Topic: fan experience
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Sports Betting Apps Are Turning TV Sports Into a Game
The 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision to strike down the federal sports betting ban enabled a surge in mobile betting apps, making nearly half of U.S. online wagers occur during live games and increasing viewer engagement. Sports betting and streaming platforms now offer integrated, interactive fe...
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Björk's Vulnicura VR: A Mixed Reality Experience on Quest 3 & Vision Pro
Björk: Vulnicura VR Remastered updates her 2014 immersive album experience for modern standalone VR headsets, featuring enhanced visuals and spatial audio, but suffers from persistent technical issues and dated content. The project originated from 360-degree videos and VR installations created be...
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Sega and IOC Forge Multi-Year Olympic Games Partnership
Sega and the International Olympic Committee have formed a multi-year partnership to combine the Olympic rings with Sonic the Hedgehog in co-branded merchandise, launching a full collection in 2026. The collaboration emphasizes shared values like excellence and perseverance, with Sonic's traits o...
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NBA Fans Can Now Track New AI Stats, Amazon Says
The NBA and Amazon Web Services are launching "NBA Inside the Game," an AI-powered analytics platform in the 2025–2026 season, offering advanced statistics for deeper game insights. New metrics include Expected Field Goal Percentage, which assesses shot success probability based on real-time fact...
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Digital Foundry's Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Switch Tech Analysis
Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel are now available on Nintendo Switch, offering modernized versions of the Wii classics with enhanced performance and visuals. The games feature significant upgrades including improved textures, higher resolutions (1080p on Switch and 4K on Switch 2), and sharper ...
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How the NFL Is Adopting the MrBeast Playbook
The NFL held its first game in São Paulo, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, to expand its international presence and engage younger audiences through a free global YouTube stream. The broadcast included influencer collaborations, such as a scripted sketch with MrBeast, wh...
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