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A Hacker Group Just Leaked 9GB of Microsoft’s Source Code

March 23, 2022Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

For a tech company, its source code for its apps and services is its most treasured secret; if they ever get into the public eye, it'll reveal how the company did what it achieved. Unfortunately for Microsoft, a hacking group called Lapsus$ has managed to steal a lot of the company's source code, and now […]

Microsoft’s March 2022 Xbox Update: What’s New and Improved

March 10, 2022Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

As part of Microsoft's efforts to continually improve the Xbox platform, the team have announced a trio of handy changes to the Xbox Series X/S dashboard and controller that are rolling out now. MUO – Feed

How to Easily Create Cool Videos on Windows With Microsoft’s Clipchamp

December 27, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Videos are perhaps the most popular choice of media for almost everything today. You can find them in social media posts, on YouTube, in promos, and they're even used for winning over clients. And though creating professional-looking videos might seem complex to you, it's a breeze with an easy video editor like Clipchamp. MUO – […]

Microsoft’s First Windows 11 Insider Preview Update Brings Features & Fixes

July 9, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

With the official launch of Windows 11 Insider Preview builds, Microsoft is rolling out updates and upgrading the new operating system periodically. The first update to the Windows 11 Insider Preview build brings a few new features and improvements to Windows 11 and fixes a whole bunch of other stuff. Windows 11 New Build Brings […]

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 […]

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 […]

RCMP in Vernon, B.C., provide tips to help prevent auto crime April 7, 2024
The number of auto crimes reported in and around Vernon, B.C., are down this year, RCMP officials say. But they are still offering tips on how vehicle owners can reduce their risk.
Jayden Wasney
Hair straightener to blame for house fire in Winnipeg, officials say April 7, 2024
Winnipeg firefighters say an electric hair straightener left too close to combustible materials is the likely cause of a Saturday night fire at a local home. No one was injured.
Arin Streeter
Head-on crash between van and cargo truck kills man in his 60s on Quebec Highway 50 April 7, 2024
Authorities say the van seems to have hit the truck after deviating from its lane and entering oncoming traffic.
Bus catches fire at Winnipeg Transit garage; no one was injured April 7, 2024
Winnipeg firefighters worked quickly Saturday night to bring a bus fire at a Winnipeg Transit garage under control. No one was injured and the fire is not considered suspicious.
Arin Streeter
Man in stable condition after midtown Toronto shooting April 7, 2024
Toronto police were called to the Dufferin Street and Castlefield Avenue area around 8:30 p.m. Saturday for reports of a shooting. Police say the victim is now in stable condition.
Isaac Callan
RCMP searching for missing man last seen in Gimli, Man. April 7, 2024
RCMP are searching for Gerald Dubois, 63, who was last seen in Gimli, Man., on the evening of April 4. Police say Dubois may have driven to Winnipeg or Ile des Chenes.
Arin Streeter
Overnight blaze causes ‘heavy damage’ to garage in Kelowna, B.C. April 7, 2024
Members of the Kelowna Fire Department were deployed to the 400 block of Dougall Road in Rutland around 9:30 p.m. Saturday on reports that a garage had caught fire.
Jayden Wasney
30 years after Rwanda genocide, cautious optimism history won’t repeat: Dallaire April 7, 2024
Romeo Dallaires says he remains concerned about the continued presence of the genocide's perpetrators and masterminds in Africa and around the world — including in Canada.
Sean Boynton
The West Block – Episode 30, Season 13 April 7, 2024
Declassified summaries of top secret intelligence documents, attempts to funnel $250 thousand and what was said about the two Michaels.
Probe into suspicious death now a homicide investigation: Toronto police April 7, 2024
Toronto police investigating the death of a man Saturday morning are treating the case as a homicide. Jolly An, 51, died following a fight at a commercial plaza.
Isaac Callan