The world governing body of soccer, FIFA, is offering fans on Facebook an augmented reality experience to coincide with the kick off of the Confederations Cup this month. In a simple three-step process fans can create their own 3D face mask and share on Facebook, with the selection of the eight teams competing in the […]
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 […]
SAP, a German technology company with a rich history in extreme sailing sponsorships and analytics, has developed a new virtual-reality experience that places fans on a replica catamaran, where they can watch sailors race up close alongside a stream of relevant data. “When you get to sit on the boat virtually, you almost feel how […]
Detecting a concussion is a tricky process. For years players in different sports, namely football, have found ways to side step protocol only to make it back on the field. The NFL specifically has seen issues with its protocol, even with sideline physicians and spotters to identify players that should be removed from play and […]
Sky, one of Europe’s biggest broadcasters with over 22 million customers across five European countries, has released a new virtual reality sports film, “Finding Haka,” through its dedicated Sky VR app. The film focuses on a young man of Maori descent, who are the indigenous people of New Zealand, as he explores his own cultural roots […]
