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IB4TECH IB4TECH OP
Jun 16, 2023 at 07:28 PM ET
Here is an interesting angle on how we could watch the ACC in the coming
years.
Link: DBR

13 Replies

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drb
Just made promise to myself-I will never watch college hoops in ski goggles
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ancient alien 2018
Fortunately, Swofford's gone so he can't wait 8 years to see if
this actually comes to fruition. Like the writer said, it could blow the $EC and BIG? out of the water and make this board pretty irrelevant, if this actually comes to fruition. Like the writer said, it could blow the $EC and BIG? out of the water and make the $ discrepancies non-existent. If it doesn't make it, pretty much status quo.
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TECH337
Let Apple stream it first
I would venture that suggesting to RayCom to sign a contract with Apple to stream those broadcasts on Apple+ which can be on Apple TV. Then the Apple+ broadcasts could be easily ported to Apple VR platform,
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EDGEMAN
But then the Android people would complain it's in the Apple universe
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TECH337
The complaint would fall on deaf ears
The Android folks cannot compete with Apple’s billions nor do they have an effective streaming platform. And it would provide the ACC with needed revenue.
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EDGEMAN
Android is a Google product, so they have the cash to compete with Apple
IB4TECH IB4TECH OP
The ACC does have a chance to delve into a new frontier here. Be on the
cutting edge and have a better path to controlling its destiny. ** Edited by IB4TECH at 6/17/2023, 7:51:15 PM
VTHokie2000 VTHokie2000
I guess that would mean the end of people having watch parties or entire
families/friends gathering together at someone's house to watch a sporting event. If people are watching the same game on their googles/glasses, then I would think it would eliminate/severely reduce the typical interaction you see when people are watching the same game on 1 TV. Then again, that assumes the people either bring their googles/glasses with them or the person hosting the event has enough for everyone at the house. If some people are watching the game on their googles/glasses and others are watching it on TV, then I would think the interaction could get a little awkward at times. Given that people enjoy eating and drinking while watching a sporting event, I didn't get a good sense from the article if people would still be able to do that while wearing the googles/glasses or if they would have to temporarily remove them. The technology seems like it would be ideal for gaming or if someone is watching a sporting event by him/herself. I'm not sure the technology at this stage is necessarily a benefit for a multi-person setting or group setting (i.e. bar/restaurant).
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EDGEMAN
I'm sure if it works, the P2 will adopt it too.
They will maintain their financial superiority.
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obguthr
I'd be willing to pay for this service
I don't have cable, satellite, or any streaming subscription. However, I think this technology has incredible potential. Watching sports will never be the same.
Old Line Hokie Old Line Hokie
How much do these glasses cost?
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TECH337
$3500 apiece
Old Line Hokie Old Line Hokie
I'll need my own NIL deal for that. ;)