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Celebrate Earth Day With These 5 Eco-Friendly Mobile Apps

April 14, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

April 22nd marks Earth Day across the globe, and it’s essential we play our roles in demonstrating support and preventing environmental destruction. With the world in a state of quarantine, outdoor activities may have come to a halt. Despite this, there are multiple ways you can commemorate this occasion from your mobile phones. Here are […]

Google Earth Now Works on More Browsers

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

Google Earth finally works on web browsers other than Chrome. Namely, Firefox, Edge, and Opera. This is thanks to Google switching from Native Client (NaCl) to WebAssembly (Wasm). The upshot being you can now use Google Earth in Firefox, Edge, and Opera. A Brief History of Google Earth In 2004, Google acquired a company called […]

Google Adds 1,000 Wallpapers to Earth View

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Google has added more than 1,000 new wallpapers to Earth View. The addition of 1,000 new images brings the total number available on Earth View to more than 2,500. Which, between them, offer a mindblowing bird’s-eye view of the planet on which we live. What Is Google Earth View? Google Earth View is “a collection […]

You Can Now Create Virtual Tours Using Google Earth

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Google has added a set of creation tools to Google Earth. These allow you to create virtual tours using Google Earth, letting you tell stories using the power of Google’s satellite imagery. You can then share these stories with other people. In 2017, Google launched a new version of Google Earth. This update introduced Voyager, […]

Minecraft Earth Announced, Zuckerberg’s Podcast, Video Game Ratings

June 5, 2019June 5, 2019Rudy Deighton Delta Media

Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner bring you a brand new Really Useful Podcast, returning for a new run of episodes. This time we take a look at some developments for Minecraft fans, Mark Zuckerberg’s new podcast, what apps you should install from Windows 10, and some thoughts on switching from consoles to Windows 10 for […]

You Can Now Sign Up to Try Minecraft Earth

May 18, 2019May 18, 2019Rudy Deighton Delta Media

Microsoft has announced Minecraft Earth, a new Minecraft mobile game. Minecraft Earth uses augmented reality to bring Minecraft to the real world. The game isn’t being released until later this year, but you can sign up now for the beta. What Is Minecraft Earth? Minecraft Earth is a new free-to-play augmented reality mobile game. It’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 […]

‘Unrepentant’ N.B. Tory worker who called for Higgs’s leadership review steps down April 13, 2024
John Williston, who served as regional vice-president for Westmorland Albert, noted his decision in a letter where he accused the party of losing sight of its long-held principles.
City of Kelowna commits to keeping beach-front activity centre open April 13, 2024
Rumours of closure have swirled around the Okanagan Mission Activity Centre in Kelowna, B.C. But the city says it will remain open and will be funded for the "foreseeable future."
Jayden Wasney
Saskatchewan sexual assault organizations look to libraries months after school ban April 13, 2024
Last year, the Saskatchewan Party government barred third-party organizations from presenting sexual education in schools.
Coyotes players are informed the team is expected to move to Salt Lake City, AP source says April 13, 2024
Arizona Coyotes players have been informed the NHL club is expected to relocate to Salt Lake City, a person with knowledge of the meeting said Friday night.
Two arrested in Toronto tent encampment drug bust April 13, 2024
Police in Toronto say two men are facing numerous drug related charges after officers conducted a search at a tent encampment in Clarence Square Park Friday night.
Tessa Bennett
Kuzmenko’s hat trick leads Calgary to 6-3 victory over Anaheim April 13, 2024
Andrei Kuzmenko scored three goals, Nazem Kadri had a goal and two assists, and the Calgary Flames withstood Anaheim's third-period rally for a 6-3 victory.
Stabbing at Sydney shopping centre leaves 6 dead, 8 injured April 13, 2024
The stabbing at the shopping center, which was a hub of activity on a particularly warm fall afternoon, began around 3:10 p.m. on Saturday.
High winds leave thousands without electricity across Ontario April 13, 2024
Hydro One says thousands of Ontario residents are without power this morning amid high winds blowing across much of the province.
‘Burst into football’: Blue Bombers get in on growing sport of girls flag football April 13, 2024
The girls league was launched earlier this month by the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers. More than 200 players from 19 teams will compete in six weeks of games.
Okanagan firefighters seeking mental health supports as wildfire seasons worsen April 13, 2024
According to local fire departments, the need for mental health support is more important than ever, as firefighters are pushed to the brink, seemingly every summer.
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