"eSports" is competing against other players and teams in video games. It is predicted to soon start attracting even larger crowds than “analog” sports like soccer, football, ice hockey, and baseball.
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Smart sports stadiums are coming: they let fans control the viewing experience like never before
Do you remember how regular cell phones gave way to smartphones? Gradually, smartphones ousted their predecessors from existence.
The show must go on: VR could replace live entertainment - but are we there yet?
Because of the pandemic, live events have been put on pause. Some companies have been trying to use VR to deliver entertainment content to viewers. However, before this mode of event participation is widely accepted, there are obstacles to overcome.
Can augmented reality (AR) energize sports games played without fans?
With social distancing measures still in effect in most places, sports leagues and teams have been trying to recreate fan presence through a variety of tricks.
Sports analytics: enabling data-driven decision-making for leagues, coaches, and more
In the modern world, professional sports rely heavily on technology. Back in the day things were measured with the naked eye. Today, advanced tech allows us to digitize the entire game, improve player performance, facilitate scouting, and more.