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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 […]

New firetruck for Station 7 in Kelowna April 20, 2024
“We use water from the old truck to wash the new truck and then handpush it into the firehall.”
Doyle Potenteau
Small wildfire, estimated at 4 hectares, burning in South Okanagan April 20, 2024
The Dutton Creek blaze is located roughly halfway between Okanagan Falls and Oliver in the South Okanagan.
Doyle Potenteau
Alberta premier says ‘anonymous letter’ forwarded to Edmonton ethics commissioner April 20, 2024
Danielle Smith says an anonymous letter the province received three weeks ago has been forwarded to the City of Edmonton Ethics Commissioner.
Jennifer Ivanov
Young Okanagan sommelier Canada’s ‘top young sommelier’ April 20, 2024
Max Brayer won top honours at The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Young Sommelier competition.
Sydney Morton
Calgary homicide victim remembered as a loving mom who had “the kindest soul” April 20, 2024
Family and friends gathered in Calgary on Saturday to share memories of a Calgary homicide victim and mother of an 11 year-old girl.
Carolyn Kury de Castillo
3 in hospital after multi-house fire in Aldergrove April 20, 2024
Two people from the first home were taken to hospital for burns on their arms. A third person was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation and an ankle injury.
Darrian Matassa-Fung
Man in hospital after struck by train in Port Moody April 20, 2024
Police said a man was hit around 10 a.m. Saturday morning on the train tracks near Klahanie Drive and Murray Street.
Darrian Matassa-Fung
Vancouver police investigating car mischief in West End neighbourhood April 20, 2024
Someone also reportedly left a note on a window that said, “Eat the rich.”
Darrian Matassa-Fung
Chemical plant shuts down after high benzene levels detected near Ontario First Nation April 20, 2024
Days after high levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected on the northern border of Aamjiwnaang First Nation, a chemical plant in Sarnia is shutting down.
Patti Sonntag
Multi-sensory space for neurodiverse children in Montreal reopens after flooding April 20, 2024
Caden's Lighthouse, a multi-sensory environment geared for neurodiverse children, has reopened 10 months after a flood forced it to close and rebuild.
Felicia Parrillo