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6 Methods for Browsing the Internet Without a Mouse | MakeUseOf

November 29, 2020November 29, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

While it often takes a bit of practice to familiarize yourself and get skilled with mouse-less computer use, the effort can be well worth your while. Any data entry worker or software developer will tell you that keyboard and keyboard shortcuts allow you to accomplish tasks with a lot more speed than you would with a mouse. Today we’ll […]

7 Top Knitting Apps for Beginners and Experts | MakeUseOf

November 28, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

If there’s something digital technology can help with, you can be sure that there’s a mobile app for it too. This includes knitting, an increasingly popular hobby nowadays, but one with some complicated elements. Our detailed list of Android software will give you seven handy tools to choose from. Whatever you need, from patterns and […]

Is the PS5 Backward-Compatible? | MakeUseOf

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

In announcing the PlayStation 5, Sony revealed that the console is fully backward compatible with the PS4. This means you can play PlayStation 4 games on a PS5; you can even use some PS4 hardware with the PS5. That said, there are hiccups with this backward compatibility. We’ve explored all the details below, including how […]

Netflix Isn’t Showing on Google TV for Many Users | MakeUseOf

November 26, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Google TV is a fantastic app for Android users. It allows you to plug your streaming services into the app and see what you can watch based on your services. It features a streamlined interface that makes finding entertaining stuff to watch quick and painless. However, the app seems to have run into a significant […]

Android Apps May Make Their Way to Windows 10 | MakeUseOf

November 26, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Microsoft is working hard to make Windows 10 the perfect companion for your Android phone, and rumor has it that the company wants to expand on this further. An anonymous source has claimed that the software company wants to introduce Android apps into the Microsoft Store. What Is Microsoft Planning for Android Apps on Windows […]

How to Gameshare on Xbox One | MakeUseOf

November 25, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Using Gameshare to share your Xbox One games with a trusted friend is a great way to save money on gaming. You and a buddy can take turns buying games and both have access to them by switching your home Xbox setting. Let’s look at how to gameshare on Xbox One, including a full explanation of […]

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 […]

How 9th century flaming rats led to the birth of rock ‘n’ roll July 21, 2024
The history of rock 'n' roll is so deep that if you pull on enough threads, you'll be led back to wartime barrages of flaming rats. And I do mean actual rats that were on fire.
Alan Cross
Break-in suspect fakes medical issue, assaults officer: Winnipeg police July 21, 2024
The officer was uninjured as a result of the assault, which police allege happened Friday evening.
Heat warnings, wildfire smoke impact Saskatchewan July 21, 2024
Environment Canada says the combination between the heat and smoke increases health risks.
‘I totally cried’: Condolences after Calgary polar bear’s sudden death July 21, 2024
According to the zoo, the incident occurred when two polar bears were seen sparring – which is described as normal behaviour by the zoo – before Baffin went under the water.
Craig Momney
Finally! Hamilton Ticats beat Argos for first win of CFL season July 21, 2024
After starting the season 0-5 the Hamilton Tiger-Cats won their first game of the year in the CFL by beating the Toronto Argonauts.
Rick Zamperin
‘We must take action’: Ontario storm spurs calls to better equip cities for extreme weather July 21, 2024
On Tuesday, Toronto and the surrounding area were bombarded by a historic rainstorm that lashed near-record water levels upon the city.
Isaac Callan
Lower Blueberry Creek blaze in Shuswap considered held: B.C. Wildfire July 20, 2024
The fire was discovered on July 17 and is believed to have been started by lightning.
Doyle Potenteau
Alberta wildfires prompt more evacuations, Edmonton offers masks for smoke July 20, 2024
Special statements from Environment and Climate Change Canada on Saturday warned of very poor air quality for some areas.
Neighbours say they tried to rescue woman who died in Calgary apartment explosion July 20, 2024
An explosion rocked the King Tower on 6 Street S.E. Friday afternoon at around 3:45. The force destroyed the wall off a nearby suite.
Carolyn Kury de Castillo
Rogers’ grand slam gives Tigers 7-3 win over Jays July 20, 2024
In what may have been his final appearance as a Toronto Blue Jay, nothing went right for lefty Yusei Kikuchi in the sixth inning on Saturday.

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