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6 Ways iTunes Changed the Music Industry Forever

June 26, 2022Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Before iTunes, music was different. Buying a song meant walking into a brick-and-mortar store and buying a physical record or CD. All of that has changed. MUO – Feed

How Apple and Steve Jobs Changed the World

May 21, 2022Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Today, Apple is a household name. Everyone knows products like the iPod, the iPhone, and the Mac. If you don’t own an Apple product yourself, you probably know somebody who does. But Apple’s success didn’t come overnight. Game changing innovations like the iPod and iPhone pushed Apple into the limelight, and turned computers from tools […]

The 10 Most Influential PC Games That Changed Gaming Forever

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Over decades of PC game development, there have been some truly influential PC games released. These are games that are truly innovative to the point that they inspire countless other games released afterwards. In this article we list the most influential PC games everyone should play at least once. These are games that have reinvented […]

7 Ways Open-Source Software Changed the World

February 16, 2018Rudy Deighton Delta Media

Whether you’re aware of it or not, open-source software has had an impact on the way you live your life. You may know of open source programs that are free to download and available for anyone to edit. But do you know how the term “open source” began? The phrase comes from a movement in […]

How the Instant Pot Changed the Way I Cook

September 23, 2017Rudy Deighton Delta Media

For most of my life, I never considered myself a cook. I grew up eating whatever my parents cooked at home, going out to eat with my boyfriend, or just grabbing fast food wherever. I loved food, but it was more about eating it than cooking it myself. And then I moved out. At first, […]

Fedora 25 Has Arrived: Here’s What’s Changed

December 17, 2016December 17, 2016Rudy Deighton Delta Media

Fedora 25 is here, and as usual, it delivers the latest from the GNOME project. But this time around, that’s not the big highlight. All eyes are on Wayland. After years in development and a number of delays, Fedora has decided that the next generation display server is ready for prime time. Of course, that’s […]

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 […]

Winnipeg gym teacher charged with sexual offences involving student April 8, 2024
A Winnipeg woman has been charged with a number of sex crimes that are alleged to have occurred when she was a phys ed teacher at Collège Béliveau.
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Property stolen from Guelph home while owners were out: police April 8, 2024
Guelph police say there was up to $4,000 in damages and up to $1,000 in property taken during a break-in.
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N.S. bumps up forgivable loan limit for secondary units and backyard suites April 8, 2024
The forgivable loan in Nova Scotia is worth up to 50 per cent of eligible costs or $40,000, whichever is less. The loan can cover the costs of materials, permits and labour.
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2 sent to hospital after overnight blaze at home in central Hamilton April 8, 2024
Hamilton firefighters and the Office of the Fire Marshal are investigating an overnight blaze at a three-storey dwelling on King Street East early Monday.
Don Mitchell
Man found in ‘severe medical distress’ in vehicle on 401 near Kingston has died: OPP April 8, 2024
Highway 401 eastbound was closed for several hours on Sunday as a result of the incident
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Cyclist dead after being hit by vehicle in Toronto April 8, 2024
Toronto police say a cyclist has died in hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Toronto on Monday.
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1 dead after 2-vehicle crash involving motorcycle: London, Ont. police April 8, 2024
One person driving a motorcycle has died in hospital after a crash on Saturday in the city's east end, London, Ont., police said Monday.
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Community complaints lead police to seize weapons sold at central Edmonton smoke shop April 8, 2024
Edmonton police say an investigation that began last November has led them to seize more than 100 weapons being sold from a smoke shop just north of downtown.
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Homicide detectives investigate suspicious death in southeast Calgary April 8, 2024
Police say homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found dead in a home in southeast Calgary on Monday morning.
Phil Heidenreich
Man completes run across the length of Africa after gruelling year-long trek April 8, 2024
As admirers of Russ Cook (a.k.a. 'Hardest Geezer') celebrated his monumental run across Africa, Cook joked at the finish line he was 'a bit tired' after his 352-day run.
Sarah Do Couto