Sunday, October 03, 2021

3 October - Technology - BetaKit / Global News / Google (CA)

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  • Convictional receives $6.7 million in Series A funding as it works to become digital backbone of B2B trade 10 days ago  –  Convictional has landed $6.7 million in Series A funding from a number of high-profile investors. Solo venture capitalist Lacy Groom, an early Stripe employee,... The post Convictional receives $6.7 million in Series A funding as it works to become digital backbone of B2B trade first appeared on ...
  • Canadian municipal regions call on federal government for more support for foreign direct investment program
  • 3D BioFibR raises $700,000 in funding round
  • 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
  • Square brings card for businesses to Canada 5 days ago  –  On September 28, Square announced it is bringing its business expense card to the Canadian market. Calling Canada its second-largest international market, Square stated... 
  • Thinkific appoints former Hootsuite marketing VP as first CMO, switches up CTO
  • Stripe to open Canadian office in Toronto, announces new products
  • Gatik reveals Goodyear as strategic investor, announces partnership deal
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – FormHero sees the (Day)light
  • Fobi to acquire Qples for $3.2 million USD to expand retail opportunities
  • Staffy hires new head of operations, looks to US expansion
  • JITbase raises $650,000 in seed funding to accelerate smart manufacturing software
  • Former innovation minister Navdeep Bains joins CIBC as vice-chair of global investment banking
  • Galvanize’s journey from “written off” tech company to $1 b
  • Wishpond secures $6 million revolving credit from National Bank to fuel acquisition strategy 4 days ago  –  Wishpond, a Vancouver-based SaaS startup, has entered into a credit agreement with the National Bank of Canada’s Technology and Innovation Banking Group that would...
  • Traction on Demand to open Winnipeg office, hire 100 with support from Manitoba government
  • Hookdeck raises $320,000 USD in pre-seed funding to fuel development of webhooks solution
  • Zuva closes $20 million CAD Series A round, launches AI document solution
  • Semios secures $100 million to further acquisition strategy, become global AgTech leader
  • Samdesk secures $13.5 million to fuel expansion of crisis detection and monitoring platform
  • A|I: The AI Times – The new new oil
  • Conexiom secures $130 million in growth investment
  • MSP Corp secures $35 million from BDC Capital, CIBC to fuel acquisition efforts
  • BC Innovator Skills Initiative receives $14 million in private 
  • Clearco commits $100 million AUD, adds former Google exec as part of Australian expansion 3 hours ago  –  Clearco has officially expanded to Australia, its fourth international market to date, as the Toronto-based startup sets its sights on the Asia-Pacific region. As... The post Clearco commits $100 million AUD, adds former Google exec as part of Australian expansion first appeared on BetaKit.
  • Sandpiper Ventures closes first $10 million of its $20 million CAD target fund
  • Interac acquires SecureKey’s Canadian contracts to fuel digital ID services
  • AutoLeap revs up growth with an $18 million Series A funding round
  • Lightspeed dismisses report from activist investor critical of company’s metrics
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – WELL Health wants more
  • Shopify’s global Indigenous programs lead joins Indigenous-owned Animikii
  • Raven Capital wants to invest in the Reconciliation economy
  • R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify vs. Amazon heats up
  • With new platform update Flinks claims open banking is al

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    Facebook data on Instagram harm for teens unites U.S. political foes 4 days ago  –  Mounting public pressure over the revelations have prompted Facebook to put on hold its work on a kids' version of Instagram.
  • Trudeau says decision on Huawei’s fate on Canadian 5G expected ‘within coming weeks’ 5 days ago  –  The Trudeau government has yet to decide if the Chinese telecommunication will be granted permission to work with Canadian networks to create a 5G network
  • Instagram puts kids app in time out amid criticism 7 days ago  –  U.S. lawmakers and advocacy groups have opposed the launch of "Instagram Kids," urging the social media giant to drop its plans.       

