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Skype Update Delivers New Features in Time for the Holidays

December 18, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Skype is receiving a holiday update, moving to a new version, and introducing useful video calling features like Together Mode and Large Grid Mode. The updates come just in time for the holiday period, which for many will feature more video calling and social distancing than usual. What’s in the Skype 8.67 Update? Skype’s latest […]

Thanksgiving Is Saved! Zoom Lifts Time Restriction on Turkey Day

November 16, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

If your entire family can’t get together on Thanksgiving due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom is here to save the day. The video-conferencing platform is lifting its 40-minute time restriction for all video calls on Thanksgiving. Zoom Temporarily Removes Its 40-Minute Time Limit Zoom is giving back to its US-based users on Thanksgiving. The platform, […]

The 7 Best Wi-Fi Light Switches to Save You Time and Money

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Premium pick Brilliant Smart Home Control See On Amazon Brand Brilliant Integrations Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant Neutral Wire Required Yes Editors choice Lutron Caseta Smart Start Kit See On Amazon Brand Lutron Integrations Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant Neutral Wire Required No Best value WeMo Smart Light Switch See On Amazon Brand […]

How to Block Time on Google Calendar for a Productive Workday

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Do you sometimes find it difficult to manage your time? Do you look at the clock after a busy workday, and wonder where all those hours went? If you struggle with time management, you’re not alone. It’s time to look for solutions when colleagues, kids, and significant others start expecting a lot from you every […]

The 17 Best Free Browser Games to Kill Time

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

If you have some time to kill, why not give these fun free browser games a try. They’re all casual games that you can play for free in your web browser whenever you have a few minutes to spare. 1. Woggle For a different kind of word game, Woggle teases your brain to find the […]

The 8 Best Skateboarding Games of All Time

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Video game genres peak in cycles. A few great skateboarding and snowboarding games will release at the same time, and then fans have no new titles for years. The time when a new skateboarding, motocross, or other action sports game would appear every year seems long gone. Still, there are many skateboarding classics worth checking […]

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 […]

Is Edmonton council ‘normalizing’ the 15-minute city conspiracy theory? June 26, 2024
'It's normalizing the embrace of misinformation and this can only do harm," Tim Caulfield said of Edmonton city council amending the district plan bylaw to clarify its intent.
Breanna Karstens-Smith
Neil Young pulls out of Ontario music festival, replaced by another ‘Canadian rock legend’ June 26, 2024
Rock the Park in London, Ont., announced on Wednesday that the Neil Young with Crazy Horse tour had cancelled its summer tour, including a headline spot at the festival on July 13.
Isaac Callan
Edmonton man run over near Rogers Place in critical condition: police June 26, 2024
Edmonton police said a man was lying on the ground outside of the east parkade doors of Rogers Place when he was run over by an SUV as it exited the building.
Aaron Sousa
Calgary water service could be restored by Canada Day if tests go well: mayor June 26, 2024
Until the “all clear” is given, Mayor Jyoti Gondek said Calgarians need to reduce their water use by 25 per cent to avoid the taps going dry.
UPS delivers in the fight against human trafficking June 26, 2024
UPS Canada brought its mobile 18-wheeler exhibit and training to its international hub in Calgary, to train drivers to recognize and fight human trafficking.
Doug Vaessen
Sunak, Starmer get heated in final debate before U.K. election June 26, 2024
Protesters were heard outside as the two leading contenders to be the next British prime minister launched highly personal attacks over their and their parties' credibility.
Concerns over aging concrete spark inspections at some Hamilton Catholic schools June 26, 2024
HWCDSB chair Pat Daly says an order for inspections came from the province last November after some schools were believed to have suspect concrete panels.
Don Mitchell
Alberta legislature fountains to begin running again on Canada Day June 26, 2024
A new reflecting pool and dome fountain at the Alberta legislature will be up and running by Canada Day.
Nicole Siemens
City crews officially break ground on new downtown Edmonton park June 26, 2024
The Warehouse Park Project will turn several surface parking lots into green spaces, including a tobogganing hill, dog park, playground and outdoor exercise area.
Aaron Sousa
Hospital partners with U of G on health-care delivery and education in Guelph June 26, 2024
An MOU was signed on Friday intended to position the university and the hospital for the challenges that are impacting the health of the community.
Ken Hashizume