W|W: The Wearable Weekly – Intel scales back
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CanCon Podcast Ep. 42: How does Canadian tech respond to Trump?
Last week, Donald Trump was elected the next President of the United States. We’re not going to talk about that on the podcast.…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – Virtual Reality is now the superior reality
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Thalmic begins Series B hiring spree in #WaterlooRegion and San Francisco
After announcing a $158 million Series B for its next product’s development, Thalmic Labs has begun its search for talent.…
Stephen Lake says Thalmic will use its Series B to build the product they won’t tell anyone about
In the latest episode of The Disruptors, Thalmic Labs CEO and co-founder Stephen Lake discussed how the company will be using…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – The smartwatch (hype) is alive and well
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – Funding Frenzy
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Hexoskin signs contract with Canadian Space Agency to monitor astronaut’s health in space
Wearable technology is quickly becoming more integrated into daily life. Fitness trackers and smartwatches are just the beginning…
Mio Global raises $19 million Series B to accelerate launch of its next generation heart rate trackers
Vancouver-based Mio Global, which offers heart rate monitoring wristbands and watches, announced $19 million CAD in a funding…
Thalmic Labs opening factory in Waterloo dedicated to building its next wearable device
Thalmic Labs, the creator of the Myo armband, announced it will manufacture its next product in Waterloo. According to a report…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – Real interest in virtual reality
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How companies can protect their customers’ privacy in an age of oversharing and hacks
If you’re with a company looking to lead in just about any sector, the catchphrase for your business plan is ‘data-driven.’…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 37: Can a Canadian VR company compete with Facebook and Google?
With a flurry of new product announcements, and finally, a suite of self-made hardware, Google has finally stepped outside…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – VR gets animated
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This Canadian company wants to bring ‘mixed reality’ to the masses
Move over, VR. See ya later, augmented reality. The new hotness is ‘mixed reality.’ At least, that’s what Markham-based…