Friday, March 05, 2021

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

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  • Canadian startup news of the week (2/28/21) 4 days ago  –  Welcome to BetaKit’s startup stories of the week! Here, you will find the week’s most important news, features, and editorials published on BetaKit. If...
  • F|T: The FinTech Times – Banking-as-a-service’s new problems
  • Today in funding: Goodfood, TRADE X, Peak Power, Novarc Technologies, Innovate BC
  • Clearbanc expands reach of revenue financing model with new product for early-stage founders
  • CPPIB CEO steps down after travelling abroad to get COVID-19 vaccine
  • HYAS looks to develop cybersecurity product with $20 million CAD Series B round
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – Facebook for healthcare?
  • Alberta 2021 budget includes funding for tech sector as part of overall economic recovery plan
  • Loop Insights, Nano One Materials, Converge Technology Solutions among TSX Venture’s Top 50 companies
  • Feds propose changes to wage, rent subsidies meant to i
  • R|T: The Retail Times – Amazon vs. unions a day ago  
  • FrontFundr looks to help companies go public through new partnership
  • Raven closes $25 million venture fund for Indigenous entrepreneurs
  • Government commits $518 million to Canada Foundation for Innovation to fund research projects
  • Federal government extends current Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, CERS rates to June
  • Deloitte to launch AI Institute initiative in Canada
  • PocketPills raises $30 million Series B amid continued demand for virtual healthcare solutions
  • A|I: The AI Times – Google’s failed attempts to silence critics
  • Amid rise in remote work, Dooly announces $25.5 million CAD to scale sales enablement platform
  • The DMZ’s Black Innovation Programs set to receive $1.2 
  • Mednow closes $37 million IPO as it’s set to list on TSXV 4 hours ago  –  Toronto-based healthtech startup Mednow has closed its initial public offering, raising approximately $37 million CAD at a price of $6.75 per share. The company...
  • Upside Foundation reaches 300 members as Wattpad’s massive exit marks strong start for 2021
  • How the CRA is supporting innovation through SR&ED during COVID-19
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – A return to Canadian health innovation
  • Today in funding: SomaDetect, Metis, CoinSmart
  • Wealthsimple sells US book of business to Betterment as company claims renewed focus on Canada
  • Twitter to ramp up Canadian presence, hire at least 24 engineers in Toronto
  • Infosys expanding to Calgary as it looks to double Canadian workforce to 4,000 employees
  • Snapcommerce secures $107 million to build a mobile commerce leader
  • After a year of rapid growth, Athennian extends Series A ro

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  • U.K. launches probe into Apple App Store for allegedly stifling competition a day 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 2 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 5 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
  • 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 fr

