Monday, January 03, 2022

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

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  • Snappy receives $2 million to scale restaurant management tech 20 days ago  –  Snappy powers over 1,500 restaurants in eight countries and over 30 cities. The post Snappy receives $2 million to scale restaurant management tech first appeared on BetaKit.
  • IBM to hire 350 tech employees in Nova Scotia
  • eLeapPower closes $21 million Series A round to solve electric vehicle pain points
  • Halifax-based LeadSift third company acquired by IDG Communications in last 18 months
  • TealBook looks to become global leader in supply chain data with $50 million in new funding
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Whitecap caps off 2021 with new fund
     20 days ago  –  Plus: the startup that successfully pivoted (twice). 
  • Ryan Holmes, Manny Padda launch venture fund to invest in founders under 30 years old
  • Narwhal Project Canadian accelerator ranking shows need for improvement compared to US counterparts
  • Narwhal Project creator looks to apply unicorn research with new accelerator
  • Secoda secures $2.75 million for “Google-like” data searc
  • Xandar Kardian raises $10 million for contactless health monitoring tech 19 days ago  –  In April, its solution was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. .
  • Rockport Networks raises $61.9 million CAD, appoints Marc Sultzbaugh as co-CEO
  • Consumer products investor IVEST launches $200 million SPAC to pursue innovative technologies
  • Ledn raises $70 million in Series B funding, plans launch of Bitcoin-backed mortgages
  • Alongside acquires CareerBeacon from Brunswick News
  • Valence Discovery announces $10.9 million CAD for AI-aided drug discovery and formulation
  • WFHomie raises $1.9 million CAD to help companies better engage, retain employees
  • A|I: The AI Times – SenseTime senses timing is off, delays IPO
  • SVB report finds Canadian venture activity reached new heights in 2021
  • Accelia Capital launches $50 million VC fund to back wom
  • How the global “phenomenon” of impact investing is heating up in Canada 17 days ago  –  How to balance profit with purpose. The post How the global “phenomenon” of impact investing is heating up in Canada first appeared on BetaKit.
  • WealthTech startup PureFacts raises $37 million to pursue acquisitions
  • LifeSpeak acquires Torchlight to expand digital education to caregivers
  • Armed with $1.2 million, Eva plans to bring ride-sharing, delivery software to new markets
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – Elizabeth Holmes was always in control
  • New mandate letter gives Minister Champagne long to-do-list for Canadian tech and innovation
  • Tiggy raises $6.3 million to expand 15-minute grocery delivery service beyond Vancouver
     18 days ago  –  Tiggy has its eyes on establishing dark stores in Toronto.
  • Nicoya’s $20 million Series A extension enables continued development of digital proteomics solution
  • Ukko Agro closes $5.1 million seed round to help farmers make crop management decisions at scale
  • R|T: The Retail Times – A GoodGood plan for local comm
  • CDL-Rockies promised $4.8 million from OCIF, federal government 12 days ago  –  The investment will enable the creation of a fourth CDL-Rockies stream.
  • A|I: The AI Times – Valence’s new discoveries
  • Hybrid workers are vulnerable to cyberattacks. Here’s how employees can play defence at home and in the office
  • As 2021 breaks records, can the Canadian tech sector sustain its growth in 2022?
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – TealBook takes the reins
  • Traction Guest acquired by US growth equity firm PSG
  • Trulioo sees crypto firms lean toward compliance verification as regulatory environment changes
  • Marlow brings innovative D2C menstrual product to market
  • Canadian startup news of the week (12/19/21)
  • F|T: The FinTech Times – Ledn bets on Bitcoin-backed m
  • League enters 2022 as Canada’s newest unicorn with TDM Growth Partners-led round 3 days ago  –  League will watch the ball drop with a billion-dollar valuation. 
  • Weedbox acquires ecommerce tech provider Goodtimes
  • Xero to acquire Calgary’s TaxCycle in $75 million CAD deal to expand Canadian presence
  • CDPQ invests $100 million CAD in AppDirect channel partner program
  • CoinSmart second crypto trading platform to receive marketplace status this month
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – Inside LifeSpeak’s largest acquisition to date
  • Why Benevity’s new CEO Kelly Schmitt is already thinking about her successor
  • Following Moka acquisition, Mogo launches stock trading app
  • R|T: The Retail Times – Tiggy to light up more dark stores
  • Hubly raises $1.7 million CAD to help financial services fir

    • Global News

  • U.S. officials voice concern of 5G interference near airports, ask for delay 3 days ago  –  In a letter Friday seen by Reuters, officials asked for a delay in installation to advance the "co-existence of 5G ... and safe flight operations."
  • Tesla recalls over 475K cars from U.S. markets over safety concerns 4 days ago  –  The U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer is recalling 356,309 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles to address rearview camera issues and 119,009 Model S vehicles due to front hood problems.
  • Samsung, Micron warn COVID-19 lockdown in Chinese city may impact chip production 5 days ago  –  The companies said the stringent lockdown in Xian, where Micron's DRAM and Samsung's NAND memory chips are manufactured, could lead to delays.
  • Smart speaker instructs child to touch penny to live electrical plug in ‘challenge’
  • ‘Exceptional day’: Canadian scientists rejoice successful launch of space telescope
  • World’s largest space telescope launched on quest to obse

