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Scientists Working On Smart Contacts Powered By Human Tears
August 26, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Who needs an external battery when you have good old-fashioned emotions? Scientists based out of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have begun working on augmented reality (AR) contact lenses capable of displaying virtual information in the real world. But here’s the really interesting part: according to an official release from the university, these high-tech […]
Thief Simulator VR Adds Even More Stuff To Steal On Quest
August 25, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Return to a life of crime in this sizable DLC update. Developer 3R Games this week announced a new update for its popular VR game, Thief Simulator VR: Greenview Street, which introduces a brand new neighborhood over twice the size of Greenview Street. Available now on Meta Quest headsets, the Richie R. Street DLC takes […]
I Tried Axe Throwing In VR. Here’s How It Went
August 25, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Experience BATL Axe Throwing on Meta Quest headsets. ArcadeXR today announced its 2.0 update for Arcade Legends which introduces axe throwing to the game for the very first time. For those unfamiliar, Arcade Legends is a unique VR experience that allows you to build your own personal arcade. Here you can play 10 official arcade […]
This Virtual Rave Experience Lets You Party Like It’s The ’80s
August 24, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Better grab some glowsticks, you’re going to need them. The Geneva International Film Festival returns later this year and it’s bringing with it a one-of-a-kind virtual experience that takes you back in time to the very first rave parties where you can dance to the sounds of old-school acid house music. Produced by the immersive documentary […]
Watch The LA Valorant Finals From This VR E-Sports Arena
August 23, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Join your fellow Valorant fans for this one-of-a-kind virtual broadcast. Virtex Stadium, an online virtual event platform available for PC VR headsets, will be broadcasting the Valorant LA Champions finals live in VR this week, offering spectators the chance to immerse themselves in the virtual action like never before. Originally announced back in 2021, Virtex […]
’90s Classic The 7th Guest Returns As A VR Game This October
August 22, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Explore a sprawling mansion inhabited by realistic ghosts in this immersive reimagining. Developer Vertigo Games, the team behind popular VR titles such as Arizona Sunshine and After the Fall, has just announced the release date for its latest game, The 7th Guest VR. Revealed during the Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live Pre-Show, this spooky-looking experience […]
VRChat Mobile Is Now Available In Alpha On Android
August 22, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
An iOS version is also on the way according to the team. After long last, VRChat, the immensely popular VR social platform, is finally available in alpha on Android devices, allowing you to mix and mingle with other players online via a smartphone or tablet. That said, not everyone will have access to the app […]
This KFC VR Game Is Played Inside A Bucket Of Chicken
August 21, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
The more points you earn the more IRL chicken you get. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), the popular American fast food chain, has launched a VR game in Hong Kong, China that transported players to a KFC-inspired world where they could earn real-world fried chicken by completing virtual objectives. The “Bucketverse VR” experience immersed players in […]
You Can Now Play The Original Far Cry In VR With Motion Controls
August 18, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
The 2004 classic looks better than ever in VR. Crytek’s first-person shooter Far Cry can now be played in VR with motion controls thanks to a third-party mod from German developer Holger Frydrych. You may remember Frydrych for his work on the popular Half-Life 2 VR Mod, which lets you experience Valve’s iconic action shooter […]
Toy Trains Lets You Build Your Dream Train Set In VR
August 18, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
The “playful track-building” game is scheduled to arrive later this year. Developer Something Random this week announced Toy Trains, a new VR game coming soon to major VR platforms. Described as a “playful track-building VR game,” this nostalgia-inducing experience allows you to craft complex virtual railways and solve open-ended puzzles using your motion controllers. Each […]

Red Sox top Blue Jays 7-3 to complete sweep June 20, 2024
The Toronto Blue Jays were swept for the first time this season Wednesday after dropping a series finale they'd like to forget.
‘Try to hit pause’: Concern over copycats when B.C. whale videos go viral June 20, 2024
A new campaign is hoping to prevent social media shares from encouraging people to get close to whales in B.C., in contravention of federal regulations.
Simon Little
Metro Vancouver’s top executive a no-show for meeting amid salary questions June 20, 2024
Chief Administrative Officer Jerry Dobrovolny was absent from the regional district's Finance Committee meeting, despite having attended previous meetings.
Catherine Urquhart
Teen groped by 2 men while walking to school: Surrey RCMP June 20, 2024
RCMP are seeking suspects after a teen girl was groped as she was walking to school Wednesday morning. It happened along King George Boulevard near 94 Avenue in Surrey, B.C.
Simon Little
Attention turns to B.C.’s ‘catch-and-release’ justice system after Surrey homicide June 20, 2024
The suspect arrested following a homicide in Surrey on June 16 has a lengthy and violent criminal history and was on probation after being released from custody just days before.
Amy Judd
‘Cruel, disrespectful’: B.C. family calls for changes to faith-based MAID policy June 20, 2024
Sam O'Neill, 34, was a patient at St. Paul's Hospital last year. She had terminal cancer but was denied MAID in the hospital due to its religious affiliation.
Amy Judd
Some private child care operators in Alberta threaten to opt out of $10-a-day deal June 20, 2024
A group representing private child care operators in Alberta is warning about centres opting out of Canada's $10-a-day child-care deal amid 'government turmoil.'
Tomasia DaSilva
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – June 19 June 20, 2024
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.
‘Can’t hear bicycles’: Visually impaired transit rider concerned about floating bus stops June 20, 2024
Mary Ellen Gabias, who is blind, told Global News floating bus stops come at the 'expense of pedestrians who don't have the option of driving their own vehicle or a bicycle.'
Doyle Potenteau
Rescued infant sea otter now getting round-the-clock care in Vancouver June 20, 2024
If she didn't squeak and squirm, she would look just like a child's stuffed toy, but the weeks-old sea otter was in serious condition when she was rescued on Tuesday.