Saturday, January 29, 2022

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

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  • Pluribus Technologies starts trading on TSX Venture Exchange after reverse takeover 8 days ago  –  The software acquisition company has scooped up nine firms since 2019. The post Pluribus Technologies starts trading on TSX Venture Exchange after reverse takeover first appeared on BetaKit.
  • What jobs at Apple, Xerox, and HP taught Vena Solutions COO Tina Goulbourne about building a startup
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – Future Fertility’s AI solution
  • Canadian crypto bros can get NFT profile pics from new Twitter Blue feature
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation launches AI fund with support from feds
  • Ionomr Innovations lands over $18 million led by Shell Ventures
  • Diversio secures $8.13 million CAD on journey to improve corporate diversity and inclusion
  • Funnelytics snags $1.85 million to launch version 2.0 of its analytics platform
  • Shakepay secures $44 million Series A led by QED Investor
  • Wealthsimple launches green ETF on the NEO Exchange 5 days ago  –  The green bonds are helping finance solar projects and wind farms. The post Wealthsimple launches green ETF on the NEO Exchange first appeared on BetaKit.
  • Zafin acquires Fincad, adding analytics to its FinTech services
  • Three Canadian regions ranked among the best global cleantech ecosystems by Startup Genome
  • Toronto shattered venture funding records in 2021 as city grew accustomed to billion-dollar quarters
  • A win for HomeTeamLive: streaming sports company lands $450,000 pre-seed funding
  • Clio alum launches legaltech startup Lawbrokr to match consumers with lawyers
    6 days ago  –  Pre-seed funding in hand, Lawbrokr has launched in Toronto. The post Clio alum launches legaltech startup Lawbrokr to match consumers with lawyers first appeared on BetaKit.
  • AI drug discovery startup BenchSci scores $63 million Series C round led by Inovia, TCV
  • Canadian startup news of the week (1/23/22)
  • F|T: The FinTech Times – Andreessen Horowitz wants *how much* to invest in crypto?
  • Tech sees progress in promoting women to executive role
  • Builders VC debuts $250 million USD for second fund 4 days ago  –  Builders anticipates investing in Canadian startups more than ever. The post Builders VC debuts $250 million USD for second fund first appeared on BetaKit.
  • Startupfest plans a “fresh start” for in-person event return in July
  • Certn acquires United Kingdom’s Credence to expand background checks solutions
  • Deloitte Canada launches $150 million CAD venture capital fund
  • VentureLab receives $1.5 million from municipal government to expand hardware, semiconductor incubator
  • Daylight Automation acquires SaaS startup Proof Data Technology
  • With nearly $4 billion raised, BC tech “stepped into the spotlight” in 2021
  • S|W: The SaaS Weekly – 1Password goes Hollywood
  • OMERS Ventures reinvests in Deliverect as part of $150 million USD Series D round
  • Ramen Ventures announces angel fund is winding down
  • Techstars Toronto’s all-international cohort prompts discussion on role of city-based accelerators 3 days ago  –  Is this what Toronto tech was expecting from a local Techstars accelerator? 
  • R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify’s sinking shares
  • Marking its sixth acquisition, Paystone acquires Canadian Payment Services
  • Agtech Accelerator, Volta receive new funding from federal government
  • Ziva Dynamics acquired by Silicon Valley’s Unity Technologies
  • MaRS launches new $100 million Graphite IAF fund
  • Inovia Capital promotes Hugues Lalancette to partner on growth investment team
  • Calgary broke its venture funding record in 2021 as deal volume almost doubled
  • Michael Hyatt joins Northleaf Capital Partners as senior advisor
  • A|I: The AI Times – Machine learning at a high Amplitude
  • What can the metaverse learn from accessibility leaders? 4 hours ago  –  How do we improve accessibility in both the real and virtual worlds? 
  • Venture funding for Montréal tech sector grew steadily in 2021, with $1.6 billion raised
  • Ottawa entrepreneur Brad Rollo remembered for his passion and enthusiasm
  • New report reveals worrying trends about venture funding in Waterloo Region
  • Why Canadian tech is finally accessing the global talent market
  • H|T: The Healthtech Times – A bumpy ride for Peloton
  • Mila, Vector Institute announce, extend partnerships with Canadian banks
  • Lightspeed adds global tech entrepreneurs Nathalie Gaveau and Dale Murray to its board
  • Bench CEO and founder Ian Crosby out, company brings in president
  • MintList secures $2.76 million to fuel growth of online auto s

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  • Apple becomes 1st company to reach $3 trillion market value a month ago  –  On the first day of trading in 2022, the Silicon Valley company's shares hit an intraday record high of $182.88, putting Apple's market value just above $3 trillion.
