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Microsoft’s Latest Attack Ad Rips Into the iPad Pro

April 12, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

It might be 2021, but to someone in Microsoft’s marketing department it may as well be the 1990s all over again. That’s because the Redmond, Washington-based company is slamming Apple products in its new ads—harking back to the time when Microsoft and Apple were headed up by fierce rivals Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, rather […]

Swatch Wins Latest Battle to Trademark Steve Jobs’ "One More Thing"

March 29, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

One of Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs’ most famous phrases, “One more thing,” is the subject of a lawsuit between Apple and Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group AG. Despite the phrase being readily associated with Jobs, Swatch took steps to trademark the words several years ago, which had the effect of ruffling feathers at […]

Acer’s Latest Chromebooks Are Made for Performance and Productivity

June 28, 2020June 28, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

If you’re after an affordable laptop for work or college, a Chromebook is often your best bet. Google’s lightweight Chrome OS, a modified version of the Chrome web browser, is ideal for mid-range laptops. Acer is no stranger to these devices, having produced some of the best Chromebooks on the market. At a live-streamed press […]

Lenovo Launches the Latest ThinkPad Business Laptops for 2020

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

There was once a time when ThinkPad computers were synonymous with laptops. Although IBM sold the brand to Lenovo back in 2005, the ThinkPad has continued to be one of the most reliable and successful productivity-focused laptop ranges around. With that in mind, Lenovo recently announced its refreshed ThinkPad lineup for 2020. As you’d expect, […]

How to Update Your Raspberry Pi to the Latest Raspbian OS

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Need to update your Raspberry Pi to the latest version of Raspbian, but can’t work out how to do it? Here are four ways to get the latest Raspbian on your own device right now! Why You Need to Update Raspbian Released in September 2019, Raspbian Buster is based on Debian Buster and has had […]

For the Latest in Tech Trends, Follow MakeUseOf’s IFA Coverage (Sep 4-8)

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

IFA is Europe’s equivalent to CES in Las Vegas. MakeUseOf will report from the Berlin-based consumer electronics show from September 4 to 8. You can expect to see new TVs, laptops, headphones, smartphones, drones, and smart home products. What Is IFA? Originally launched in Berlin, Germany in 1924, IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung; international radio exhibit) is […]

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 […]
Nreal AR Glasses Now Support PS5, Xbox, Steam Deck
November 17, 2022 by Bobby Carlton
Nreal announces three big updates for its Nreal Air AR hardware. Nreal, a leading provider of consumer-ready augmented reality (AR) glasses, has announced that the chic-looking Nreal Air glasses now support major video games consoles such as the Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and Steam Deck thanks to a new firmware update. Nreal has also released […]

Missing child located in Wilberforce area: Haliburton Highlands OPP November 25, 2022
Around noontime, officers were called to assist in the search for a child who was reported missing from a school in the Wilberforce area.
Greg Davis
How a P.E.I. man found out he won $1M at the Halifax airport November 25, 2022
John and Norma Jean Griffin from Elmsdale, P.E.I., won just over $1 million Lotto 6/49 guaranteed prize draw, after purchasing a ticket through the app.
Karla Renić
White Butte RCMP respond to serious collision north of Regina November 25, 2022
RCMP note that traffic is being rerouted for an undetermined amount of time, and drivers are asked to slow down.
Brody Langager
Southside Group reopening former Movati Athletic fitness centres in London, Ont. November 25, 2022
Southside Group announced on Friday that it has negotiated lease termination with the former athletic club and is now working to re-establish both centres under a new brand.
Amy Simon
After recent string of Quebec school lockdowns, are Montreal-area schools prepared? November 25, 2022
There have been three school lockdowns in Quebec in the last few weeks, begging the question - do schools know what to do if a dangerous situation were to occur?
Felicia Parrillo
‘Really complicated’: Affordable housing a challenge in Kelowna, B.C. November 25, 2022
It's already one of the most expensive housing markets in the country and finding an affordable place to live in Kelowna seems to be going from bad to worse.
Jasmine King
Wanted federal offender known to frequent Cobourg, Barrie, Toronto areas November 25, 2022
Oluwaseum Ojo, 25, is known to frequent the Toronto, Barrie, Cobourg and Courtice areas.
Greg Davis
Saskatoon police make arrest in Exhibition bear spray incident November 25, 2022
Saskatoon's Exhibition had several incidents of bear spray this year, with one incident seeing a one-year-old baby getting sprayed.
Brody Langager
Damage to Hamilton Mountain eatery estimated to be $1 million following late-night fire November 25, 2022
Hamilton fire says it was called out to the blaze just after midnight Friday to an address on Upper James Street and the Linc.
Don Mitchell
Saskatoon police investigate reports of sexual assault November 25, 2022
Police are warning community members to be watchful of people and events around them.
Brody Langager