Saturday, March 12, 2022

12 March - Technology - BetaKit / Global News / Google (CA)

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  • FGC Health acquires Pharmacy Access Solutions to help independent pharmacies automate 9 days ago  –  FGC wants to place software into Canada’s 4,000 independent pharmacies.
  • R|T: The Retail Times – Carvana revs up
  • OpsLevel raises $15 million Series A funding for developer portal
  • Summit Nanotech secures $17.8 million CAD to commercialize sustainable lithium extraction technology
  • Sanctuary AI secures $75.5 million in mission to create the world’s first human-like intelligence robots
  • Q4 Inc. reports rising revenue, losses in fourth quarter and 2021
  • A|I: The AI Times – Meta’s killer app is translation?
  • Zymeworks co-founder, former CEO Ali Tehrani joins Amplitude Ventures as venture partner
  • Flashfood secures $12.3 million Series A to expand discounted food marketplace in the US
  • Invest Ontario appoints CEO as InBC bol
  • Federal government announces first four organizations administering Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund 4 days ago  –  SheEO among group set to provide micro-loans to women entrepreneurs.
  • Led by Serena Williams’ venture fund, Calico closes $2.6 million CAD to help D2C fashion brands manage their supply chain
  • Key raises $11 million to pilot home co-ownership platform in new Canadian, US markets
  • iRestify closes $6 million to bring building maintenance solution to the US
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Margaret Atwood dances to Disco
  • Quantum Algorithms Institute, Xanadu team up to increase talent pipeline in quantum computing
  • Mayday marks calendar year with $3.8 million CAD to help remote workers improve their time management
  • Ryan Holmes’ next act
  • Canadian startup news of the week (3/06/22)
  • F|T: The FinTech Times – BitConnect fo
  • Somm acquires last-minute restaurant reservation app Dinr to move beyond wine recommendation 2 days ago  –  Somm describes Dinr deal as “part of a bigger vision” for the wine-focused startup. The post Somm acquires last-minute restaurant reservation app Dinr to move beyond wine recommendation first appeared on BetaKit.
  • R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify doubles down on its compensation approach
  • DealMaker acquires Ridge Growth Agency to bolster capital raising platform
  • Clio and Trulioo say not now to IPOs as CEOs discuss unicorn M&A strategies
  • Clinia closes $5 million to scale B2B health search infrastructure
  • A|I: The AI Times – Two astronauts join the mission to build human-like robots
     4 days ago  –  Plus: This is the reason Demis Hassabis started DeepMind.
  • An incomplete list of Canadian tech programs and organizations supporting women’s initiatives
  • Ten things worth reading on International Women’s Day
  • A year after launch, Backbone Angels is closing gaps felt by underrepresented founders
  • Saskatchewan opens new immigration stre
  • American proptech startup Alfred opening Canadian HQ in Toronto a day ago  –  Alfred arrives with up to $75 million USD for staffing up, new acquisitions.
  • Phoenix Fire launches angel fund focused on women entrepreneurs
  • StoreToDoor secures $1.25 million to take same-day delivery service to new markets
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – Ali Tehrani is Amp’d up
  • Market watch: Nuvei, VerticalScope, Magnet Forensics
  • Online threat detection firm Echosec Systems closes $10 million credit facility from Espresso Capital
    2 days ago  –  Echosec helps security teams detect web-based data for threat intelligence. 
  • UofT spinout Halt AI launches tool to measure brands’ diversity across social media
  • Ontario commits $25 million as Canadarm3 manufacturer MDA creates $100 million space robotics centre
  • Portage Ventures closes $788.5 million CAD for third FinTech fund
  • Bioscience startup Mikra secures $8.5 mi

