Friday, March 19, 2021

19 March - Technology - BetaKit / Global News / Google (CA)

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  • Lightspeed to acquire Vend for $350 million 8 days ago  –  Lightspeed POS is set to acquire Vend, a retail management software company based in New Zealand, for approximately $350 million USD in a cash...
  • Natural Products Canada, Active Impact Investments launch cleantech venture funds
     8 days ago  –  Two firms, Natural Products Canada (NPC) and Active Impact Investments, have launched early-stage cleantech venture funds, as the cleantech sector continues to gain traction...
  • Today in funding: Ratesdotca, Damon Motorcycles, Forma.ai, Vegano Foods, Dispension, GenXys, DeFi Ventures
  • Collision unveils schedule for 2021 virtual conference
  • D-Wave receives $40 million from federal government for quantum computing tech
  • PitchPoint Solutions secures $4.5 million from CIBC Innovation Banking to grow fraud prevention service
  • Boast.ai looks to expand hires in Montréal as part of broader hiring spree across Canada
  • R|T: The Retail Times – Pizza-as-a-service goes public
  • Koho secures $70 million Series C to scale adoption of its digital banking services
  • BrandProject raises $54 million CAD venture fund focused
  • NuPort Robotics receives $1 million from Ontario for autonomous trucking project with Canadian Tire 3 days ago  –  Toronto-based autotech startup NuPort Robotics has received $1 million in funding from the Ontario government for a new automated heavy duty trucking initiative alongside...
  • Bright + Early launches charitable fund to support diverse, inclusive workplaces
  • Brim Financial raises $25 million to grow FinTech platform
  • Axonify acquires digital learning platform MLevel
  • Livescale raises $2.5 million as startup seeks to provide the video backbone for e-commerce
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Privacy on the Line
  • Inovia Capital raises $450 million Growth Fund II to find another Lightspeed
  • Revolut leaving Canadian market
  • NACO launches programming in Alberta as part of latest push into province
  • Greensoil PropTech Ventures secures around half of $100 
  • How to rebrand yourself for a career change 4 hours ago  –  Rebranding is usually seen as a tactic used by companies with the goal of changing their brand identity. But rebranding is also a strategy...
  • Nearing the first close of his $500 million private equity fund, Maverix’s John Ruffolo wants to help build “another 10 Shopifys”
  • Sobey family connection might help new LongShot Capital hit with early-stage startups
  • AppDirect lands $54.8 million loan from Quebec to expand presence in Montréal
  • The Canadian Shield begins selling mask manufacturing system
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – A Shopify for pharma
  • BetaKit Live: Leading Through Change
  • Secondary deal will see Nuvei stakeholders sell $494 million USD in company shares
  • 3 tips for SaaS founders forecasting their next fundraise
  • Tech4SickKids names new co-chairs as campaign reaches 

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  • U.K. launches probe into Apple App Store for allegedly stifling competition 15 days ago  –  The Competition and Markets Authority said Thursday it was looking into ``suspected breaches of competition law'' by Apple.
  • Allarco’s battle to protect Super Channel programs from theft goes to Alberta court 16 days ago  –  Super Channel's parent company has asked an Alberta court to block four retailers from selling set-top boxes allegedly are designed to give customers access to pirated programming.
  • Legal gaps, lack of enforcement revealed in Pornhub policies around exploitive videos 20 days ago  –  Sites are free to determine their own content moderation policies and reporting processes, leaving victims "at the mercy of these companies."
  • Nigerian forces continue search for 300 abducted girls after teenage boys freed
     20 days ago  –  The release comes just a day after the raid on a school in Zamfara state where gunmen seized 317 girls.
  • Technology summit looks to encourage more Black youth to get into the industry
  • Broadcasters, Netflix push politicians on separate visions for sweeping regulation changes
  • Internet sleuths crack secret message hidden on Mars Perseverance’s parachute
  • Australia passes legislation requiring Facebook, Google to pay for news content
  • Facebook to restore news pages in Australia after striking deal over content law
  • Unprecedented Newfoundland and Labrador election is fra
  • Facebook fixes issue preventing global access to services including Whatsapp, Instagram 7 hours ago  –  The issues made #whatsappoutage trend on Twitter in many countries, including India.
  • Hackers targeting ‘anything that looks vulnerable’ in Microsoft Exchange attacks, official says 2 days ago  –  Hackers are being indiscriminate as they take advantage of a new vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange servers, the head of Canada's Cyber Centre warned.
  • Why NFTs are taking the art and sport worlds by storm 2 days ago  –  People are paying huge sums of money for NFTS — things they’ll never hold and that they have to share with the world.
  • Microsoft rolls back system update after thousands report issues with Teams app
  • Facebook to label all posts about COVID-19 vaccines to counter misinformation
  • Hospitals, schools and offices exposed in Verkada security camera hack
  • Wave of online racism toward soccer stars forces U.K. government to listen
  • White House recounts ‘active threat,’ calls for action despite Microsoft patch
  • B.C. man wants your help to get aboard Japanese billionaire’s moonshot
  • Over 20,000 U.S. organizations breached through Microso

