Saturday, October 30, 2021

30 October - Technology - Beta Kit / Global News / Google (CA)

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  • Amid potential PayPal-Pinterest deal, Scott Galloway predicts Shopify will purchase Snap 5 days ago  –  Scott Galloway, a professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business, has predicted that Canadian e-commerce giant Shopify will purchase Snap, the parent... The post Amid potential PayPal-Pinterest deal, Scott Galloway predicts Shopify will purchase Snap first appeared on BetaKit.
  • Q4 Inc. makes TSX debut, joining growing wave of Canadian tech IPOs
  • White Star Capital closes $446 million CAD for new fund
  • In Q3, Toronto startups broke venture funding records… again
  • Canadian startup news of the week (10/24/21)
  • F|T: The FinTech Times – Wealthsimple expands crypto portfolio
  • Why Elizabeth Yin is hustling to build the next generation of angel investors
  • Q4 Inc. reduces TSX IPO target following weaker than expected investor demand
  • Three Toronto companies hiring tech roles right now
  • BC entrepreneur wins $1.6 million prize from Prince William
  • Bridgit secures $24 million in funding; announces new C-suite hires 4 days ago  –  Bridgit, a Toronto-based SaaS startup, has raised $24 million CAD in its Series B financing round co-led by Camber Creek and Storm Ventures. Other... The post Bridgit secures $24 million in funding; announces new C-suite hires first appeared on BetaKit.
  • BC’s tech investment boom continued in Q3
  • Clio expands into VC, FinTech with payments product, investment fund
  • Felicia Bochicchio named CEO of Unbounce; Rick Perreault becomes board chair
  • CCI launches board training program to increase tech knowledge, diversity
  • Link Investment Management revs up to take on insurance, banking incumbents with $2.5 million
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – A Facebook by any other name
  • Magnet Forensics files for $950 million CAD offering for “financing flexibility”
  • Former Slack leader Allan Leinwand joins Shopify as new CTO
  • aDolus raises $3 million CAD to bolster supply chain secu
  • Hootsuite plans to IPO before Christmas, raise $200 million on TSX 3 days ago  –  Hootsuite is finalizing its preparations to go public on the Toronto Stock Exchange before the end of the year, BetaKit has learned. Sources with... The post Hootsuite plans to IPO before Christmas, raise $200 million on TSX first appeared on BetaKit.
  • Q4 Inc. CEO downplays IPO concerns after going public, sets sights on M&A to fuel growth
  • GrubMarket expands to Canada by acquiring e-commerce startup Funtech
  • B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy unveils exec team and board members
  • Fellow.app’s meeting productivity software attracts $24 million
  • Neo Financial’s Series B leads Calgary’s venture funding bounce back in Q3
  • New York-based Jeeves launches corporate financing solution in Canada
  • A|I: The AI Times – Yoshua Bengio bets on Armilla AI
  • Trudeau cabinet shuffle divvies up regional economic development agenda to handful of ministers
  • CalendarHero parlays successful pivot into potent acquisitio
  • BetaKit Live: The State of Canadian Startups on November 3rd 2 days ago  –  Canadian businesses are managing a lot right now, from an accelerated digital transformation to an employee shift to remote and hybrid work. The recent... The post BetaKit Live: The State of Canadian Startups on November 3rd first appeared on BetaKit.
  • Lumira Ventures latest Canadian VC to jump on SPAC trend in pursuit of US medtech firms
  • Lightspeed continues e-commerce push with product developed through Ecwid acquisition
  • After booming Q2, Waterloo Region deal volume hit two-year low in Q3 2021
  • D2L cuts size, pricing of TSX IPO
  • Former CTO the latest Coinsquare exec to sue the crypto startup
  • Shopify increases revenues and gross profits, posts operating loss in Q3 2021
  • Crewdle raises $2.15 million to make video conferencing environmentally friendly
  • R|T: The Retail Times – E Automotive revs up
  • Propel closes over-allotment option, pulls in $70 million fo

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  • Flying car: Canadians bring flying car one step closer to reality 8 days ago  –  We have all had the dream of dodging traffic jams in a flying car. A Canadian engineer has invented a flying car that makes his childhood dreams take flight.
  • Here’s what the future of work looks like after COVID-19 8 days ago  –  As companies grapple with what a post-pandemic return to work looks like, The New Reality explores the spectrum of possibilities, from augmented reality to co-working spaces.
