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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 […]

5 Open Source Alternatives to Social Networks That Preserve Your Privacy

June 12, 2021June 12, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

You don’t need to quit social networks if you value privacy. Take back control of your personal data with these open-source alternatives to popular social networks like Instagram, Clubhouse, and Reddit. Social networks hold too much power over us. We upload our personal data to them, but they are the ones in control. They can […]

Microsoft Turns Counterfit AI Security Assessment Tool Open Source

May 5, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Microsoft has turned its AI security risk assessment tool, Counterfit, open-source, allowing anyone to begin using the tool for free. Currently, organizations can use Counterfit to automate security risk assessments, ensuring the protection they’re using is up to scratch. Microsoft Releases Counterfit as Open-Source Tool Microsoft originally developed Counterfit as an internal tool that could […]

Microsoft Reveals SolarWinds Attackers Accessed Source Code

January 2, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Microsoft has confirmed that the attackers behind the SolarWinds cyberattack successfully accessed company source code after compromising specific accounts with direct access. Microsoft doesn’t believe the source code access will create any vulnerabilities in its extensive range of apps or Windows 10 itself, but disclosed the extent of the incident in a blog post. SolarWinds […]

Binary vs. Source Packages: Which Should You Use?

July 7, 2020July 7, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Regardless of the package manager you use, there are two broad ways of installing programs on Linux. You either use a pre-built package, or you compile the program yourself. These days, the former usually wins out by default, but there are times when you may want to consider compiling from the source coude. What Are […]

GitHub Sponsors Lets You Fund Open Source Software

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019Rudy Deighton Delta Media

GitHub has launched GitHub Sponsors, which lets you fund the development of open source software. As GitHub is the biggest repository for open source projects, this is big news for developers dedicated to creating and maintaining open source software. Fund Open Source Software Using GitHub Sponsors GitHub describes GitHub Sponsors as “a new way to […]

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