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Instagram’s Handling of Kids’ Data Being Investigated by the EU

October 19, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

The Facebook-owned Instagram is currently under investigation by the EU for potentially violating data privacy laws. This comes after a data scientist claimed that the platform exposed the personal information of millions of underage users. The EU Leads Instagram Probe The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), the EU’s data regulator for Facebook, is launching an […]

You Can Now Play Google Stadia Games Using Mobile Data

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Google is launching a new Stadia Experiment that will let you to stream your games over a mobile data connection. The company announced the new feature on the Stadia Community Blog. Adding mobile data is a significant change, as the game streaming service previously only worked when connected to a home internet connection. And being […]

How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage When Streaming Music

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

If you’re on a limited data plan, there are quite a few tricks you can use to keep your mobile data usage under control. One of the worst culprits are music streaming apps. However, by using the instructions below, you can keep that to a minimum too. To make sure your music streaming app uses […]

How to Download Your Gmail MBOX Data and What to Do With It

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

It’s really easy to download a copy of your Gmail data thanks to Google Takeout. However, Google gives you an MBOX file, and what can you do with that? In fact, you can do a lot. It’s ideal for keeping an offline backup or moving all your emails to a new email service or Gmail […]

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 […]

How to Limit Data Usage and Internet Bandwidth in Windows

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Limiting bandwidth on your computer will stop you from wasting data. It’s very helpful to manage this setting if you have a specific data limit as it can stop you from being overcharged. We’re going to show you how to control your bandwidth usage with built-in Windows 10 facilities, then offer some additional third-party tools […]

‘What will Trump do next?’: Alberta’s agriculture industry on tariff uncertainty February 4, 2025
What will Trump do next? That's the question on the minds of many in Canada's agriculture industry who say the long term solution is to find markets other than the U.S.
Ken MacGillivray
‘Stay of execution’: Albertans take in 30-day Trump tariff pause with trepidation February 4, 2025
Alberta sectors that rely on trade with the U.S., such as the oil and gas industry, are cautiously optimistic about the tariff deadline being pushed 30 days down the road.
Karen Bartko
Some Albertans to consider shopping local, boycotting U.S. goods February 4, 2025
The Alberta GDP could see a slide if tariffs are imposed, but there may just be a silver lining to the economy at a local level.
Justin Sibbet
Sask. reacts to 30-day pause on potential U.S. tariffs February 3, 2025
In a surprising turn late Monday afternoon, Justin Trudeau made the announcement the proposed tariffs from the U.S. would be paused for the next month.
Andrew Benson
D.C. plane crash: 55 victims identified as crews recover more wreckage February 3, 2025
Authorities have said the operation to remove the plane will take several days and they will then work to remove the military helicopter involved in Wednesday's midair collision.
Globalnews Digital
Trade dispute puts B.C. small business’s U.S. venture at risk February 3, 2025
Asha Wheeldon, founder of Kula Foods, based in Burnaby was looking forward to celebrating a new deal with a California-based grocer.
Amy Judd
Trump’s pause on tariff threats not stopping retailer and consumer shift to Canadian goods February 3, 2025
Many consumers and food retailers are changing habits regardless of U.S. President Donald Trump's 30-day pause on tariff threats, with a shift to local and Canadian-made goods
Melissa Ridgen
Manitoba pausing countermeasures to fight against U.S. tariffs after reprieve February 3, 2025
The Manitoba government is putting on hold plans to remove U.S. alcohol from liquor stores and cut off American companies from provincial contracts.
Globalnews Digital
B.C. pausing all retaliatory measures against U.S. after Trump tariff pause February 3, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he and Trump agreed to a 30-day pause for U.S. tariffs on Canada “for at least 30 days” after agreeing on border security measures.
Amy Judd
Weather warnings remain in B.C. as Arctic air sweeps across province February 3, 2025
The Arctic air will hold through the remainder of the week and most likely through the coming weekend with snow across the South Coast here to stay for now.
Amy Judd

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 […]

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