  • BlackBerry scraps services for several models, phones to stop working this week a month ago  –  Many of BlackBerry Ltd.'s mobile phones will stop reliably working on Tuesday, after the company decommissions several of its services.
  • U.S. officials voice concern of 5G interference near airports, ask for delay a month 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
  • Samsung, Micron warn COVID-19 lockdown in Chinese city may impact chip production
  • 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 observe 1st stars, galaxies
  • Scientist invents lickable TV screen that can imitate food flavours
  • Tech billionaire quits Mormon church, gives $600K to Utah L
  • Instagram vs reality: The perils of social media on body image  14 days ago  –  Canadians share their personal experiences of how social media played a role on how they look at their own body and how they managed to cope.
  • Wordle: Why so many people are obsessed with the new online game 15 days ago  –  Wordle is the latest internet sensation, spawning strategy, frustration and a thousand memes.
  • The dark side of social media: What Canada is — and isn’t — doing about it 18 days ago  –  Global News is unravelling the many facets of influence social media companies have — both offline and on — and what the government is doing to try to about them.
  • LAPD officers fired for hunting Pokémon during robbery denied appeal
  • Nike sues Lululemon for patent infringement over Mirror home gym
  • Goldfish are capable of driving cars on land, new study finds
  • Trump to launch social media app similar to Twitter on Feb. 21
  • NASA’s top scientist retires, has a plan to make Mars habitable
     25 days ago  –  He says that the first step to human life on Mars would be bringing the climate to a point where 'blood doesn't boil if you walk out on the surface.'
  • Verizon, AT&T agree to delay 5G network rollout in U.S. after aviation safety concerns
  • Theranos’ Elizabeth Holmes found guilty of defrauding invest
  • Uber Canada drivers, couriers get deal for free dispute resolution coverage 3 days ago  –  A private sector union will represent Uber's drivers and couriers in dispute resolution, but they still won't be considered unionized.
  • TD Bank hiring 2,000 tech employees this year amid growing demand 4 days ago  –  TD says the new positions will focus on technologies and processes to drive investments and power "the future of banking."
  • Teachers say social media is ‘hurting’ students — but their jobs have also gotten harder 7 days ago  –  Teachers and youth mental health experts say social media's rise among teen students has made education harder, but the solution to the problem is not easy to agree upon.
  • ‘I have no control over this’: Parents face challenges with kids’ social media use
  • Canada announces $8 million to help companies use satellite data
  • Canada eyeing 5G’s impact on ‘critical’ aircraft tech amid U.S. warnings
  • Airlines cancel U.S. flights amid 5G concerns despite carriers’ promise to delay rollout
  • Will 5G cause a ‘catastrophic’ aviation crisis for U.S. airlines? Here’s what we know
  • Microsoft to buy ‘Call of Duty’ maker Activision Blizzard for US$68.7B
  • AT&T, Verizon pause some 5G rollouts after major airline hea

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  • 40K Necromunda is going back to the Ash Wastes, details on the new release - Polygon a day ago  –  
  • Arcade racer RC Rush now fully available on Steam - Traxion a day ago  –  Arcade racer RC Rush now fully available on Steam  TraxionArcade Racing Game RC Rush Lets You Drive Radio-Controlled Trucks  autoevolutionView Full coverage on Google News
  • Did NetherRealm Accidentally Announce Mortal Kombat 12? - TheGamer
  • Techland releases Dying Light 2 trailer showcasing Xbox One, PS4 gameplay - Windows Central
  • Transformers Battlegrounds - Complete Edition Official Launch Trailer - GLYFE Nation
  • Huawei P50 Pocket hands-on & key features - GSMArena Official
  • Rugby 22 Official Release Trailer - GLYFE Nation
  • Apple Seeds First Public Beta of macOS Monterey With Universal Control - MacRumors
  • Hot Wheels Unleashed Getting Monster Trucks Expansion in April - Gaming Ideology
  • Google will offer an account migration tool before free G S
  • How to find and smash picnic tables in Forza Horizon 5 for the Sandwich challenge - Sportskeeda a day ago  – Forza Horizon 5 guide: Where to locate the Valle De Las Ranas  SportskeedaView Full coverage on Google News
  • Open World The Seven Deadly Sins Game In Development at Netmarble - Anime Trending News a day ago  –  Open World The Seven Deadly Sins Game In Development at Netmarble  Anime Trending NewsThe Seven Deadly Sins Anime Is Getting Open-World Video Game  GameRantNetmarble Announces The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Open-World Game  Anime News NetworkThe Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is a New Open-World Game  ...
