Sunday, October 23, 2022

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

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  • Miovision acquires Pittsburgh firm Rapid Flow to bolster its traffic management systems 12 days ago  –  Rapid Flow’s Pittsburgh head office will become Miovision’s fifth global location. 
  • CBC alumni secure $3 million to help musicians collaborate remotely with BeatConnect
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – TikTok pushes for growth, Elon pushes for Twitter… again
  • Report: digital workers provide “immense” economic value, but talent shortage remains
  • Dapper Labs, Hootsuite, VodaSafe among winners of BC Tech’s 2022 Technology Impact Awards
  • IP expert Peter Cowan tapped to head Intellectual Property Ontario
  • Parity raises $8 million to target wasteful emissions in buildings
  • Quandri raises $2 million CAD to automate time-consuming, repetitive tasks for insurance industry
     13 days ago  –  CEO says Quandri has seen “insane growth” since investing in sales and marketing. 
  • F|T: The FinTech Times – Wealthimple, Shakepay face class action allegations
  • Canadian startup news of the week (10/1
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – Can a hackathon build ArriveCan for less than $54 million? 10 days ago  –  Plus: Digital health funding in Q3 slides to 2019 levels. 
  •  NorthOne raises $92.1 million CAD to build new working capital, credit products
  • Auvik acquires international SaaS firms Saaslio, Boardgent
  • Shinydocs, Encircle, Proto receive cumulative $7.5 million from FedDev Ontario
  • MaRS hosting seven UK startups in manufacturing incubation program
  • VMware launches new AI centre in Montréal
  • CareerBeacon acquires employer branding platform provider Ruutly
     11 days ago  –  Ruutly founder and CEO will become CareerBeacon’s head of product. 
  • R|T: The Retail Times – Shein’s value dips, Lightspeed taps Google alum
  • A|I: The AI Times – Gatik and Loblaw give Canadians driverless deliveries
  • Payments Canada delays Real-Time Rail pa
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Miovision, Auvik piling up the acquisitions 6 days ago  –  Plus: Google faces EU antitrust charges over adtech business.
  • Vendasta acquires “complementary” US sales enablement tech firm Yesware
  • Element AI co-founder launches Waverly to fix the internet by changing the way people consume content
  • F|T: The FinTech Times – FinTech startups say what’s happening in Canada is “not normal”
  • Canadian startup news of the week (10/17/22)
  • Three companies hiring in Canada right now
    Three companies hiring in Canada right now 7 days ago  –  Personify, Canadian Premier, and Canada Goose are hiring. 
  • Boom to bust cycles & why there’s no Canadian techlash
  • Amid questions on progress, Canada’s open banking lead says implementation “absolutely” remains on track
  • 26 Canadian tech startups added to list of firms on path to $1 billion in annual revenue
  • Alberta tech CEOs sign letter claiming rest
  • SingleKey acquires competitor Naborly to take the risk out of renting 4 days ago  –  The deal stands to triple SingleKey’s user base. 
  • R|T: The Retail Times – Rapid grocery apps fail to deliver
  • Manitoba government appoints board members of $50 million provincial fund of funds
  • Volta drops interim label, officially appoints Matt Cooper as CEO
  • The BetaKit Keynote Stage returns to SAAS NORTH 2022
  • A|I: The AI Times – Ontario’s new IP czar, Montréal’s new AI hub
  • Mentorship startup Ten Thousand Coffees raises $75 million CAD from US-based Five Elms Capital
     6 days ago  –  The financing marks Ten Thousand Coffees' first institutional raise in its eight-year history.
  • Wealthsimple first FinTech startup approved by Bank of Canada for direct settlement
  • Mortgage startup Perch raises $4 million with continued backing from venture arm of National Association of Realtors
  • ChainSafe closes $25.7 million CAD Serie
  • Nate Glubish new Alberta innovation minister as Premier Smith names cabinet 2 days ago  –  Meanwhile: spat between Alberta tech leaders and APEGA over "software engineers" continues.
  • With HQ half a world away, how do Xero’s Canadian hubs stay connected?
  • Watching Alexis Gay is the most fun you can have while quiet quitting your tech job
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – Is Noom doomed?
     3 days ago  –  Plus: 26 Canadian tech startups added to list of firms on path to $1 billion in annual revenue. 
