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Broadcasters Begin Experiments With VR, 360

TVNewsCheck | by Phil Kurz

It’s still early days for sure, but some broadcasters are beginning to stream over the top virtual reality and 360-degree coverage of news and sports to viewers equipped with VR headsets or touchscreens like smartphones and tablets. The goal is twofold: immerse viewers in an experience in a way that’s simply not possible with conventional television and to get a jump on the next wave in consumer viewing.