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Ultracast Uses Tata Communications To Strengthen Live VR Content

In a perfect world, consuming live 360-degree video and virtual reality content involves zero lag. Though with thousands of miles sometimes separating an event and your device, a delay or slow connection is inevitable. Ultracast, a broadcaster of live 360-degree broadcasts, knows this better than most. The company has chosen Tata Communications‘ global network to […]

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College Football Playoff App Launches With Augmented Reality Features

A new augmented reality experience will bring to life certain aspects of Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship game from viewers’ smartphones. Through the CFP app, users will be able to scan six logos with their phone cameras that will trigger a number of interactive augmented reality experiences, videos and photos about the venue and […]

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NASCAR Live Virtual Reality Deemed Successful With More To Come

NASCAR experienced a couple of firsts at last month’s Cup Series Championship final. Martin Truex Jr. won his first championship, and NASCAR’s digital team livestreamed pre-race events in 360-degree virtual reality. NASCAR accomplished the latter by partnering with Ultracast, which is known for next-level video work at motorsports events. “The goal was probably twofold,” Tim […]

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