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The 5 Best Private Search Engines That Respect Your Data

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Finding a search engine that’s both effective and not hell-bent on selling on your information is hard. Fortunately, they do exist, and there are plenty of them for you to choose from. Here are some of the best private search engines available that won’t use you as a product. 1. DuckDuckGo What better way to […]

Netflix’s New Video Codec Uses Less Data

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Netflix is using a new codec to stream video content to its mobile app. The codec, called AV1, offers improved compression efficiency over Netflix’s previous codecs. Which should help Netflix subscribers use less data while watching Netflix on their phones. What Are Video Codecs? Video codecs handle the compression and decompression of video. Which, in […]

What Is Data Analysis and Why Is It Important?

January 5, 2020January 5, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

The world is becoming more and more data-driven, with endless amounts of data available to work with. Big companies like Google and Microsoft use data to make decisions, but they’re not the only ones. Is it important? Absolutely! Data analysis is used by small businesses, retail companies, in medicine, and even in the world of […]

Firefox Will Now Delete Your Personal Data

January 3, 2020January 3, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Mozilla is offering all Firefox users the chance to delete their personal data. Specifically, telemetry data, which most of the technology industry doesn’t even consider to be personal data. Still, Mozilla is going the extra mile with regards to privacy and security. What Is CCPA? This move has been prompted by the California Consumer Privacy […]

Why Do Data Caps Exist and How Can You Bypass Them?

January 1, 2020January 1, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

It’s common knowledge that mobile providers like AT&T and T-Mobile throttle user connections after they use a certain amount of data in a month—but did you know that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) might be doing the same thing? Why do companies impose data caps, and what can you do about it? The Reason Behind […]

Can Android Data Be Recovered After a Factory Reset?

December 29, 2019December 29, 2019Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

If you ever have serious problems with your Android device, or if you plan to sell it, you might need to perform a factory reset. Here, we’ll teach you how to perform a factory reset on Android. We’ll also discuss how data can be recovered after a factory reset. What Is a Factory Reset? A […]

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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