  • Xbox Wants to Make a Monster Hunter-like Exclusive With Halo Infinite Co Dev - IGN Daily Fix - IGN
  • If you picked up the Jabra Elite 7 earbuds, you're gonna want this update - Android Central
     a day ago  –  Jabra rolls out multipoint Bluetooth support for Elite 7 Pro and Active earbuds  The VergeJabra's Elite 7 earbuds now support multipoint Bluetooth connectivity  EngadgetJabra adds Bluetooth Multipoint to Eli...
  • Sifu Behind the Scenes Video Explores the Game's Soundtrack - MP1st
  • PUBG Epic Fails Event Announced With G-Coin Giveaways Included - MP1st
  • Game Director Doesn't Think Elden Ring is Easier, But More People Will Finish It - IGN Now - IGN
  • Xbox News: Two Point Campus Coming to Xbox Game Pass on Day One, Available for Pre-Order Today - Gaming Ideology
  • OnePlus 10 Pro peek reveals lots of Oppo software DNA - CNET
  • GMA T.33: Gordon Murray’s next supercar is nothing short o
  • You need to play the funniest first-person shooter ever ASAP - Inverse 13 hours ago  –  You need to play the funniest first-person shooter ever ASAP  Inverse
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review: the budget flagship conundrum - Phandroid - News for Android 13 hours ago  –  Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review: the budget flagship conundrum  Phandroid - News for AndroidPokémon Legends: Arceus and Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE [SyrupCast 251]  MobileSyrupSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G review: The sequel is never as good  Digital TrendsSamsung's Galaxy S21 FE Is Great. Just Don't Pay Ful...
  • Massive Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy Tab S8 series leak leaves little to the imagination - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com
  • Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves PS5 Download Lets You Pick Which Game You Want to Play First - Push Square
  • New Elder Scrolls Tabletop Game Announced - ComicBook.com
  • Retailer reportedly puts warning notice on PS5s: ‘Microsoft has bought Activision!’ - Video Games Chronicle
  • 'Microsoft Flight Simulator' will get DLSS later this year - NME
  • The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Unreal Engine 5 Fan Remake Has Us Thirsting For a Proper Next-gen Remake - Wccftech
  • 'AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative' trailer and release date announced - NME
  • Beats Fit Pro TWS headphones with Apple’s H1 chip launc
  • What Microsoft's Planned Acquisition Means - The Motley Fool 10 hours ago  –  What Microsoft's Planned Acquisition Means  The Motley FoolSony needs to catch up on nostalgia, while Microsoft buys it up for billions  TechRadarMicrosoft Is Already Making Bad Decisions With Activision Blizzard  Screen Rant10 Days Later, How Are You Feeling About The Activision Blizzard Acquisi...
  • Apple’s App Store now permits unlisted apps - Yahoo Movies Canada 10 hours ago  –  Apple’s App Store now permits unlisted apps  Yahoo Movies CanadaApple now allows unlisted apps on the App Store  Ars TechnicaApple Starts Allowing Unlisted Software on the App Store  PCMagApple launches support for unlisted App Store apps accessible via link  AppleInsiderApp Store Now Supports Un...
  • How to use Face ID with a mask - Macworld
  • Horizon Zero Dawn: What Happened To Humanity? - TheGamer
  • Horizon Zero Dawn Story Explained Part 4: Talanah's Story Before The Forbidden West - Eurogamer
  • Steam's Lunar New Year Sale is now on - Eurogamer.net
    Steam's Lunar New Year Sale is now on - Eurogamer.net 11 hours ago  –  Steam's Lunar New Year Sale is now on  Eurogamer.netSteam's Lunar New Year Sale discounts hundreds of games  MobileSyrupSteam Lunar Sale has Back 4 Blood, Sekiro and Valheim at cheapest ever prices  TechRadarSteam's Lunar New Year Sale is live, but it won't last long  TechSpotApex Legends Lunar N...
  • Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon Developers Reacts to 17 Minute Speedrun - IGN
  • Ubisoft saying you 'don't get' NFTs proves just how out of touch gaming companies can be - MobileSyrup
  • Sea of Thieves Preview Teases 2022 Content and Removal of One Mode - ComicBook.com
  • GRID Legends - 15 Things You Need To Know Before You 
  • Graphics Card Shipments To Improve Considerably By Summer of 2022 - WccftechTV 2 hours ago  
  • With watchOS 8.4, Apple fixes smartwatch charging bug - ANI News 4 hours ago  –  With watchOS 8.4, Apple fixes smartwatch charging bug  ANI NewsApple Watch Wallet sync issues found following watchOS 8.4, iOS 15.3 update  AppleInsideriOS 15.4 beta adds support for 120Hz refresh rate in all apps - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comiOS 15.4 will fix this annoying iPhone 13 Pro prob...