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  • In Rays of the Light - Launch Trailer | PS5, PS4 - PlayStation Universe a day ago  –  Sony is Offering 10 Free Games as Part of 'Play at Home' Initiative, Including Horizon Zero Dawn  iPhone in CanadaPlay at Home 2021: Sony Gives Away Ten Free PS4 and PSVR Games  Game Freaks 365God of War Might Just Be a Future ...
  • Hood: Outlaws & Legends - "The Brawler" Character Gameplay Trailer | PS5, PS4 - PlayStation Universe a day ago  – Hood: Outlaws & Legends 'Brawler' trailer  GematsuHood: Outlaws & Legends Brawler Gameplay Showcases the Brute Force of a Hammer  MP1stView Full coverage on Google News
  • What Sony Buying Evo Championship Series Means for PlayStation - IGN Now - IGN
  • Animal Crossing, Call of Duty and FIFA among 2021 World Video Game Hall of Fame nominees - MobileSyrup
  • Think 2FA SMS texts make your logins safe? Look how easy they are to hack - BGR
  • For All Mankind: Tracy Gets an Awkward Lunar Reception in Exclusive Clip - CBR - Comic Book Resources
  • Android 12 could make multitasking easier on tablets - MobileSyrup
  • Space Invaders Mobile Augmented Realty Game Revealed - GLYFE Nation
  • Godfall Update 2.4.54 – Which Bugs Do the March 18 Patch Notes Fix? - DualShockers
  • AppsFlyer, MMA Study Shows How Personal Data, Privacy
  • Moto G30 Review: Is It the Ultimate Budget All-Rounder? - Gadgets 360 15 hours ago  – Motorola Moto G20 key specs and Europe price leaked ahead of official launch  gizmochinaView 
  • Mark Zuckerberg says Apple's privacy changes could strengthen Facebook - Business Insider 16 hours ago  –  Mark Zuckerberg criticizes Apple's new updates  CNBC TelevisionZuckerberg: Facebook may actually be in a 'stronger position' after Apple's iOS 14 privacy changes  CNBCZuckerberg now says Facebook will be ‘in a...
  • Tim Cook says COVID has highlighted 'systemic injustice' - AppleInsider
  • iPhone 13 leak just revealed the redesign we really want - Tom's Guide
  • Samsung Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A32 5G Make Innovation Accessible to All - Samsung Newsroom Canada
  • Half Life Alyx BioShock Mod Is Now Available – Here’s How to Download - DualShockers
  • Starbreeze signs €50m Payday 3 deal with Koch Media - GamesIndustry.biz
  • One thing Android users must know before downloading any more apps from the Play Store - Express
  • YouTube brings TikTok-style 'Shorts' to U.S. - CGTN
  • Ludwig Ahgren: The Twitch Livestream Subathon - The Ne
  • Get Super Mario 3D All-Stars on Nintendo Switch before it's gone forever - CNET 8 hours ago  –Super Nintendo World review: sensory overload  The VergeSuper Nintendo World is a milestone for gaming | Opinion  GamesIndustry.bizSuper Nintendo World Welcomes In First Guests At Universal Studios Japan  Attractions Ma...
  • First Look: Pagani Huayra R - Driving 9 hours ago  –  THE PAGANI V12 R  Pagani AutomobiliPagani Huayra R Arrives Packing 838bhp N/A V12 With 9000rpm Redline  Car Throttle2022 Range Rover, 838 HP Pagani Huayra R, NSX Not Doing Well, Genesis GV70: Your Daily Brief  CarScoopsPagani Huayra R is an 850-hp track monster...
  • Apex Legends on Switch: a fascinating port but are the cutbacks too severe? - Eurogamer.net
  • Canadiens vs. Canucks game gets first 5G immersive experience - Yahoo Canada Finance
  • Corpus Proxima & The New Railjack Warframe Update Out on PC - Wccftech
  • MacRumors Giveaway: Win an 11-Inch iPad Pro and Apple Pencil 2 From Amadine - MacRumors
  • Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp all appear to be down - Windows Central
  • 'Gotham Knights' Batman game delayed until 2022 - Engadget
  • Outriders Demo: Update 1.06 Today (March 19) – Patch Notes Explained - DualShockers
  • The Full Story of Resident Evil 4 - Before You Play Residen
  • Cyberpunk 2077's Next Patch Fixes One of Its Most Annoying Features - IGN Daily Fix - IGN 4 hours ago  –  Cyberpunk 2077's Next Patch Fixes One of Its Most Annoying Features - IGN Daily Fix  IGNFirst ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ 1.2 Patch Info Reveals Police AI, Driving Changes And More  ForbesNext Big Cyberpunk 2077 Patch Will Fix Cops And Cars  KotakuCyberpunk 2077 patch 1.2 will fix police response, driving, ...
  • Hitman Sniper Assassins Release Date, Trailer, Characters, And Operating Systems - What We Know So Far - Looper 5 hours ago  – What has Square Enix Montreal been doing for the last five years?  GamesIndustry.bizSquare Enix Montreal unveils 'Hitman Sniper Assassins' for mobile, coming in 2021  MobileSyrupNew Hitma...
  • Daily Crunch: Facebook shows off a wrist-based interface - Yahoo Movies Canada
  • Intel’s version of a MacBook Pro looks even better than a real one - The Verge
  • [Updated] Looking to disable Google Chrome Reading list? Here's how to - PiunikaWeb
  • Google drops ASMR video about switching to a Pixel - MobileSyrup
  • Barnes & Noble, Lenovo make a $130 Nook 10″ Android tablet with Google Kids Space - 9to5Google
  • OnePlus releasing mid-range OnePlus 9R only in India - MobileSyrup
  • Do not buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 if you want a durable smartphone - Notebookcheck.net
  • More Galaxy S21 camera features are coming to the Gala
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