25 September - Technology - Betakit / Global News / Google (CA)

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WeCommerce announces new hires, including CFO 8 days ago  –  Following second-quarter 2021 results that showed Victoria, BC’s WeCommerce posting a loss, the acquirer of Shopify partner ecosystem companies announced a new CFO, general... The post WeCommerce announces new hires, including CFO first appeared on BetaKit.

SMRT1 crowdfunds over $484,000 for smart touchscreen for vending machines

Following Series A raise, Medchart adds VP of product design to support product development, expansion

Techstars Toronto tapped for second cohort as early-stage accelerator expands

Montreal-based BrainBox AI, American Internet of Things company partner to lower energy consumption in commercial buildings

H|T: The Healthtech Times – Carebook CEO changeover

Duda acquires Quebec-based e-commerce startup Snipcart

Urbx moves to dismiss Attabotics’ patent infringement claim

PwC Canada acquires Ottawa-based cybersecurity consulting firm Avaleris

CarDoor raises $3 million, prepares its online car retai

Rewind fundraise shows that slow and steady can win the market 5 days ago  –  Mike Potter knew he had to move faster. The CEO and co-founder of Ottawa-based Rewind admitted to BetaKit in January that the company’s $19... The post Rewind fundraise shows that slow and steady can win the market first appeared on BetaKit.

Sparrow raises $3.25 million CAD to accelerate computational health tech development

Hootsuite brings on Tiziana Figliola as new CFO

Vancouver-based First Fund closes additional $6 million for pre-seed investment fund

F|T: The FinTech Times – Neo is the One

Canadian startup news of the week (9/19/21)

How Felix & Paul won an Emmy shooting VR on the ISS

Radical Ventures expands leadership team, adds partner in San Francisco

IIROC briefly halts Facedrive stock after two days of heavy trading

LearnExperts raises $1.25 million in seed funding to acc

Wealthsimple, Clearco top LinkedIn’s Top Startups Canada 2021 list 4 days ago  –  Toronto-based unicorn Wealthsimple ranked highest on LinkedIn’s Top Startups Canada 2021 list, released September 22. Clearco placed second on the list, while online cosmetic... 

A|I: The AI Times – Radical squadron

Toronto-Waterloo rises in Startup Genome’s 2021 global ecosystem rankings, as Vancouver falls

Shopify reportedly surpasses Amazon in online traffic, heating up race between the e-commerce firms

Rebranded Daylight Automation raises $15.7 million CAD in Series A funding

Acquisition roundup: Ramp, Top Hat, Wishpond, Trade X, Enthusiast Gaming

Inovia partners part of newly launched acquisition company, Soar Technology, and $230 million USD IPO

PhenoTips secures $2.5 million CAD to expand reach of medical genetics software

S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Epic fail

Rebelstork strikes deal with Hudson’s Bay for baby gear

3D BioFibR raises $700,000 in funding round 2 days ago  –  3D BioFibR, a biofibre manufacturing startup based in Halifax, raised $700,000 in what it called an oversubscribed seed funding round. Current investor Concrete Ventures... The post 3D BioFibR raises $700,000 in funding round first appeared on BetaKit.

WELL Health to acquire Aware MD for $4.5 million CAD

Alberta Innovates to fund four new tech accelerators through Scaleup GAP program

Micromobility expert, Horace Dediu, joins Relay Ventures as a partner, chief market strategist

StandUp Ventures reveals second fund dedicated to women-led startups with $30 million initial close

Former Tungle, Foko Retail employees team up to launch new hybrid work-focused calendar startup

R|T: The Retail Times – Taco Bell is a tech company now

Thirdera acquires Appoxio to enhance UI/UX in ServiceNow platform

Vancouver-based Dapper Labs raises $250 million USD, partners with Spain’s LaLiga

Angel Host raises $5.2 million USD to capitalize on vac

Senator Colin Deacon talks open banking, competition, #FreeBoswell 4 hours ago  –  Today, we add a new member to the #FreeBoswell movement.   “The reality is [the banks] have been used to an environment where they... The post Senator Colin Deacon talks open banking, competition, #FreeBoswell first appeared on BetaKit.

