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Yaletown-backed software company Tasktop to be acquired by Texas-based Planview 9 days ago  –  Tasktop CEO calls joining Planview “a game-changing combination.” 

S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Allen Lau’s curtain call

Google opens applications for third cohort of Startups Accelerator Canada

Fable raises $13.4 million CAD, launches accessibility training program for businesses

BBTV revenue decreases seven percent, net loss increases in Q1 as COVID-19 consumer patterns shift

Forma.ai raises $57.8 million CAD in Series B round for sales compensation platform

10 days ago  –  Forma aims to turn sales compensation into science using AI. 

Ecobee launches new smart thermostats with built-in air quality monitoring

OnlyForward’s newly launched Gov’r app a “modern way” for citizens to engage with politicians

OMERS Growth Equity backs US data analytics startup Imply in $100 million USD Series D

Canadian tech venture deal count contin

Pressto secures $1.5 million in pre-seed round to foster healthy relationship between students and media 8 days ago  –  Pressto’s platform aims to make it easy for kids to make zines of their own. 

PLATO secures additional $2 million from Raven Indigenous Capital Partners

Lightspeed sees path to profitability despite posting $146.1 million loss in fiscal Q4

Should politicians use Twitter + Ontario’s election budget

Round13 launches new venture fund with initial $70 million USD to back blockchain companies providing “the base” for Web3

 8 days ago  –  Bruce Croxon: Web3 infrastructure “a natural extension” to Round13's software investments.

ChargeLab secures $19.3 million CAD with aim to be Android for EV charging

A|I: The AI Times – A modest vision

Five Canadian startups crack CB Insights’ 2022 AI 100 list

BlackBerry extends partnership with Magna to work on advanced driver assistance systems

Shopify, Crypto.com partnership allows mer

F|T: The FinTech Times – More markdowns and down rounds 3 days ago  –  Plus: Coinbase Slashes Costs, Freezes Hiring Amid Crypto Crash 

Canadian startup news of the week (5/23/22)

Three marketing roles hiring right now

Converge Technology Solutions to acquire San Diego-based Technology Integration Group

Shopify beta testing new rewards program, Shop Cash

H|T: The Healthtech Times – Canadian healthtech stocks struggle to please shareholders

Haloo raises $2.9 million CAD to offer IP verification tech as solution for NFT theft, fraud

Ex-Shopify GM leads ReturnBear into more Cadillac Fairview malls with national expansion

Brim Financial appoints former Marqeta VP Arthur Zhao as chief financial officer

R|T: The Retail Times – E-commerce Mav

A|I: The AI Times – Xanadu’s quantum computer 2 days ago  –  Plus: Five Canadian startups crack CB Insights’ 2022 AI 100 list 

Led by former Shopify executive, on-demand delivery service Trexity raises $5 million for Canadian expansion

Unbounce expands leadership team with addition of Indochino, RBC Ventures, Mapbox alums

Canadian human resources startup Humi secures $31 million Series B

S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Canadian-led Imply’s “multi-billion dollar opportunity.”

2 days ago  –  Plus: A timeline of Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter 

Gig economy banking app Moves raises $5 million in OMERS-led seed round

Flying Fish Partners appoints Tiffany Linke-Boyko as principal for Canada, secures $7.5 million from AEC

LimaCharlie closes $7 million CAD to allow companies to manage, develop cybersecurity strategies

Wealthsimple among international group of companies joining anti-money laundering crypto standard

RBCx’s Anthony Mouchantaf explains wh

Memorial University to launch two innovation initiatives with support from feds, provincial government, IBM Canada an hour ago  –  IBM’s contribution includes hardware, software, staffing. 

The federal government wants to address Canada’s intellectual property woes, but is its strategy paying off?

Doctor-founded Cherry Health closes $1.23 million to expand job-matching platform for physicians

H|T: The Healthtech Times – Zymeworks dodging Dubai bids

Principal to Partner: Éléonore Jarry-Ferron, Pablo Srugo get promoted at Brightspark, Mistral

Dependbuild, Easy Platter, PragmaClin Research win collective $75,000 from Volta pitch contest

Canadian innovators wonder what proposed SR&ED review will accomplish

R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify is testing Shop Cash

Worximity secures $14 million for smart factory analytics tech

WeCook raises $40 million to fuel expans

 Global News

Netflix lays off roughly 150 workers amid slowing growth 10 days ago  –  Netflix announced plans to lay off 150 employees, affecting two per cent of its workforce in the U.S. and Canada, amid slowing revenue growth.

