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Twitter Spaces Now Available for Web

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Twitter is finally making Spaces available on the web. A Twitter engineer working on Spaces first teased Twitter’s Clubhouse competitor coming to the web in late March. A couple of months later, the company has rolled out Spaces access on its website across mobile and desktop. Twitter Spaces Comes to the Web In its announcement, Twitter says that its […]

Twitter Will Now Show Larger Image Previews on Your Timeline

May 6, 2021Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Twitter has rolled out larger image previews on timelines of Android and iOS users, two months after it first started testing the feature. Up until now, Twitter used to give a cropped preview of an image on your timeline. This meant that if you uploaded an image, its preview might focus on another aspect instead of […]

Twitter Opens Its Clubhouse Clone to Anyone With 600+ Followers

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Twitter is opening Spaces, its live audio conversations platform, to anyone with over 600 followers. Up until now, Spaces was under beta testing and available to a limited number of Twitter users. Twitter Spaces is similar to Clubhouse, where one can host a room and have a live audio-only conversation. Twitter also announced a new […]

Twitter Now Lets You Post 4K Photos on Android and iOS

April 21, 2021Delta MediaLeave a Comment

The update we’ve all been waiting for is finally here: you can now post and view photos in 4K on the Twitter app. Get Ready for Crystal Clear Pictures on Twitter In March 2021, Twitter began testing 4K photos and larger image previews on Android and iOS. Fortunately, the platform has followed through on its promise to […]

Why Amazon Is Openly Arguing With Politicians on Twitter

March 29, 2021Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Amazon has started hitting back at its critics on Twitter. With both its official Amazon News Twitter account and one of its top executives responding to politicians critical of the way its business operates. But why? And why now? Amazon Will Always Have Its Critics Amazon has always had its critics. First, the critics condemned […]

Twitter Is Debating Whether to Make World Leaders Play by Its Rules

March 20, 2021March 20, 2021Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Twitter will soon review its policies around world leaders on its platform, and wants you to give your input on the matter. Twitter Calls for Public Input on Its Approach to World Leaders On Thursday, Twitter posted to its blog essentially asking its users whether politicians and government officials should get special treatment—and what should […]

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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‘Gut-wrenching’ photos show humpback whale with severed tail on B.C. coast July 23, 2024
Conservationists say heartbreaking images of a humpback whale with a severed tail on B.C.'s coast should serve as a wake-up call.
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WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – July 22 July 23, 2024
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Fire at Hamilton transitional housing sends 13 to hospital, 2 in critical condition July 23, 2024
Hamilton police closed roads in the centre of the city around 12:30 p.m. on Monday to help firefighters tackle a blaze at the YMCA Men's Residence.
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Police probe discovery of 2nd woman’s body in as many days on Vancouver beaches July 23, 2024
Police aren't sure yet how either woman died, or whether the deaths were a result of a crime.
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Sooke Potholes closed as crews battle out-of-control wildfire July 23, 2024
A new wildfire detected in the area of the Sooke Potholes Regional Park on Vancouver Island. The popular attraction has been closed to the public.
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3rd Olympics approaching for Team Canada pole vaulter Anicka Newell July 22, 2024
For the third time in her athletics career, Anicka Newell will be representing Saskatchewan and Canada at an Olympic Games after qualifying in women's pole vault.
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Blood Tribe hosts annual Kainai Indian Days at Stand Off’s Red Crow Park July 22, 2024
The annual Kainai powwow and celebration saw hundreds of attendees, welcoming members of the Blood Tribe community and its surrounding nations.
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Premiers cite slain B.C. woman in letter calling for review of federal bail reform July 22, 2024
The letter cites the case of Tori Dunn, who was killed in what police believe was a random attack in her Surrey, B.C., home in June.
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Highway 6 closed, evacuation order, alerts issued due to wildfires near Slocan Lake July 22, 2024
The Aylwin Creek wildfire is 121 hectares in size and burning along Aylwin Creek, along the shores of Slocan Lake, south of the communities of Silverton and New Denver.
Amy Judd