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  • Canada’s spy service warns cyberspace makes nation’s secrets more vulnerable a day ago  –  A senior official at Canada's spy service says the expansion of cyberspace is making it easier for foreign adversaries to pilfer secrets.
  • Russia to ban Instagram over ‘calls to commit violent acts’ a day ago  –  Big tech companies, meanwhile, have moved to restrict Russian state media from using their platforms to spread propaganda and misinformation, especially for European users.
  • Meta to allow ‘violent speech’ against Russian soldiers, leaders in some countries 2 days ago  –  Calls for violence against Russians are allowed when the post is clearly talking about the invasion of Ukraine, according to internal emails.
  • Twitter launches new version of site that can bypass Russia restrictions
  • Canadian tech companies to welcome Ukrainians to their workforce
  • Ukraine targeted by Russian, Belarusian phishing campaigns, cyberattacks: Google
  • Russia blocks Facebook, Twitter as platforms refuse content requests
  • Cryptocurrency a ‘double-edged sword’ in 

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  • California startup unveils new space rover - Reuters a day ago  – Next-gen Moon buggy FLEX conquers California desert, seeks lunar speed record  The RegisterAerospace startup reveals designs for a bizarre moon rover that looks like a giant pram  Daily Mailastrolab designs FLEX rover to support humans living on ...
  • Some Google Pixel phones can’t make contactless payments after March update - 9to5Google a day ago  – Some Google Pixel users say March update disabled contactless payments  Android PoliceGoogle's March update breaks contactless payments on some Pixel phones  PhoneArenaThis week’s top stories: Pixel Feature Dro...
  • Monster Hunter Rise Has A Free Switch Online Trial - SlashGear
  • Sunrise GP revealed, releasing on Nintendo Switch this year - Traxion
  • Road 96 Console Editions Coming April 14th - The Nerd Stash
  • Apple Aggressively Defends its Ecosystem in Response to UK's Competition Watchdog - iPhone in Canada
     a day ago  –  Apple Aggressively Defends its Ecosystem in Response to UK's Competition Watchdog  iPhone in CanadaApple Clashes With UK Regulator in Fierce Response to Warning That Could Require It to 'Redesign the iPhone'  MacRumorsApple claps back at UK report it claims would force it to 'redesign the iPhone'...
  • Meet the factions of Elex II: Clerics - PCGamesN
  • Pinball FX3 - Indiana Jones™: The Pinball Adventure - Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch - Nintendo
  • For Honor Is Finally Getting Crossplay - CGMagazine
  • Time Loader - Launch Trailer - Nintendo
  • New 'Dead Space' remake livestream reveals release window - NME 14 hours ago  –  Dead Space Release Window Revealed With 4 Early Dev Videos  ComingSoon.netDead Space Remake: Isaac's Dialogue Will Change Based on How Tired He Is - IGN  IGNEA says the Dead Space remake will be released in early 2023  The Verge'Dead S...
  • Google is going to roll out an air raid feature on Androids in Ukraine - Digital Information World 15 hours ago  –  Google will send air raid alerts to Ukrainian Android users  CBS NewsGoogle plans to send air raid alerts directly to Ukraine  ABC NewsGoogle is adding air raid alerts for Android users in Ukraine - G...
  • Apple Made a Nine-Minute Ad About the Great Resignation and It's Awkwardly Brilliant - Inc.
  • Check the Huawei P60 Pro concept renders [Video] - HC Newsroom
    15 hours ago  
  • Chocobo GP - Story Mode: Racing in Alexendria with FFIX's Vivi & Steiner - Shacknews
  • Instagram Live creators can now bring in moderators to handle trolls - TechGenyz
  • Samsung's Class Neo QLED QN90A Series Smart TV, JBL soundbars, and more are on sale - Pocketnow
  • Elden Ring: How to Get to Mountaintops of the Giants - HITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, Music
  • Pocketnow Daily: Samsung Addresses Galaxy S22 Throttling, CONFUSING New Mac Leaks & more! (video) - Pocketnow
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 renders sugg
  • Top Stories: Apple Event Recap With Mac Studio, Studio Display, New iPhone SE and iPad Air - MacRumors 10 hours ago  –  Apple Studio Display vs. Pro Display XDR: The Same, Yet Not  CNETCompared: Mac Studio versus Mac Pro  AppleInsiderHere’s how the new Apple Studio Display compares to the Pro Display XDR and LG Ult...
  • Apple chips on the table - electriccitymagazine.ca 11 hours ago  –Apple's chips are on the table  The VergeBig Tech’s chip ambitions  Financial TimesView 
  • 6 Things That Didn't Make an Appearance at the Apple Event - CNET
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ review: An amazing screen attached to a decent tablet - Android Police
  • iOS 15.4 Arrives On iPhones Next Week, Here’s What To Expect - Forbes
  • Microsoft improves Xbox Energy Saver mode in sustainability drive - NME
  • Xiaomi Redmi 10C goes official with Snapdragon 680 SoC - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com
  • All About the New iPhone SE and a Closer Look at Samsung Galaxy S22 Series - NDTV
  • How to find Flowing Curved Sword in Elden Ring - Sportskeeda
  • Overwatch League removing hero pools

