Consumer Technology

Hootsuite Inc. said Tuesday it will lay off 30 per cent of its staff as part of a global restructuring.

TORONTO — Nobody can fill the shoes of Hollywood star Tom Hanks, of that actress Kelly McCormack is certain.

The CEO of software company Lightspeed Commerce. Inc. says his business has benefited from a return to pre-pandemic activities and shopping habits following COVID-19 restrictions, but he's still watching for a potential downturn.

VANCOUVER — Semtech Corp. says it's buying Vancouver-based Sierra Wireless in an all-cash deal that values the cellular technology provider at US$1.2 billion.

A roundup of some must-see TV series and films premiering on subscription streaming platforms in August: “Thirteen Lives” “Apollo 13” director Ron Howard brings his methodical, nail-biting style to another real-life story that captivated the world.

Michele Romanow’s startup Clearco is laying off 25 per cent of its workforce and says it is considering “strategic options” for its international operations.

Shopify Inc.'s president is arguing the company is in an "enviable" position, even as it continues to express regret over misjudging the growth of the e-commerce market — a move that forced a dramatic number of job cuts Tuesday.

Canadian tech giant Shopify Inc.'s share price fell by more than 14 per cent Tuesday after revealing it will lay off 10 per cent of its workforce because the company misjudged the growth of the e-commerce sector.

TORONTO — Jonathan Hillis is on the hunt for money. Over the next few months, the Toronto entrepreneur wants to raise a $1 million pre-seed round for Payd, a student card app he founded, followed by a seed round between $3 million and $4 million.

TORONTO — Thousands of tech workers started hunting for new jobs as layoffs rippled across the industry in recent weeks, but many say these workers won't be on the market long.