Elon Musk hints at reducing $44B Twitter offer after putting deal on hold 11 days ago  –  Musk told a Miami technology conference that a viable deal at a lower price would not be out of the question, according to a report by Bloomberg News.

Buffalo mass shooting: How should platforms respond to violent livestreams? 11 days ago  –  A livestream of the Buffalo mass shooting was removed within minutes of the broadcast. But as platforms try to address problematic content online, censorship concerns are rampant.

To all the iPods I’ve loved before

Google warns Canada’s online news bill c

Ottawa unveils new CRTC rules aimed at lowering phone, internet prices a day ago  –  Ottawa will require the telecom regulator to allow smaller internet service providers to access the big telecom companies' networks and take action on wholesale prices.

Twitter CEO shoots down Elon Musk takeover questions at shareholder meeting 2 days ago  –  Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal said at the outset of the meeting that executives won't be answering any questions surrounding the proposal.

Mark Zuckerberg sued for alleged role in sharing Facebook data with Cambridge Analytica 4 days ago  –  The lawsuit by Washington, D.C.'s district attorney maintains Zuckerberg directly participated in decisions to share user data and was aware of the potential dangers.

COMMENTARY: Is the vinyl boom creating a new generation of audiophiles?

Banning Huawei, ZTE won’t address all 5G security vulnerabilities, experts warn

Huawei 5G ban could be costly for Canadian consumers, smaller telcos

Texas family sues Apple, claiming loud Amber Alert damaged son’s hearing

Why is Canada banning Huawei from 5G? Here’s what to know

Google’s Incognito mode not really ‘private browsing,’ Texas lawsuit claims

Globalive sweetens bid to buy Freedom M

Google News (CA)

Older Amazon Kindle Devices to Lose E-book Access - Which Models are Affected? - Tech Times 17 hours ago  –  A new Kindle update means I don't need to rely on my PC any more  TechRadarAmazon will no longer allow older Kindle users to browse, buy new books  India TodayOld Amazon Kindles won't be able to buy new e-bo...

3 Ways Instagram's Visual Refresh Changes How the App Looks - MUO - MakeUseOf 18 hours ago  –  Instagram introduces new slightly tweaked logo  Times of IndiaInstagram Announces Full Visual Refresh | HYPEBEAST  HYPEBEASTInstagram launching new font as part of its 'visual refresh'  IOLInstagram's new identity is all ...

DuckDuckGo's Search Deal Stops Browser From Blocking Microsoft Trackers - Search Engine Journal

How to reprogram Apple AirTags, play custom sounds - The Register

Poco F4 GT, Poco Watch launch in the UK with early bird pricing until May 30 - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

Apple Profiles Swupnil Sahai, CEO of Tennis Performance-Tracking App SwingVision - iPhone in Canada

Instagram is down, users report trouble logging in - MobileSyrup

AMD’s Robert Hallock Answers Key Questions On Zen 4, Ryzen 7000, Socket AM5 And Threadripper - Forbes

Hands-on with special edition Apple Watch Sport Loop Pride bands - 9to5Mac

Google Assistant on Samsung Galaxy Wat

Oura and Gucci collaborate to create an 18K gold smart ring - Prestige Online Singapore 10 hours ago  –  There's now a $950 Gucci version of the Oura Ring  The Verge​Oura and Gucci team up for smart ring  WareableGucci & ŌURA's $950 Ring Might Actually Make You Healthier  HighsnobietyView 

iQoo 10 series launch date, specs leaked online: What to expect - Times of India 10 hours ago  – iQOO 10 series could launch with Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC  India TodayiQOO 10 to take on iPhone 14 with MORE powerful processor  HT TechView Full coverage on Google News

Wouldn't life be more fun if charging bricks looked like tiny Macintosh computers? - The Verge

Hands-on with HP's vision for creative working, and it's a bit good - Creative Bloq

Google Lens comes to Chrome: a very useful tool if you like video games - Ruetir

Microsoft Developing Low-Cost Xbox Streaming Dongle That Could Rival Apple TV - MacRumors

12 hours ago  –  Microsoft Shares Details on “Keystone” Xbox Game Streaming Device  Thurrott.comMicrosoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming streaming stick is codenamed 'Keystone'  MobileSyrupMicrosoft confirms it's still working on a strea...