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  • Ubisoft says no user information was exposed in recent 'cyber security incident' - Engadget 7 hours ago  –  Ubisoft says it experienced a 'cyber security incident', and the purported Nvidia hackers are taking credit  The VergeUbisoft won’t say why it reset employee passwords after ‘cyber incident’  TechCrunchUbiso...
  • Samsung's next smartphone event is apparently on March 17 - PhoneArena 8 hours ago  – Samsung to launch new Galaxy A series phones on March 17 - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comHere’s when Samsung will launch its upcoming Galaxy A phones  SamMobileSamsung A Series 2022 to debut on March 17, as Promo Poster Surface...
  • Exploring the Apple M1 UltraFusion Chip Interconnect - TechSpot
  • Apple's Spring 2022 iPhone 13 Silicone Case Colours Get the Unboxing Treatment [VIDEO] - iPhone in Canada
  • Niantic Shuts Down Pokemon Go in Russia, Belarus - PCMag
     8 hours ago  –  Niantic Shuts Down Pokemon Go in Russia, Belarus  PCMag
  • Apple iPhone SE 3 vs iPhone 11 specifications, price & more: Which one should you buy? - Republic World
  • Poll: Would you rather have better performance or better battery life? - Android Central
  • Genshin Impact 2.5: 5 Best characters for Raiden Shogun team comps - App Trigger
  • Apple reportedly isn't planning to release a new 27-inch iMac - Yahoo Movies Canada
  • Xiaomi Redmi K50 series to be the first to
  • How to find the Legacy of Ivaldi in Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok - Sportskeeda an hour ago  –  Actually, I Will Ride The Giant Pig In Assassin’s Creed’s New DLC  KotakuAssassin's Creed Valhalla: How to Start Dawn of Ragnarök | CBR  CBR - Comic Book ResourcesAC Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok - How Long t...
  • "New content means more bugs": Players react after Raven Software ignored Warzone's second anniversary - Sportskeeda 2 hours ago  – Top 5 Warzone Moments of All Time  DBLTAPWarzone players frustrated as Raven ignore 2nd anniversary in-game  CharlieINTEL.comWarzone 2 – What we know about CoD battle royale sequel  ...
  • How does weapon scaling work in Elden Ring - Sportskeeda
  • Apple's previous-generation iPad Air, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 and more products are on sale - Pocketnow
  • Soul Hackers 2: Trailer, News & Updates | CBR - CBR - Comic Book Resources
     6 hours ago  –  Soul Hackers 2: Trailer, News & Updates | CBR  CBR - Comic Book ResourcesSoul Hackers 2 for PS5, PS4, Xbox, and PC Gets New Trailer All About Pizza  TwinfiniteSoul Hackers 2 PS5 Upgrade Will Be Free, Supports Save Transfer  SiliconeraSoul Hackers 2 for PS5, PS4, Xbox, and PC Gets New Trailer ...
  • Someone Has Now Finished Elden Ring In Under 37 Minutes - Kotaku
  • Apple stops selling LG's $1,299 UltraFine 5K Display - Engadget
  • Kuo: 2023 Mac Mini to Retain Same Design as Current Model - MacRumors
  • New BAR assault rifle loadout has high damage and "zero recoils" in Call of Duty: Warzone - Sportskeeda
  • OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite stars in leaked re
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