  • ‘We shouldn’t be surprised’: Docs show Facebook internal war amid U.S. Capitol riot
  • Trump launching ‘Truth Social’ app to rival big tech firms that shut him out
  • What is the ‘metaverse’ and what does it have to do with F
  • YouTube, TikTok, Snap reluctant to support legislation, open to minor changes during Senate hearing 4 days ago  –  The panel is widening its focus to examine other tech platforms, with millions or billions of users, that also compete for young people’s attention and loyalty.
  • Rogers’ family feud spotlights dual-class share structures 5 days ago  –  Dual-class shares give disproportionate voting rights to one group of shareholders such as the company's founders, family members and executives.
  • Facebook reports profit growth amid fallout from leaked documents
  • Rogers family drama: What to know and why you should care
  • Facebook whistleblower says platform amplifies online hate, extremism
  • Facebook failed to stop global spread of abusive content, documents reveal
  • Explainer: What are the Facebook Papers?
  • Ousted Rogers board chair Edward Rogers re-elected as chair in ‘illegitimate’ meeting
    Ousted Rogers board chair Edward Rogers re-elected as chair in ‘illegitimate’ meeting 6 days ago  –  Martha Rogers, who also sits on the board, has repeatedly taken aim at her brother on Twitter.
  • Fintech credit card space is growing. Here’s what you sho
  • Canada’s Meta Materials sees stock jump after Facebook’s name change a day ago  –  After Facebook changed its name to Meta on Thursday, Canadian company Meta Materials experienced a jump in stock price during opening trading on Friday.
  • Supply chain woes cost Apple $6B in sales ahead of worse holiday quarter, CEO says 2 days ago  –  Apple told investors in July that chip constraints would start to hit its iPhone and iPad lineups for the first time in the fourth quarter.
  • Meet ‘Meta’: Facebook gets a new name amid ethical firestorm 2 days ago  –  The company CEO has increasingly been promoting the idea of Facebook as a "metaverse" company rather than a social media one.
  • Facebook, Google, Twitter face grilling by U.K. lawmakers over online safety
  • Shopify says ‘extreme’ levels of pandemic-fuelled online shopping are easing
  • Toronto mayor defends role in Rogers family trust amid boardroom drama
  • Facebook stood by as Donald Trump’s posts set America ‘on fire’
  • Robby, a line-painting robot, blazes trail on UBC sports fields
  • Edward Rogers asks B.C. court to validate new board family says is illegitimate
  • Mark Zuckerberg claims Facebook Papers leak paints ‘false

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  • Sony Xperia Pro-I Cinematic Video 4K 120fps - GSMArena Official a day ago  –  Sony Xperia Pro-I Cinematic Video 4K 120fps  GSMArena OfficialView Full coverage on Google News
  • Riders Republic - Grand Opening Trailer | PS5, PS4 - PlayStation Universe a day ago  –  I Would Pay $5 To Make Everyone In Riders Republic Shut The Hell Up  TheGamerRiders Republic review: A rebirth for extreme sports games  Tom's GuideHow to make a group in Riders Republic  SportskeedaIs Riders Republic cross-p...
  • ‘Skyrim: Anniversary Edition’ is adding a new quest – inspired by ‘Oblivion’ - NME
  • Xplornet to install high-speed fibre cable across PEI's Confederation Bridge - MobileSyrup
  • SunnySide - Official Gameplay Trailer - IGN
  • Twitter now lets all iOS users 'Super Follow' select creators - Yahoo Canada Finance
  • Call of Duty: Vanguard- Everything You Need to Know About Their Upcoming Multiplayer Game Modes - EssentiallySports
  • PSVR 2 may already have a massive advantage over the original PlayStation VR - TechRadar
  • Luigi Wins by Doing Absolutely Nothing (Mario Party Superstars) - Nintendo Life
  • The Characters of OXENFREE II: Lost Signals - Nintendo S
  • The IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Yoga Slim 7 Pro are the same laptop as if model names aren't already confusing enough - Notebookcheck.net 21 hours ago  –  Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon, hands on: A compact sub-1kg ultraportable  ZDNetAmazon sale Finale Days: Laptops from Asus, Lenovo, HP and others with up to 40% discount...
  • Canada's rugged East Coast inspires U.K.-based developer to make video game about fishing - CTV News Atlantic a day ago  
  • GTA News: San Andreas VR, Dr. Dre Music? - Dark Horizons
  • NASA to fly National Geographic cameras on first crewed return to moon - collectSPACE.com
  • Brazil registers 394 new COVID-19 deaths - National Post
  • Subaru BRZ with 500 bhp LS3 V8 swap is as wild as it sounds - Motor1 UK
  • Google Fi goes anti-Watergate with end-to-end encryption update - Chrome Unboxed
  • Why Does the EU Want to Force iPhones to Have USB-C Ports? - MUO - MakeUseOf
  • Microsoft acquires Kelowna's Two Hat Security tech company – The Golden Star - Golden Star
  • Xbox: November 2021 Games with Gold - Official Trailer - IG
  • Meta is acquiring the maker of VR workout app 'Supernatural' - Engadget 13 hours ago  –  Fitness app Supernatural is becoming part of Meta after Facebook touts VR fitness  The VergeMeta acquires developer behind VR fitness app 'Supernatural'  Times NowMeta acquires VR fitness subscription service Supernatural  CNET...
