A new app will bring fans of the Canadian Football League’s BC Lions inside the team’s huddle on game days. The team has announced a mobile app that is a joint effort between three technology providers — Perspective Films for 360-degree virtual reality video; QuestUpon for augmented reality; and Radical I/O, which will develop and host […]
When fans attend a San Francisco 49ers game at Levi’s Stadium, they will find something brand new on the main concourse — a convenience store. The store, which has opened through a partnership with ampm, will offer more than 70 items including snacks, candy, chocolate, soft drinks, beer and ampm exclusives. One of those exclusive […]
Tata Communications has announced that in conjunction with its partner, Formula 1, it has trialled live 360 degree video content at last week’s Singapore Grand Prix race. Previous to this test, 360 degree video content has been delayed by at least 30 seconds when transitioning to live TV feeds. Following last week’s trial, Tata Communications is […]
The PGA Tour has formed a partnership with Intel to produce live virtual reality and 360 degree video at six PGA Tour competitions in 2017 and 2018. The live VR and 360 video will begin with the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta from Sept. 21-24, as well as the Presidents Cup […]
This week’s guest on the SportTechie Podcast with Bram Weinstein is Derek Belch, Founder and CEO of STRIVR. Learn why Derek believes that if college and pro football teams are not using virtual reality training five years from now, no one will want to play for them. Plus, how are Walmart employees like NFL quarterbacks? That […]
