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FuboTV Removes its Starter Plan: What Other Plans Are There?

April 1, 2022Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

It's official: FuboTV is retiring the Starter bundle for new subscribers, while current subscribers will still be able to keep their subscriptions. Thankfully, FuboTV still offers great plans you can choose from. MUO – Feed

Twitter Removes Trump’s Tweets for "Repeated and Severe Violations"

January 7, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

As protests erupt in Washington D.C., Twitter flagged and removed a multitude of US President Trump’s Tweets. According to Twitter, Trump’s Tweets could potentially incite violence, and also violated Twitter’s Civic Integrity Policy. Twitter Squashes Trump’s Tweets Amid Protests Thousands of Trump supporters gathered on Capitol Hill to protest the results of the US presidential election, […]

Facebook Removes Massive “Stop the Steal” Group | MakeUseOf

November 6, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Facebook has banned a massive, two-day-old group from its platform. The group, Stop the Steal, was intent on challenging the results of the 2020 US presidential election. Facebook Swiftly Tackles “Stop the Steal” Mob A mere two days after the Stop the Steal Facebook group was created, it amassed over 300,000 members. The group was first formed […]

Tumblr Removes All Reblogs Promoting Hate Speech

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Tumblr is removing all reblogs promoting hate speech. With a particular focus on hate speech from white supremacists. Furthermore, the social media platform has committed to continue deleting reblogs found to be in violation of its community guidelines. Tumblr Was Late Cracking Down on Hate Speech In August 2018, Tumblr updated its community guidelines. This […]

Amazon Removes the Ads From Prime Exclusive Phones

February 7, 2018February 7, 2018Rudy Deighton Delta Media

Amazon is removing the lockscreen ads from its Prime Exclusive Phones. An update will remove the ads from handsets already in the wild, while any new devices sold will be free of the lockscreen ads from day one. Unfortunately, this does mean the price of Prime Exclusive Phones may rise. In 2016, Amazon launched its […]

Netflix Removes 50% of its Catalog to Fund Original Content

October 4, 2016October 4, 2016Rudy Deighton Delta Media

Have you noticed the Netflix catalog of movies and television shows getting smaller in recent years? If so, we now know why, as the number of titles available on Netflix has shrunk in half since 2012. Netflix and still single. — Steve Stifler (@StevStiffler) October 3, 2016 This is according to Exstreamist, which has compared […]

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 […]

Edmonton Oilers come up short in OT in St. Louis April 2, 2024
Brandon Saad scored with 2:51 left in overtime to give the St. Louis Blues a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers Monday night. Mattias Ekholm scored for the second straight game, bombing a point shot past Jordan Binnington 7:05 into the contest. The Oilers briefly celebrated a 2-0 lead in the second when Ryan Nugent-Hopkins...
Reid Wilkins
Babies of immigrant parents at greater risk of stillbirth: Canadian study April 2, 2024
A new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that the rate of stillbirth and preterm birth was higher among immigrant parents when compared to native Canadians.
Saba Aziz
Perfetti shines as Jets snap six-game losing streak with 4-3 win over Kings April 2, 2024
Cole Perfetti scored two goals, including the game-winner with 6:55 left in the third period, and added an assist as the Jets picked up a 4-3 win over Los Angeles Monday night.
Kevin Hirschfield
Matthews scores two more, Leafs down Panthers April 2, 2024
Paul Maurice was asked before Monday's game how to stop Auston Matthews.
Why did the Vancouverite carry a brick to cross the road? Safety campaign is no joke April 2, 2024
A tongue-in-cheek campaign in Vancouver is urging pedestrians to carry a realistic brick while using the crosswalk. Why advocates say the road safety initiative is no joke.
Simon Little
Vancouver shooting fits trend of gangs recruiting inexperienced youth: Expert April 2, 2024
Shots rang out shortly before 6 p.m. on Saturday near Robson and Richards streets, in an attack that was captured on camera.
Simon Little
Man in serious condition after Toronto stabbing, police investigating April 2, 2024
A man has been taken to a trauma centre with critical injuries after a stabbing in Toronto's Eglinton West neighbourhood Monday evening, officials say.
Ainsley Smith
Community cleanup gets underway in Kelowna, Lake Country April 2, 2024
With spring well underway, what's been hidden under a blanket of winter is emerging and it calls for a little seasonal help.
Kathy Michaels
Maple Leafs sign college standout Quillan April 2, 2024
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Quinnipiac University forward Jacob Quillan.
Trump posts US$175M bond in NY civil fraud case, averting costly asset seizure April 2, 2024
The bond Trump is posting with the court now is essentially a placeholder, meant to guarantee payment if the full $454-million judgment is upheld by an appeals court.