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  • The Ascent dev says it’s ‘aware’ of demand for a PS5 version - Video Games Chronicle 16 hours ago  –  Developer Neon Giant 'Is Aware Of Demand' For The Ascent On PS5  PlayStation UniverseDev Behind Xbox-Exclusive The Ascent Says It’s Aware of Demand for PS5 Version, Asks Fans to Keep an Eye Out  PlayStation LifeSty...
  • Google Confirms A Powerful Security Rewind For 2 Billion Users - Forbes 16 hours ago  –The Latest Android Auto Updates Make CarPlay Look Ridiculous  autoevolutionAndroid Users Are Being Charged Hundreds After Clicking on This Message  msnNOWGriftHorse trojan has stolen millions from Android users  VentureBeatNew ...
  • Creative Technology Launches An Affordable Dolby Atmos Soundbar With 240W Of Peak Power - Forbes
  • October’s PlayStation Now games have reportedly been revealed early - Video Games Chronicle
  • Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Tensor details fully revealed ahead of October 19 debut - Notebookcheck.net
  • Ferrari GTC4Lusso Destroys Bentley Continental In GT Drag Race - Motor1
  • Monster Hunter Rise PC Gets First Gameplay Footage; Requirements Revealed, HDR Support Confirmed - Wccftech
  • Nissan Frontier heading to Rebelle Rally in iconic Hardbody wrap - Forma car News
  • Metroid Dread Footage Has Leaked Online Ahead Of Next Week's Launch - Nintendo Life
  • Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2021: Live Deals on iP
  • Quick - Apple's AirPods Pro drop to $179 in epic deal at Amazon - TechRadar 12 hours ago  – AirPods sale at Amazon knocks pricing to $109  Tom's GuideDaily Deals: Apple AirPods for $179, Xbox Gift Cards Discounted by $10 - IGN  IGNGrab a pair of Apple AirPods Pro and all the accessories you'll need for 15% off  Bo...
  • 15 Games You Thought You Completed But Not Really... - GamingBolt 12 hours ago  –Nintendo Life eShop Selects - September 2021  Nintendo LifeIs Nintendo Switch Online Adding Game Boy Games?  ComicBook.comThe Top 10 Games Launching on Nintendo Switch in October 2021  EssentiallySportsNintendo has released high-reso...
  • ‘Genshin Impact’ Reveals Primogem Gift Codes, New 2.2 Character Banners - Forbes
  • New MacBook Pros Likely to Launch at Apple Event This Month, Says Gurman - MacRumors
  • Xbox Game Pass: 6 titles confirmed for October 2021 - App Trigger
  • Crankworx 2021 Men's slopestyle winning run – BC - Red Bull
  • Samsung Suddenly Removes Worst Thing About Its Galaxy Phones - Forbes
  • Show Mode now available worldwide for Amazon's Alexa app for PC - MSPoweruser - MSPoweruser
  • ‘Choo-Choo Charles’ has players try and survive a horrifying train-spider - NME
  • Miriam Toews’ wise, wonderful 'Fight Night' celebrates thre
  • Amazon’s Astro robot: A feat of science or a successful product? - VentureBeat 8 hours ago  –  Amazon Astro Robot Reviewed: Compared to Getting a New Puppy  iPhone in Canada5 home robots you can buy now that are similar to the Amazon Astro  Digital TrendsForget Alexa, Astro is the next step in Amazon's infiltratio...
  • Apple’s AirPods 3 leak claims to shed light on release date - BGR 10 hours ago  –  iPhone 13 vs. 13 Mini vs. 13 Pro vs. 13 Pro Max: Every big difference  CNETThe iPhone 13 Pro costs more to build than the Samsung Galaxy S21+  Notebookcheck.netMacro Photos: Just How Good Are Apple & Samsung's Latest Phones?  Scr...
  • Iori joins the 100% touch-of-death combo club in the King of Fighters 15 demo - EventHubs
  • Dutch Amazon is listing the 12900K, 12700K, and 12600K - TechSpot
  • Windows 11 compatibility: Check if your computer meets Microsoft's requirements with these tools - CNET
  • Simplify your SEO content creation with this $69 toolset - Engadget
  • Canadian auto sales down 19.6 per cent in September as shortages weigh - Surrey Now-Leader - Flipboard
  • Today only: Get two Amazon Fire HD 10 tablets for under $200— the lowest price on the internet! - Yahoo Philippines News
  • WhatsApp for iOS readying Disappearing Messages feature and redesigned chat bubbles - 9to5Mac
  • Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldier Gets Release Window, Ne
  • Ghost Recon 20th Anniversary Showcase Announced by Ubisoft; New Project to be Unveiled - MP1st 3 hours ago 
  • Top 5 Minecraft Bedrock YouTubers - Sportskeeda 4 hours ago  – How to locate biomes in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition  Sportskeeda
  • Mizkif explains why Pokimane is a reason behind possible LA move - Dexerto
  • How to Fix the Character Already on Server Error in Diablo 2: Resurrected - Screen Rant
  • Kuo: Apple cancels plans to bring OLED display to iPad Air next year - iMore
  • Bloober Team Teases New Layers of Fear Project Running on Unreal Engine 5 - MP1st
  • Apple earns more from gaming than Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Activision combined - AppleInsider
  • This week’s top stories: iOS 15 bug fixes, iPad mini ‘jelly scrolling,’ and more - 9to5Mac
  • How to watch a Russian film team launch to the ISS this week - Digital Trends
  • Design’s dirty secrets and how to address experience bias 
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