Daz 3D, a leader in 3D humanoid and avatar tech, today announced the launch of a new NFT collection: Non-Fungible People. The utility-rich collection of 8,888 stunningly 3D rendered, algorithmically generated female and some non-binary PFP NFTs features artwork created by Daz 3D’s award-winning international community of female, male, and non-binary artists. The collection will […]
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BC’s Geazone Launches North America’s First Hydrogen-powered Courier Fleet
Victoria’s Geazone Eco-Courier is launching North America’s first hydrogen-powered courier fleet with the purchase of 40 new Toyota Mirai fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Geazone Eco-Courier is a zero emissions courier company that provides sustainable delivery services, third party logistics and freight services to businesses across Vancouver Island and Vancouver. “Geazone is committed to providing […]
Vancouver Expects To Be First City In Canada With Electric Firetruck
Vancouver hopes to be the first city in Canada with an electric fire truck, reports the Vancouver Sun, as the city has ordered a $1.5 million Rosenbauer RT pumper. The RT has a charging capacity of up to 150 kW, which means that the built-in batteries can be recharged in no time at all. This means […]
Vanedge Capital Invests In Silicon Valley Recycling Startup
Vancouver’s Vanedge Capital has led a USD $1 million seed round investment in Silicon Valley recycling startup Olyns and their in-store consumer recycling solution. The Olyns recycling platform includes an eye-catching bottle collection machine designed for high traffic indoor locations, and a mobile app to provide rewards, CRV redemption (in bottle bill states), and an environmental impact […]
CloudMD Tackles Mental Health With MindBeacon Acquisition
Vancouver’s CloudMD is acquiring MindBeacon for approximately $116 million. MindBeacon is a leading digital mental healthcare platform that provides a continuum of care, focusing on iCBT, which is an effective therapy provided through a computer or a mobile device. iCBT has become a fast-growing intervention channel compared to conventional psychotherapy. CloudMD’s already established mental health […]
Alpha Esports Tech Combining Metaverse and Real World for Unique User Experiences
Vancouver’s Alpha Esports Tech has begun the development of its Metaverse technologies through its subsidiary Paradise City Gaming. Using Niantic’s software toolkit, Lightship, the same technology that was used to develop Pokémon Go, Paradise City will start developing experiences encouraging users to participate in real world challenges with the opportunity to earn NFT rewards and Alpha […]
BBTV Launches Fast Pay to Help Creators Accelerate Their Growth
Vancouver’s BBTV has launched BBTV Fast Pay to expedite monthly payments for creators, delivering fresh capital for them to use for growth. With BBTV Fast Pay creators will receive their current and next month of earnings for their first pay period, providing up-front capital that can be used to invest in content creation and growth. BBTV […]
UBC Launches New Augmented And Virtual Reality Courses With Circuit Stream
Vancouver has established itself as a globally recognized centre for gaming, film, entertainment, and other interactive media. More than 150 game companies employ 6,000 professionals based in Vancouver, making it a prime location for augmented and virtual reality development. The global AR/VR industry is estimated to grow by around 25% through 2021 and skills training in this field will […]
Plurilock Partners with Absolute Software On Continuous Authentication
Victoria’s Plurilock Security has partnered with Vancouver-headquartered Absolute Software to pair their Application Persistence capabilities with the company’s DEFEND continuous authentication solution. Plurilock Security is an identity-centric cybersecurity solutions provider for workforces. Last month Plurilock was named “Authentication Solution of the Year” at the 2021 Cybersecurity Breakthrough Awards, for its DEFEND product. The partnership, announced […]
Entrepreneurship in Pandemic Times
The pandemic and resulting economic shutdown to contain it over the last two years have affected businesses worldwide. At the height of the pandemic there were an estimated 11,000 people working in downtown Vancouver compared to an average 119,000 with office occupancy hovering around 10-30%. Now, with the provincial government in Step 3 of the […]