Waterloo-based Eleven-x launches low-power IoT network to compete with higher-cost, traditional carriers
Waterloo-based company Eleven-x has launched a low-power Canadian network dedicated to connecting the Internet of Things. The…
The Sky Guys launch first drone through its new technology division
The Sky Guys, a Toronto-based company that offers drone videography, mapping and inspection services, has launched its first…
As competitor letgo launches in Canada, Varagesale CEO calls focus on trust a key differentiator
How do you make something as popular as second-hand retail platform Kijiji — or its U.S. equivalent Craigslist — even better?…
Shopify would rather buy Google than be bought by Google
In a recent BNN interview, Shopify’s chief financial officer Russ Jones shot down the idea of a Google acquisition by stating…
ecobee launches lite version of its smart thermostat
ecobee, a Toronto-based company that produces wifi-enabled smart thermostats, has announced its first new product in two years:…
Ladies Learning Code launches Canada Learning Code as part of goal to reach 10 million Canadians
To fulfill its aim of reaching 10 million Canadians, Canada Learning Code states on its website that it will design and deliver…
Urbery has the Ben & Jerry’s hookup this week with some help from a friendly chatbot
Starting tomorrow, Torontonians won’t have to worry about ice cream shortages while browsing Facebook. #DoughToDoor,…
Shopify goes fully mobile with new Android and iOS apps
Ottawa-based e-commerce company Shopify has overhauled its iOS and Android apps, adding a significant amount of features and…
TouchBistro partners with Square to allow its users to accept Apple Pay, access loans
Toronto-based TouchBistro, a leading iOS point of sales apps for restaurants and bars in 37 countries, announced today that…
Ontario Court of Appeal rules that text conversations are not private
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that texts received by others from your device can be used against you in court, a ruling…
Kik reports that users have exchanged 1.8 billion messages with the platform’s 20,000 chatbots
Chatbots are poised to make their mark on the technology landscape, and Waterloo-based messaging platform Kik can prove it…
Twitter North America VP of Media Kirstine Stewart leaves the company
Kirstine Stewart, Twitter vice-president of media, North America, has left the company, a Twitter spokesperson has confirmed…
Tek Gear is giving away VR headsets for free (plus shipping)
Tek Gear is adding new meaning to the saying “the best things in life are free” by offering free smartphone compatible…
Toronto-based Skrumble wants to beat Slack by not being Slack
Toronto-based startup Skrumble may have a quirky name and provide communications services to businesses just like Slack, but…
Toronto-based Whirlscape develops deep learning emoji app
There’s a specific kind of frustration felt only by frequent emoji users. It comes when the emoji seeker has to scroll for…