Thursday, June 24, 2021

24 June - Technology - BetaKit / Global News / Google (CA)

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  • Conexus launching new accelerator, venture fund to strengthen Saskatchewan’s AgTech ecosystem 7 days ago  –  Regina-based Conexus Credit Union is set to announce two new initiatives in an effort to make Saskatchewan a global leader in AgTech. Conexus, through... The post Conexus launching new accelerator, venture fund to strengthen Saskatchewan’s AgTech ecosystem first appeared on BetaKit.
  • Two US startups with Canadian roots, Moonshot and Nylas, secure combined $280 million
  • Today in acquisitions: Modern Campus, Kovo HealthTech, OSF Digital, DeFi Technologies, Bubblebox
  • Dfuse rebrands, secures $73.5 million CAD grant to develop blockchain infrastructure project
  • Google reveals first Canadian Cloud Accelerator cohort
  • Browze announces $15.2 million CAD Series A round for factory-to-consumer e-commerce platform
  • R|T: The Retail Times – Growing at Lightspeed
  • Amplitude Ventures’ precision health fund exceeds $200 million target following final close
  • Lynsey Thornton latest Shopify leader to depart company
  • Alberta organizations launch database for tech startup ecos
  • Vetsie closes $285,000 as it looks to launch virtual vet care platform nationally a day ago  –  Calgary-based Vetsie has closed a $285,000 pre-seed round of funding as the startup gears up for the public launch of its communications platform for... 
  • A|I: The AI Times – Waymo gets way mo’ funding
  • Joyride secures $4.6 million CAD to help launch bike and scooter-sharing businesses
  • Wealthsimple launches 14 new coins on its crypto trading platform
  • Today in funding: Trait Biosciences, ClearEstate
  • ResQ announces December $9.75 million CAD fundraise to help restaurants meet “pent-up demand” during COVID reopening
  • Tech4SickKids raises corporate donations from Canadian tech to reach $25 million goal
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Chairman of the ApplyBoard
  • New Portage FinTech SPAC files for $200 million Nasdaq public offering
  • Q4 Inc. pauses plans for $150 million public offering on Toro

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  • Google Canada signs deals with 8 publishers, will pay news organizations for content 6 hours ago  –  Google Canada says the Google News Showcase will provide customizable space for newsrooms to produce, distribute and explain essential information to readers.
  • How do violent, racist extremists raise money? New report zeroes in on crypto 9 days ago  –  Some of the beneficiaries of these funds forwarded the money to recruiters for far-right militias and similar groups, the bulletin said.
  • Wireless spectrum auction critical for 5G kicks off this week 10 days ago  –  Freedom Mobile will be absent as its rivals bid for 3,500 megahertz licences starting on Tuesday.
  • How a B.C. filmmaker’s honeymoon photos helped train controversial facial recognition tech
  • Is Wikipedia as ‘unreliable’ as you’ve been told? Experts suggest the opposite may be true
  • Meat company JBS Foods confirms it paid US$11M ransom in cyberattack
  • Massive internet outage hits websites including Reddit, Amazon
  • Liberals push to end Bill C-10 study amid social media free speech concerns
  • Facebook to end policy that allows politicians to break content rules: reports
  • United Airlines to buy new line of Concorde-like supersonic

