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Disney+ Subscriber Growth Is Slowing After a Price Hike

May 14, 2021Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Disney+ added 8.7 million new accounts to its global paid subscriber tally in the first three months of 2021. It now has 103.6 million paid subscribers, but growth seems to be slowing. Disney+ Picks Up 8.7 Million New Global Subscribers The company revealed this in a quarterly earnings update [PDF document], saying Disney+ had 103.6 million paid […]

Microsoft U-Turns Over Xbox Live Gold Price Hike

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Users of Microsoft’s Xbox Live Gold service have been told that, despite what Microsoft initially said, it won’t be increasing the price of Xbox Live Gold. No Xbox Live Gold Price Increase In a news post on xbox.com, the Xbox Live Gold Team has now stated that there will be no changes to the Xbox […]

Fossil Gen 5E Is a Wear OS Watch With a Lower Price Than You’d Expect

October 5, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Smartwatches are one of the coolest wearable devices. However, they’re typically rather expensive. Fossil is attempting to change that perception with a new smartwatch that comes packed with features for a relatively low price. The company revealed the new Fossil Gen 5E smartwatch on Fossil.com, and it comes with a $ 249 price tag, which is quite […]

Maxoak Bluetti EB240: Massive Battery Storage, Budget Price

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Our verdict of the Maxoak Bluetti EB240:With one of the largest capacities on the market, the Maxoak Bluetti EB240 features integrated solar charging circuit and AC transformer. The 1000W output is the only limiting factor, but that should be enough for most people. 910 If like me, you’re feeling a prescient need to drop off-grid […]

Disney+ Content, Revive Your Mac, Conspiracy Websites, Amazon Price Trackers

October 23, 2019Delta MediaLeave a Comment

It’s time for your weekly dose of tech news made easy with the Really Useful Podcast, the tech podcast for technophobes. This time, Disney+ content announced, how to revive your Mac, top conspiracy websites, and Amazon Price Trackers ahead of Black Friday. Join Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner as they guide you through the latest […]

The 5 Best Amazon Price Watch Trackers for Bargain Hunters

October 13, 2019Delta MediaLeave a Comment

A conscientious shopper knows that monitoring Amazon’s price history is an essential part of getting a good bargain. Sellers are renowned for bumping their prices up so they can offer faux “discounts” a couple of weeks later, especially ahead of big events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Thankfully, it’s quite easy […]

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 […]

Alberta premier, cabinet ministers to hold news conference Tuesday about federal carbon price October 29, 2024
Smith will be joined by Justice Minister Mickey Amery to address reporters.
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$2M string of ‘coordinated’ Ontario bank robberies leads to 5 people charged October 29, 2024
Ontario police say they have made four arrests and are seeking a fifth man in connection to a string of bank robberies which occurred across Ontario over a 16-month period.
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Shop our top 5 deals of the week October 29, 2024
Looking to shop discounts? Read on for our seven deals of the week. Save big on Cay Skin, Acer and more coveted brand items.
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Winnipeg cops seek suspects after woman carjacked outside church October 29, 2024
The suspects forced the victim out of her vehicle, stole personal property and demanded her keys before driving off, police say.
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McDonald’s CEO apologizes for E.coli outbreak, as U.S. sales rebound October 29, 2024
Chris Kempczinski, McDonald's chairman, president and CEO, said it was the first major public health issue tied to McDonald's in more than 40 years.
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Apology over KKK costumes at Halloween party doesn’t go far enough, N.S. advocate says October 29, 2024
People are wondering what consequences will result from a group of Halloween partygoers wearing KKK costumes at a Nova Scotia fire hall dance.
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Hot tubs on cruise ships caused ‘serious pneumonia’ outbreak, CDC warns October 29, 2024
The CDC did not state the names of the cruise ships where the outbreak happened, only that both included European, Caribbean and Mediterranean itineraries.
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Parkinson’s is draining this Ontario couple. Price to fight disease will only increase October 29, 2024
According to a economic report conducted by Parkinson Canada, the disease comes with a hefty price tag for patients and caregivers, with costs expected to hit $4.4 billion by 2034.
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Premier David Eby to speak for 1st time since forming majority government October 29, 2024
On Monday the NDP reached the minimum 47 seats needed to form a majority government once Elections BC finished the final vote count.
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Hill gets shutout as Golden Knights win 5-0 over Flames October 29, 2024
Keegan Kolesar had two goals and an assist, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Calgary Flames 5-0 on Monday night.
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