  •  Ten startups to be showcased at Edmonton Startup Week Launch Party
  • Databricks acquires Vancouver-born Datajoy
  • Following pandemic hiatus in 2022, Vancouver Startup Week set to return next year
  • Super Advisor secures $2 million to give financial advisors independence
  • VoxNeuro closes $4 million to help diagnose concussions and Alzheimer’s disease
  • DMZ reopens New York City office as it c

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  • Music generated by artificial intelligence is coming to the radio sooner than you think 8 days ago  –  One of the hottest areas of computer research involves teaching artificial intelligence to make credible, creative, and engaging music. Science may be further along than you think.
  • Innovation minister hopes to build EV supply chain: ‘A golden opportunity for Canada’ 8 days ago  –  with ``dire consequences'' for workers if we don't seize the moment.
  • Elon Musk has a ‘super app’ plan for Twitter. Here’s what to know 8 days ago  –  Musk kicked off the latest round of speculation on Oct. 4, the day he reversed his attempts to get out of the deal and announced that he wanted to acquire Twitter after all.
  • Tech companies want Alberta premier to wade into battle over ‘software engineer’ job title
  • Trump’s Truth Social approved for Google Play Store after earlier concerns
  • Trudeau announces $222M for Quebec firm producing minerals for electric cars
     12 days ago  –  Trudeau says the funding will allow the company to increase production of critical minerals such as lithium, titanium and scandium.
  • Rio Tinto, Ottawa partner to invest $737 million in Quebec steel and titanium project
  • Elon Musk denies reports he spoke to Putin before tweeting Russia-Ukraine ‘peace’ plan
  • How will Elon Musk pay for his proposed US$44B buyout of Twitter? Here’s what we know
  • Elon Musk has to keep banks, investors 
  • Facebook warns it may block news content in Canada if ‘adverse’ bill is passed 2 days ago  –  The Online News Act would set rules forcing platforms like Facebook and Google to negotiate commercial deals and pay news publishers for their content.
  • Planned cuts to Twitter workforce could grow to 75% if Musk takes over: report 3 days ago  –  Billionaire Elon Musk told prospective investors in his deal to buy Twitter Inc TWTR.N that he planned to get rid of nearly 75% of the social media company's 7,500 workers.
  • Instagram will make it easier to avoid trolls, abusers. Here’s how 4 days ago  –  The photo-sharing app has been doubling down on tackling hate speech and online abuse on its platform, which is more popular among teens and young adults than Meta's Facebook.
  • Phishing scams through text on the rise in Canada, CRTC says
  • Google raises ‘serious’ concerns over bill to force platforms to pay for news
  • Cybersecurity incidents affected 18% of businesses in Canada last year: StatCan
  • Canada to fund satellites that’ll help monitor and respond to climate change
  • Ottawa’s cybersecurity bill flawed and should be amended, new report warns
    6 days ago  –  The report by Christopher Parsons of the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab makes 29 recommendations to bolster transparency and accountability of the proposed measures.
  • Rogers-Shaw deal heads to Competition Tribunal for mediation
  • Nokia receiving $72M in government fund

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  • Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth Anime Reveals Final Chapter Trailer, Key Visual - Anime News Network 21 hours ago  –  Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth Anime Reveals Final Chapter Trailer, Key Visual  Anime News NetworkUtawarerumono Mask of Truth Releases New Key Visual & PV Trailer  Anime Trending NewsView Full coverage on Google News
  • New data transmission record set using a single laser and a single optical chip - Phys.org 21 hours ago  New chip transmits a record breaking 1.84 petabits of data per second  Interesting EngineeringScientists Push 1.84Pbps of Data Down a Single Optical Fibre Cable  ISPreview.co.ukSilicon Photonics: 1.84 petabit...
