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Nintendo Buys Out Next Level Games

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Nintendo has officially launched the process that will see it acquire the creator of Luigi’s Mansion 3, Next Level Games (NLG). Nintendo Acquires Next Level Games It would seem that Next Level Games impressed Nintendo with the most recent game in the Luigi’s Mansion series. Next Level Games developed Luigi’s Mansion 3 and, as a […]

Salesforce Buys Workplace App Slack for $27.7 billion | MakeUseOf

December 2, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Salesforce is acquiring the popular workplace and organization chat app Slack for an estimated $ 27.7 billion. The deal is set to become one of the largest business acquisitions of 2020 and will see Salesforce add another string to its already substantial bow. The deal exceeds the $ 26.2 billion Microsoft paid for LinkedIn, further […]

Spotify Buys Podcast Publishing Platform Megaphone | MakeUseOf

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Spotify has long dominated the music streaming world, but it’s making big moves when it comes to podcasts. That continues with the recent announcement that Spotify is acquiring Megaphone, a podcast advertising platform that aims to make it simple for publishers to monetize their podcasts. Spotify Acquires Megaphone Megaphone describes itself as “podcast technology for […]

Facebook Buys Giphy: Should You Worry About Your Personal Data?

May 27, 2020May 27, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

The GIF-making brand, Giphy, has been acquired by Facebook for a reported $ 400 million. It joins a portfolio that already boasts Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus. This isn’t a huge surprise: Giphy started as a search engine, but users could soon share these GIFs on Facebook. Giphy’s reach grew, as did Facebook’s. But after the […]

Apple Buys Dark Sky and Kills the Android App

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

If you have Dark Sky installed on your Android phone then we have some bad news for you… Apple has acquired the popular weather app and is killing the Android version in cold blood. And the Dark Sky API is also now living on borrowed time. What Is the Dark Sky Weather App? Dark Sky […]

Google Buys Fitbit: What Does This Mean for Your Privacy?

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc., has acquired fitness tracker giant, Fitbit, for $ 2.1 billion. Add this to a vast number of subsidiaries including YouTube, Android, and Nest. It’s led many to question whether Alphabet Inc. needs regulation. But there’s another major concern: what happens now to Fitbit users’ private information? Can you trust Google […]

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.
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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.
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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