Thursday, September 10, 2020

10 September - Technology - BetaKit / Global News / Google (CA)

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  • Government to extend CEBA $40,000 small business loan applications to October 31 10 days ago  –  The Government of Canada announced that it is extending applications for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) until October 31. Deputy Prime Minister and...
  • F|T: The FinTech Times – Klarna’s losing krona
     10 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...
  • Canadian startup news of the week (8/30/20)
  • Today in funding: Dispatch Coffee, Cloud DX, KitchenMate, ELLA
  • As Ethereum turns five, the world’s second biggest crypto platform aims to tackle long-standing challenges
  • New temporary policy to allow foreign workers to apply for work permit without leaving Canada
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – Uber Rx
  • Verto Health raises $2 million CAD seed round to better connect healthcare providers, patients
  • Uber to expand its operations across Quebec this fall
  • Vector Institute establishes AI engineering team to turn re
  • Xanadu launches photonic quantum cloud platform 8 days ago  –  Toronto-based quantum computing startup Xanadu on Wednesday announced the release of a publicly available photonic quantum cloud platform, which it calls the Xanadu Quantum...
  • Montréal payment tech company Nuvei files for IPO on TSX
     8 days ago  –  Montréal-based FinTech company Nuvei has filed to go public on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Nuvei filed a preliminary prospectus for its initial public offering...
  • A|I: The AI Times – AI dogfight
  • ProNavigator raises $5.6 million to tackle United States insurance market
  • Shopify sheds Ottawa office space amid planned Toronto expansion
  • Five Canadian startups among Google’s inaugural Women Founders accelerator cohort
  • AutoTech startup Acerta secures $5 million USD of new capital in OMERS-led Series A
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Walmart to tap TikTok?
  • Applications open for new Canadian healthtech startup program, pitch competition
  • Canadian government extends BCAP loan program to June
  • Toronto venture funding lags behind Canada’s record-setting Q2 2020 2 hours ago  –  Despite its historical prominence in Canadian tech, Toronto failed to contribute much to Canada’s record funding quarter. Venture funding in the Greater Toronto Area...
  • Brüush raises $6.5 million Series A as it looks to disrupt oral care market
  • Vancouver-based Klue raises $19.7 million CAD Series A
  • Kitchener’s BinSentry raises $10 million CAD Series A to take AgTech sensors global
  • ACTO acquires US-based Scrimmage following Series A
  • R|T: The Retail Times – Grocery’s tech shift
  • Lightspeed files to list on the New York Stock Exchange
  • Interac’s Debbie Gamble and futurist Amy Webb talk shifting tech trends September 17
  • Canadian government announces $221 million Black Entrepreneurship Program
  • Accelerator Centre CEO Paul Salvini to step down next mo

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  • Walmart makes joint bid with Microsoft to buy Tiktok’s U.S. business 14 days ago  –  Walmart said in a statement that a deal with Microsoft and TikTok could help it expand its advertising business and reach more shoppers.
  • Quebec won’t use federal coronavirus exposure app for now 16 days ago  –  Quebec is the province hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis.
  • TekSavvy raises monthly prices, accuses Ottawa of siding with major internet carriers 22 days ago  –  The company sent emails to its customers Wednesday warning it would be increasing the price of its internet data packages by $10 a month beginning Oct. 1, calling the move "a difficult decision."
  • Trump orders TikTok’s Chinese owners to divest U.S. operations within 90 days
  • Apple, Google drop Fortnite from app stores due to direct payment plan
  • Facebook expands anti-misinformation efforts for U.S. users ahead of Nov. 3 election
  • Twitter to further fight misinformation on U.S. voting, including mail-in ballots
  • How the U.S. could block access to TikTok, WeChat
  • Facebook to ban ads presented as articles from U.S. publishers with political ties
  • Twitter interested in buying U.S. operations of Chinese-ow
  • European Union urges Facebook, Twitter, Google to do more against fake news 15 hours ago  –  Fake news related to COVID-19 has accelerated calls for social media to be more proactive in combating the issue.
  • Uber Green to launch in more than 30 Canadian cities amid sustainability push 2 days ago  –  Uber says it's launching a new Green initiative focused on electric and hybrid vehicles amid the release of its first climate impact report.
  • Letting tech giants like Facebook regulate themselves ‘simply not working,’ says minister 4 days ago  –  'These platforms can't regulate themselves. We've tried that,' said Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault.
  • Facebook blocks ill man’s plan to live broadcast as he stops eating, drinking
  • Newfoundland and Labrador encouraging residents to use new COVID-19 tracing app
  • Facebook taking more steps to target misinformation ahead of U.S. election
  • Newfoundland and Labrador first in Atlantic Canada to launch COVID-19 app
  • Apple, Google building coronavirus tracing tech directly into phone software
  • ‘Troll factory’: Facebook, Twitter suspend Russian network ahead of U.S. election
  • Facebook says it will block news in Australia if media royalty

