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July 7, 2022Delta MediaLeave a Comment

One of the most notorious deaths in the past few years was that of John McAfee, the man behind McAfee antivirus software. McAfee was on the run despite his fame and fortune, evading taxes and becoming a vocal critic of the government. MUO – Feed

AR Glasses For EMTs Could Be A Literal Life-Saver
August 17, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
Immersive tech could prove vital in emergency situations where every second counts. Emergency medical technicians (EMT) in Japan are being equipped with augmented reality (AR) glasses as part of a trial program designed to highlight the benefits of immersive technology in emergency medical situations, and the results may be promising. During the experimental program, select […]
Metaverse Safety Week Aims To Safeguard The Virtual World
August 17, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
The third annual awareness campaign will take place remotely inside an exclusive virtual world. Metaverse Safety Week 2022 is set to take place later this year, offering attendees the chance to hear from lawmakers, business executives, and technology leaders as they discuss the regulations and standards required to build a safer metaverse. Founded by XR […]
Free Arena VR Sports Game Ultimechs Coming Next Month
August 16, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
The mech-powered sports game will be available on Meta Quest 2, PC VR, and Pico VR headsets on September 15th. Resolution Games (Demeo, Blaston, Angry Birds VR) today announced the official price and release date for its upcoming multiplayer VR sports games Ultimechs. Coming next month to popular VR headsets, this futuristic competitive experience will […]
Tokyo Game Show VR 2022 Will Feature A Virtual Dungeon
August 16, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
The virtual exhibition will include Kojima Productions, Square Enix, Capcom, and others. The annual Tokyo Game Show is set to return next month in Chiba, Japan, offering attendees a closer look at a variety of highly-anticipated video games. Alongside the standard in-person event, organizers will once again host a virtual exhibition visitors can attend remotely. […]
Full-Body VR Tracking Shoes Coming Soon To Kickstarter
August 15, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
Stroll the metaverse in style. VR specialty device company Surplex today unveiled a pair of futuristic sneakers that allow you to interact more realistically with VR experiences. The Surplex Full-Body Tracking Shoes, according to the company, remove the need for expensive base stations and complex tracking systems, offering a more comfortable full-body experience in the […]
AR App Cupixel Helps You Find Your Inner Artist
August 15, 2022 by Bobby Carlton
Access live and on-demand lessons from artists around the world. Cupixel is a unique smartphone app that removes the barrier around creating art by making it possible for everyone to explore their own unique creative outlet. The app uses augmented reality (AR) and ‘Smart Trace’ technology to cast outlines of various images over the real […]
VR Takes You Inside Bruce Lee’s Hong Kong Home
August 13, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
Enter the Bruceleeverse. Created in honor of the martial arts legend, “Revival of the Memory: Bruce Lee’s Home in Metaverse” is an upcoming exhibition that will allow you to explore Lee’s old Hong Kong home in VR and participate in a “series of interactions.” Located at No.41 Cumberland Road, Hong Kong, Lee’s old home, otherwise known […]
Tennis League VR For Quest Could Help Improve Your Game
August 12, 2022 by Bobby Carlton
Love. Set. VR. Tennis League VR is an insanely cool tennis experience you can use to improve everything from your forehand and backhand swing to your overall form. Developed by AnotherReality along with their funding partner Health Improvement Solutions, a free early access demo of the game is available now on Meta Quest headsets. The […]
VTuber App Lets You Create An Avatar With Your Smartphone
August 11, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
Those in Europe can download the app for free via the Apple Store and Google Play. CUSTOMCAST is an all-in-one mobile app that allows you to create your very own virtual entertainer, aka ‘VTuber’, using a smartphone or tablet. You can control your avatar using facial tracking and even broadcast live to audiences around the […]
Rec Room’s Latest VR Game Is A Western-Themed Shoot-Out
August 11, 2022 by Bobby Carlton
Get your posse together for some 3v3 action. Saddle up everyone because Rec Room is galloping into the Wild West with a rootin’ tootin’ original experience called Showdown. This western-inspired game has you and other players taking a ride on the old Rec Express to Sarsaparilla Springs, a legendary ghost town that is now used […]

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