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Sacramento Kings New Arena Will Heavily Experiment With Virtual Reality

In October 2016, the Sacramento Kings will unveil their brand-new, $507 million stadium. As well as an impressive array of 84-foot video screens, the Kings plan to integrate a high-capacity Wi-Fi system into the stadium, making it easier than ever for fans to share their experiences via social media. However, faster sharing via Facebook, Instagram […]

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Formula E To Have eSports Drivers Compete Against Real Drivers

Recent developments in sustainable technology have accelerated the transition to electric cars in competitive sports racing. Formula One, the highest class of individual auto-racing, has worked closely with virtual reality technology to integrate electric cars into their racing scheme, hoping to attract new fans and audiences to the sport. With the recent rise in e-sports and sustainability […]

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The Sacramento Kings Used 360-Degree Virtual Reality To Help Unveil New Jerseys

The Sacramento Kings have become one of the most forward-thinking and tech-savvy franchises in all of professional sports. Today they continue this trend, unveiling their new 2016-17 uniforms with the help of virtual reality. Willie Cauley-Stein helped them introduce their four new uniforms for next season in a 360-degree VR video. The new jerseys make their debut after the team […]

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Microsoft Releases Plans For 4K, Virtual Reality Gaming Console

Before the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) even began in Los Angeles on Tuesday, we watched as gaming companies like Electronic Arts and Ubisoft revealed news relating to new game releases and improved eSports presences for their existing games. As E3 officially opened on Tuesday, Microsoft went beyond the games and announced plans for a new 4K […]

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Getty Images To Invest Heavily In Virtual Reality For 2016 Rio Olympics

Last year Getty Images launched its first 360-degree images made for the virtual reality Oculus Rift . At the time the photo agency vowed to become more involved in virtual reality, and wanted to incorporate it into news, sports and entertainment. A year later, Getty Images has created Getty Images Virtual Reality Group, with the hopes […]

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