  • Where to find Hisuian Sneasel in Pokémon Legends: Arceus - Sportskeeda
  • Call of Duty leaker says Modern Warfare II is already in its alpha stage - Upcomer
  • Is Final Fantasy XIV worth playing in 2022? - Sportskeeda
  • Call of Duty Warzone weapons guide: Why is C58 assault rifle dominating leaderboards in 2022 - Sportskeeda
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus' NYC Launch Was Unusually Subdued, But That's Fine - Nintendo Life
  • Super-rare deal makes one iPad mini (2021) variant with 5G cheaper than ever before - PhoneArena
  • What does a 27,000,000 mAh giant power bank look like? Let’s find out - Gizchina.com
  • The 9 Biggest Game Releases for February 2022 - GameS
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  • Parliament Hill flooded with protesters opposed to COVID-19 rules 3 days ago  –  truck convoy ottawa
  • FIRST PERSON | We drove through a blizzard for some goat meat — and it was worth it
  • On NATO's front lines, a difference of opinion on how to best respond to Russia
  • The latest on the coronavirus pandemic for Jan. 28
  • How Canada can avoid past mistakes as COVID-19 restrictio
  • Tiger King's Joe Exotic resentenced to 21 years in prison a day ago  –  A federal judge resentenced Tiger King Joe Exotic to 21 years in prison on Friday, reducing his punishment by just a year despite pleas from the former zookeeper for leniency as he begins treatment for cancer.
  • Two days set aside for former vaccine task force chief's sexual assault trial
  • Omicron infections have peaked nationally, Canada's top doctor says
  • Canadian men's soccer team not just getting by without Alphonso Davies — it's thriving
  • Vulnerable adolescents 12 to 17 years old should get COVID-19 booster shots, NACI says
  • 5 members of Canada's Olympic team placed under COVID-19 protocols in Beijing
  • SUV passenger guilty of manslaughter in death of Calgary officer handed 5 years in prison
  • Snow kicksleds from Finland catching on in rural N.B. community
  • Quebecers who helped get Muslim cemeteries built say they're a sign community is putting down roots
  • More than $600K in unclaimed money found belonging to northern Quebec Cree
  • Some unvaccinated Canadian travellers are still able to boa
  • After renting downtown for 10 years, I bought my first home — in a rural town 19 hours ago  –  As a 30-year-old renter and first-time millennial homebuyer from Toronto, I purchased a rural cottage during the pandemic, writes Katherine Wong Too Yen.
  • If Omicron is a less severe version of coronavirus, why are so many people dying in Ontario?
  • The protest convoy carries a combustible load. Politicians can exploit it — or confront it
  • Joni Mitchell joins Neil Young in pulling music from Spotify over 'lies'
  • Australia pledges $50M to protect, preserve koalas
  • Sales soar for Maus after school district in U.S. banned the Holocaust graphic novel
  • Bodies of Indian family found frozen near U.S.-Canada border won't be flown back home
  • Why the price of gas keeps going up in most provinces
  • Early evidence that boosters seem to hold up against Omicron subvariant BA.2
  • B.C. shootings that left 4 dead appear to be murder-suicide: homicide investigators
  • Gas stoves leak methane even while off, boosting climate c
  • North Korea launches 7th round of projectiles this month, South says 4 hours ago  –  South Korea's military said North Korea has fired at least one unidentified projectile into the sea — its seventh round of weapons launches this month — in an apparent attempt to pressure the Biden administration over long-stalled nuclear negotiations.
  • Demonstrations held across Canada in support of Ottawa protest convoy
  • Russia moving naval war games away from Irish coast amid tensions with West over Ukraine
  • Tom Brady's plans up in the air after his company deletes retirement tweet
  • Maritimes get another blast of winter, with heavy snow, power outages, cancellations
  • Despite COVID-19 transmission peaking, 'severity trends' rising in Canada, says Tam
  • Quebecers 'hope for a better future' on 5th anniversary of deadly mosque attack
  • Winter storm slams northeast U.S., hitting 10 states
  • Quebec's Muslim community to honour victims on 5th anniversary of deadly mosque attack
  • How Canada can avoid past mistakes as COVID-19 restrictions lift
    19 hours ago  –  Canada is entering a new phase of the pandemic as restrictions are set to ease across much of the country. But avoiding the mistakes of the past and keeping the public onside will be extremely challenging as Omicron continues to hammer our health-care system.
  • Thousands of protesters opposed to COVID-19 rules conv
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