Wednesday, February 17, 2021

17 February - Technology - BetaKit / Global News / Google (CA)

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  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Spying eyes 8 days ago  –  The SaaS Weekly is a weekly newsletter covering major SaaS news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to S|W using the form at...
  • Cavelo raises $1.3 million pre-seed as it looks to help companies regain control of their data
  • Today in hires: Freshbooks, Juno, Staffy, Alida, Local Logic
  • COVID-fuelled growth sees EdTech startup Showbie raise $7.5 million CAD Series A extension
  • Fiscal third-quarter sees Lightspeed continue growth trajectory with revenue increasing 79 percent year-over-year
  • Georgian doubles down on Top Hat with $130 million USD investment as company swaps CEOs
  • R|T: The Retail Times – Growing pains
  • Privacy Commissioner claims facial recognition company Clearview AI violated Canadian privacy laws
  • Today in funding: Certn, Clover, Flosonics Medical, VEERUM, ChrysaLabs, sMedia
  • mCloud moving HQ to Calgary to bring energy efficiency s
  • Report shows overview of Canadian proptech sector as real estate undergoes digital transformation
    Report shows overview of Canadian proptech sector as real estate undergoes digital transformation 8 days ago  –  Over the last year, the property sector has undergone major transformations, including the acceleration of technology adoption. These changes have put a brighter spotlight...
  • Following changes to business, Coinsquare launches crypto trading app
  • WELL Health Technologies to acquire CRH Medical for $373 million CAD
  • Ledn raises $3.4 million CAD to accelerate the growth of its Bitcoin-backed lending platform
  • Canadian startup news of the week (2/07/21)
  • F|T: The FinTech Times – The big shift
  • As founding partners step back, a new Real Ventures prepares to raise its next fund
  • 15 Canadian startups chosen for third Global Affairs’ California-focused women in tech program
  • With $29 million, MAIN Québec renews startup coaching 
  • Gaming company LEAF debuts on TSX following $159 million acquisition of East Side Games 7 days ago  –  Vancouver-based company LEAF Mobile, which develops mobile games, has listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). LEAF joined the TSX by graduating from the...
  • Fraction Technologies announces $289 million CAD in debt, equity financing as it looks to disrupt reverse mortgages
  • Purpose Financial secures $53.5 million CAD investment from Allianz X
  • Briza raises $10.2 million CAD to address growing demand for insurance carrier APIs
  • A|I: The AI Times – Do you know where your face is today?
  • Digital Technology Supercluster invests $2.5 million into new telehealth wound care project
  • BuzzFeed’s Craig Silverman says social media now (kinda) wants to be regulated
  • Shopify strikes deal to offer payment solution on Facebook, Instagram
  • Toronto FinTech startup Payfare files to go public on Toronto Stock Exchange
  • Symend eyes global markets with $54 million CAD Series B
  • Shopify hits record revenue, profits amid massive year of growth 2 hours ago  –  Shopify’s fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for 2020 list record revenues and profits for the e-commerce retailer, following a year of COVID-fueled growth. The...
  • Labour demand among Canadian startups shows signs of recovery in Q4: report
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – Failure to deliver
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Clash of the titans
  • TWG acquired by Deloitte
  • Electronic medical records provider Medfar Clinical Solutions raises $25 million CAD
  • Spark Microsystems raises $17.5 million to accelerate commercialization of wireless transceiver tech
  • F|T: The FinTech Times – Canada’s challenger bank rank
  • Canadian startup news of the week (2/15/21)
  • Felix Health raises $10 million amid increased demand for v

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  • Winnipegger’s Retro Weather app warms up TV nostalgia 18 hours ago  –  An app designer from Winnipeg is capitalizing on nostalgia for the weather reports that aired in the '80s and '90s, right down to the corny music, basic colours, and generic font.
  • Parler relaunches on ‘independent technology’ after removal over U.S. Capitol riot 2 days ago  –  Parler said its new platform was built on "sustainable, independent technology."
  • U.S. government SolarWinds hack was largest, ‘most sophisticated attack’ ever: Microsoft 2 days ago  –  The attack, which the U.S. government said was likely orchestrated by Russia, gave hackers access to thousands of companies and government offices.
  • Twitter adding more labels to identify government, world leader accounts
  • Fact or Fiction: Does ‘cancel culture’ work in holding people accountable?
  • Ottawa providing $1 million for undersea ocean tech platform in Halifax area
  • ‘Netflix tax’ could yield $1.3B in revenue, slightly more than feds’ estimate: PBO
  • Facebook says it’s reducing political content for some users in Canada, other countries
  • Telus International makes public debut in largest ever tech IPO for TSX
  • Clearview AI facial recognition tool broke Canadian privacy