CIX lists top 20 early-stage startups, top 10 growth startups of 2021

Salesforce set to acquire Toronto-based LevelJump.io

BetaKit Live: Canada’s ‘New’ Innovation Policy on September 28th

WELL Health filing indicates company may raise up to $500 million to support acquisition strategy

Regulators caution crypto trading platforms, issue guidance over misleading language in advertising

RBCx launches venture debt product as market for it heats up in Canada

H|T: The Healthtech Times – AbCelleration

Convictional receives $6.7 million in Series A funding as it works to become digital backbone of B2B trade

Canadian municipal regions call on federal governme

Global News

Neo-Nazis are still active on Facebook — and they’re making money 9 hours ago  –  The Battle of the Nibelungs — a reference to a classic epic much loved by Nazis — is one of dozens of far-right groups that continue to leverage mainstream social media for profit.

Blackberry reports $144M loss, revenue down 32% in Q3 2021 3 days ago  –  The Waterloo, Ont., based company says it lost 25 cents per share in the three months ended Aug. 31, compared with a loss of four cents per share or US$23 million a year earlier.

Tesla’s Autopilot is ‘far from perfect.’ U.S. regulators seek to answer: Is it safe? 4 days ago  –  The current investigation of Autopilot represents the latest significant challenge for Elon Musk, the Tesla chief executive.

A ‘digital spy in your pocket’: Zero-click hack blocked by Apple, but what is it?

Apple releases critical software patch to fix security vulnerability

No, Walmart is not partnering with litecoin for payments,

Google (CA)

Silent Hill 2 at 20: A Sequel That Improved Greatly Over the Original - MP1st a day ago  – 10 Ways Silent Hill 2 Remains The Ultimate Horror Game | CBR  CBR - Comic Book ResourcesNew Fan-Made Film, Silent Hill: Road of Guilt, Is an Eerie Trip Back to Konami's Iconic Lakeside Town  Twinfinite20 Years Ago Today, ...

Too many chargers? This EU lawmaker is pushing for a universal solution - CBC.ca a day ago  –  Apple’s iPhone Lightning ports aren’t about convenience; they’re about control  The VergeExplained: Why EU rules on common chargers could result in iPhone without charging ports  The Indian ExpressApple's Lightning por...

Square Enix Remasters Actraiser For Android And iOS Devices - Android Headlines

Yahoo has built a new calendar app called Day, and it’s recruited the co-founder of Sunrise to design it - TechCrunch

‘Battlefield Mobile’ footage shows conquest on Grand Bazaar - NME

Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch - Nintendo

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut – Release Date Trailer – Nintendo Switch - Nintendo

Dying Light 2 Stay Human - Cloud Version – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch - Nintendo

Researcher Says Apple Ignored Three Zero-Day Security Vulnerabilities Still Present in iOS 15 - MacRumors

After Knights of the Old Republic remake reveal for PS5

Lambo Urus v Porsche Turbo GT v BMW X6M v Tesla Model X v Jeep Trackhawk: DRAG RACE - carwow 16 hours ago  –  Can The Lamborghini Urus Beat Every Performance SUV In A Drag Race?  Motor1 Video: BMW X6 M against the world, featuring the fastest SUVs around  BMWBLOGView 

Sable Review - The Final Verdict - GamingBolt 17 hours ago  – What Do Critics Think of Sable? | CBR  CBR - Comic Book ResourcesView 

Oppo Watch Free, Smart TV K9 To Go Official In China On September 26 - Gizchina.com

Intel's 12900K is Going to CRUSH the Competition! - Boot Sequence

Death Stranding Director's Cut Video Review - GameSpot

With Crystal Dynamics joining The Initiative, is Xbox’s ambitious AAAA title 'Perfect Dark' a cause for concern? - Sportskeeda

5 materials to farm for Childe before his rumored rerun in Genshin Impact 2.2 - Sportskeeda

Rune Factory 5 – Nintendo Direct 9.23.21 Trailer – Nintendo Switch - Nintendo

Desktop computers make comeback as people continue to work from home - CTV News Toronto

Google CEO sought to keep Incognito mode issues o

 

Pokemon Unite to Add New Pokemon Next Week - ComicBook.com 11 hours ago  – Mamoswine Joins Pokémon Unite Next Week On September 29  Nintendo LifeMamoswine is coming to Pokémon Unite on September 29  GamepurThe Best Ways to Play Pokémon Unite Without Spending Money  Screen RantMamoswine will join Pokémon UNITE on S...