  • Don't believe the benchmarks or your eyes—the M1 Max is clearly doomed - Macworld 13 hours ago  –Intel's Desktop Alder Lake CPUs to Use Two Types of Dies  Tom's HardwareWhere to pre-order Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake CPUs  Tech AdvisorA store accidentally delivered Intel Alder Lake chips to customers  Gizchina.comIn...
  • TCL Roku TV Wireless Soundbar hands-on: Great sound, easy setup, limited appeal - CNET
  • 18 New Details You Need To Know About Animal Crossing New Horizons Happy Home Paradise DLC - UPDATE - Eurogamer
  • Little Devil Inside Gameplay trailer revealed: Watch video - The Indian Express
     14 hours ago  –  Little Devil Inside Gameplay trailer revealed: Watch video  The Indian ExpressLittle Devil Inside's world map is just as cute as its combat  Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Mercedes-AMG SL Gets a Shooting Brake Version Thanks to Theottle - autoevolution
  • News Roundup: The 2023 Corvette Z06, the 2022 Range Rover, and more - Driving
  • Apple reveals why the new MacBook Pro doesn't have Face ID or a touchscreen - iMore
  • MSI Releases More Crucial Information Regarding Intel's Alder Lake CPUs! - WccftechTV
  • Suzuki Mighty Boy With 440-HP V8 Is Not Your Typical Kei 
  • How to capture sacred sites in Age of Empires IV - Sportskeeda 8 hours ago  –  How to capture sacred sites in Age of Empires IV  SportskeedaAge of Empires 4 charging up Steam's current players chart  Eurogamer.netAge of Empires 4 devs are looking into an Xbox console version  Windows CentralHow to add and play with friends in Age of Empires IV  SportskeedaAge of Empires 4 C...
  • Apex Legends Season 11 patch notes: New map, new gun, and other features - Sportskeeda 8 hours ago  – Respawn won’t rule out Titans ever coming to Apex Legends  DexertoHere’s how Escape is changing Apex Legends Ranked  UpcomerApex Legends Ash Character Trailer Breaks Down Her Abilities  GameSpotRespawn explains h...
  • Forget The New MacBook Pro, Apple Has Something Much Better - Forbes
  • ICYMI: Apple’s new MacBook Pros have (nearly) everything you’d want - Yahoo News Canada
  • Apple's Huge iPhone Mistake Is Bad News For 1 Billion Users | Straight Talking Cyber | Forbes - Forbes
  • Here are all of the abilities for Chamber, VALORANT's new weapon-savvy agent - Dot Esports
  • Evaluating the Dr. Dre and GTA Rumor - TheGamer
  • Google Pixel 6 Pro First Impressions - Thurrott.com - Thurrott.com
  • ‘Destiny 2’ Confirms November Is Its Month Off This Season - Forbes
  • ‘Fortnite’ Leak Says A ‘League Of Legends’ Jinx Crossover 
  • How to make more money in Riders Republic - Sportskeeda 3 hours ago
  • Halo Infinite Outpost Gameplay, Faulty N64 Games on Switch, and More! | IGN The Weekly Fix - IGN 5 hours ago  –  Gallery: 343 Shows Off More Stunning Halo Infinite Artwork, Renders And Screenshots  Pure XboxHow Halo Story Campaigns Evolved After 343 Industries Took Over  GameRantHalo Infinite's Craig Meme Gave 343...
  • All multiplayer game modes in Call of Duty: Vanguard - Sportskeeda
  • Nintendo confirms plans to close Toronto and California offices - MobileSyrup
  • 8 Video Games That KNEW They Broke The Rules - WhatCulture Gaming
  • Goldeneye 007 German Ban Removal Raises Some Interesting Questions About Its Future On Switch Online - IGN
  • Nokia Tab T20 Tablet Launching in India on November 1, 2021; Teased on Flipkart - LatestLY
  • Lava Agni 5G Smartphone To Be Launched in India on November 9, 2021 - LatestLY
  • 13 Games That Defined Horror - GameSpot
  • iFixit teardown confirms the $19 Apple cleaning cloth is a re
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