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  • LinkedIn stops collecting tracking data ahead of iOS 14 changes - Yahoo News Canada a day ago  –  
  • Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 Game Launches in 2022 - Gaming Ideology a day ago  –  Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 Game Launches in 2022  Gaming Ideology
  • SpaceX rocket explodes minutes after successful landing - CTV News
  • Evil Inside - Announcement Trailer | PS5, PS4 - PlayStation Universe
     a day ago  –  Evil Inside - Announcement Trailer | PS5, PS4  PlayStation UniversePS VR 2 anticipation builds as Sony announces 6 new PS VR games  T3New PlayStation VR games announced; including 'Doom 3 VR Edition'  GBAtemp.netI Expect You to Die 2: The Spy and the Liar - Extended Announcement Trailer | PS VR  ...
  • Guilty Gear Strive Gameplay - Anji and I-No Footage - GameSpot
  • Samsung's ISOCELL 2.0 Sensor Shrinks Pixels Without Quality Loss - PetaPixel
  • Black Diamond, PIEPS issue recall for avalanche transceivers – Nelson Star - Nelson Star
  • Sony files patent to turn bananas into gaming controllers - Yahoo Canada Sports
  • Study on pro athletes returning from COVID-19 finds few cases of heart disease - Sportsnet.ca
  • AMD releases Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card - Regina
  • Satechi’s latest USB-C hub supports 4K at 60Hz, and 100W pass-through - The Verge 11 hours ago  –  
  • Buying a Samsung Galaxy smartphone in 2021: A How to guide - The Indian Express 11 hours ago  –  Samsung’s latest budget phone sports a 90Hz AMOLED screen (Update: India price)  Android AuthoritySamsung One UI 3.1 (Android 11) update tracker: All we know about this...  PiunikaWebHands on: Xiaomi Mi 11 review  TechR...
  • iPhone 13 could see the surprise return of a classic Apple feature - Creative Bloq
     11 hours ago  –Apple's Upcoming iPhone 12 MagSafe Battery Pack  Mac RumorsiPhone 13 may not be portless after all, but have a brand new connector  PhoneArena'iPhone 13' rumors, Clubhouse, Apple Card fiasco on the AppleInsider podca...
  • Windows 10's most annoying problems and how to troubleshoot them - CNET
  • Nintendo Talks About The Switch's Lifespan - Kotaku
  • Japanese billionaire seeks 8 people for free Moon ride - The Free Press Journal
  • How to keep your online history private as tracking technology improves - CBC.ca
  • Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra bags TENAA certification, expected to launch soon - gizmochina
  • Apple Held Top Spot in Global Smartwatch Market in Q4 2020, Shipping 13 Million Apple Watch Series 6 and... - MacRumors
  • Nubia's new Red Magic phone packs a 165Hz screen and u
  • This Week In XR: Microsoft Mesh, Telepresence, Crowdfunding Record Set - Forbes 6 hours ago  –  
  • Restored Chaplin films to be released in cinemas worldwide - National Post 7 hours ago  –  Restored Chaplin films to be released in cinemas worldwide  National Post
  • India’s largest telco is working on a cheap Android laptop - Android Police
  • New research will study impact of COVID-19 on Halifax's long-term care residents - HalifaxToday.ca
  • The iPad Pro doesn't need an M1 processor... or does it? - Macworld
     8 hours ago  –  The iPad Pro doesn't need an M1 processor... or does it?  MacworldReport: Apple to bring 10.9-inch OLED iPad Pro, OLED Macbook Pro next year - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comOLED 10.9-Inch iPad Rumored for Early 2022, 12.9-Inch iPad Pro and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Could Follow  MacRumorsHere’s everyt...
  • Halo Pringles: What is Moa Burger flavour? How to buy the tube - HITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, Music
  • Alphabet's Project Wolverine will isolate a person's voice in a crowd - MobileSyrup
  • Razer Anzu Smart Glasses Want To Be Your WFH Saviors - Forbes
  • ASUS ROG Phone 5 sets a new record in Master Lu benchmarks - gizmochina
  • Android vs. iPhone: 7 things Apple fans wish their phones 
  • Cyberpunk 2077 Timelapse Shows Game's True Visual Potential - GameRant 17 minutes ago  –  Captain America Cyberpunk 2077 Fan Art is the Video Game We Deserve  Screen Rant“It Takes Two” Director Thinks Cyberpunk 2077 Got Unfair Amount Of Criticism  TalkEsportIt Takes Two Director Defends Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red...
  • Blade & Soul: Revolution - Official Launch Trailer - IGN 29 minutes ago  –  Blade & Soul Revolution Launches Worldwide Today On Mobile  MMORPG.comBlade & Soul: Revolution, Netmarble's open-world RPG, is now available for iOS and Android  Pocket GamerView Full coverage on Google News
  • Microsoft adds Startup Boost, Sleeping Tabs to Edge build 89 - Ars Technica
  • Mii Weekly | Pyra/Mythra out now! Who's next? New Mii Costumes! - Nintendo Wire
  • Apple's 'Find My' app could get new tracking prevention features - MobileSyrup
  • Twitter underwhelms with "undo send" button - Yahoo Canada Finance
  • Redmi Note 10 Pro review: Xiaomi's new midrange dynamo - CNET
  • Google rumoured to unveil new Pixel June 11, new Pixel Buds mid-April - MobileSyrup
  • COVID-19: Peterborough Public Health, MPP Dave Smith plan virtual town hall on vaccine rollout - Globalnews.ca
  • Here’s why it’s important to audit your Amazon Alexa skills (
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