Google, Intel, News, Oculus, Sport, Virtual Reality (VR)

NBA partnership brings immersive basketball experience to fruition

A previously-reported partnership between Intel, the NBA and television network TNT has been brought to fruition, with the release of a VR app for watching basketball games, highlights and recaps in VR. Released in time for this weekend’s NBA All Star game, the TNT VR app integrates Intel’s True VR technology to provide an immersive experience that simulates being at the arena as a spectator. Although the app is free, those hoping to watch full games will need to sign in using their cable provider credentials. The software is compatible with a range of VR platforms, and is available from the Oculus and Google Play

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Steve Ballmer Quits Microsoft Board

Just a few days shy of the first anniversary of his announcement that he intended to resign as Microsoft’s Chief Executive Officer, the Ballmer era of Microsoft has come to a close. Steve Ballmer announced his resignation from Microsoft’s board — a position he’s continue to hold since resigning as CEO — Tuesday citing his responsibilities as owner of the Los Angeles Clippers and other duties making him too busy to serve on the board. “In the six months since leaving, I have become very busy. I see a combination of the Clippers, civic contribution, teaching and study taking a lot of time,” Ballmer wrote in

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