Electronics
Tims mobile ordering app under investigation by privacy agencies
Concerns about how it may be collecting and using data about people’s movements as they go about their daily activities.
New Hootsuite CEO replaces founder amid ‘reckoning’ for social media
Former Zendesk COO headquartered in San Francisco will take over as of July 6.
Pandemic era tech changes should become permanent, says Toronto mayor
The mayor of Canada’s largest city also played up the vibrancy of its technology sector
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Rittal partner Aztec adds a Perforex to its service capabilities
Machining centre compresses panel production from 10 hours to 90 minutes.
Marketing automation an investment priority for digital solutions: report
Rising importance of chatbots and increasing use of virtual and online channels to result in 15.7% growth of the MAS market.
Memory, power and AI semiconductors in 5G to hit US$15.03B by 2025
The market is rapidly transitioning to a growth stage driven by increasing data traffic, technological advancements.
Conspiracy theories about 5G networks have skyrocketed since COVID-19
Some extreme right-wing groups are linking the technology to the pandemic.
Bell, Telus award 5G contracts to European firms, shutting out Huawei
Ottawa continues its review of Huawei’s role in Canada’s 5G networks over security concerns related to its relationship with China’s government.
China-Canada divide widens after Meng ruling, Beijing denounces decision
A judge ruled the allegations against her could constitute a crime in Canada.
China demands US withdraw sanctions on tech suppliers
Measures expand a US campaign against Chinese companies including tech giant Huawei.
Feds hope to endorse single contact tracing app: PM
Google and Apple are working on a fix for apps that drain phone batteries because they must be open to work.
Facebook pays $9.5M to end Competition Bureau’s privacy probe
Social media site gave the false impression privacy settings would give users control over who could see and access personal information.
Celestica to make 7,500 ventilators for Starfish Medical
Contract manufacturer will deliver the devices to Health Canada in the fourth quarter of 2020.
US restriction on chipmakers deals critical blow to Huawei
Chinese smartphone and network equipment maker needs time to “understand the impact” of the latest restrictions.
Yorkville Sound partners with StarFish Medical to produce ventilators
Their goal is to help increase the availability of open source ventilators across Canada.
