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Fruit Ninja VR 2 Fully Available Today On Quest, PC VR
April 6, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
A new weapon type and PVP multiplayer keep the nostalgic arcade game feeling fresh. After over a year in Early Access, Fruit Ninja VR 2 has officially launched on PC VR headsets via Steam as well as Meta Quest headsets, offering players a whole new lineup of immersive fruit-slicing challenges to enjoy. Fruit Ninja VR […]
Half-Life 2: VR Mod – Episode Two Is Available Now
April 6, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
The final chapter in Gordan Freeman’s epic saga can now be experienced in VR. In September 2022, the Source VR Mod Team released a VR mod for Half-Life 2, immersing players in Valve’s near-perfect first-person shooter game like never before. The mod introduced everything from full room-scale VR with support for motion controls to manual […]
How VR Technology Can Help Stop Wildfires
April 5, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
Intellic Technologies is just one company using immersive technology to train pilots. A new partnership sees wildland fire simulation software provider Becker Support Services team up with Anchor Flank & Pinch, a purveyor of ground and aerial firefighting training services, to form a new company, Intellic Technologies, dedicated to providing various organizations with safe and efficient […]
Become A Pirate Mercenary In This Comedic VR Game
April 5, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
Embark on a comic book-style adventure filled with arcade-style combat and puzzles. Since the premiere of the film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, pirate-themed entertainment has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity, not unlike that of the zombie and horror genres. This extends not only to film & television but the […]
Sony’s New 3D Display Doesn’t Require Any Glasses
April 4, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
Sony announced a new addition to its growing lineup of Spatial Reality Displays. Available for purchase next month, the ELF-SR2 is a 27-inch 4K display that can supposedly deliver immersive 3D content without the need for additional hardware, such as augmented reality (AR) glasses or a VR headset. Compared to previous models, the ELF-SR2 features […]
VR Full-Motion Helicopter Flight Simulators Have Arrived
April 4, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
Can immersive technology help address the rising global pilot shortage? Loft Dynamics, previously referred to as VRM Switzerland, has unveiled what the company claims is the “world’s first” VR full-motion helicopter flight simulator qualified for use by an official national aviation regulator. Put simply, this device can be used as a legitimate tool for pilot […]
Fatboy Slim Hosted An Outrageous Dance Party In VR
April 4, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
The iconic English DJ just proved that virtual raves are here to stay. Last month, legendary electronic music artist Norman Cook, better known by his stage name “Fatboy Slim,” held what could be easily considered one of the most over-the-top and outright bizarre live performances of his career inside VR. Hosted on the virtual social […]
AI-Powered Golf Caddies Could Be Coming Soon To VR
April 3, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
The popular VR golf game GOLF+ is adding AI caddies powered by the same technology behind ChatGPT. Unless you’ve been living in a bomb shelter over the past few months, you know that it’s only a matter of time until our artificial intelligence (AI) overlords decide to rebel and enslave humanity. Seemingly magical programs such […]
Hot Wheels Mixed Reality RC Cars Are Now Available
April 2, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
It looks like mixed reality RC cars are here to stay. This past February, the popular toy manufacturer Mattel announced Hot Wheels: Rift Rally, a mixed reality game that combines real RC cars with digital effects and environments to immerse you in a fast-paced racing experience that turns your living room into a virtual race […]
Dentists Can Tell If You’ve Brushed Your Teeth Using AR
April 1, 2023 by Bobby Carlton
Dental professionals can use 3D stereoscopic imaging and AR to make sure you’re brushing your teeth every day. The company NuEyes has been a big player in the augmented reality industry with their 5G-enabled AR glasses, designed to provide users with an incredible visual representation of virtual data used for enterprise, medical, and gaming. Up […]

Barrie beats Hamilton, Bulldogs on brink of elimination April 7, 2023
The Barrie Colts have taken a 3-2 series lead on the Hamilton Bulldogs after a 4-1 victory Thursday night.
Rick Zamperin
Closing arguments in manslaughter trial of Kenneth Courtorielle, accused of killing Billie Johnson April 7, 2023
Lawyers entered closing arguments in the trial of Kenneth Courtorielle. He is accused of manslaughter in the death of Billie Johnson.
Sarah Komadina
London Knights sweep Owen Sound with second shutout of opening round series April 7, 2023
Logan Mailloux and Ryan Winterton each scored twice as the London Knights ended their first round series with the Owen Sound Attack on Apr. 6.
Mike Stubbs
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens face Washington Capitals on Pride Night, claim 6-2 win April 7, 2023
For the Canadiens, facing the Capitals on Bell Centre ice Thursday night amounted to one of their best games in two months. Brian Wilde has more.
Brian Wilde
Stolen vehicle investigation in Waterloo results in seizure of drugs, weapons and more April 7, 2023
A year-long investigation by Waterloo regional police resulted in a number of vehicles, weapons, drugs and firearms being seized.
Ken Hashizume
‘Justice needs to be served’: B.C. man heartbroken after no charges laid in friend’s killing April 7, 2023
Anton Ossipchuk, 29, was fatally stabbed while walking his dog at night with friend at a Coquitlam, B.C. dog park on May 8, 2022.
Elizabeth McSheffrey
Sisters of Edmonton man hit by Valley Line LRT call for additional safety barriers April 7, 2023
'There's kids around that area. They could run out the door. Pets too. There's nothing stopping people from just running across those tracks.'
Morgan Black
Kingston Police strategic plan focuses on reducing crime, improving clearance rate April 7, 2023
The four year strategic plan spells out strategies to reduce the crime rate by 10% and increase the weighted clearance rate to 45%.
Ryan Peddigrew
New cafe teaches skills training to intellectually challenged youth in Kingston April 7, 2023
CommUnity Cafe has opened at Centre 70 Arena offering good food with a helping of skills training for the community's intellectually challenged youth.
Aryn Strickland
Big River First Nation’s Klein nominated for Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award April 7, 2023
Big River First Nation CEO Derek Klein's work is now being recognized at hockey's highest level, nominated for the NHL's Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award
Scott Roblin