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The Official 2021 White House Portraits Were Shot With the Sony a9 II

April 11, 2021April 11, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Weeks after the inauguration of a new US president and vice president, the White House typically comes out with official photographs of the elected. Biden and Harris’ inauguration was on January 6, 2021. It’s now April, and the official portraits have arrived (both are already on their Wikipedia pages, too). White House Unveils Official Portraits of Biden […]

Google’s New Search Feature Will Help You Buy a House

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Buying a house is a rather daunting experience. It’s nothing like walking into your local shop, choosing an item, and taking it home. There are reams of paperwork to read through, an arduous shopping experience, and the terrifying process of signing a loan that will last half a lifetime. While Google can’t remove all of […]

Wireless Feng Shui: How to Optimize Wi-Fi Reception in Your House

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

Your house is full of things that can cause problems with a Wi-Fi signal. There are walls made of different materials, masonry blocks, electronic devices creating inductive noise and emitting various frequencies. So, if you don’t find the best place to put your router, you won’t strong enjoy Wi-Fi reception. The following tips will help […]

Is Your House Killing You? Airthings Wave Plus Smart Air Quality Monitor Review!

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019Rudy Deighton Delta Media

Our verdict of the Airthings Wave Plus:Specifically useful for radon measurements, but with a host of other sensors too. Perfect for collecting data over the long term to see trends, or if remedial actions have had any effect. The device is limited in “smart” capabilities by the reliance on Bluetooth though. 810 Radon is apparently […]

$15 Car Backup Camera, Cheap Adidas, House of Cards, and More [US/CA]

November 9, 2016Rudy Deighton Delta Media

Car didn’t come with a backup camera? Well, you can get one at a huge discount! Plus, there are discounts on House of Cards box sets, Adidas clothes and shoes, and much more. US Deals TTP C13B Car Rear View Backup Camera ($ 15.19, 62% Off) TTP C13B Car Rear View Backup Camera – Best […]

Is Your House or Neighborhood Haunted? Find Out With This Website

November 4, 2016Rudy Deighton Delta Media

Why do we fear ghosts? Isn’t it strange that we fear the dead more than the living? This is something that technology cannot help us play Ghostbusters with — or, on second thought, maybe it can in a small way. Housecreep is a website which got some attention over Halloween. It was launched in 2013 […]

