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Asian augmented reality company eyes funeral sector

Asian augmented reality company eyes funeral sector

A South Korean company wants to inject augmented reality (AR) technology into North American memorial sites and cemeteries as a way for the funeral industry to cater to consumers who are increasingly dependent on mobile devices.
Vancouver startup seeks to protect privacy while collecting data

Vancouver startup seeks to protect privacy while collecting data

Firm claims app can gather customer information that contains no personal details
AI market research attracts Canucks, NFL attention

AI market research attracts Canucks, NFL attention

Rival Technologies founded following Andrew Reid’s departure from Vision Critical
Virtual reality summit draws major Asian interest

Virtual reality summit draws major Asian interest

South Korea, Taiwan contingents see B.C. as the gateway to North American expansion
B.C. companies in global race to perfect cannabis-infused beverage technology

B.C. companies in global race to perfect cannabis-infused beverage technology

Agrima, Tilray and Emerald Health among the local ventures conducting research

Infographic: Canadians' participation in the digital economy

How are Canadians participating in the digital economy? This infographic summarizes the results from Statistics Canada's 2017-18 survey. Source: Statistics Canada
Why Alberta poses a new threat to B.C. gaming industry

Why Alberta poses a new threat to B.C. gaming industry

Tax incentives have already drawn one foreign studio to open offices in Edmonton
PAI Health raises $9m for health-tracking software

PAI Health raises $9m for health-tracking software

Company formerly focused on fitness wearables before moving into software
Telus pledges $5m to expand ‘clinics on wheels’ initiative

Telus pledges $5m to expand ‘clinics on wheels’ initiative

Most of the mobile clinics will use Telus’ electronic medical record technology
Volta Air takes $110k top prize at Innovate BC-New Ventures competition

Volta Air takes $110k top prize at Innovate BC-New Ventures competition

Annual awards handed out $275,000 in cash and prizes