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6 Best GIF Apps to Create, Edit, or Annotate Animated GIFs

July 27, 2019July 27, 2019Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

From converting a portion of a YouTube video into an animated image to putting your own face in any popular GIF, these apps are must-haves for anyone who likes GIFs. GIFs are the language of the internet, used for reactions, quick explanations, or even art. They’re a part of mobile keyboards and several instant messaging […]

The 10 Best iPhone Keyboard Apps: Fancy Fonts, Themes, GIFs, and More

December 26, 2018December 26, 2018Rudy Deighton Delta Media

Third-party iPhone keyboards have come a long way since their release in iOS 8. They’re more reliable and offer features far beyond the default iPhone keyboard. Using a third-party keyboard, you can access features like gesture typing, GIF search, emoji autocorrect, web search, and more. Plus, they include a huge array of theme, customization, and […]

You Can Now Use GIFs in LinkedIn Messages

April 11, 2018Rudy Deighton Delta Media

LinkedIn is primarily used for making connections with people you want to work with in some capacity. Which means everything has to remain quite formal at all times. Despite this, LinkedIn has decided to embrace GIFs, that very informal means of communication. LinkedIn Finally Embraces the GIF In a post on the Official LinkedIn Blog, […]

Google’s New Tool Turns Data Into Professional Animated GIFs

June 6, 2017June 6, 2017Rudy Deighton Delta Media

As information gets more tangled by the day, data visualization has stepped in to make it less baffling. As the world’s chief information honcho, Google has taken note and launched an online tool that converts raw data into animated GIFs. The Data GIF Maker is a search trend analysis tool from Google News Lab and is […]

This Lesser-Known YouTube Trick Turns Videos Into GIFs

May 9, 2017Rudy Deighton Delta Media

GIFs are one of the universal languages of the internet. They’re useful for reacting to something and saying what words can’t. Sites like Giphy provide millions of GIFs for your enjoyment, but sometimes you still need to create your own. And since YouTube is full of videos ripe for the GIF-ing, it’s a natural fit […]

Giphy Helps You Learn Sign Language Using GIFs

February 19, 2017February 19, 2017Rudy Deighton Delta Media

Giphy has added 2,000 GIFs designed to help you learn American Sign Language. These GIFs, which contain one word or phrase apiece, have been clipped from Sign With Robert. It turns out that GIFs are a surprisingly effective way of learning sign language, so there’s now no excuse not to try. As most people are […]

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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