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Vuzix AR Swim Goggles Used For Tactical Scuba Diving
February 10, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
The Vuzix Smart Swim glasses can display valuable information to swimmers and divers while submerged. Vuzix, a company specializing in wearable augmented reality (AR) technology, recently conducted an experiment in collaboration with OPTAC-X and Kymeta Corporation during which its Vuzix Smart Swim glasses were used to perform a SATCOM-enabled AR scuba dive. According to an […]
This AR Monocle Device Is Designed To Be Hacked
February 9, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
Finally, a functional AR device that’s perfect for the opera. The augmented reality (AR) market is poised to explode over the next decade with companies such as Apple and Meta supposedly working on their own respective AR glasses for consumers. Then there’s Brilliant Monocle, a unique-looking AR device from Brilliant Labs designed to work with […]
This Unofficial Hogwarts Legacy VR Mod Looks Magical
February 9, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
“You’re a wizard, (insert name here).” Warner Bros. Games’ highly-anticipated Hogwarts Legacy game hasn’t even been officially released yet and modders are already hard at work bringing the action-adventure RPG to life in 6DoF VR. This week the popular VR modding community Flat2VR shared footage of a VR mod currently being developed using Praydog’s UE […]
Study Says Flirting In VR May Help Prevent Cheating
February 8, 2023 by Bobby Carlton
Is there anything immersive technology can’t do? Love conquers all, right? That’s true for most. However, in today’s complex society, it can be hard for some people to maintain a monogamous relationship. A harsh reality indeed, but it’s true. So true that Doron Friedman, a professor at the Sammy Ofer School, and Gurit Birnbaum, a […]
Netflix’s Squid Game Is Coming To Sandbox VR Arcades
February 8, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
Ever wonder how long you’d last in Squid Game? Now’s your chance. Sandbox VR, a leading provider of location-based VR experiences, is partnering with streaming giant Netflix to develop a “fully immersive” VR experience based on the hit South Korean television series Squid Game. According to Venture Beat, the multiplayer experience will pit players against […]
Hot Wheels Gets A Mixed Reality Racing Experience
February 7, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
Hot Wheels: Rift Rally arrives next month on iOS, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Coming soon, Hot Wheels: Rift Rally is a new mixed reality experience from Mattel that combines physical RC cars with “over-the-top” virtual environments. According to an official release, the game is being developed by Velan Studios, the same team behind Mario […]
AR Technology Brings Formula 1 Into Your Living Room
February 7, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
This is the closest you’ll likely get to owning an F1 car. With the new season just around the corner, professional Formula 1 race teams have begun revealing the official liveries for their 2023 F1 cars. This includes Alfa Romeo—who this week unveiled a bold red-and-black design for its C43 race car. As part of […]
Half-Life 2: VR Mod – Episode One Coming March 2023
February 7, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
The Source VR Mod Team is back with year another highly-anticipated VR mod. This past September Half-Life 2: VR Mod launched on Steam, allowing players to immerse themselves in Valve’s iconic first-person shooter game like never before. In the official roadmap, the Source VR Mod Team teased eventual VR support for Half-Life 2: Episode One […]
Samsung & Google Partner To Develop New XR Tech
February 6, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
Qualcomm is also involved in the partnership. Last week Samsung held its half-annual Galaxy Unpacked event, during which the company revealed several updates regarding its lineup of Galaxy S23 hardware. That said, the most exciting news came towards the end of the presentation when Qualcomm CEO, Cristiano Amon, and Google SVP of Android, Hiroshi Lockheimer, […]
Avocados From Mexico Ad Campaign Features AR & AI
February 3, 2023 by Kyle Melnick
The “Always Good” experience will include a Super Bowl TV spot as well as a variety of digital activations powered by AR and AI technology. This coming week, the Kansas City Chiefs will be taking on the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LVII. If you’re anything like me, however, you’re far more interested in the […]

Playoff round finalized at 2023 Viterra Championship February 11, 2023
Reid Carruthers and Corey Chambers had to take the long way to the playoff round after suffering upsets on Friday morning.
Russ Hobson
Markkanen, Kessler help Jazz rally past Raptors February 11, 2023
Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler had 23 points apiece as the short-handed Utah Jazz rallied past the Toronto Raptors 122-116 on Friday.
London Knights win fifth game in eight days by crushing Erie Otters 8-1 February 11, 2023
Zach Bowen stopped 32 of 33 shots and got all kinds of offensive support as the Knights won their seventh game in a row on Friday
Mike Stubbs
Temporary housing arrives in Merritt, B.C. for 2021 flood victims February 11, 2023
Thirty-one modular homes have been delivered to Merritt, B.C., as a temporary stop-gap solution for much-needed housing, as some families are still recovering from the 2021 flood.
Darrian Matassa-Fung
‘A miracle’: Viewer gifts $20,000 so internationally-trained doctors can get certified in B.C. February 11, 2023
Marina Lousararian and Loicel Aguero are both trained specialists in their home countries, Argentina and Venezuela. But the cost of getting certified in Canada is very high.
Amy Judd
Langley, B.C. toddler allegedly made to wait hours at emergency department February 11, 2023
When Global News’ inquired about the situation, Fraser Health said staffing issues amid a busy respiratory virus (RSV) season are leading to wait times.
Darrian Matassa-Fung
NFL fans offer a look at both sides of the Super Bowl as kick-off approaches February 11, 2023
The matchup pits the both top seeds in the NFC and AFC, in the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. But how are fans of the two teams gearing up for the game?
Jacob Carr
1st Edmonton Police Service recruits of the year graduate at city hall February 11, 2023
The Edmonton Police Service's first recruit class of 2023 includes people from nine different countries outside of Canada and who speak 14 different languages.
Nicole Stillger
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – February 10 February 11, 2023
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.
Unemployment rate in Kelowna, B.C. improves to 4% in 2023 February 11, 2023
B.C. went up 0.3 per cent to 4.4, also nearing historic lows. In Kelowna, the unemployment rate in January is at four per cent, down 0.2 per cent from the previous month.
Victoria Femia