[ad_1] When the National Basketball Association (NBA) restarts its season on July 30th, it will use Microsoft Teams to recreate the atmosphere of a packed arena without any fans physically present. As part of its ongoing partnership with Microsoft, the league plans to use the software’s recently released Together Mode to put more than 300 fans in the stands […]
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iFixit takes the Oura smart ring apart to see how it works
[ad_1] As we continue to work and live during the coronavirus pandemic, interest in technology that might help fight the disease has spiked, and one of the clearest examples of that is Oura’s smart ring. Early in June, researchers revealed data showing that, as part of a protocol of surveying and data reporting, wearers of […]
Hype and hope: Wearables in the covid era
[ad_1] Enter the ring When players arrive to Disney World’s “Life inside the Bubble” — tentative date July 30 — to restart the NBA basketball season, they’ll be met with a buffet of futuristic gadgets they can voluntarily use to prevent and detect the deadly coronavirus. These gadgets include wearable proximity alarms that beep when […]
NBA restart plan includes using Oura rings to catch COVID-19 symptoms
[ad_1] While the NBA continues to move toward restarting its season with players and other personnel isolated at Walt Disney World in Orlando, details of how it hopes to manage the people on site are leaking out. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the specifics were laid out in an informational memo dubbed “Life […]
When the NBA returns it may use ‘NBA 2K’ for crowd noise
[ad_1] The NBA is moving toward restarting its season with 22 teams playing games at Disney World in Orlando, now that the NBA Player’s Association has approved further negotiations on the plan. One issue they’ll face is playing games without fans in the arena, and according to a report from The Athletic, discussions are ongoing […]
NBA 2K’s simulated playoffs crown the LA Lakers champs for 2020
[ad_1] 2K Basketball fans may have real basketball action to look forward to — or at least broadcasts of the NBA 2K League — but until then, there are some highlights and statistical breakdowns of the game’s simulated action to pore over. #2KSim Finals: Los Angeles Lakers (4), Milwaukee Bucks (3) Game 1: Lakers 129, […]
NBA 2K’s simulated postseason sets its finals: Bucks vs. Lakers
[ad_1] Milwaukee Bucks (4), Boston Celtics (2) Top players Giannis Antetokounmpo (27.3 PPG, 11.2 RPG, 4.2 APG), Khris Middleton (22.8 PPG, 5 RPG, 5.3 APG) Kemba Walker (24 PPG, 4 APG, 3 RPG), Jayson Tatum (19.5 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 1.8 APG), Daniel Theis (11.7 RPG), Enes Kanter (7.3 PRG) Los Angeles Lakers (4), LA Clippers […]
NBA 2K League comes to traditional TV on ESPN2
[ad_1] Despite establishing an esports footprint a couple of years before COVID-19 canceled live sports for a while, the NBA 2K League is only just now coming to traditional TV. While we’ve seen a number of broadcasts for NASCAR, F1, FIFA and Madden in the past few weeks — not to mention other video games […]
NBA 2K League starts May 5th with six weeks of remote matches
[ad_1] Now the esports pros will take center stage, however in this third season, the plan is to play at least the first six weeks remotely, for obvious reasons. There are 23 teams participating, including the first one that’s not linked to an NBA franchise with the Gen.G Tigers of Shanghai, and over the first […]
NBA 2K’s playoffs simulation moves on to the second round
[ad_1] With sports leagues almost entirely on hiatus, fans have had to make some adjustments to get their fix. Racing series have moved over to esports and player tournaments have provided some excitement, along with live events like the WNBA and NFL draft. For basketball fans, the folks at 2K are taking advantage of the […]