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AirPods, Beats, and W1: Choosing the Best Wireless iPhone Headphones

May 24, 2017Delta Media

Apple’s new AirPods have sold surprisingly well, but are they the best wireless iPhone headphones for your money? Wondering how best to stream audio from your Mac to a speaker or digital receiver? You don’t buy the device, you buy the ecosystem. If you own Apple stuff, you’re generally better off buying more Apple stuff than dipping your toes […]

3 Reasons Why the Debt Snowball Beats the Debt Avalanche

January 29, 2017Delta Media

The consumer debt spiral is the biggest reason why modern Americans are so unhappy. As of May 2016, the average household had about $ 5,700 in credit card debt, but if you look only at balance-carrying households, the average spikes up to $ 16,000. That’s jaw-droppingly insane. Now throw in car loans (average $ 30,000 […]

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 […]

The kids are not okay. New data shows Canadians under-30 ‘very unhappy’ March 20, 2024
Canada dropped two spots this year in the World Happiness Report to 15 and while still in the top 20, a look at how age groups feel about their happiness may shed some insight.
Sean Previl
‘Out of control’: Reddit group calls for Loblaws boycott in May March 20, 2024
"It was a ridiculously priced ribbon and sticks, and someone had commented, 'You know, Loblaws is out of control'. And I said, 'You know what? This is perfect."
Amy Judd
As measles cases rise, Montreal public health optimistic outbreak can be brought under control March 20, 2024
Quebec's Health Department reported 16 measles cases in Montreal and a total of 29 cases across the province, up from 17 on March 11.
Auto theft: Ontario and Montreal police reportedly working on joint investigation March 20, 2024
An Ontario Province Police command post is parked at a Montreal police east operations centre in St-Léonard. More details are expected to emerge by week's end.
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New Brunswick man’s top-selling cookbook shares Acadian culture and recipes March 20, 2024
A New Brunswick man has found the perfect ingredients for a top-selling cookbook on Amazon while also sharing his Acadian culture and recipes.
Shelley Steeves
Manitoba premier to apologize to two men switched at birth in 1955 March 20, 2024
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is set to apologize on behalf of the government to two men who were switched at birth in 1955 in a hospital north of Winnipeg.
Did you open an FHSA last year? Why your tax refund might be delayed March 20, 2024
Some Canadians who opened a first home savings account (FHSA) in 2023 have reported delays getting their tax returns processed by the Canada Revenue Agency.
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Rose Hanbury addresses Prince William affair rumours March 20, 2024
The affair rumours between Rose Hanbury and Prince William have been given new life in the worldwide furor over Kate Middleton's wellbeing.
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Downtown Hamilton drop-in hopes to stay where it is despite its Vine Street home up for sale March 20, 2024
The executive director of The Hub in downtown Hamilton says their building has been up for sale for months and finding a potential replacement maybe challenging.
Don Mitchell
‘Unexpected’ package prompts police response at Kelowna park March 20, 2024
At around 1:30 p.m., what RCMP have called only 'an unexpected package' from out of the country was discovered and handed over to police.
Kathy Michaels