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Still Think Microsoft Defender Is Bad? Think Again, Says AV-TEST

February 1, 2022Delta MediaLeave a Comment

For a long time, it was common advice to never make do with programs that Microsoft offered you. Whether it wanted you to scan your PC with its Defender antivirus or to browse the web with Edge, people suggested forgoing these offers and download a third-party offering instead. MUO – Feed

The 3 Reasons BlackBerry Failed Spectacularly—and Why They Might Rise Again

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Once upon a time, it was hard to look beyond BlackBerry in the smartphone market. At the beginning of the 2010s, its dominance in this area was undisputed, but things soon changed. Today, BlackBerry has fallen almost entirely off the smartphone radar. Even introducing its BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) platform to the App Store after the […]

Apple Store Customers Can Once Again Try On AirPods Before Buying

March 22, 2021Delta MediaLeave a Comment

In a sign that Apple Stores are starting to return to business as usual, coming out of the coronavirus pandemic, customers are once again able to try on AirPods before making a purchase at many outlets. Bloomberg reports that Apple made the call to stop customers from trying on its popular AirPods earbuds early last […]

Why I’m Never Buying an Arduino Again: The Wio Terminal

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Our verdict of the SeeedStudio Wio Terminal:Packed full of sensors, buttons, a color LCD screen, and Wi-Fi connectivity, the Wio Terminal from SeeedStudio is fantastic value and well documented. That makes it easy to get on with what’s really important: making cool stuff. 910 Electronics programming can be quite frustrating at times. Sourcing components, finding […]

You Can Listen to Jay-Z on Spotify Again

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Fans of Jay-Z need to rejoice, as Shawn Carter’s whole back catalog is available on Spotify once again. Jay-Z’s music hasn’t been available on Spotify for more than two years, but it is now available once again just in time for Jay-Z’s 50th birthday. Jay-Z’s Fractious Relationship With Spotify Jay-Z—rapper, producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and […]

How to Make Your Wii U Useful Again With Homebrew

October 29, 2019October 29, 2019Delta MediaLeave a Comment

It’s been superseded by the Nintendo Switch, but that doesn’t mean you have to get rid of your Nintendo Wii U. Like its predecessor, the Wii, the Wii U has been hacked, enabling the installation of homebrew software and more. Want to get more out of your Nintendo Wii U? Here’s how to set it […]

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 […]

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Oregon dad accused of drugging daughter’s 12-year-old friends at sleepover March 5, 2024
Michael Meyden of Lake Oswego turned himself into police last week after he was accused of drugging three 12-year-old girls with sedative medication.
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Edmonton City Hall shooting: Police to speak to media about terrorism charges March 5, 2024
Officials with the RCMP and the EPS will speak to reporters on Tuesday about terrorism-related charges being laid in connection with a shooting at Edmonton City Hall in January.
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‘White gold’: Environment Canada says snow welcome for Sask. farmers March 5, 2024
David Phillips with Environment Canada said the recent snowfall will bring much needed moisture to farmlands, irrigation ditches, sloughs and ponds.
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Flair Airlines hopes to get some Lynx airplanes, even after shutdown scuttles deal March 5, 2024
Flair Airlines CEO Stephen Jones says he still hopes to add several Lynx Air planes to his fleet, even after their tentative deal fell through when Lynx shut down last month.
Secondary school contract teachers ratify deal with Peterborough public board March 5, 2024
Approximately 700 secondary teachers with the school board had been without a collective agreement since Aug. 31, 2022.
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Fire that destroyed nursing station forces Ontario First Nation to evacuate patients March 5, 2024
Chief Russell Wesley of Cat Lake First Nation says people who need treatment for cancer, diabetes, and addiction support were among those removed from the community.
‘It’s not us, it’s you’: Miami Beach ‘breaking up’ with spring breakers March 5, 2024
Miami Beach is telling spring breakers — who often bring out-of-control partying to their city — to expect lots of strict rules this year.
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Electricity, gas bills could rise given proposed tax change. Why? March 5, 2024
Electricity Canada is sounding the alarm over a proposed tax change it warns could see some private utilities saddled with millions in additional income taxes.
Suspect in Kelowna grandparent scam spotted, police looking to ID March 5, 2024
Police in Kelowna, B.C., are releasing a photo of a woman they say is a suspect in a grandparent scam in an effort to track her down.
Kathy Michaels