Report: Canada’s gaming industry contributes $3.7 billion to economy
Two reports have dived deep into the gaming sector’s impact on the Canadian tech ecosystem. Indeed Canada has compiled a new report examining employer…
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Thalmic announces new headquarters as it hits 350 employees
Thalmic Labs has opened a new office at 27 Gaukel St. in Kitchener – a 124-year-old building with 26,000 square feet of space, and…
Axem Neurotechnology accepted into Shenzhen-based HAX accelerator
Halifax-based Axem Neurotechnology, which is building brain-sensing hardware to improve physical rehabilitation and sports performance, has been accepted into the Shenzhen-based HAX accelerator. Backed…
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 with AWE, a…
Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky joins Y Combinator as partner
According to a report from TechCrunch, Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky joined Y Combinator as partner as of last month. “I didn’t have that longer-term…
Katherine Homuth back in founder mode with new startup Sheerly Genius
After a year of research and development, two-time founder Katherine Homuth has taken to Kickstarter to launch Sheerly Genius, which Homuth calls the “strongest…
Today in key hires: Wiivv announces new VP, Smooth Commerce adds former CFL SVP to team
Today, two companies announced major additions to their team. Here’s the latest update on who’s added to their team. Former CFL vice president Glen…
Slack kills its Apple Watch app
As more app developers drop support for the Apple Watch, it’s increasingly looking like the Apple’s wearable is evolving into a smartwatch that’s great…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.122: Immersing in virtual reality with Ctrl V’s Robert Bruski
After having spent almost 10 years at financial institutions as an investment specialist, Robert Bruski spotted a game-changing trend and leaped ahead of the…
Tech for Good: Studio 1 Labs focuses on trust and user experience to help doctors better care for patients
As part of a regular series powered by IBM, BetaKit interviews Canadian tech leaders using innovation for the greater good. They say that businesses…
Vancouver startup creates VR arcade on wheels
Vancouver startup Mobile Reality has launched the world’s first mobile virtual reality arcade, a customized trailer that can travel to public spaces like fairs,…
5 Kitchener-Waterloo tech companies to watch in 2018
The founders, developers and designers of Waterloo Region tech have been busy and 2018 doesn’t show any sign of slowing down. Tech — and…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – The AR/VR industry proves it’s not all hype
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about wearables…