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  • AMD Announces Zen 3 and RDNA2 Based Big Navi Reveal Dates, And Board Leaks - WccftechTV 20 hours ago  –Alleged AMD Radeon RX 6000 Big Navi Engineering Sample Leaks With 16GB GDDR6  Hot HardwareAMD prepares two big events for October  FudzillaFirst alleged AMD RDNA2 Navi 2x engineering sample spotted in the wild  ...
  • Xbox Series X Price and Release Date Confirmed - IGN 20 hours ago  –New PS5 leaks on Amazon Japan suggest November 20 release  AltCharPS5 release date may have just been narrowed down thanks to Disney+  TechRadarPS5 Accessories Get November 20 Release Date On Amazon Japan  PlayStation UniverseLeaked Disney+ partn...
  • Nuclear Gandhi Bug in Civilization Not Actually A Bug Says Sid Meier - Screen Rant
  • The revived Google Maps for Apple Watch is finally available - Android Authority
  • Get a private tour of Apple's new 'floating' Singapore store - Cult of Mac
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator - Official Trailer - IGN
  • What are mythic items in League of Legends? - Dot Esports
  • Samsung makes it easy to create your own live wallpaper - Android Authority
  • Apple designs face mask with 'unique' look for retail employees - Business Insider - Business Insider
  • Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer Footage Revea
  • Galaxy Watch Active 2 is getting some of the best Galaxy Watch 3 features - SamMobile 10 hours ago  –  Galaxy Watch Active 2 is getting some of the best Galaxy Watch 3 features  SamMobileSamsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 update brings over Running Analysis, Fall Detection, Smart Reply, Scroll capture and more features  XDA DevelopersNew Software Updates Enable Galaxy Watch Active2 Users To Live Health...
  • Google Unveils Fundo for Monetizing Video Events - Search Engine Journal 11 hours ago  –  Google Unveils Fundo for Monetizing Video Events  Search Engine JournalGoogle’s Fundo lets creators get paid by hosting virtual meet-and-greets  The VergeGoogle’s Area 120 Opens Up Fundo for Creators to Host Paid Virtual Events  VarietyGoogle’s latest experimental app lets influencers host paid o...
  • How to play the Black Ops Cold War multiplayer beta on PS4, Xbox One and PC - HITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, Music
     11 hours ago  –Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer Beta Details Revealed - IGN  IGNExecutions & Weapon Inspection to return in Black Ops Cold War  CharlieINTEL.comEvery Black Ops C...
  • 7 clever connected home devices you didn't know you wanted - CNET
  • Pioneer DJ drops the powerful and long-awaited CDJ-3000 - MusicTech
  • A Limited Edition Fortnite Nintendo Switch Bundle Has Been Announced For Europe - Nintendo Life
  • IFTTT introduces Pro subscriptions, limits free version to three applets - The Verge
  • Samsung M51 Unboxing: Colossal 7000mAh Battery, Snapdragon 730G | Price in India Rs. 24999 - Gadgets 360
  • Google's Waze laying off more than 5% of workforce: report - Business Insider - Business Insider
  • Satechi’s New Wireless Power Bank Can Charge Your App
  • Fortnite’s Marvel takeover continues with new Stark Industries location - The Verge 7 hours ago  – FORTNITE Stark Industries Trailer (NEW Iron Man POI)  Cultured VulturesVenom Becomes a Nightmare With New Iron Man Hot Toys Figure  Bleeding Cool NewsIron Man's Stark Industries Arrives In Fortnite  FortniteMCU Theo...
  • Microsoft’s Surface Duo Is a Perfect Blend of Phone and Tablet - OneZero 7 hours ago  – Surface Duo Review: Double Trouble  MrMobile [Michael Fisher]Microsoft Surface Duo Review: A multi-tasker’s dream  XDA DevelopersMicrosoft Surface Duo review: double troubles  The VergeMicrosoft Surface Duo review: Two screens...
  • Fuser Blends Rhythm Game Skill With Music Mixing Creativity - IGN
  • Apple goes on offensive in Epic Games lawsuit - GamesIndustry.biz
  • Huawei's homegrown Android rival is coming to phones - Engadget
  • LG's new face mask makes sure your glasses don't fog up - The National
  • New limited edition watch may be the most outrageous-looking G-Shock yet - Digital Trends
  • Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 PS4 Pro Gameplay - WccftechTV
  • Google's Pixel 4a is now available for purchase in Canada - MobileSyrup
  • Report: Galaxy Note 20 Ultra costs just $549 to make - Andr
  • Wintermoor Tactics Club - Launch Trailer - Nintendo Switch - Nintendo 4 hours ago  –   Switch  NintendoCould We See Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity At Tokyo Game Show This Year?  Nintendo LifeBreath of the Wild’s map, compared to Age of Calamity’s trailer  Polygon'Breath of the Wild 2' release date: What new 'Hyrule Warriors' rev...
  • Borderlands 3: Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck DLC Review - IGN 5 hours ago  – 
  • A first look at OxygenOS 11 Open Beta - Android Police
  • Apple Has 'Lost Sight of the Tech Industry's Founding Principles,' Says Epic Games CEO - MacRumors
  • Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. trailer shows how small it is - Polygon
  • New Hyrule Warriors Prequel To Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Announced - GameSpot
  • Huawei FreeBuds Pro review! - 9to5Google
  • Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights - Teaser Trailer - Gematsu
  • Bose announces $279 QuietComfort Earbuds and $179 Sport Earbuds - The Verge
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