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FIFA Strongly Backs Imperfect VAR System During Confederations Cup

FIFA head of refereeing Massimo Busacca simulated the sounds of the heartbeat when discussing the pressure that can impact the referee on the field while making sure the Video Assistant Referee system functions properly. “They’re afraid,” Busacca said, making the heartbeat motion with his hands. “’What do I have to do? How do I have […]

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San Francisco 49ers, Zeality Enable Fan Reaction To 360-Degree Videos

The San Francisco 49ers have incorporated Zeality’s Immersive Media Engine into their mobile app, including a Re/Lives feature that enables fans to record and share their viewing perspective and reactions to watching 360-degree videos and VR content. The 49ers on their app have a VR/360 section for fans to view videos, and that currently includes […]

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Garmin’s 360 Action Camera Includes Augmented Reality Overlays

Garmin has unveiled its first 360-degree rugged camera, adding to a suite of products, including smartwatches and other action cameras, that utilize its GPS technology. Garmin claims Virb 360, which retails for $799.99, provides more stable video than other fully spherical camera makers because of its 4K stabilization technology that automatically stitches together shaky video […]

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Mojjo Lets Fans Take Control Of Replays From French Open

Tennis fans can now take control of how they watch matches from the French Open, ahead of the finale this weekend. Mojjo, a Paris-based startup, uses technology which summarizes tennis matches and is enabling fans to watch the best action from the matches played at the tournament from a website that is publicly available. It […]

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