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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 […]

Cold-FX hit with class-action lawsuit claiming false advertisement September 29, 2023
The companies behind the over-the-counter product Cold-FX are being hit with a class-action lawsuit that claims they misled with advertising statements about its effectiveness.
Eric Stober
Gypsy Rose Blanchard granted parole 3 years ahead of scheduled release September 29, 2023
Gypsy Rose Blanchard was convicted of second-degree murder in connection with the gruesome 2015 killing of her mother, Clauddine (Dee Dee) Blanchard.
Sarah Do Couto
Stolen SUV recovered in west end of Guelph September 29, 2023
Police say they've seized an SUV for investigation after recovering it from the city's west end on Friday. A homeowner reported his SUV was stolen out of his garage.
Mike Hodges
Suspect in custody after Winnipeg teen sexually assaulted in harrowing abduction September 29, 2023
A Winnipeg man is facing a dozen serious charges after a teenage girl was abducted at knifepoint and repeatedly sexually assaulted Monday night.
Sam Thompson
Saskatoon woman transported to hospital after being hit by vehicle September 29, 2023
A woman was transported to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Saskatoon Thursday.
Brody Langager
Man arrested for robbery with violence in Cobourg, Ont.: police September 29, 2023
According to the Cobourg Police Service, around 4:45 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a report of an assault in a parking lot in the area of Division and Chapel streets.
Greg Davis
Walmart, trailer rental company fined $155K for diesel spill in Cobourg, Ont. in 2020 September 29, 2023
A diesel fuel spill in September 2020 entered a storm sewer drain. Cleanup removed 113,000 litres of diesel fuel-impacted surface water and 77 tonnes of impacted soils.
Greg Davis
Bombers kicker Sergio Castillo takes in other sports as a photographer September 29, 2023
Castillo got to be rinkside and snap pictures like a pro through a cut-out glass hole at the pre-season game between the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames.
Woman charged after Brampton church defrauded of $275K: police September 29, 2023
Peel Regional Police say a woman is facing a fraud charge after more than $275,000 in funds from a Brampton church was allegedly 'redirected' into her account.
Gabby Rodrigues
Two female security guards assaulted at Guelph business, police say September 29, 2023
As the man was being kicked out of the business on Thursday, police said he repeatedly chest bumped one of the female security guards and before punching the other in the neck.
Mike Hodges