free trading...
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – A depressingly common mistake
  • Untether AI closes additional $9.4 million CAD from Radical Ventures, Intel Capital
  • Federal government to extend 75 percent wage subsidy into December
  • F|T: The FinTech Times – Regulatory blind spot
  • Canadian startup news of the week (7/12/20)
  • Foodee secures $13 million to weather COVID-19, fuel acquisition of US competitor Chewse
  • FedDev commits $4.5 million to support Franco-Ontarian SMEs through regional recovery fund
  • Montreal’s new international AI research hub opens, announces board of directors
  • Video streaming software provider Haivision acquires T
  • National Bank launches venture fund, looks to raise $200 million to support COVID-19 recovery 5 days ago  –  National Bank has created a new venture capital fund in partnership with the Quebec government to support the digital transformation of small to medium-sized...
  • Willful raises $800,000 to help grow digital estate planning business
  • A|I: The AI Times – Solving Zoom fatigue with trickery
  • Drivewyze, Intelligent Imaging Systems raise $81.7 million CAD from Sageview Capital
  • Swyft raises $3 million CAD to expand same-day delivery software
  • Foxquilt raises $3.5 million for B2B insurance tech platform
  • Intuit Canada, Highline Beta launch new financial health-focused accelerator
  • Cisco to provide small businesses with COVID-19 “recovery kits” through new contest
  • Black Swan #15: The evolving business of preparing for death
  • Bridgit closes $9.4 million CAD strategic investment led
  • Quantum startup Qoherent wins $100,000 investment prize at 10th-annual Startupfest 4 days ago  –  Startupfest has announced the winners of several pitch competitions and awards at its 10th-annual festival, which was held both in-person and virtually due to...
  • BDC commits $160 million to fund IP development in Canada
  • Clearbanc launches free platform to help startups determine their valuation
  • BuyBack Booth secures $5.2 million in seed funding to bring smartphone diagnostic robot to market
  • Today in funding: Sampler, DivDot, Hardbacon
  • R|T: The Retail Times – Frank and Uh Oh
  • Security software company GoSecure raises $27 million CAD Series E
  • Sylvain Carle to join SecondMuse Capital to scale firm’s climate impact investing
  • Shopify, Canadian government launch initiative to help small businesses grow online amid COVID-19
  • Sustainable Development Technology Canada invests
  • Vendasta to hire 100 new employees in Saskatchewan 3 days ago  –  Saskatoon-based Vendasta, which has created a cloud commerce platform for small and medium businesses, has announced plans to add 100 jobs in the province...
    Vendasta to hire 100 new employees in Saskatchewan 3 days ago  –  Saskatoon-based Vendasta, which has created a cloud commerce platform for small and medium businesses, has announced plans to add 100 jobs in the province...
  • Mednow.ca raises $6.5 million to connect Canadians with pharmacies virtually
  • Reports provide snapshot on how small businesses are faring as Canada reopens from COVID-19
  • Vancouver’s Aquatic Informatics acquired by Danaher’s Water Quality Platform
  • Why Canada lags in the global Deep Tech race
  • BMO Financial Group, Deloitte launch new grant program for women-owned businesses
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – Failure to contact
  • Ottawa, Calgary gain momentum in CBRE North American top tech talent report as Toronto falls one spot to fourth
  • Three Ottawa tech companies receive over $11 million from FedDev Ontario
  • Calgary’s Orpyx raises $7.6 million Series A to commerc
  • Wattpad investigating reported massive data breach of user records 8 hours ago  –  Toronto-based startup Wattpad has confirmed it is investigating a massive breach of user data, following claims made by cybersecurity intelligence firms and “credible threat...
  • Propel appoints Kathryn Lockhart as CEO
  • Toronto’s Cryptonumerics acquired by Snowflake
  • A|I: The AI Times – Clearview opt-out, with a catch
  • Canadian startup news of the week (7/19/20)
  • FinTech startup Mylo rebrands to Moka, launches in France as part of European expansion
  • Quebec RDA grants over $3 million to 14 projects for young entrepreneurs
  • OSC alleges Coinsquare manipulated market, misled clients about trading volumes
  • Ontario to create IP commercialization framework with provincial innovation hubs
  • Canadian government looking to waive 30 percent rev

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  • Amazon bans, then unbans workers from using TikTok on phones 10 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 12 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 12 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 cent
  • Walmart Canada to spend $3.5B on improving online and in-store services 15 hours ago  –  Future technology initiatives include the use of payment on mobile devices so that customers can pay for purchases anywhere in the store.
