Tuesday, January 12, 2021

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

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  • F|T: The FinTech Times – Point hackers
  • Coinsquare makes changes to business, tech as it faces increasing competitive pressures
  • Telus Health acquires Montréal’s EQ Care in latest move to increase virtual care reach
  • Wage subsidy brought back to 75 percent for period ending March 13
  • MindBeacon prices IPO, looks to pull in $65 million at $8 per share
  • Today in Funding: Zetane, Co.Labs, LodgeLink
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – Mission critical
  • Toronto R&D team won’t join Aurora in Uber ATG acquisition
  • Adracare to be acquired by WELL Health Technologies
  • The perils of bad design 14 days ago  –  We’ve all experienced it at some point in the pandemic. COVID-19 has forced us to change our way of doing things, and that involves...
  • Haivision, Abaxx highlight new tech listings on TSX, NEO Exchange
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – Vaccination inequality
  • R|T: The Retail Times – An army of TikTokers
  • Coinbase to open Canadian office, launches hiring initiative
  • A|I: The AI Times – Wiped out
  • Year from Hell, year in review
  • Ottawa’s You.i TV acquired by WarnerMedia
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Don’t believe the hype
  • Cycle Capital announces $145 million Cleantech fund fin
  • Shopify hires new VP of engineering, looks to add 2,021 new technical staff this year 6 days ago  –  Shopify has tapped Cathy Polinsky as the e-commerce company’s new vice president of engineering as it plans to double the size of its engineering...
  • iLobby raises $100 million USD from Insight Partners
  • Vancouver-based gaming company Next Level Games set to be acquired by Nintendo
  • Hootsuite expanding into customer service, acquires Sparkcentral
  • Today in Hires: Alida, Medical Innovation Xchange, Nuvei
  • Alberta Innovates tops up COVID-19 relief program for small businesses with $350,000
  • Converge Technology Solutions acquires three North American software companies
  • Following TSXV debut, Emerge Commerce acquires truLOCAL
  • PointClickCare closes acquisition of Utah-based Collective Medical
  • Wave’s decision to shift focus to Canada, US, prompts 
  • Today in acquisitions: Invigo Media, Crowd Content, Xpertdoc Technologies 4 days ago  –  Over the past week, three Canadian tech startups have been acquired: Invigo Media, Crowd Content, and Xpertdoc Technologies. Here’s the latest on Canada’s movers...
  • Red Hat to acquire container security firm StackRox
  • Following TSX debut, Think Research set to acquire cosmetic surgery facility Clinic 360
  • MCI Onehealth closes $30 million CAD initial public offering
  • Apollo Insurance Solutions closes $13.5 million CAD in Series A funding round
  • MaRS hosting COVID-19 vaccination site for frontline workers
  • Shopify terminates stores affiliated with Trump
  • Cisco offering $1 million USD in prizes to social innovation focused startups
  • Today in funding: Canary Medical, 54e Dev Studios, Willow, MINDD
  • PointClickCare reportedly valued at $4 billion USD follo

    • Global News

  • U.S. state, local governments impacted by SolarWinds cyberattack: officials 19 days ago  –  CISA did not identify the state or local agencies affected and did not immediately give additional details.
    U.S. state, local governments impacted by SolarWinds cyberattack: officials 19 days ago  –  CISA did not identify the state or local agencies affected and did not immediately give additional details.
  • Shopify hosts thousands of fraudulent shops, analysis finds 20 days ago  –  A consumer watchdog program says it found 'fraudulent practices' on more than a fifth of the Shopify accounts it analyzed
  • City of Burnaby looks to equip bylaw officers with body-worn cameras 2 days ago  –  The City of Burnaby is requesting proposals for the purchase and implementation of wearable body cameras for its bylaw officers.
  • Social network app Parler suspended from Apple App Store, Amazon web hosting service 2 days ago  –  Parler is favored by many supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump, and it is seen as a haven for people expelled from Twitter.
  • A tale of two Jason Kenneys: Virginia man often mistaken for Alberta premier on Twitter 4 days ago  –  One Jason Kenney is the premier of Alberta. The other is a man from Virginia who's having fun with numerous instances of mistaken identity.
  • Online conspiracies can spark offline violence — and it could happen here
  • Shopify removes Trump-affiliated stores following U.S. Capitol riots
  • Twitter, Facebook, Instagram suspend Trump’s accounts after Capitol building stormed
  • Cyber attack of federal agencies ‘likely Russian in origin,’ U.S. says
  • Halifax Amateur Radio Club hosts contest to challenge city communication
  • North Shore Rescue accidentally finds lost hikers on first-ever night-vision test flight
  • ‘A legal first’: B.C. man accused of dangerous driving f

