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Understanding Malware: 10 Common Types You Should Know About

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

There are lots of nasty types of software that can affect your computer. And while a lot of people use the term “virus” as a generic term for malicious software, this isn’t accurate. Let’s define and explore the most common types of online threats today. You’ll learn how each one works, and how they differ. […]

Everything You Need to Know About NetWalker Ransomware

November 20, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Netwalker is a strain of ransomware that targets Windows-based systems. First discovered in August 2019, it evolved throughout the rest of 2019 and into 2020. Significant spikes in NetWalker targeted attacks were noted by the FBI during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s what you need to know about the ransomware that has attacked major […]

What Are RPGs? Everything You Should Know About Role-Playing Games

November 4, 2020November 4, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Role-playing games, or RPGs, are a common video game genre that’s actually difficult to define clearly. There are many types of RPGs, including sub-genres, and some games use RPG elements without being RPGs themselves. Let’s take a look at the RPG genre to better understand it. We’ll examine the history of the genre, lay the […]

TikTok Will Limit Misinformation About the US Election

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

TikTok is trying to contain the spread of misinformation about the 2020 US presidential election. The short-form video app is now partnering with fact-checkers to prevent claims of a premature victory from going viral. TikTok Gets Ready for Election Day TikTok is taking action on any content that falsely claims a candidate has won their […]

Facebook and Twitter Take Action on President Trump’s Post About COVID-19

October 6, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Facebook and Twitter took swift action on a misleading Facebook post and Tweet made by US President Donald Trump. President Trump’s posts downplayed the severity of COVID-19, leading to the removal of his post on Facebook, and causing Twitter to flag his Tweet. Twitter and Facebook Continue to Fight Misinformation After President Trump fell ill […]

Can You Spot the Fake? 5 Free Online Tests to Detect and Learn About Fake Information

October 4, 2020October 4, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Fake news. Fake social profiles. Fake photos and videos. Take these free online tests to see if you can spot the fakes, and learn how to detect the internet’s attempts to hoodwink you. It’s getting harder and harder to trust anything you see on the internet. It seems like so much of it is full […]

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 […]

Religious Christmas sign removed from Kelowna nativity scene December 13, 2024
For years a nativity scene has been set up at Kelowna's Kerry Park but, this year there has been some backlash to a sign that read "Keep the Christ in Christmas."
Sydney Morton
Man charged with assault in Burnaby golf club attack appears in court December 13, 2024
In video of the incident in Burnaby in October, two men can be seen arguing next to a putting green, before one strikes the other with a golf club.
Simon Little
Leafs’ Stolarz leaves game with lower-body injury December 13, 2024
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz left Thursday's game against the Anaheim Ducks because of a lower-body injury.
Globalnews Digital
Struggling B.C. fruit growers say province lagging on promise of help December 13, 2024
Growers in B.C.'s interior were devastated in January by a sudden deep freeze that devastated crops, followed by the collapse of the B.C. Tree Fruits Co-operative.
Simon Little
Alberta paramedics sound the alarm over shift vacancies ahead of the holidays December 13, 2024
An Alberta paramedic is raising concerns that more than 200 paramedic shifts are currently vacant on Christmas Eve, Day and New Year's Eve.
Drew Stremick
$32.5B settlement with tobacco giants approved by creditors, lawyer says December 13, 2024
A proposed deal that would see three tobacco giants pay out billions to provinces and territories, as well as smokers across Canada, has been approved by the companies' creditors.
Globalnews Digital
Unprecedented holiday travel season has Kelowna airport warning travellers to be prepared December 13, 2024
The airport is expecting roughly 220,000 passengers in December alone, which is about 40,000 more than last year.
Klaudia Van Emmerik
‘I’ll never get her back’: Daughter speaks out after collision claims mother’s life December 13, 2024
The daughter of a woman killed when she was hit by a pickup truck in Calgary in October 2024 explains why she doesn't want people to forget her mother's name.
Jayme Doll
Canadian border officer almost hit by carjacking suspect at Blaine border December 13, 2024
In a statement, Trooper Brad Tulloch with Washington State Patrol, said the vehicle failed to stop for the Canadian Border Patrol cars as it entered Bellingham.
Amy Judd
Guns, drugs seized during raid of North Vancouver home across the street from school December 13, 2024
Police seized varying quantities of heroin, methamphetamine and other drugs, along with a sawed-off shotgun, three handguns and a rifle.
Simon Little