Which Surface devices do you want to buy? - Windows Central 11 hours ago  –  Surface Duo 2 will get three years of OS, security updates  MobileSyrupMicrosoft Surface Duo 2: Here’s everything you want to know  Good e-ReaderIs Microsoft's Surface Studio 2 Still Worth Buying?  PCMagPoll: Do you prefer foldable display...

Amazon plots wall-mounted Echo in far-reaching development plans - AppleInsider

Microsoft is sending the star of ‘Deathloop’ a PS5 so he can play the game - NME

Content Creators are Recreating Homelessness in 'The Sims' - WIRED

‘Kena: Bridge Of Spirits’ could get new combat scenarios in the future - NME

10 Management and City-Building Games for Armchair Tycoons - WIRED

‘Europa Universalis IV’ is next weeks free Epic Games Store title - NME

How to win 1v1 fights easily in PUBG Mobile Lite - Sportskeeda

Is the iPhone 13 worth it? Before buying, see how it co

DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT + A New Power Awakens Set – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch - Nintendo 7 hours ago  – NintendoSplatoon 3's Into The Spider-Verse Cityscape Looks Absolutely Stunning  GizmodoRandom: Here's Some Clickbait - No Really, Splatoon 3's Latest Song Is Called 'Clickbait'  Nintendo LifeSplatoon 3 Gets Close...

Castlevania Advance Collection out now on consoles and PC - VG247 8 hours ago  –  Castlevania Advance Collection reminds us why Aria of Sorrow is great  PolygonFan-Favorites Return in Castlevania Advance Collection  RPGFanEvery Game in the Castlevania Advance Collection Explained  GameRantThe Castlevania Advance C...

Apple says third-party apps must update to fully use iPhone 13 Pro's 120Hz display - Yahoo Movies Canada

5 Android apps you shouldn’t miss this week – Android Apps Weekly - Android Authority

Alan Wake Remastered - 15 Things You Need To Know Before You Buy - GamingBolt

DJI Mavic 3 drone looks beefy and brilliant in new leaked photos - DroneDJ

Galaxy S22 Ultra leak suggests Samsung will include the Note's S-Pen slot - Engadget

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, “Massive” Expansion Summer 2022 - Spiel Times

Dissected: Kirby and the Forgotten Land Trailer - Nintendo Direct 23rd September - Nintendo Life

6 Things You Need To Know about Skyrim Anniversary

Gallery: 15 Screenshots Of Switch Online's N64 And Sega Mega Drive Launch Titles - Nintendo Life an hour ago  –  Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions will now include N64 games  CulturessThe Switch could be an amazing retro console, so why isn’t it?  Tom's GuideSwitch's N64 Controller Is Hiding Some Extra Buttons ...

Halo: Infinite multiplayer combat - VentureBeat 2 hours ago  – Halo Infinite players are destroying each other with a super punch glitch  Video Games ChronicleI Can't Believe We're Still Debating Halo's Aim Assist  Kotaku343 Industries Shares 67 Stunning 'Art Of Halo Infinite' Images  Pure Xbox

PlayStation Plus: Free PS4 and PS5 Games We May Be Getting for October - ComicBook.com

Forget The MacBook Pro, Apple Has Bigger Plans - Forbes

Xiaomi shares more details about the upcoming Civi phone - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

Hands on with the small and mighty 6th-generation iPad mini - AppleInsider

Apple TV Plus Had Fewer Than 20M Subscribers as of July 2021 in U.S. and Canada, Tech Giant Told IATSE - Variety

Ride 4 PS5 Gameplay in First-Person Looks Photorealistically Insane - MP1st

Rec Room - Rec Rally Trailer - VRFocus

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