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  • New Study to Use Apple Watch, iPhone to Develop Digital Biomarkers - iPhone in Canada 19 hours ago  – Apple to launch virtual study on cognitive decline  Mobihealth NewsBiogen Launches Study to Find Out if Apple Watch and iPhone Can Detect Declining Cognitive Health  MacRumorsNew patent hints at ‘Wrist ID’...
  • HyperX Unveils $100 Compact Mechanical Gaming Keyboard And More For CES 2021 - Hot Hardware 20 hours ago  – HyperX reveals compact mechanical keyboard and Xbox controller charger at CES  TechSpotHyperX made its first 60-percent mechanical gaming keyboard  The VergeThe biggest Xbox Series X problem just got solved ...
  • Hulu's ad-supported plan for students costs just $2 a month - Yahoo News Canada
  • TV maker Konka launches smart home lineup at CES 2021 - CNET
  • Subway Launches Curbside Pick-Up Nationwide, Debuts Jeep Giveaway - iPhone in Canada
  • TP-Link adds voice control to its newest mesh WiFi router - Engadget
  • Alarm.com's touchless video doorbell is built for the COVID era - Yahoo Canada Shine On
  • The TCL 20 5G and 20 SE announced for European markets - The Verge
  • TCL shows off new phones, tablets and more at CES 2021 - MobileSyrup
  • VALORANT Episode 2 introduces an 'easier to underst
  • Amazfit’s new GTR 2e and GTS 2e smartwatches are $140 Apple Watch alternatives - XDA Developers 15 hours ago  –  Amazfit GTS 2e and Amazfit GTR 2e announced at CES 2021; GTR 2 LTE coming later  gizmochinaAmazfit launches GTS 2e and GTR 2e smartwatches – here's what's new  WareableAmazfit GTR 2e and GTS 2e go head-t...
  • TCL’s 2021 TV lineup to include Google TV and more 8K models - XDA Developers 15 hours ago 
  • Dive deeper in Surface Pro 7+ for Business in this new Microsoft video - Windows Central
  • Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is the first 3:2 Yoga convertible & thinnest ThinkPad yet - Notebookcheck.net
  • Fortnite streamer TheGrefg broke Twitch records with more than 2 million concurrent viewers - The Verge
  • Belkin reveals sleek looking MagSafe BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 iPhone 12 charger - MobileSyrup
  • Honor's Band 6 wearable is coming to the US for around $35 - Engadget
  • CES 2021: Western Digital Debuts New 4TB SSDs From SanDisk and WD - MacRumors
  • Skydio : Named as CES 2021 Best of Innovation - Marketscreener.com
  • The TCL 20 5G vs. the Motorola One 5G Ace and the
  • Nintendo Teases A New Look at Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, But Not in a Direct - IGN - IGN 12 hours ago  –  Nintendo Teases A New Look at Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, But Not in a Direct - IGN  IGNView Full coverage on Google News
  • Samsung's Galaxy Upcycling program proposes to turn old phones into tools for the home - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com 12 hours ago  –   GSMArena.comTake $200 or more off of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook  Chrome UnboxedSamsung's Galaxy Upcycling turns old phones into IoT devices  EngadgetSamsung will update older Galaxy phon...
  • HP and Lenovo discuss the wild side of laptops in 2021 - Engadget
  • Smart locks: Convenience comes with security doubts - BBC News
  • Sony reveals release months for several PlayStation 5 exclusives - MobileSyrup
  • Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro, with an OLED screen, announced | NewsBytes - MENAFN.COM
  • Otterbox branches out into gaming with Xbox accessories lineup - MobileSyrup
  • Sony promises streaming quality nearly as good as 4K Blu-ray on Bravia Core - The Verge
  • Sony's streaming speakers offer premium design and 360 Reality Audio support - CNET
  • CES 2021: Day 1 Engadget roundtable discussion - En
  • Who needs humans? LG had a ‘virtual influencer’ unveil devices at its CES keynote - The Next Web 8 hours ago  –  LG used a virtual influencer to announce new products during its CES keynote  The Vergevirtual influencer reah keem announces LG-designed robot at CES 2021  DesignboomA 'virtual human' presented some of...
  • This mask doubles as a Bluetooth headset at CES 2021 - CNET 9 hours ago  
  • DC Universe Online Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary With New Freebies - ComicBook.com
  • Sennheiser debuts audiophile earbuds for everyday users - Android Authority
  • Stadia and GeForce Now are coming to LG 2021 TVs - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com
     10 hours ago  –  news  GSMArena.comLG TVs getting built-in Stadia and GeForce Now apps in 2021  MobileSyrupLG’s new TVs will natively offer Stadia and GeForce Now, but not until later this year  Chrome UnboxedLG’s 2021 TVs will support Google Stadia ...
  • Sony reveals more details on its secretive Vision-S sedan - TechCrunch
  • Hisense Is Making Some Bold Claims With Its TriChroma Laser TVs - Ubergizmo
  • Vizio updates its existing high-end TVs for 4K/120Hz gaming - MobileSyrup
  • Samsung Galaxy S21: What to expect on January 14 - The Next Web
  • HP Elite Dragonfly G2 and Max take off at CES 2021 -
  • Sony unveils new camera drone Airpeak - The Independent an hour ago  – Sony unveils Airpeak, the world's smallest drone capable of carrying Alpha mirrorless cameras  imaging resourceThis is Sony’s Airpeak drone  The VergeSony unveils Airpeak drone at CES  The Japan TimesSony's Airpeak at CES 2021  SonyView 
  • CES Day 1: TCL takes its shot and Intel hunkers down - The Verge 2 hours ago  –  Intel announces 11th Gen mobile H-series processors, Alder Lake and more - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comIntel's CES 2021 keynote in 10 minutes  EngadgetIntel’s 12th Gen chips look to challenge Arm and Apple’s M1 CPUs later this year...
  • What Is Signal, and Why Is Everyone Using It? - How-To Geek
     2 hours ago  –  Signal sees meteoric rise in daily installs as people look for WhatsApp alternatives  The Globe and MailTurkey investigates WhatsApp and Facebook over data privacy update  EuronewsWhatsApp users ABANDON app over Facebook data share concern...
  • LG’s Rollable phone is real and launching in 2021 - The Verge
  • PopSockets' latest iPhone grips are MagSafe-compatible - Engadget
  • Australian competition watchdog warns Google, Facebook laws are just the start - Financial Post
  • Samsung Galaxy S to S20: Looking back at Samsung’s flagship lineup - XDA Developers
  • LG Announces New OLED TV Lineup, Launches New 4K Monitor at CES 2021 - Gadgets 360
  • OnePlus Band Review: The Band looking to rock your fitness World - TechPP - TechPP
  • Qualcomm announces 3D Sonic Sensor Generation 2, c
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