Tingle removes the awkwardness from dating apps using anonymous audio chats
Dating can be a risky business. It’s about putting yourself out there – which has always made it a challenge for dating…
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Guiides connects adventurous travelers with experiences off the beaten path
Maybe you’ve got a burning desire to hike out to a glacier. Perhaps you’ve got an appetite for learning how to forage for…
IMMUNIO raises $5 million Series A to disrupt web app security
There was a time when developers could reasonably expect to quickly “find and fix” security issues in their web…
Cubbyspot removing the headache from daycare wait times on #TheDisruptors
When it comes to finding daycare services in major cities like Toronto, many parents share the same complaints — finding…
Nick Burka reimagining idea of the To Do List with One Big Thing
We’ve all been there. On the busiest days, making a to-do list is hailed as the best way to get things done. However, what…
500px expands to Europe, hires former Getty Images and Flickr Directors
In the past year, 500px has been aggressive about its global expansion; the company raised a $13 million Series B before finally…
BlancRide wants its carpooling technology to take more cars off the road
Apps that let users share or snag rides for cheap on demand are currently all the rage, and Toronto-based BlancRide is finding…
City of Toronto releases proposed bylaw for regulating ridesharing
Toronto wanted an even playing field and it got one. Today, the city’s proposed bylaw for regulating the ‘vehicle-for-hire…
East Side Games’ Jason Bailey teaches startups how to ask themselves the right questions
The many analytics tools available to help startups evaluate their company success can make the process of looking at company…
TextNow opens office in San Francisco as more North Americans seek alternative phone plans
Waterloo-based TextNow, which is using cloud-based technology to make phone plans cheaper, appears to be gaining widespread…
Google and University of Guelph researchers want your phone’s sensors to replace passwords
12345678, qwerty, 12345, starwars, princess and solo all made the cut of the most popular passwords of 2015. Thanks to two…
Pebble lays off 25 percent of its staff after raising $26 million over last eight months
Pebble is laying off 25 percent of its total staff this week (about 40 employees). CEO Eric Migicovsky confirmed the…
Shopify releases new and improved SDKs, including Android Pay integration
At its first-ever Unite Conference in San Francisco, Shopify has announced two new SDKs that allow developers to implement…
Ooka Island’s gamified reading platform makes screen time valuable for kids
According to Ooka Island marketing director Joelle MacPhee, children have been learning to read in the same way for over 100…
PopRX promises free same-day prescription delivery on #TheDisruptors
With smartphones, almost anything — lunch, taxis, or groceries — can be ordered through an app. One company is adding prescription…