  • Dev Clarifies God Of War Ragnarok Masked Loading Areas Aren't Due To PS4 Limitation - Twisted Voxel
  • How to Watch ZDF in Canada in 2022? [October Updated] - StreamingRant
     a day ago 
  •  Google Pixel 7 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: What's the best Android phone? - Tom's Guide
  • Sonic Frontiers Has Officially Gone Gold, Launching On Switch November 8th - Nintendo Life
  • Google Pixel 7 unboxing - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com
  • This $49 smart robot can automatically open and close blinds, making it a pretty neat gift this Holiday Season - Yanko Design
  • Grab the Apple TV 4K for under $100 in all-time low deal - Macworld
  • How to Watch TrueReal in Canada? [20
  • Speed Read, October 23, 2022 - Bike EXIF 11 hours ago  –  Speed Read, October 23, 2022  Bike EXIF
  • Bandai Namco Has "Multiple Digimon Game Projects In The Pipeline" - Nintendo Life 11 hours ago  –  Digimon World: Next Order Will Release This February  Bleeding Cool News"Multiple" Digimon Games Teased After New Port Announced  ComicBook.comDigimon game producers reveal Bandai Namco is developing multiple Digimon ...
  • Apple Inc design head to leave after three-year stint - 台北時報
  • Gotham Knights Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses - Sirus Gaming
     13 hours ago  – Batman Beyond should be the next Batman game after Gotham Knights  MobileSyrup‘Gotham Knights’ May Have The Worst UI In A Generation  Forbes10 Best Games Like Gotham Knights  Screen RantGotham Knights: What's the Max Level?  GameRantView ...
  • Pocket Cast Open Sources its Mobile Apps - Thurrott.com
  • Viral Video Shows ‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’ Being Indistinguishable From Reality - Forbes
  • Hands-on with the new Xbox game DVR Captures app - Windows Central
  • Junkyard Gem: 2008 Dodge Avenger R/T - Yahoo News Canada
  • I bought Incase's pricey AirPods Pro (2nd-Gen) charging case lanyard so you don't have to - MobileSyrup
  • Moto Razr 2022: Motorola sets an imminen
  • Top 5 Clash of Clans TH11 bases for Clan Wars - Sportskeeda 8 hours ago 
  • Video: Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E gets V8 sound - Drive 8 hours ago  – e2023 Ford Mustang V8 will be harder for speed shops to hack – report  Drive
  • Week 42 in review: New iPads, even more Galaxy S23 series rumors - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com
  • Spigen's Thin Fit Pixel 7 case isn't exactly thin, but I still like it - MobileSyrup
    8 hours ago  –  Review: Peak Design’s Pixel 7 case brings the magic of MagSafe and should be easier to buy  9to5Google
  • Victoria Canal - Motion Sickness (Phoebe Bridgers cover) - Radio 1 Piano Sessions - BBC Radio 1
  • Processor hint lends credence to Chromecast Audio revival rumors - Android Police
  • Mark Your Calendar: iOS 16.1 Release, New iPad Pro Launch, and More Coming Up - MacRumors
  • How to Watch TV Chile in Canada? [2022 Updated] - StreamingRant
  • Everything NEW in iOS 16.1! Live Activities, Shared Photo Library, & More! - AppleInsider
  • Weekly poll: will you buy an iPad Pro (2022)
  • ONE. teaser trailer - Rumi Nanase - Gematsu an hour ago  –  ONE. teaser trailer - Rumi Nanase  Gematsu
  • Square Enix trademarks Symbiogenesis in Japan, Bandai Namco trademarks Dream Match - Gematsu an hour ago  –  Dormant PS1 RPG Series Could Return Based on New Leak  ComicBook.comSquare Enix Trademarks Title "Symbiogenesis," Possibly A Parasite Eve Game  TheGamer24 years later, this cult classic horror game deserves...
  • Huawei Pocket S Teased With Youthful New Colors | SPARROWS NEWS - Sparrows News
  • Linux 6.1-rc2 Released: It's "Unusually Large" - Phoronix
  • AMD Ryzen 9 7950X dumped behind Intel Core i7-12700K as misleading UserBenchmark placing taints genuine i9-13900K prowess - Notebookcheck.net
  • AirPods Pro 2: What Is Adaptive Transparency Mode? - Screen Rant
  • Kobo Clara 2E Review: Affordable eReader Gets Big Upgrades Including Audiobook Support, Waterproof Rating, And Eco-Friendly Design - Forbes
  • Genshin Impact: Version 3.2 Update - Official Trailer - IGN
  • 30 Million People Were Logged Into Steam Today - Kotaku
  • Apple’s next Mac Pro could feature an M
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