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6 Practical and Real-World Applications of Linux

May 15, 2022Delta MediaLeave a Comment

If you use Linux on your desktop, you might have wondered if the operating system you're messing around with has any practical uses. Fortunately, there are plenty of real-world applications of Linux today. Here are some of them. MUO – Feed

Voicemod Launches New Content Packs Filled With Real-World Sound Effects

April 23, 2021April 23, 2021Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Are you a streamer? If so, Voicemod is probably on your radar already, to some degree. The popular voice changing app has just seen an update which introduces a swathe of fresh sounds for you to spice up your streams. Voicemod Releases Two New Content Packs Streaming is an ever evolving platform. People are always […]

Nreal’s AR Glasses Prove the Potential of Real-World Mixed Reality

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Nreal’s AR glasses, called Nreal Light, opened plenty of eyes at CES 2020 to the practical real-world applications of mixed reality. It’s no longer theoretical or hypothetical—these AR glasses prove that mixed reality can truly augment day-to-day life in ways beyond mere gimmickry. I walked away impressed and excited. A bit of background: I have […]

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 […]

Edmonton enacting Phase 1 parking ban after winter wallop leaves roads icy, covered in snow February 26, 2024
An Alberta clipper low-pressure system dumped nearly a foot of snow on Edmonton, which has prompted the city to enact a citywide Phase 1 parking ban at 7 p.m. Monday.
Karen Bartko
Theft suspect takes BMW for test drive, does not return: Belleville police February 26, 2024
The suspect was dropped off in a silver Mercedes SUV, police say.
Shane Gibson
Man airlifted to Toronto hospital after falling off ladder in north Oshawa February 26, 2024
A man in his 40s was flown to a Toronto hospital after he fell off a ladder in north Oshawa Monday morning, leaving him with critical injuries, officials say.
Ryan Rocca
Leap year 2024: Extra day doesn’t necessarily mean more pay. Why? February 26, 2024
Millions of employed Canadians will be at work this Feb. 29 — a date that occurs once every four years — but will they walk home with more money for the extra day this leap year?
Aaron D’Andrea
From spring to winter in a day: Weather rollercoaster headed to Montreal this week February 26, 2024
Montrealers should expect wild weather this week from balmy spring-like conditions to a blast of winter cold in a one-day 30 degree drop in temperature.
Annabelle Olivier
Matthew McKnight, convicted Edmonton sex offender, granted day parole February 26, 2024
A former Edmonton club promoter who was convicted in 2020 of sexually assaulting five women in Edmonton has been granted day parole.
Emily Mertz
Torture, drugs and kidnapping: How a turf war in Quebec’s organized crime world came to blows February 26, 2024
Quebec provincial police have arrested 21 people so far in a large-scale operation targeting organized crime. Investigators have described a war over drug-selling territory.
Kalina Laframboise
Tuesday budget meeting is last chance for Londoners to comment on proposed spending February 26, 2024
Among those who have already weighed in ahead of Tuesday's London council budget meeting, one item stands out: the huge ask from London police.
Ben Harrietha
Ontario police officer allegedly dragged 50 metres during auto-theft suspect arrest February 26, 2024
Police say a foot chase involving a pair of men stealing a Toyota truck resulted in an officer being dragged some 50 metres and suffering minor injuries.
Don Mitchell
Saskatchewan teachers’ job action: Which schools will be closed and when February 26, 2024
Rotating teacher strikes, the withdrawal of noon-hour supervision and pulling extracurricular activities have been announced for a number of school divisions in Saskatchewan.
Brody Langager