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The 10 Best Apps for Discovering Events Happening Around You

March 23, 2022Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Getting out and enjoying an event with friends is one of the best ways to make lifelong memories. No matter what your budget is, there's always some sort of entertainment available—finding it has always been the difficult part. MUO – Feed

5 Reasons Why Reddit Is the Best Social Media Platform Around

January 11, 2022Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

When it comes to social media, there are tons of options out there. However, one stands out from the pack in several ways—Reddit. MUO – Feed

Why Chinese Users Can’t Upgrade to Windows 11 and How They’re Getting Around It

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

When Microsoft announced that Windows 11 will require PCs to have TPM 2.0 chips, many were shocked and voiced concerns. The requirement for TPM 2.0 modules had the potential to keep millions of people from upgrading their computers to Windows 11. Microsoft continues to back its decision of excluding PCs that don’t have TPM 2.0 […]

Intel’s First Discrete Gaming GPU Is "Right Around the Corner"

May 9, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Intel GPUs aren’t exactly known for their stellar performance when running something demanding, like creative programs or video games. They’re typically used for general purposes, but that may change this year. Is Intel’s DG2 GPU Coming Soon? Intel game development relations specialist Pete Brubaker tweeted out a link to a job posting for the company’s open […]

You Can Now Find Unknown and Hidden Samsung Galaxy SmartTags Around You

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Samsung has announced new privacy features for its SmartThings Find service that will allow you to scan for unknown Galaxy SmartTags in your vicinity. This will help you find any unknown tags near you that could be potentially tracking your location. Additionally, you can now also find items tagged using Galaxy SmartTag using your voice and Bixby. […]

Spotify Resets Around 350,000 Passwords Involved in a Data Breach

November 24, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Spotify has reset the passwords of 350,000 accounts, after researchers found a database online containing 380 million records that included login credentials for the music streaming service. Spotify Targeted in Credential Stuffing Scheme The research team at vpnMentor, led by Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, claims to have discovered a possible credential stuffing operation. Credential […]

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 […]

Manitoba First Nation Chief charged with child-related sex crimes April 10, 2024
Christopher Traverse was arrested and charged on Feb. 1 for sexual assault, sexual interference, and child pornography. Police said the victim was an elementary-school-aged child.
Daisy Woelk
Kuzmenko scores in OT to lift Flames to 3-2 win over Sharks April 10, 2024
Andrei Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal 2:58 into overtime and the Calgary Flames came back to beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Thousands of child porn images found in southern Manitoba raids, RCMP say April 10, 2024
Three young children under six years old have been removed from their homes in southern Manitoba after an investigation by RCMP that has led to child porn charges for four men.
Sam Thompson
Suspect remains at large following fatal stabbing in Victoria April 10, 2024
Police said officers were called to the 2900 block of Douglass Street just before midnight on Tuesday and found one man suffering from stab wounds.
Amy Judd
Boeing whistleblower warns 787 Dreamliner could fail due to assembly shortcuts April 10, 2024
A Boeing whistleblower claims that small gaps exist in the fuselage of 787 Dreamliners where parts were improperly joined together.
Kathryn Mannie
Man found injured on driveway of northwest Calgary home after shooting: police April 10, 2024
Police are investigating a shooting in northwest Calgary on Tuesday night that sent a man to hospital.
Phil Heidenreich
Faculty union supports non-confidence motion in Saint Mary’s University in Halifax April 10, 2024
The Saint Mary's University Faculty Union said the administration has refused to respond to the union's request for information about the school's finances.
Cannabis stores coming to Surrey, council unanimously approves framework April 10, 2024
In a unanimous vote on Monday night, Surrey’s mayor and city councillors approved framework that will allow up to 12 retailers to open up shop.
Darrian Matassa-Fung
Man who shot and killed homebuilder in south Edmonton identified April 10, 2024
Sources have told Global News that the person responsible for shooting and killing an Edmonton homebuilder this week was Nick Dhaliwal, who was also found dead at the scene.
Police question ‘person of interest’ in woman’s death near Montreal April 10, 2024
Quebec provincial police say they are becoming increasingly convinced that a woman in her late 20s found dead in an apartment southwest of Montreal was a homicide victim