Oh great, now Google has a terrifying AI image generator - Creative Bloq

Google Play apps get 'Compatibility for your active devices' - 9to5Google

Apple’s iPhone 14 max Production Hampered due to the Lockdown in China: Report - gizmochina

Samsung shows what its 200MP camera

XPPen Launched Animation Student Bundles Cooperated with Toon Boom Animation, World-leading Software Company - Canada NewsWire 7 hours ago  

Limited Edition Naruto Realme GT Neo 3 Unboxing - Phandroid 7 hours ago  –  China is getting a Naruto phone, and we want in on the fun, too  TechRadarRealme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition launched with 12GB/256GB  Gizchina.comRealme GT Neo3 Naruto Edition unveiled - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comRealme’s Naruto special-...

iReader Ocean 2 7" 128GB - LIVE SHOWCASE - Good e-Reader

Gee, it's Gundam - This Week in Games - Anime News Network

Logitech's MX Mechanical Mini is the Goldilocks of Wireless Keyboards - Gizmodo

The Panda Cup, An Officially-Licensed Smash Bros. Circuit, Kicks Off In June - Nintendo Life

Realme unveils 512GB version of the GT Neo3, offers discounts for China's 618 shopping festival - comments - GSMArena.com

We asked, you told us: You think Huawei and Leica's partnership was a success - Android Authority

OnePlus Nord 2 gets OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 2 with May 2022 patches, Fortnite crash fix, and more - XDA Developers

Sony Xperia 1 IV Pre-Orders Are Disappoi

BlackBerry and Google launch Chrome Enterprise Management with BlackBerry UEM - BlackBerry 5 hours ago  – Google's Enterprise Framework improves integrations and enables zero trust  The VergeGoogle is adding these IT security integrations to Chrome  ZDNetGoogle releases new data controls for Chrome browser and OS...

Sony claims it has over 20 "major" launch titles planned for the PlayStation VR2 - TechSpot 5 hours ago  –  Sony plans to have half its games on PC and mobile platforms by 2025  MobileSyrupPS VR2 Will Launch With Over 20 Games  ComingSoon.netBungie Will Help Sony Make 12 Live Service Games By 2025  ForbesSony's PS...

Lenovo Legion 5i Pro Gen 7 Review (2022) - MobileTechReview

Former Nintendo Of America President Reggie Fils-Aime Believes In The Potential For NFTs And Blockchain - GameSpot

5 hours ago  –  Reggie Shares Thoughts On How Nintendo Can Prepare For The Switch's Successor  Nintendo LifeReggie Fils-Aimé believes games industry "woefully behind" in embracing diversity  Eurogamer...

The Apple Watch 7 on sale for a record-low price is today's best Memorial Day deal - TechRadar

Android Circuit: Google Pixel Fold Delay, Super Snapdragon Launches, Samsung Takes Big Cat Picture - Forbes

Razer Reveals $1,000 Enki Pro, A Gaming Chair Fit For Royalty - Forbes

Sony's next State of Play will offer a sneak peek at PSVR2's games - The Verge

Vivo T2x leaked online, reveals key specifications, features and more - Times of India

Alleged Apple Chip Plans Suggest 'A16' 

Prone Beats Supine Positioning for WBRT in Women With Large Breasts - Medpage Today an hour ago 

Why Apple needs to copy Google’s new ‘USB-C cable alert’ feature - 9to5Mac 2 hours ago  –  Chromebooks will now tell you when you're using the wrong USB-C cable  The VergeChromebooks Will Now Tell You if Your USB-C Cable Is No Good for Your Needs  CNETIt's now easier to take handwritten notes on your Chromebook  E...

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 we tested one! - PhoneArena

Google Drive adds support for multi-text selection and file copy/paste shortcut - Android Authority

Best Apple Deals of the Week: Save on MagSafe Chargers, 1Password Subscriptions, and iPads - MacRumors

Sony is ramping up PS5 production, phasing out PS4 games - SFGATE

Let's Play Destiny 2's New Dungeon, Duality | Livestream - GameSpot

3 hours ago  –  Let's Play Destiny 2's New Dungeon, Duality | Livestream  GameSpotDestiny 2's New Virtual Puppy Helps Charity, But Petting It Crashes Your Game  TheGamerDestiny 2: Season of the Haunted - Duality Dungeon Trailer  Destiny 2Season of the Haunted Triumphs for Reaper Title - Destiny 2  ShacknewsDesti...

AI-augmented testing is here to help - SDTimes.com

Kao the Kangaroo - Launch Trailer - Nintendo Switch - Nintendo

Microsoft and Qualcomm Aim to Remedy