Delta Media Exhibitions Events (13)

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 […]

Calgary Indigenous youth program empowers teens with paid internships, work experience August 27, 2024
A Calgary Indigenous youth program is empowering Indigenous teens to spark their career paths, starting with nine teens getting their first experience in the hospitality industry.
Krista Sylvester
Special weather statements issued for southern and central Alberta with heavy rain, wind expected August 27, 2024
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a special weather statement for a large swath of the province on Tuesday afternoon with wind and rain on the way.
Phil Heidenreich
Stanley Bryant on the mend, expected to play this week for Winnipeg Blue Bombers August 27, 2024
Offensive lineman Stanley Bryant did not practice on Tuesday after being taken off the field on a stretcher, but is still expected to play in the Labour Day Classic on Sunday.
Russ Hobson
Two people charged after infant dies in First Nation on Manitoulin Island August 27, 2024
Ontario Provincial Police say an infant in Wikwemikong First Nation was taken to hospital on May 8.
B.C. parents sue shelter after son’s fatal overdose August 27, 2024
Gladys Akimana was living in a shelter in August 2022, run by Covenant House Vancouver when he overdosed on a mix of opioids and alcohol.
Amy Judd
Thunderstorm sweeping through southern Ontario after hot, humid days August 27, 2024
Environment Canada issued storm warnings for parts of Windsor and London by 6 p.m., with less severe watches in place for areas including Kitchener, Guelph and Norfolk County.
Isaac Callan
Saskatoon nurses say 41 patients are without a bed in St. Paul’s emergency room August 27, 2024
Nearly 10 months after the SHA introduced the Saskatoon Capacity Action Plan, nurses at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon say they continue to see major issues.
Andrew Benson
How one U of R researcher developed new therapy to help Indigenous people living with HIV August 27, 2024
AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan said more than 2,500 people are living with HIV in the province and that number increasing at a rate four times the national average.
Andrew Benson
She was killed outside a Toronto nightclub 10 years ago. Police still haven’t made an arrest August 27, 2024
Jelena Loncar was shot by a stray bullet in 2014 outside a nightclub in downtown Toronto. A decade later, the investigation continues without an arrest.
Catherine McDonald
Calgary water crisis: Use outpaces cap on 1st full day of new restrictions August 27, 2024
Calgarians sent 530 million litres down the drain on the first full day of the new round of rationing.