  • Most Canadians want social media companies to do more about racism, hate online: Ipsos 20 hours ago  –  Eighty-eight per cent of survey respondents think social media companies should do more to stop or remove messages that propagate hate or racism online.
  • Video shows person charged in death of dismembered tech CEO buying saw: prosecutors 2 days ago  –  Tyrese Haspil, 21, was arraigned just after midnight on a charge of second-degree murder in the death of Fahim Saleh.
  • Up to 8 Twitter accounts had data accessed by hackers during breach, company says
  • Twitter says 130 accounts targeted during hack, promises security boost
  • Twitter hack alarms experts already concerned about platform’s security
  • Trump official says U.S. action on TikTok, WeChat security risks coming in ‘weeks’
  • Huawei still hopes to sell 5G equipment to Canada despite pressure from Five Eyes
  • U.S. to impose travel bans on Huawei employees, other Chinese companies: Pompeo
  • U.S.-led moon program rejected by Moscow, but NASA c
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  • You can try iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 early if you don't mind the bugs - CNET 13 hours ago  –  Apple Details How to Collaborate with Others in Notes on iOS [VIDEO]  iPhone in CanadaConcept shows how Apple could enhance the widget experience on iPadOS  9to5MacApple will have iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7 randomize MAC...
  • Nintendo Direct Mini Announces Shin Megami Tensei V and Cadence of Hyrule DLC - CGMagazine 13 hours ago  –Nintendo Direct Mini live stream: watch it here now  Video Games ChronicleNintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase | July 2020  NintendoShin Megami Tensei V Will Appear in 2021  SiliconeraNintendo Direct Mini t...
  • Google Store Daily Special: Save $15 on this Nest Mini & Chromecast bundle - Chrome Unboxed
  • Cadence of Hyrule adds five characters, songs and story to come - Polygon
  • Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch - Nintendo
  • How the Maserati MC12 was designed - Motor Authority
  • Cris Tales - Console Demo Trailer - Gematsu
  • PUBG Introduces a Wild Lore to Sanhok in New Video - ComicBook.com
  • AMD Ryzen 7 4700G Renoir APU Approaching Discrete GPU Performance Levels - WccftechTV
  • Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst launches Catalyst Cyber
  • Google slightly improving bike guidance in Maps - MobileSyrup 11 hours ago  –  Google Maps now shows cycling routes using docked bike-sharing schemes  The VergeGoogle Maps rolls out end-to-end directions for bikeshare users  TechCrunchGoogle Maps just got a great new feature for cyclists  BGRGoogle Maps rolls out d...
  • Warframe’s Heart of Deimos trailer sets the stage for a fun Tennocon 2020 - Gamepur 11 hours ago  –  Warframe Tennocon 2020: Heart of Deimos expansion reveal, schedule, and everything we know so far  PC GamerWarframe Announces Freebies, Heart of Deimos Xpac at TennoCon Event August 1st  MMORPG.comWarframe Expansion...
  • Maskmaker Trailer - Available Spring 2021 - VRFocus
  • SignalWire Work is a fully browser-based Zoom alternative with support for 4K video and 100+ participants - Android Police
  • AccuWeather for Android debuts redesigned app for all the grieving Dark Sky users - 9to5Google
  • Leaker Suggests New Apple Products Are 'Ready to Ship' Amid Rumors of Intel-Based iMac Refresh - MacRumors
  • World’s first 'uncuttable' material is immune to drills (and was inspired by a grapefruit) - Yahoo News Canada
  • Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & The Secret Fairy Flutters To Switch This Winter - Nintendo Life
  • Apple Loop: New iPhone 12 Details, iPad Pro Defeated, Dying MacBook Air - Forbes
  • Nintendo Direct Mini Announces Shin Megami Tensei V a
  • Xbox Live Gold Yearly Subscriptions Delisted On Website - GameSpot 9 hours ago  –  Microsoft discontinues the Xbox One X, Xbox One S All-Digital Edition  The Indian ExpressHere's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC in late July 2020  MobileSyrupMicrosoft’s xCloud Launch Could Render Google’s Stadia ...
