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Microsoft Teams Is Set to Receive a Major Calls Update

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Microsoft Teams is about to receive a major update to its audio and calling features, moving everything into a single interface to increase accessibility. There are also improvements being made to meetings and chat features in this major update to Microsoft’s collaboration platform. What’s in the Microsoft Teams Update? The headline feature for this update […]

Microsoft Axes Internet Explorer Support for Teams | MakeUseOf

November 30, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

If you’re still using Internet Explorer, now would be a fantastic time to jump ship. Microsoft is no longer supporting Teams within Internet Explorer, and it’s only going to get worse from now on. Microsoft’s Announcement Regarding Internet Explorer and Teams Back in August 2020, Microsoft made an announcement on its Tech Community website regarding […]

Microsoft Teams Will Soon Remove Meeting Histories for Some Users

November 14, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

If you hold Microsoft Teams meetings regularly and you want your attendees to have a full log of everything shared at the meeting, you’ll want to take note of this upcoming update. Soon, Microsoft Teams will remove history privileges from users who weren’t in the original invite. What’s Happening With the Update? You can see […]

You Can Soon Mute Annoying Chats in Microsoft Teams | MakeUseOf

October 17, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

If you like holding meetings, but you dislike people chatting away during your presentation, you may want to keep your eyes on Microsoft Teams in the future. The remote meeting service will soon let you mute chats to keep things distraction-free. What’s Coming to Microsoft Teams? You can take a look at Microsoft’s plans by visiting the […]

Microsoft Teams Meetings Can Now Support 20,000 Participants

August 5, 2020August 5, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

As the current pandemic rages on, more and more workers are being forced to work from home whenever possible. Microsoft Teams is aiming to make this transition easier by increasing its meeting participant limit to 20,000 people. What’s in Store for Microsoft Teams? The news broke on the Microsoft 365 Blog, with a post discussing […]

5 Free Apps for Creative People and Teams to Collaborate Digitally

June 27, 2020June 27, 2020Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Creative teams depend on the free and easy flow of ideas to collaborate and inspire new thoughts. When you have to work digitally, these free apps help foster creativity and brainstorm fresh ideas. The most obvious starting point for creative brainstorming is to use a mind-mapping tool. This article won’t go into that because we’ve […]

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 […]

Ashley Callingbull is the 1st Indigenous woman to win Miss Universe Canada July 29, 2024
Alberta’s Ashley Callingbull has become the first Indigenous woman to win Miss Universe Canada. The 34-year-old model, actress and television host from Enoch Cree Nation, which butts up against the west side of Edmonton, was crowned in Windsor, Ont., on Saturday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashley Callingbull (@ashleycallingbull) Callingbull is...
Karen Bartko
WestJet, Air North announce deal for single-ticket travel involving both airlines July 29, 2024
Westjet says the deal means there will be a single check-in point and checked bags will be delivered directly to the final destination for connecting itineraries starting July 31.
Canada’s byelections will be monitored for foreign interference: minister July 29, 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections Task Force will be watching for signs of meddling in two September byelections.
‘Appalling’: Penticton veteran, 82, swarmed and beaten on scooter ride home July 29, 2024
The Penticton Branch 40 Legion president recently suffered an attack by four men he didn't stand a fighting chance against, and that he believes to be a sad sign of the times.
Kathy Michaels
Cost of damage from suspected Vancouver Walmart arson will be ‘several millions’ July 29, 2024
It is believed someone intentionally set the fire inside the Walmart on Grandview Highway and Boundary Road just before 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Amy Judd
Blue Jays deal Justin Turner to Mariners July 29, 2024
Justin Turner is heading west.
How E. coli got into Calgary daycare meat may never be known: Alberta Health Services report July 29, 2024
A report into a massive E. coli outbreak at Calgary child-care facilities that saw hundreds fall ill says it was likely tied to meat loaf at one meal.
Saskatchewan health-care workers missing upwards of $1,000 in wages July 29, 2024
Some health-care workers in Saskatchewan are coming up on their third pay cycle with the re-launch of AIMS and are fearing the worst.
Andrew Benson
Simone Biles injury: Star gymnast to continue competing despite leg issues July 29, 2024
Simone Biles tweaked her leg while warming up for her floor routine at the Paris Olympics gymnastics qualifiers.
Kathryn Mannie
‘Nerve-wracking’: Wildfires in southern B.C.’s Slocan Valley remain a concern July 29, 2024
'It's definitely nerve-wracking , decentering and also heartening there's been so many folks reaching out to provide support,' Slocan Mayor Jessica Lunn told Global News.
Amy Judd