Tech Me Out To The Ballgame

Get your peanuts and Cracker Jacks ready! With baseball season moving into full swing and the highly awaited opening of SunTrust Park, Atlanta Braves fans are already planning their Opening Day festivities. The Braves host the San Diego Padres in the official first contest at their new stadium on April 14.

Increasingly, it is technology fans turn to in an attempt to enhance their fan experience—from sharing photos/videos with family to getting a lifelike glimpse into the rush of being at home plate.

Verizon’s Zakir Burrow provides some tips on how to relive the historic and big moments at SunTrust Park, how to stay connected while catching a minor-league baseball contest and get immersed in America’s game:

• Capture the full game day experience with the LG 360 CAM. A pocketable virtual reality camera, the 360 CAM can capture the spirit of the crowd as you cheer on the Braves from the grandstands. Complete with 13 million pixel detail and 360-degree image capture, you won’t miss a play!
• Want to see how your heart rate soars during a big play? Strap on the LG Watch Sport, the first smartwatch to run Android Wear 2.0 out of the box. In addition to fitness tracking, you can text and call buddies without needing a smartphone present.
• For fans who really want to experience the thrill of the game, Google’s Daydream View will bring the big leagues to you. Using the Daydream View and a Google Pixel or Motorola Z Droid smartphone, baseball enthusiasts can download MLB Home Run Derby, a virtual simulation that puts users behind the plate of the world’s most iconic ballparks.
• Inspired by your favorite players and want to improve your own skills? Zepp Baseball, which easily attaches to any baseball or softball bat, and allows you to view your swing in 3D from any angle. It also tracks how fast your bat is traveling at impact and measures the angle and location of your bat to help you drive home the perfect swing.