FOX Sports announced Wednesday that it would debut Social Virtual Reality, which enables viewers experiencing select CONCACAF Gold Cup matches to have the ability to recognize each other’s avatars and communicate with each other. The group viewing is similar to the experience found in multiplayer video games. Users in the FOX SPORTS VR app will […]
For the first time, FOX Sports will be offering the UEFA Champions League final live in virtual reality as Real Madrid and Juventus square off on FOX on Saturday. While prior virtual experiences across college basketball, college football and soccer have been produced by the sports network, for the UEFA final, FOX and its technology partner LiveLike will […]
The following interview is part of our ongoing Expert Series that asks C-level professionals, team presidents, league executives, athletic directors and other sports influencers about their latest thoughts and insights on new technologies impacting the sports industry. Name: Michael Davies Company: FOX Sports Position: Senior Vice President, Technical and Field Operations Michael Davies oversees and manages all day-to-day […]
NEW YORK — In August 2014, the Big East launched the Big East Digital Network with 90 events for the conference’s first foray into live streaming — a way to connect with fans through a new medium. Since then, the Big East has more than doubled the amount of annual games it produces with its partners on […]
Starting with the Big East men’s basketball tournament quarterfinals next Thursday, fans will be able to witness the action from Madison Square Garden “live” in virtual reality. It’s the second consecutive year the Big East is providing fans access to content through the new medium, which will also include the semifinals and finals games. Unlike in 2016, […]
