Is the world getting boring? Many wonder as the range of stuff we do for fun seems to shrink by day. We can always create a new sport, TV show, or game, but something feels missing. Maybe we don’t need new things, but a different way to experience the old ones, and the latest technology may hold the answer.
Technology revolutionised entertainment throughout the last century with the invention of cameras, televisions, computers, and more. For the first time in human history, we experienced digital arts, moving pictures, and interactive video games. But the tech-entertainment revolution isn’t stopping there.
Fast forward to 2024, tech isn’t just providing novel ways to have fun but entirely new and exciting ways to experience entertaining activities. The way humans have fun will never be the same with the rise of new technology like:
- Virtual Reality (VR)
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and
- Artificial Intelligence (AI).
I’m Aladár Kollár, a digital-tech enthusiast, and we’ll be exploring ways these new technological advancements are changing the future of entertainment.
VR and AR Sports Live Streaming
Live streaming gave millions of people the power to watch their favourite games in real-time from anywhere worldwide. Now, virtual and augmented reality technology for entertainment is promising a streaming experience that may even outmatch watching from a stadium.
Imagine wearing a VR headset, selecting a live soccer game, and switching between camera angles to get the best possible view. We’re witnessing the merging of real-world match viewing with the convenience and versatility of live streaming to create an exclusive surreal experience.
Companies like ASPIRE are already peering deeper into the future with the integration of augmented reality alongside virtual sports streaming.
“With augmented reality, we’re not just watching the race; we’re experiencing it in a whole new dimension. It’s an exhilarating blend of technology and sport that is sure to captivate audiences worldwide. The fusion of immersive multi-point visual perspectives and live telemetry offers sports enthusiasts an unprecedented level of engagement.”, said Stephane Timpano, CEO of ASPIRE.
Super Realistic Virtual Reality Gaming
The gaming industry has steadily grown since the first computer games appeared in the early 60s. Now, “about 47% of the global population plays video games”, according to WorldMetrics. We’ve come a very long way from the basic 2D games that lit up our childhoods to the amazing high-resolution 3D games like the FIFA and GTA titles from recent years.
But just when we seemed to reach the pinnacle of gaming, new technology offering a more immersive and realistic experience arrived to show that we’ve merely scratched the surface. I’m talking about VR gaming, where players can travel to distant virtual worlds through a wireless headset.
Important! Remember those action/adventure games we played with a pad and a joystick? Now we move players with our feet and fight bad guys with our fists. The future of entertainment industry for gaming will change forever, but it doesn’t stop there.
Igaming tech is advancing how we experience gaming and improving our chances of success at online gambling through fine-tuned prediction models, AI simulations, and data-driven strategies.
Today, metaverse casinos allow gambling enthusiasts to enjoy their favourite games and socialise with friends in ways we’ve never witnessed. For sports betting, we’re seeing a sharp rise in predictive AI and machine learning models that can run simulations and almost accurately forecast the outcome of a match by analysing the past performances of teams and players.
Sites like MightyTips Hungary keep you updated on revolutionary changes in the igaming industry and offer helpful insights like where to find the best odds with betting tips and strategies.
A New Era Of Entertainment With Artificial Intelligence
AI technology isn’t just revolutionising the future of entertainment, but the entire world as we know it. With a simple prompt and a push of a button, we can generate compelling stories, high-quality images, sweet songs, and engaging movies that are indistinguishable from human works.
Armed with powerful neural networks and super-fast processors, AI can even surpass human creativity in less time. What this means for us is a new era where creators can produce more quality content with fewer resources, meaning everyday consumers get more options for entertainment in the future. With accessible AI tech, we’ll see a rise in indie filmmakers, game developers, and artists.
In fact, AI technology for entertainment is growing so fast that, according to Gitnux, “Across entertainment mediums, usage of AI in the entertainment sector is expected to grow around 28.9% by 2025.”
Meanwhile, a Europol Innovation Lab observatory warns that AI content is becoming “more realistic and consequently harder to differentiate from authentic content”, posing a threat to the world of entertainment, news media, politics, and more.
How media industry future will change in response to AI is a topic for another day, but it seems positive for us consumers and entertainment businesses of all sizes.
Techno-Tourism With Immersive Drone Flights
Our brains crave novelty, so travelling and seeing the sights will always be entertaining. The problem is most people today miss out on the joy of tourism because they lack time and money, or have mobility issues stopping them from exploring the world. But this might not be a problem for much longer as companies like NatureEye aim to bring the travelling experience to your doorstep through immersive UAV technology.
Picture a drone flying around the world streaming its view in real-time to a TV or headset, allowing you to take tours from the comfort of your couch. Feel like exploring the Colosseum in Rome on a Tuesday afternoon or visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris during lunch break? We’ll soon be able to do just that without having to physically travel, buy equipment, or spend as much money.
Final Thoughts: Technology and The Future of Entertainment Industry
With the calibre of innovative entertainment tech storming the market and the prospects of the future, it’s safe to say there’ll be no shortage of new ways to have fun. We’ll soon experience regular events in a whole new light, explore virtual realms as a game character, travel the world through a headset, and hangout with anyone in metaverses.
As we move towards a more technological world day by day, it’s not hard to see how entertainment in the future will largely depend on its tech innovations.
Some worry that a tech-centred world will become too dystopian and unbearable, just like how previous generations feared that TV and computer games would make life boring. So far, technology has proven that instead of dulling our experiences with lifeless robots, it can even enrich them and create new ways of having fun.