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  • Electronic Arts Acquires Playdemic, Makers of the Highly Successful Golf Clash Mobile Game, From Warner Bros. Games and AT&T - Financial Post a day ago  –EA buys Golf Clash developer Playdemic from AT&T and WB Games for $1.4 billion  GamasutraEA continues to spend big on mobile games with $1.4 billion ...
  • Samsung's rumoured Galaxy Watch Active 4 leaks in new renders - MobileSyrup a day ago  –  Samsung's New Wear OS Smartwatch Just Leaked  GizmodoSamsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ to have 50MP cameras and telephoto lens  Gizchina.comThe best smartphones of 2021 (so far)  MashableGalaxy S21 FE could be pushed back to late...
  • One Of Last Year’s Best JRPGs Now Has Pet Dual Wielding - Kotaku Australia
  • You can now use Stadia on Android TV and Google TV - MobileSyrup
  • Bentley Continental GT3 Pikes Peak's wheel also works for video games - Driving
  • Realme Narzo 30 5G, Narzo 30 Smartphones Launching Tomorrow in India; Expected Prices, Features & - LatestLY
  • What is AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution? AMD FSR explained - Android Authority
  • Marvel’s Avengers bug that showed IP addresses on-screen for PS5 players now fixed - The Verge
  • TikTok strikes agreement over royalty payments for music used in Canada - CBC.ca
  • Chernobylite - PS4 Physical Edition Announce Trailer - Ge
  • Gang Beasts, Worms Rumble, & More Headed to Xbox Game Pass - ComingSoon.net 21 hours ago  –  What's new on Xbox Game Pass on console, PC and mobile in late June/early July 2021  MobileSyrupNew Designed for Xbox monitors from Asus and Acer offer 4K at 120 Hz and HDMI 2.1 for Xbox Series X|S owners but at a hefty...
  • The newest Aston Martin pays homage to the marque's oldest surviving model - Driving 21 hours ago  –  Aston Martin A3 Vantage Roadster honors oldest Aston in existence  Motor AuthorityAston Martin Valkyrie Spy Video Shows Hypercar Testing In Public  Motor1 Special Aston Martin Vantage Roadster Pays Tribute To Marqu...
  • Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 Review - MobileTechReview
  • You can share tweets directly to Instagram Stories now - Yahoo News Canada
  • Vivo V21e 5G India Launch Set for June 24, 2021 - LatestLY
  • Canadian co-founder of Moderna wins science award for mRNA research - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  • Nvidia’s Canvas AI painting tool instantly turns blobs into realistic landscapes - TechCrunch
  • Tourism Ireland tapping influencers to boost visitors with Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed game - CTV News Montreal
  • SARS-CoV-2 Variants and Vaccines | NEJM - nejm.org
  • Google makes big push for new Wear OS, TV, Auto, & tabl
  • Media Molecule's Dreams and Mercedes-Benz drive into the sweet night together - TrueTrophies 9 hours ago  –  Mercedes-Benz and Playstation Team Up to Imagine the Future with "Dreams"  autoevolutionView 
  • Cyberpunk 2077' finally returns to the PlayStation store - NME 11 hours ago  –  Microsoft Will Stop Offering Cyberpunk Refunds Next Month  KotakuMicrosoft's special Cyberpunk 2077 refund policy will end in July  PC GamerMicrosoft's Full Refund Offer for Cyberpunk 2077 Ends on July 6  PCMagMicrosoft's Xbox Series S ...
  • Google Updates Authenticator App Ahead of iOS 15's Upcoming Built-in Code Generator - MacRumors
  • Xiaomi launches Mi TV Webcam: Top features and pricing of the company's first-ever webcam in India - Times of India
  • Lenovo made a wireless charger for your laptop - The Verge
  • Google Drive security update could leave some file links broken - Yahoo News Canada
  • Google releases Android 12 Beta 2.1 with bug fixes - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com
  • Tinder update lets users talk to people before they match - MobileSyrup
  • Manthey-Kitted Porsche 911 GT2 RS Nabs Claimed Production Car Nurburgring Record - The Drive
  • Minecraft x Sonic The Hedgehog Crossover - Official Trail
  • TCL’s NxtWear G wearable display glasses will go on sale in July - The Verge 6 hours ago  – TCL's New Smart Glasses Are Portable Movie Screens  GizmodoThis new super-cheap Android phone is absolutely tiny  TechradarTCL shows off foldable display glasses at MWC 2021, but foldable phone still a no-show  CNETTCL's M...
  • Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Future Will Differ From The Original - TheGamer 6 hours ago  –  Put Pole-Dancing Cloud Back In Remake, You Cowards!  KotakuThe RPG Files: Final Fantasy VII REMAKE Intergrade PS5 Review  MMORPG.comFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Had a Pole Dancing Scene That Was Removed Over Rating Concerns - IGN  I...
  • Sony WF-1000XM4 review: the best earbuds around? - PhoneArena
  • ‘GreedFall’ next-gen update and expansion arrives next week - NME
  • [Interview] Neo QLED 8K Engineers Discuss Packing the TVs' Ultra-Slim Frames with Powerful Sound Technologies - Samsung Newsroom Canada
  • Private Division Announces Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition Coming to PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S this Fall - Stockhouse
  • 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB: New Looks and 818 HP of Twin-Turbo Hybrid V-6 Power - RoadandTrack.com
  • OnePlus Nord N200 5G review: You get what you pay for - Engadget
  • 2021 Techart GT Street R is a tuned Porsche 911 Turbo that packs 800 hp - Motor Authority
  • NLogic Partners with Adgile to Bring Real-Time Performan
  • Apex Legends: Genesis Collection Event - Official Trailer - IGN 2 hours ago  – Apex Legends Genesis Collection event restores Kings Canyon, World’s Edge, and Skull Town  
  • Windows 11 is a free upgrade for Windows 10 users - XDA Developers 3 hours ago  –  Microsoft debuts Windows 11; first major update in 6 years  CP24 Toronto's Breaking NewsMicrosoft's Mehdi on the Windows 11 launch, new features and design  CNBC TelevisionHere are the major changes included in Windows 11's new desi...
  • 2022 iPhones to feature UD fingerprint sensors, come in only two sizes - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com
  • Worms Rumble - Spaceport Showdown Arena Trailer | PS5, PS4 - PlayStation Universe
  • Instagram now lets you create and publish posts on Mac, but iPad not supported - 9to5Mac
  • Legend of Mana - Opening Movie - Nintendo Switch - Nintendo
  • Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles - Official Story Trailer (English Dub & Western Announcement) - IGN
  • Xbox Game Pass adds Going Under next week - TrueAchievements
  • Ad tech stocks surge as Google delays killing third-party cookies until 2023 - CNBC
  • Mario Golf: Super Rush Nintendo Switch Review - Is It Wort
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