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Samsung is the official smartphone partner of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. OBS first tested VR technology with Samsung earlier this year in Lillehammer, Norway, at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. Samsung customers can view the VR content via TV Everywhere on the NBC Sports app after authenticating through their pay-TV provider. Only Samsung Galaxy smartphones compatible with Gear VR will be able to access the VR content section of the NBC Sports app.

6, the day after the Opening Ceremony, through Aug. But recall that for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, NBC hyped its 3D TV distribution deal with Panasonic - a category that withered on the vine.Īll VR programming will be presented on delay, starting Aug. NBC’s jumping on the VR bandwagon with a high-profile event like the Olympics could give a boost to the nascent virtual-reality sector. The data was obtained by examining the following models: Samsung MU7000 (Tizen), Samsung UN32J5205 (Smart Apps), LG OLED55B7A (WebOS 4.71), LG 24LH4830 (Smart TV), Vizio P502ui-B1 (VIA Plus.

“The world’s greatest sporting event is always a showcase for cutting-edge technology, and we’re thrilled to partner with Samsung and OBS to bring our viewers even closer to compelling Olympic action with virtual reality,” Gary Zenkel, president of NBC Olympics, said in a statement. () App can be downloaded but does not allow live game/content viewing The above data is for information purposes only and may contain errors or omissions. The VR lineup will feature on sport or event per day for the duration of the games. To download the app on your Samsung Smart TV device, follow the steps below: Using your TV remote, access the Smart Hub Select Apps, then use the magnifying glass icon to search for.

The Peacock is promising the VR content will give Olympic fans a you-are-there feeling, ranging from such venues as Maracana Stadium for the Opening Ceremony to Copacabana Beach for an immersive beach volleyball experience.