Disney Research has leveraged big data to predict soccer movements, improve sports broadcasts by having automated cameras learn from human operators and develop a “smart search” for sports plays. Work in the digital realm had only indirectly influenced the human world. Historical soccer data later informed attack strategies, and data from human camera operators allowed researchers to teach […]
A Twitter poll will decide the final spot in the field for the ShopRite LPGA Classic. For the first time, fans can vote in a social media poll between four professional golfers to determine a golfer to play in the field of an LPGA event. The ShopRite LPGA Classic partnered with MVPindex, which has technology to […]
Free Range Games is bringing tennis and ping pong to the court with Virtual Sports for HTC Vive. VR enthusiasts can now partner up, grab a “paddle” or a “racket,” and get their rallies in without leaving their rooms. The game features three different experiences — single-player, multiplayer and career, in which users compete against other […]
The largest online wagering platform for horse racing in the U.S. is now leveraging artificial intelligence and its biggest test to date will be the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. TwinSpires.com, which is the Derby’s Official Wagering Partner and wholly owned subsidiary of Churchill Downs, recently started leveraging the Emarsys artificial intelligence-enabled […]
Mobile video technology company Fantag has announced that it is partnering with Telestream on a video solution that enables fans to instantly capture, replay, and share moments from multiple angles with a tap on their mobile phones. Fantag’s patent-pending platform will be integrated with Telestream’s live production and streaming software. The new platform will be piloted […]
