Sunday, August 08, 2021

8 August - Technology - Betakit / Global News / Google (CA)

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  • Communitech takes over Canadian tech startup job board Prospect 10 days ago  –  Kitchener-Waterloo innovation hub Communitech has taken over Prospect, a national startup job board that connects tech talent with Canadian companies. The takeover will see... The post Communitech takes over Canadian tech startup job board Prospect first appeared on BetaKit.
  • Antler eyes $30 million fund as part of Canada expansion
  • Silofit secures $15.25 million CAD to bring micro-gym model to United States
  • R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify goes for a Loop
  • MindBeacon sees revenue increase in Q2 as it ramps up for international expansion
  • BetaKit Live: Solving Big Problems on July 29th
  • Shopify surpasses $1 billion quarterly revenue milestone in Q2 2021 results
  • Deep Genomics secures $226 million CAD led by SoftBank as it scales AI drug discovery platform
  • A|I: The AI Times – (Deep)Mindful of every protein
  • Digital Technology Supercluster announces $20 million dig
  • Hootsuite nabs conversational AI startup Heyday in $60 million deal to further social commerce push 5 days ago  –  Hootsuite has acquired artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot startup Heyday in a $60 million CAD deal that further expands Hootsuite’s push into e-commerce and customer... The post Hootsuite nabs conversational AI startup Heyday in $60 million deal to further social commerce push first appeared on...
  • F|T: The FinTech Times – Wealthsimple’s big year
  • Canadian startup news of the week (8/02/21)
  • How tech can promote a collaborative, patient-centric approach in healthcare
  • Five tips for remote employee onboarding
  • Maple looks beyond public markets for growth and scale
  • Acquisition roundup: Clio, ChainSafe, Versaterm, Obie, Covience, SquareFeet.ai, LifeLearn Animal Health
  • NACO, Bay Mills Investment Group partner to create new investment group for Black entrepreneurs
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – New ventures for WELL Health
  • Funding roundup: Voiceflow, Cold Bore, Kraken Robotics,
  • Federal government invests $5 million in Alberta Innovates program to attract more technology, business accelerators to province 4 days ago  –  Through Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD), the Government of Canada has invested $5 million in an Alberta Innovates initiative designed to draw technology and... The post Federal government invests $5 million in Alberta Innovates program to attract more technology, business accelerator...
  • Canada open banking report released
  • Yaletown Partners raises $130 million in first close of Innovation Growth Fund II
  • Synctera launches card API as company builds its Banking-as-a-Service marketplace
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – 1Password to rule them all
  • A|I: The AI Times – Artificial unintelligence
  • Deloitte Canada acquires Clockwork to strengthen SAP consultancy business
  • WorkJam secures $35 million to fuel growth of frontline worker platform
  • Mako Fintech secures $2 million CAD to meet “absolute tsunami of client demand” for wealth management automation
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  • Canada’s cyber security chief shifts focus to developing COVID-19 vaccine passport 2 days ago  –  Scott Jones is leaving the Canadian Cyber Security Centre to become the new federal lead on proof of vaccine credentials with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
  • When the S.I.N. identification system was introduced, there was concern for the suspicions of WW II veterans seeing similarities with Nazi files on their citizens. Privacy of personal medical information is today's target of bureaucracy.
  •  The law is known to be a blunt instrument. Hype over overriding natural systems  by technologies designed to invalidate/reprogram defence mechanisms should not inform public policy. Any doctor who thinks oversight is deserving of personal professional attention should agree.
  • Feds say $8.9B raised from Canadian telecom auction for licenses in 5G wireless spectrum 10 days ago  –  In total, 1,495 out of 1,504 available licences were awarded to 15 Canadian companies, including 757 licences to small and regional providers across the country.
  • Facebook records double profit in Q2 thanks to online ad sales 11 days ago  –  However, Facebook said that it doesn't expect revenue to continue to grow at such a breakneck pace in the second half of the year.
  • Canadian tech giant Shopify hits $1B in quarterly revenue as in-person retail returns at higher levels
  • Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft report over $50B in profit combined for Q2 2021
  • Amazon denies reports that it may accept bitcoin as payment by end of 2021
  • Facebook, other tech giants look to expand crackdown on extremist content
  • White House blames YouTube, Facebook for spread of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
  • U.S. senators want social media to be held liable for spreading health misinformation
  • Global outage affecting websites of airlines, banks, tech fir

