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TikTok’s New Privacy Policy Lets It Collect Biometric Data

June 5, 2021June 5, 2021Delta MediaLeave a Comment

If you’re a TikTok user and residing in the US, a change has been made to the app’s privacy policy that you’ll probably want to be aware of. TikTok Adds More to the List of Data It Automatically Collects From You As first spotted by TechCrunch, TikTok has added a new Image and Audio Information subsection to the What information […]

What Does Amazon Sidewalk Mean for Your Privacy?

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Amazon’s latest stride towards creating a Smart Home is Amazon Sidewalk, available from 14 June 2021. While Sidewalk could enable communities to power their smart devices with more consistency, customers have also expressed privacy concerns. So much so, in fact, that Amazon has released a whitepaper explaining why the solution is safe. What does Amazon Sidewalk mean […]

Tim Cook Says Privacy Is One of Humanity’s Most Important Issues

February 1, 2021Delta MediaLeave a Comment

From the possible regulations being discussed to tame the tech giants to whether or not Apple should build and release an Apple Car and AR glasses, there are plenty of topics that have got to weigh on the mind of Apple CEO Tim Cook. But according to an interview with Fast Company, there’s one that […]

WhatsApp Delays New Privacy Policy After Facebook Data Sharing Controversy

January 15, 2021Delta MediaLeave a Comment

WhatsApp is now delaying the implementation of a new privacy policy that forces users to share data with Facebook. The platform believes there is too much “confusion” and “misinformation” surrounding the policy, which is why it’s pushing back the update until a later date. WhatsApp Responds to Data Sharing Backlash In early January 2021, WhatsApp […]

What the EU’s Legislative E2E Encryption Drive Means for Your Privacy

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

If you are one of 1.6 billion WhatsApp users, you are already using end-to-end encryption (E2EE). This secure form of communication means that any message you send to someone can only be read by the recipient—such chat messages cannot be intercepted by third parties, including governments and criminals. Unfortunately, criminals also use encryption to hide […]

How to Manage Your Facebook Privacy Settings for Specific Posts

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

You probably know that you can change the privacy settings of your Facebook profile to limit who can see it. But what if you just want to make certain posts private and not your entire profile? You can do that too. Here’s how… How to Access Your General Facebook Privacy Settings To make privacy changes that affect […]

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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Federal minimum wage set to increase April 1. Who gets the pay bump? March 14, 2024
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OFM and Fire Chief determine no working smoke alarms in fatal house fire March 14, 2024
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Backyard fireworks: London, Ont. draft bylaw includes two new holidays to light up March 14, 2024
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Norway House raid leads to raft of gun charges for local man, Manitoba RCMP say March 14, 2024
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B.C. issues first fire ban of the season as drought worry grows March 14, 2024
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