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  • New COVID-19 cases in U.S. fall for fifth week in a row - Financial Post 19 hours ago  –  New data shows no state recorded more than 10,000 new cases in a week for the first time this year  Daily MailNew COVID-19 cases in US fall for fifth week in a row Reuters  msnNOWNew COVID-19 cases in US fall for 5th week in a...
  • Trello has a new look, logo and tools - Yahoo Movies Canada 19 hours ago  –  Trello is redesigning its project management platform for a remote work future  The VergeAtlassian launches a whole new Trello  TechCrunchTrello's new version turns it into a productivity superhub  Fast CompanyView Full coverage on Google ...
  • Fortnite Update15.40: Fresh, Lazarbeam, Nick EH 30, and Others React to the New Flint Knock Pistol - EssentiallySports
  • 'Valorant' is getting a Gun Game-inspired mode on February 17th - Engadget
  • Microsoft’s unified Office app is now available on iPad - XDA Developers
  • Season Two Cinematic Trailer | Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War & Warzone - GameSpot
  • Finji’s next game is Chicory: A Colorful Tale - Polygon
  • Fitbit Versa 3, Sense, Inspire 2 and Charge 4 discounted on Amazon - MobileSyrup
  • Gen Z has spoken: Skinny jeans are out - Yahoo Canada Shine On
  • Best Android Emulator for PC and Mac 2021 - Android Ce
  • Pokémon Unite beta launches exclusively in Canada this March - MobileSyrup 14 hours ago  –  Pokemon Unite beta test coming to Android next month, but only in Canada  VG247Pokémon Unite is getting an open beta for Android users in Canada next month  Android CentralPokemon Unite Android Beta Will Be Held in Canada  S...
  • Valheim - Official Early Access Launch Trailer - IGN 14 hours ago  –Valheim is better because it rejects boring survival systems  PC GamerValheim Defies Odds as a Bug-Free Early Access Survival Game  TechRaptorValheim has sold over two million copies in under two weeks  VG247Valheim Game Sales Pass 2 Million Whil...
  • Earn up to 20 per cent more per hour by adding a new language to your lexicon - Financial Post
  • DJI's Upcoming FPV Drone Leaked in Full Unboxing Video - PetaPixel
  • Evil Genius 2 Is Set For World Domination With Sandbox Mode, Special Editions And More - TheGamer
  • Surprise! Destiny 2 just got another Exotic weapon with random rolls - GamesRadar
  • How to upgrade PS4 games to fancier PS5 versions for free - CNET
  • Best laptop under $500 for 2021 - CNET
  • Here’s what has leaked about Android 12 so far - 9to5Google
  • Nvidia DLSS now available as a plugin for Unreal Engine 
  • Guilty Gear Strive - All Overdrives - Shacknews 8 hours ago  –  Guilty Gear Strive Beta Start Time – When Does the Beta Start?  Den of GeekGuilty Gear Strive Beta: All Overdrives  GameSpotGuilty Gear Strive's rollback netcode is winning over FGC pros ahead of its open beta  ShacknewsGuilty Gear Strive Starter Guid...
  • New Samsung laptops may include OLED screens, S Pen support: Report - MENAFN.COM 8 hours ago  –  Two new high-end Samsung notebooks on the way - MSPoweruser  MSPoweruserApple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2020) vs Samsung Galaxy S7+: Which pro tablet has the power you need?  T3Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360 laptops lik...
  • Stadia leadership reportedly praised Studio employees before closing down studios - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com
  • Alleged Apple M1X chipset specifications leaked online through benchmarking - gizmochina
  • iPhone 13 video reveals how always-on display could work - Tom's Guide
  • Steps everyone should take before and after getting COVID-19 vaccine - 9NEWS
  • BPD looking for suspect, vehicle in grand theft auto case - KGET News
  • Microsoft Edge to get new 'Kids Mode' to allow for safe web browsing - MobileSyrup
  • PS5’s Die Shot Has Been Posted Online - GamingBolt
  • Fortnite Short Nite event brings animated films to Party R
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator free World Update 3: UK & Ireland available to download now - TrueAchievements 3 hours ago  –  FlightControlReplay Now Compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator  FSEliteFlight Simulator brings Humber Bridge to life for first time in stunning detail  Hull Daily MailView Full coverage...
  • OPPO And Imtiaz Ali Inspire Next-Gen Video Creators To Narrate Their Life Stories With The All New Reno5 Pro 5G - Mashable India 3 hours ago  –  The OPPO Find X3 will launch as a Snapdragon 870-powered phone: new leak  Notebookcheck.netOppo Find X3 spotted in benchmark listings with Snapdragon 870 - GSMArena.com n...
  • Introducing Manus Pro Tracker – Professional SteamVR Tracker - VRFocus
  • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla New River Raids Update Adds New Game Mode And Skills - Geek Culture
  • New £700 Garmin Enduro smartwatch with solar charging ☀️ to boost battery life - BikeRadar.com
  • 'Marvel's Avengers' PS5 and Xbox Series X/S update comes out on March 18th - Engadget
  • The Apple M1 is too fast to handle - KLGadgetTV
  • Ride Onboard The 992 Porsche 911 GT3 For A Sub-7min 'Ring Lap - Car Throttle
  • Smiths Detection's BioFlash shown to detect airborne COVID-19 - Financial Post
  • iOS 14.5 beta 2 Changes and Features! What's new?
  • Epic Games steps up Apple fight with EU antitrust complaint - Financial Post 39 minutes ago  – Apple wins 'Epic' battle over Fortnite, at least for now: Why it’s important for you  Gadgets NowFortnite-maker Epic Games files EU antitrust complaint against Apple  Sky NewsEpic Games brings Apple fight to the EU with ne...
  • When And Where To Watch The 2/17 Nintendo Direct, And What To Expect - Forbes an hour ago  –  Nintendo Direct slated to announce 2021 lineup of games Wednesday  CTV TorontoNintendo announces 50-minute Direct for February 17  MobileSyrupWhat to Expect from Tomorrow's Nintendo Direct | Nintendo Wiretap  Nintendo Wir...
  • Motorola's two new cheap phones bring a huge change to the Moto G line - TechRadar
  • Valheim - 15 Things You NEED To Know Before You Buy - GamingBolt
  • Live Healthy: Antigen Test - News4JAX
  • Microsoft Announces New Xbox Wireless Headset, Releasing March 16 for $129 - iPhone in Canada
  • Russian cargo ship docks at International Space Station - Phys.org
  • 'Rainbow Six Quarantine' is getting a name change and might be coming soon - NME
  • FIFA 21 Title Update 10 available now on PS5, Xbox Series S/X, PS4 and Xbox One - Mirror Online
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