HTC Vive Offering Black Friday Discounts Up To $100
November 25, 2022 by Bobby Carlton
Pick up the HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap at its lowest price ever. This year HTC is celebrating the holidays with $100 off on select Vive VR hardware over on the Vive website, along with other HTC Vive distributors such as Amazon, Micro Center, Dell, Lenovo, and Adorama. Looking for suggestions on what to buy? […]
This Bizarre VR Treadmill Folds Up Like A Taco
November 23, 2022 by Bobby Carlton
The delicious-looking device folds up like an oversized taco for easy transportation and storage. After becoming frustrated by the lack of effective walking solutions for VR, Mark Dufour came up with his own bizarre contraption he calls the Taco VR platform. First reported by Hackaday, Dufour’s food-inspired device combines a unique-looking omnidirectional treadmill with an […]
Preview: Peaky Blinders VR Lets You Play A Gangster
November 23, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
I sat down for a drink with Thomas Shelby. Earlier this year, VR developer Maze Theory (Doctor Who – The Edge of Time) announced Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, an original VR game based on the hit BBC series. We have now learned that the highly-anticipated VR gangster simulator will be arriving on Meta Quest […]
World Of Warcraft Launches Dragonflight AR Experience
November 23, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
Your very own dragon is just a QR code away… World of Warcraft, the immensely popular massively-multiplayer online (MMO) game, has just received its own original augmented reality (AR) experience that allows you to snap selfies with a stable of virtual dragons in the real world. Available now on smartphones, Dragonflight is a WebAR experience, […]
Immersive VR Film Takes You On A Supersonic Jet Ride
November 22, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
Experience what it is like to train like an astronaut. Emmy award-winning immersive production studio Felix & Paul Studios, the team behind the hit VR series Space Explorers: An ISS Experience, is back with yet another jaw-dropping 360-degree experience for Meta Quest VR headsets. Available now via the Meta Quest TV app, Supersonic Flight – […]
Meta Quest 2 On Sale Up To $70 Off For Black Friday
November 21, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
Every purchase comes with a free copy of Resident Evil 4 VR. In celebration of the 2022 Holiday Season, Meta is offering a $50 discount on all Meta Quest 2 VR headsets. As if that weren’t cool enough, the company is also giving away a free copy of Resident Evil 4 VR with every purchase. […]
VR Connects Incarcerated Parents With Their Children
November 21, 2022 by Bobby Carlton
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is using immersive technology to help rehabilitate incarcerated parents. One of the incredible benefits of VR is its ability to connect people over long distances in a personal and intimate manner. Immersive technology has also proven to be an effective tool when it comes to education and training. First reported […]
Qualcomm Reveals AR2 Gen 1 Platform For AR Glasses
November 19, 2022 by Bobby Carlton
Niantic Labs also revealed its Outdoor AR Headset powered by the AR2 platform. During the Snapdragon Summit, the company unveiled its latest piece of technology, the AR2 Gen 1 platform, which will be a key component for the next generation of slimmer and more fashion-friendly augmented reality (AR) glasses. Hugo Swart, a product marketing manager […]
Star Wars: Squadrons Will Be Free For A Limited Time
November 18, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
One of the best Star Wars VR games will soon be available on PC VR headsets for no charge. Beginning November 24th, you can pick up Star Wars: Squadrons for free via the Epic Game Store and take part in deep space battles throughout a variety of famous and never-before-seen locations from the Star Wars […]
Mixed Reality FPS Turns Your Home Into A Battlefield
November 17, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
Battle an onslaught of virtual intruders in this mixed reality shooter for Quest 2 and Quest Pro. With the launch of Meta Quest Pro comes full-color passthrough technology, opening the doors for a whole new generation of immersive mixed reality games and apps. Despite having released less than a month ago, Meta’s latest VR headset […]

Alleged Chinese spy freed on bail by Quebec judge ahead of his trial November 28, 2022
A former employee of Quebec's power utility charged with spying on behalf of China has been freed on bail while he awaits trial.
Halifax Mooseheads acquire star forward Josh Lawrence from Armada November 28, 2022
Josh Lawrence, originally from Fredericton, is joining the Halifax Mooseheads after being traded for team's 2023 second-round draft pick and a 2024 first-round draft pick.
Alex Cooke
4 people sent to hospital after northeast Edmonton collision Sunday afternoon November 28, 2022
At about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, police were called to a two-vehicle collision in the area of Manning Drive and 17 Street.
Caley Gibson
‘Cyber incident’ cancels online classes, knocks out email, phones at Durham board November 28, 2022
The Durham District School Board says online classes have been cancelled after it was subject to what it's calling a "cyber incident."
Ryan Rocca
BBC alleges Chinese police beat one of its reporters covering Shanghai protest November 28, 2022
Foreign reporters in China are required to carry government-issued cards identifying themselves as accredited journalists when covering news events.
What is ‘gaslighting?’ Merriam Webster names term word of 2022 November 28, 2022
Merriam-Webster's top definition for gaslighting is the psychological manipulation of a person, usually over an extended period of time.
Van full of people attempt armed robbery on pedestrian in Cambridge: police November 28, 2022
A person was walking down the road in Cambridge when a car full of people pulled up and attempted to rob the victim with a gun, Waterloo Regional Police say.
Kevin Nielsen
Sexual assault reported near Catharine and Robert streets in downtown Hamilton November 28, 2022
Hamilton Police say they are seeking surveillance video from Catharine and Robert streets in the city centre on Saturday in a search for a sexual assault suspect.
Don Mitchell
Kitchener man charged in connection with Sunday night hit-and-run in Forest Heights November 28, 2022
A Kitchener man was arrested after a hit-and-run collision in the Forest Heights area of the city on Sunday night, according to Waterloo Regional Police.
Kevin Nielsen
Crime back to pre-pandemic levels in Kelowna, RCMP say November 28, 2022
There was a 38 per cent year-over-year increase in business break-and-enters during the second quarter of 2022 and a 35 per cent increase in the third quarter, Kelowna RCMP said.
Kathy Michaels