  • Finding The Random Seed Of Minecraft's Title Screen - Hackaday 9 hours ago  –Minecraft players may have found the world of the title screen  PC GamerMinecraft title screen world has finally been discovered by fans - MSPoweruser  MSPoweruserMinecraft fans have finally uncovered the seed to the title screen world ...
  • How to watch the OnePlus Nord AR livestream - 9to5Google
  • PS5 Spider-Man Miles Morales will play in stunning 4K at 60 fps — but there's a catch - Tom's Guide
  • It took Riot 5 years to develop the map Ascent for VALORANT - Dot Esports
  • Snapchat rolls out the first of its Mini apps with meditations from Headspace - The Verge
  • Nintendo Hid Today's Best-Looking Switch Game In The Japanese Direct - Kotaku
  • Bugsnax Performance, Miss Piggy, Day of the Devs and More - Developer Showcase July 2020 - GameSpot
  • Skater XL: Release Date, Gameplay and Soundtrack! - DroidJournal
  • 'Overcooked: All You Can Eat' offers next-gen remasters
  • Wemo’s new WiFi Smart Plug is smaller, cheaper, and available now - The Verge 7 hours ago  – Belkin's HomeKit-Compatible Wemo WiFi Smart Plug Now Available for Purchase  MacRumorsBelkin Releases New Compact 'Wemo WiFi Smart Plug'  iClarifiedBelkin’s most compact HomeKit smart plug now available to order  9to5MacS...
  • Mario Kart Tour Finally Adds Landscape Mode - IGN 7 hours ago  –Nintendo to add landscape mode to Mario Kart Tour on Android and iOS  MobileSyrupAlmost a year later, Mario Kart Tour gets landscape mode  The VergeMario Kart Tour update adds landscape mode  Polygon'Mario Kart Tour' finally works in landscape mode ...
  • Bose's unreleased AirPods Pro competitor pops up on YouTube - CNET
  • Call Of Duty: Season 5 Of Warzone And Modern Warfare Teased - GameSpot
  • PS5 preorders may be limited to one per household by Sony - Android Central
  • Monument Valley Developers Unveil New 'Alba: a Wildlife Adventure' Game Coming to iOS and macOS - MacRumors
  • Microsoft dropping legacy app support in Windows 10X, plans to offer app streaming - MobileSyrup
  • Upcoming Snapdragon 865 Plus Smartphones - gizmochina
  • Drag Battle: Mercedes SLR McLaren Vs Ferrari GTC4 Vs Aston Martin DBS - HotCars
  • 'Apollo' Reddit App Donating All of Today's Purchase Pr
  • I Am Dead Is A Puzzle Game About Normal People Who Just Happen To Be Dead - TheGamer 2 hours ago  –  Feature: I Am Dead Drops On Switch This September, And We Speak To The Devs To Find Out More  Nintendo LifeI AM DEAD | Gameplay Walkthrough  Annapurna InteractiveTake a look inside I Am Dead, a game about looking i...
  • Lead engineer behind Google Pixel Camera now developing app for Adobe - TechRadar 3 hours ago  –Google testing new Assistant design with Pixel 4 'light bar' on other Android phones  MobileSyrupPixel Buds: Hissing bugs those with good hearing  BBC NewsPixel Buds review: Google's competent AirPods alternative  The...
  • 3D render of Samsung's rumoured Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leaks - MobileSyrup
  • BadPower attack corrupts fast charger firmware, overloads smartphones - MobileSyrup
  • Hellish Quart may be the next Bushido Blade successor - Polygon
  • Untitled Goose Game Is Getting a Physical Release - ComicBook.com
  • Teaching Robots There Are No Toilets in the Kitchen Makes Them Better at Navigating a House - Gizmodo
  • Public preview of Octane X graphics renderer now available on macOS Catalina - AppleInsider
  • Here's what to expect from Microsoft's Xbox Series X first-party Game Showcase - MobileSyrup
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