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  • Testing Back 4 Blood PC Beta On 5 GPUs - PCWorld a day ago  –  Testing Back 4 Blood PC Beta On 5 GPUs  PCWorld
  • ‘Genshin Impact’ introduces Anemo ninja, Sayu, with new gameplay trailer - NME a day ago  –  ‘Genshin Impact’ Reveals Sayu Demo Trailer, Full Move List, Release Date  ForbesGenshin Impact Sayu: Elemental Skill, Burst, voice actors, and character background revealed  SportskeedaGenshin Impact Sayu Trailer Shows O...
  • 13 Best Weekend Deals on TVs, Laptops, and Vibrators - WIRED
  • Did xQc & Adept breakup over GTA RP? Twitter swirls with rumors and speculation - Sportskeeda
  • Genshin Impact Spiral Abyss 2.0 Guide: Easiest way to beat the Toughest Abyss yet - EssentiallySports
  • Back 4 Blood Beta - The Devil's Return: The Crossing Gameplay From Two Perspectives - IGN
  • Modder makes portable PS2 console and calls it PS2 Eclipse - Gaming Ideology
  • Razer’s Project Hazel Is Now Accepting Beta Testers - Ubergizmo
  • Genshin Impact Sayu: Materials for ascension, talents, and character level-up revealed - Sportskeeda
  • Here’s How To Use Launch Control In A Manual BMW M3 -
  • Galaxy Z Fold3: famous tipsters drop the upcoming super-flagship's most comprehensive specs-related leak yet - Notebookcheck.net a day ago  –  Full Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 leaks reveal all about Samsung's foldables  TechRadarWhy Samsung Is Right to Ditch the Galaxy Note  MUO - MakeUseOfA cheaper Gala...
  • BMW X5 designer criticises the new 2 Series Coupe - Motor1 UK a day ago  – New BMW M2 Rendering Probably Looks Pretty Accurate  BMWBLOG
  • Why Do GAMERS Love GTA Online? - GamingBolt
  • Can Stock M3 Beat Tuned R34 GTR and Mustang In A Drag Race? - Motor1
  • 10 Best Wholesome Games on Switch - Nintendo Life
  • The Full Story of Halo Reach - Before You Play Halo Infinite - GamingBolt
  • 7 new and notable Android apps from the last two weeks including Data Restore Tool, Videoleap, and IMDb TV (7/24/21 - 8/7/21) - Android Police
  • COD Mobile Season 6 Pistol tier list - Sportskeeda
  • Top Stories: Magic Keyboard With Touch ID, New MacBook Pro and Apple Watches Incoming, and More - MacRumors
  • Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 honours a quarter centur
  • Drug to protect 10% who don't respond to Covid vaccine could soon be available on NHS - Daily Mail 17 hours ago  –  Drug to protect 10% who don't respond to Covid vaccine could soon be available on NHS  Daily Mail
  • Star Citizen: Alpha 3.14 - Official Trailer - IGN 18 hours ago  –  Star Citizen now has a city in the clouds  Eurogamer.netStar Citizen Alpha 3.14.0 has been released, adds new locations, improves graphics  DSOGamingStar Citizen Alpha 3.14.0 is now live with a floating city inside a gas giant  NeowinStar
  • Epic Games Store Has Given Away Thousands of Dollars Worth of Free Games Since Launch - GameRant
  • This Week in Apps: In-app events hit the App Store, TikTok tries Stories, Apple reveals new child safety plan - Yahoo Canada Finance
  • Spotify backtracks, AirPlay 2 coming after all - AppleInsider
  • Building vulnerability into your workflow - TechCrunch
  • Granblue Fantasy: Versus - Vira Teaser Trailer - Gematsu
  • Mophie Snap review: MagSafe for the Android masses - Android Police
  • OnePlus Nord 2 vs Nord CE vs Nord: Specs Comparison - gizmochina
  • Lesa Lambert builds a she shed in her backyard so she co
  • Call of Duty: ​Not a bad night in C​o​l​d​ ​W​a​r​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ - VentureBeat 8 hours ago  – How to unlock the Marshal in Warzone & Cold War Season 5  DexertoCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Is Finally Nerfing The LC10  GameRantCall of Duty 2021 Setting Seemingly Confirmed  ComicBook.com
  • Guardians Of The Galaxy’s Drax Joke Is A Good Sign For The Game’s Dialogue - Times News Express 11 hours ago  
  • PS5 NVME Drives Load Even Faster Than Internal | Game Rant - GameRant
  • New Assassin's Creed Valhalla DLC Leak Has Odyssey Fans Very Excited - ComicBook.com
  • Xbox Game Pass Surprises Players With Xbox 360 Games - ComicBook.com
  • Check Out This Four Mini Showdown At The Track - HotCars
  • Oppo launch new under-screen camera - Sky News Australia
  • Forget The MacBook Pro, Apple Has Bigger Plans - Forbes
  • The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro's Tensor SoC is a Samsung Exynos 9855 - Notebookcheck.net
  • Starship is Stacked on the Super Heavy Booster. The Talle

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  • Family-friendly Intellivision Amico console has been delayed a third time - NME 2 hours ago  –  Family-friendly Intellivision Amico console has been delayed a third time  NMEView Full coverage on Google News
  • New Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 leaks show off high-end specs and a promo poster - TechRadar 2 hours ago  –  Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 appears in official teaser with keyboard accessory - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comXiaomi Mi MIX 4 design revealed through promotional poster  gizmochinaXiaomi Mi Pad 5 Will Have 8 Speakers, Supporting...
  • Apple iPhone scan: open letter criticizing plan attracts 5K signatures - Business Insider
  • Now that Xiaomi is number one, can it stay ahead of Samsung? - Android Authority
  • Steam Deck game streaming offers 8 hours of battery life – and loads of flexibility - TechRadar
  • ‘Back 4 Blood’ developers confirm no ‘Left 4 Dead’ style versus campaign on release - NME
  • How to watch Samsung Unpacked for Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3 - CNET
  • Google Jetpack Compose Goes 1.0, JetBrains Launches Compose Multiplatform Alpha - InfoQ.com
  • How to get Caves & Cliffs experimental features in Minecraft Bedrock 1.17 - Sportskeeda
  • How the Apple Watch 6 blood oxygen app helps me monitor
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