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The 5 Best Online Thrift Stores for Sustainable Shopping

July 31, 2021July 31, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Following trends and buying new clothes tends to break the budget pretty fast. Shopping from fast fashion retailers helps to save cash while still buying new things, but at what cost? Clothes waste keeps rising as trends change. Fast fashion brands keep overproducing to feed into buyers' overconsumption, and it's a vicious cycle. Shopping at […]

How To Protect Yourself From Fraudulent Stores on Shopify

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Shopify, an affordable e-commerce platform used by small businesses to sell products online, appears to be a breeding ground for scammers and fraudulent stores. However, Shopify also serves as a convenient way for you to support smaller companies and get great deals in the process. If you choose to buy online from a Shopify storefront, […]

8 Sites to Find Closeout Stores and Going Out of Business Sales

October 11, 2019October 11, 2019Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Nobody likes to see business liquidation sales. It’s often a sign of a struggling local economy, meaning a loss of jobs and livelihoods for residents. But if there’s one upside, it’s the great bargains you can find. Businesses are desperate to shift every last bit of merchandise in their stock before they shut down for […]

Where to Buy Ebooks? The Best Online Ebook Stores

July 26, 2019July 26, 2019Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

When you want to buy ebooks, it’s tempting to head straight to Amazon and start browsing—especially if you use a Kindle ereader. However, you can find better prices, a bigger mix of genres, and more varied ebook formats on other ebook stores. Here are the best places to buy ebooks online. 1. Amazon Amazon’s ebook […]

How to Tell If a Site Stores Passwords as Plaintext (And What to Do)

March 4, 2019March 4, 2019Rudy Deighton Delta Media

Whenever you register with a site, you’re trusting them with your personal details. They have access to your email address at least, and probably much more—including, of course, your password. But how can you tell if the site is taking proper care of your private information? Why is it a problem when sites store account […]

How to Master the iPhone App Store’s Settings

July 17, 2018July 17, 2018Rudy Deighton Delta Media

Apple’s App Store is a simple service on the surface. Yet there’s a lot more to it than simply logging in with your Apple ID and providing a credit card. You can access a bevy of settings to improve your App Store experience. These range from basic, such as viewing your purchase history and redeeming […]

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 […]

With budget mostly silent on climate change, critics say Ontario lacks plan to adapt March 29, 2024
The Ontario budget's failure to directly address climate change represents a "gross abdication of responsibility" by the government, some critics argue.
Brad Gushue prepares for world curling championship ‘like it could be the last’ March 29, 2024
The veteran skip from St. John's, N.L., won the world title in 2017 and lost in the final three times, including the last two years.
Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham team owes him millions. What’s the financial hit? March 29, 2024
Reynolds and McElhenney purchased Wrexham, one of the world’s oldest soccer teams, for $2.5 million while the club was in the fifth tier of the English game.
3 dead following County Road 45 collision north of Cobourg, Ont. March 29, 2024
Around 11:30 p.m. Thursday emergency crews responded to a collision on County Road 45 near Beagle Club Road. OPP say both drivers and a passenger died. Two others were injured.
Greg Davis
A look at teams competing at 2024 world men’s curling championship March 29, 2024
A look at the field for the world men's curling championship in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
Man dead after dispute, stabbing outside Toronto apartment building March 29, 2024
Toronto police say a man in his 30s has died after he was stabbed outside an apartment building early Friday.
Gabby Rodrigues
Ban TikTok, half of Canadians say in new poll as U.S. fears spread March 29, 2024
A new poll indicates 51 per cent of Canadians support banning the social media app TikTok, after a U.S. bill aiming to do just that passed in the House of Representatives.
Street racing may have led to 3 car crash in Mississauga, police say March 29, 2024
Two teens were hospitalized with serious injuries Thursday night following a three-car crash in Mississauga, Ont. Police say street racing may have been the cause of the crash.
Gabby Rodrigues
The science and controversy behind Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ March 29, 2024
What is a three-body problem? Why are some in China angry at the Netflix series? Global News spoke to experts to find out what is fact and what is science fiction.
Nathaniel Dove
What’s open and closed on Good Friday, Easter Monday in Regina? March 29, 2024
Easter long weekend hours for Regina's city services, leisure centres, public libraries, transit services and malls.
Brooke Kruger