‘Sports’ Archives
Giants fans get to wear virtual Super Bowl rings
The New York based augmented reality developer Goldrun has had quite a start in creating fun engagement platforms for projects ranging from The Smurf’s Movie to the new Ice Age film . However where they have made their biggest splash is in creating a fun environment for [Read More]
Will 3D Sports survive?
#3D #sports future still uncertain says #BBC. Talking to 3D Focus during the Wimbledon Tennis Quarter Finals yesterday, Davies said 3D movies have an attraction but whether that will translate to the home environment and match the complete experience 2D coverage offers [Read More]
The Virtual US Open launches
Today, the USGA launched the redesigned official Website of the 112th US Open Championship, and offers exceptional functionality and new features that will entertain, inform, and engage fans and present the best online coverage of golf’s toughest test. Also this year, [Read More]
NBA has a really smart social media playbook – check it out
Sports leagues are increasingly creative when it comes to the promotion of their sport through social media, and the NBA — the professional sports league most devoted to digital media — is leading the charge. The NBA has ramped up its Internet presence during [Read More]
Horse racing goes 3D!
It is billed as the world’s first ever 3D horseracing film, and is about the inaugural QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot last October. It will also be shown to racegoers at the QIPCO Guineas Festival at Newmarket on May 5 and 6. Read more: Horsetalk [Read More]
BBC offers 3D coverage of London 2012 Olympics
The BBC is to enter the third dimension once again, after the successful 3D trial that took place during the Wimbledon tennis Championships back in June, and will broadcast some of the London 2012 Olympic Games in 3D. And the good news is that, as long as you’ve got a [Read More]
Boston Red Sox build fan base with savvy use of Twitter
The Red Sox are fourth in the major leagues when it comes to Twitter followers, but they are looking at ways to improve their stats. Sox Twitter followers can get an exclusive look at Friday’s batting practice and take part in a ballpark scavenger hunt before Fenway [Read More]
Is ESPN giving up on its 3D channel
A little more than a year ago, ESPN debuted its 3D network to great fanfare. The 24-hour channel was supposed to revolutionize the television industry. Or at least lead the wayThe Worldwide Leader already tiring of 3D? The New York Post believes so. “The next big [Read More]
CBS Sports and Panasonic go 3D for US Open Tennis Championships
Anyone for tennis? How about if it’s in 3D? Panasonic just announced plans to work with CBS Sports and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for a 3D broadcast of the 2011 US Open Tennis Championships. This will be the second consecutive year that the three will [Read More]
Watch the Little League World Series in 3D on ESPN!
For the first time, the Little League World Series will have games broadcast in 3D, becoming the latest major sporting event to follow the trend. ESPN 3D will carry the 22 games played at Lamade Field in Williamsport, Penn., including the 3rd place consolation game Aug. 28. [Read More]
