1QBit and Quantum Benchmark join IBM’s quantum computing program
Two Canadian startups are among eight that have been accepted into IBM’s Q Network, the company’s commercial quantum…
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Wealthsimple launches savings account
Wealthsimple has launched a savings account, its first product outside of investing. The company said benefits of the Smart…
Coveo announces $100 million investment led by Evergreen Coast Capital
Quebec City-based Coveo has raised $100 million from San Francisco-based Elliott Management, in exchange for 27 percent stake…
Today in acquisitions: Warner Music Group acquires Sodatone, QuickTapSurvey acquired by undisclosed US buyer
Over the past few weeks, several companies have made announcements on acquiring startups. Here’s the latest on Canada’s…
Indeed report: Jobs in Canada requiring AI skills have grown by 1,069 percent since 2013
A new report from Indeed has revealed the top companies hiring for AI talent, as well as a growing need for AI talent among…
Three women technology titans discuss the past, present, and future at the Canadian Cloud Council’s Control
Throughout history, women have had an often overlooked, but crucial role in the development of technology. There are countless…
Ask a Dev: What do I need to know about ARKit (iOS) and ARCore (Android)?
Welcome to a new BetaKit bi-weekly series designed to help startup developers. Each article, TribalScale’s tech honchos tackle…
AI could help doctors make better healthcare decisions and treat patients proactively
While artificial intelligence gets a lot of attention for its capacity to transform wide-ranging industries, it’s difficult…
Applications for Startup Canada Awards open until April 3
Startup Canada is seeking nominations for its fifth annual Startup Canada Awards. Entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations…
Ontario budget earmarks $50 million for life sciences-focused VC funds
The Ontario government released its Budget 2018 yesterday, which included several investments dedicated to boosting the tech…
Five reasons why AI in Canada needs more women
Over the course of the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become recognized as one of the keys to solving some…
Nova Scotia government launching public sector ‘innovation garage’ with IBM
The Nova Scotia government has launched a public sector innovation garage in collaboration with IBM. Housed in Halifax, the…
WWTO merges with AWE with new focus on augmented reality
After four years of running the We Are Wearables community, founder Tom Emrich has announced that We Are Wearables is merging…
Quebec has plans to implement sales tax on tech giants like Netflix, reports suggest
Quebec’s soon-to-be tabled budget is expected to include provisions aimed at collecting sales taxes from foreign tech giants…
IoT613 puts the spotlight on the future of connected transportation
On April 18 to 20, IoT613 is returning to Ottawa to showcase the future of connected transportation and wearable tech. Speakers…