Oculus Rift is Facebook’s virtual reality headset, and it could make them huge profits by changing the way we consume sports in the future. Much of the excitement about Oculus Rift, which Facebook acquired for $2 billion last March, was about its role in the video gaming world. Many saw Oculus Rift revolutionizing gaming by […]
It’s that time of year. The NFL Scouting Combine has taken over Indianapolis once again. Blood, sweat, and tears have been shed by every athlete in preparation for this moment. Technology continues to play an increasingly important role in helping these young athletes realize their dream of getting drafted into the National Football League. Nestled […]
According to research by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), there has been a marked decline in the two primary segments of consumer sports participation, individual and team sports, over the past four years to -13.5 and -6.5 percent, respectively. In 2013, spending on team sports at schools reached 22 percent, with a 10.3 […]
In theory, an NBA All-Star Game is every fan’s dream. The best players in the league lining up head-to-head, and duking it out in a spectacular display of athleticism and inspired competition. Big names, bright lights, and bragging rights, a sporting paradise. As we all know, this could not be further from reality in professional […]
The NBA is adept at growing the sport of basketball, and it vows to continue to grow its international popularity through technology. But with the 64th NBA All-Star Game commencing in New York City this weekend, how can the NBA use technology to improve one of its biggest stages? “One of my goals as commissioner […]
