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Why Are 85mm Photography Lenses So Expensive?

March 12, 2022Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

For many photographers, having an 85mm lens in their toolkit is crucial. You can capture stunning images in several genres with this focal length, including landscapes and portraits. And while a little trickier to carry around than a 35mm or 50mm, 85mm lenses are surprisingly versatile in terms of shot angles you can use them […]

Snapchat’s New Connected Lenses Let You Build LEGO With a Friend in AR

May 24, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Snapchat is teaming up with everyone’s favorite brand of colorful building sets to bring a new virtual experience to mobile. Snapchat Unveils Its New Shared “Connected Lenses” Snapchat is introducing Connected Lenses, a new type of augmented reality (AR) lens that allows you and your friends to experience the same AR experience at the same […]

The 8 Best Smartphone Camera Lenses for Taking Better Pictures

November 2, 2019November 2, 2019Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Even if you don’t have the latest and greatest smartphone camera, you can still make your photos come out just as amazing. Simply attaching a lens to your smartphone camera will let you shoot wide-angle, macro, and even fisheye photos. The following smartphone lenses will have you taking professional-looking photos from your phone in no […]

LG’s Phone With 16 Lenses Could Be the Future of Smartphone Photography

November 27, 2018November 27, 2018Rudy Deighton Delta Media

Remember the first time you got a cell phone with a camera? The idea of having a digital camera in your pocket at all times was incredibly exciting. Phone cameras have come a long way since then, with some devices featuring lenses that rival dedicated cameras. LG has just received a new patent that takes […]

How to Take Care of Your Camera Lenses

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018Rudy Deighton Delta Media

Now that you have picked the perfect camera lens to fit your needs, it is time to start caring for these precious photography accessories. Professional photographers know how important lenses are for getting that elusive, award-winning shot, but they also know that camera lenses can get dirty and/damaged while chasing the perfect photo. Using a […]

Are Smartphone Camera Lenses Worth Buying?

April 29, 2018Rudy Deighton Delta Media

It gets said a lot: “The best camera is the one you have with you.” That has never rang truer than it does today, in the age of smartphone photography. But while smartphones are more convenient to carry around, DSLRs are still way ahead in versatility due to the wide range of lenses available. That’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 […]

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