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  • What Apple may be planning for Mac users in 2022 - Times of India 16 hours ago 
  • Emiru Joins OTK as Its Newest Content Creator - GlobeNewswire 18 hours ago  – Emiru joins OTK as a content creator  Dot Esports
  • YouTuber figured out Asus Z690 Hero motherboards melted down due to backward capacitor - The Verge
  • Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach DLC Teased - ComicBook.com
  • 12 Best Free PC Games You Should Play In 2022 - DualShockers
     21 hours ago  –  12 Best Free PC Games You Should Play In 2022  DualShockers
  • New WhatsApp scam targeting residents in Mississauga and Brampton - insauga.com
  • Apple Accidentally Reveals iPhone Breakthrough Feature In New Patent - Forbes
  • The Best Video Game Controllers - IGN
  • The iQOO 9 series will debut alongside a more compact 120W GaN charger - Notebookcheck.net
  • Week 52 in review: Xiaomi 12 series is here, 2021 is gone
  • Alienware's Concept Nyx puts a game streaming server in your home - TechSpot 8 hours ago  –  Alienware's Concept Nyx is the Gaming Setup of Our Dreams  GizmodoConcept Nyx is Alienware’s take on a household gaming server  Ars TechnicaAlienware’s Concept Nyx aims to cast your PC games to any screen you own  The Verg...
  • PlatinumGames’ Babylon’s Fall Receives New Japanese Trailer Focusing on Combat - Wccftech 8 hours ago  –  Babylon's Fall 'New Year Special' TV commercial  GematsuBabylon's Fall Broadcast to Include Gameplay and New Information  SiliconeraBabylon's Fall by PlatinumGames Gets New Trailer to Celebrate the New Year  T...
  • Brazil health agency warns against boarding cruise ships amid COVID-19 outbreaks - Euronews
  • Apple's rumored new monitor could be a lot more affordable than the Pro Display XDR - Yahoo Movies Canada
  • What will the next update of Minecraft be about? - Sportskeeda
     11 hours ago  –  What will the next update of Minecraft be about?  Sportskeeda
  • PUBG: Battlegrounds and Other Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass in January 2022 - MySmartPrice
  • Apple’s 2022 product lineup will reportedly include new Mac Pros, a VR headset, redesigned MacBook Air, and more - XDA Developers
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti flashed with RTX 3090 BIOS to achieve a staggering 110 MH/s mining Ethereum - Wccftech
  • How to watch Apex Legends Season 12 Stories from the Outlands - Dexerto
  • Retail listing reveals Samsung Galaxy S21 FE pricing ahe
  • Jabra boosts New Year's fitness resolutions with new Jabra Elite 4 Active true wireless earbuds - Canada NewsWire 6 hours ago  –  Jabra's workout-ready Elite 4 Active earbuds are now available for $120  EngadgetJabra’s most affordable workout earbuds debut at CES 2022  Digital TrendsErgonomic Jabra Elite 4 Active ...
  • Microsoft rushes fix for Exchange 'year 2022' bug that blocks email - IT World Canada 6 hours ago  –  Microsoft issues a fix for Exchange Y2K22 bug that shut down company emails  The VergeMicrosoft fixed a Y2K-style bug that broke Exchange email  EngadgetMicrosoft Exchange email was broken by a Y2K-esque bug  Tech...
  • You need to play 2021's most underrated action game on PS Plus ASAP - Inverse
  • ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ 1.5 Patch And First DLC Info Reportedly Leaks, CDPR Denies - Forbes
     6 hours ago  –  ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ 1.5 Patch And First DLC Info Reportedly Leaks, CDPR Denies  ForbesCDPR Denies Recent Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.5 Soft Relaunch, First Expansion Plan Rumors  GameRantCyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.5 Update: Free DLC Information including New Game Plus (Leaked)  GIVEMESPORTCyberpunk 2077 may ...
  • 5 Best Android Apps That You Should Download in January 2022! - Gadgets 360
  • Wearables in 2022: What's next for Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch and more - CNET
  • Here’s An Android 12 ROM For The Samsung Galaxy S III - Android Headlines
  • Classic BlackBerry phones will stop working Jan. 4 - CTV News
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: Four Months Later Review, Tips & Tricks! - Android Central
  • Studio Creates Petition To Remake Original Mortal Kombat 
  • AirPods with lossless audio support seem likely, but don’t get too excited - 9to5Mac 4 hours ago  –  AirPods Pro 2 Launching in 2022 with Lossless Audio, Case Speakers: Kuo  iPhone in CanadaApple's AirPods Pro 2 will reportedly feature lossless audio support and a trackable charging case  MobileSyrupAirPods Pro 2 ...
  • Samsung's new The Frame TVs feature a glare-free matte display - MobileSyrup 4 hours ago  –  Samsung unveils improvements to its premium TV lineup  NeowinSamsung Showcases Monitors at CES With new 2022 Lineup  guru3d.comSamsung announces Odyssey Neo G8 4K monitor ahead of CES 2022  MobileSyrupSamsung promises ‘gro...
  • iPhone 15 Pro Expected to Feature Periscope Lens With Up to 10x Optical Zoom - MacRumors
     4 hours ago  –  iPhone 15 Pro Expected to Feature Periscope Lens With Up to 10x Optical Zoom  MacRumors
  • The OnePlus 9RT is leaving China later this month - Android Police
  • The Biggest Games of 2022 - GameSpot
  • Report: Apple Has Big iPhone and Mac Plans for 2022 - Thurrott.com
  • Ring Fit Adventure for Nintendo Switch is back down to its lowest price - The Verge
  • realme 9 Pro & 9 Pro+ Launch, OnePlus 9RT India Launch, Lava Crazy Offer, iPhone 14,POCO M4-#TTN1238 - Trakin Tech
  • Eve MotionBlinds Will Future-Proof Your Smart Home’s Windows - How-To Geek
  • How to watch AMD’s CES 2022 keynote and what to expec
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