Virtual Reality

Enjoy the best seats in the house for Valencia vs. Olympiacos with EuroLeague VR powered by YBVR!

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EuroLeague Basketball

Have you ever wanted to sit courtside at a top Turkish Airlines EuroLeague game but not leave the comfort of your own home? Well, now you can with EuroLeague VR! On Friday, February 24, get even closer to the action by using EuroLeague VR to watch Valencia Basket and Olympiacos Piraeus – two of the hottest teams in the EuroLeague – face off at La Fonteta. A few weeks ago, in Round 21, this season’s first game with VR capability took place, as Real Madrid hosted archrival FC Barcelona at WiZink Center. Getting tickets for El Clásico is often a very difficult task, particularly if you want to sit courtside, but by using VR, fans were able to see the action up close and personal. Thanks to the partnership between Euroleague Basketball and YBVR, a joint venture that first began at the Final Four events in Cologne and Belgrade, fans can enjoy the game from courtside thanks to the 180- and 360-degree cameras placed around the playing floor. What’s more, fans are able to tailor the experience to their own needs and desires because it is possible to seamlessly switch between different camera angles to find the angle that suits them best. Anyone watching on XTADIUM also has the ability to see the statistics in real time – a function that can be toggled on or off – and create private watch parties to take in the game with friends and family. It is possible to watch these selected EuroLeague games in VR as part of the EuroLeague TV subscription package, while fans in the United States can use this technology via XTADIUM, the VR app created by YBVR that is available to download at the Meta Quest Store.

AO STARTUPS TO INNOVATE WITH YBVR

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AO Startups to innovate with YBVR

AO Immersive channel unveiled on Xtadium app, available for download in the Meta Quest headsets  AO StartUps has on-boarded YBVR to pilot an AO Immersive channel in Xtadium VR app. YBVR is building the next generation of live immersive video experiences in VR/360, unleashing the potential of immersive broadcasting by providing unparalleled immersive experiences to sports fans connected from anywhere with any device: mobile, web, TV, and, of course, XR devices. YBVR launched the Xtadium app in 2022 with dedicated channels for several leading global sports including UFC, NASCAR & Euroleague basketball.   The launch of AO StartUps is the latest step in Tennis Australia’s innovation program which helps early-stage companies pilot their cutting-edge technology at the Australian Open and other areas of Australian tennis. “We are constantly striving to bring fans closer to the action and as immersive technologies like YBVR continue to advance, there is immense opportunity to innovate the way sport is broadcast and consumed around the globe,” said Tennis Australia Head of Innovation Dr Machar Reid. “With a rapidly developing market, we expect immersive viewing experiences like YBVR can deliver will continue to grow into a bigger market.”   During the pilot, AO fans in the US market can access the Xtadium app on Meta Quest headsets to watch selected archive highlights and full length matches from 12 different camera angles via the Director’s Chair feature. YBVR CEO Hector Prieto said it was exciting to add a global sport such as tennis to the Xtadium sport portfolio. ‘”YBVR is honored to join the AO Start-up program. Immersive Tennis is in our DNA and indeed we have a lot to thank to the AO family”, said Hector Prieto, YBVR CEO. “AO asked YBVR to deploy a trial of a Virtual Ticket VR experience for the AO 2021 finals and this became the trigger for our current partnership for creating the home for sports in the Metaverse, Xtadium; since then, we bring live sports emotions to the fans in multiple sports.” The full cohort of AO StartUp companies will be announced across AO 2023. Visit aostartups.ausopen.com to learn more.  About YBVRYerba Buena VR (YBVR) is the world leader in sports in VR, a Silicon Valley-based technology company whose main purpose is to bring emotions closer to sports fans by providing a unique experience that transports them to their favorite sporting events without leaving their homes. YBVR is a one-stop-shop that has been six years in the market for building the next generation of live immersive video experiences in VR/360, unleashing the potential of immersive broadcasting by providing unparallel immersive experiences to sports fans connected from anywhere with any device: mobile, web, TV, and, of course, XR devices.  About XtadiumXtadium is the Home for Sports in the Metaverse; it is the only VR App where fans can find different sports in branded virtual spaces (Xtadium rooms) with the content of each sports partner. Xtadium gives fans the opportunity of enjoying their favorite sporting events with their friends by introducing the watch party feature, which allows users to invite friends that are hundreds of kilometers away from them and watch different sports together, interacting with each other’s avatars and talking as if they were in the same room. Offering multiple camera angles, including 180°and 360° videos, replays, time-shifts, and real-time statistics, Xtadium is becoming the primary destination for watching live sports in the Metaverse.  About AO StartupsAO StartUps is the latest step in Tennis Australia’s innovation program which helps startup companies pilot their cutting-edge technology at the AO and other areas of Tennis Australia’s business.  Companies participating in AO StartUps will be provided the opportunity to prove their business models in real time and directly access proprietary intel and exposure at one of the world’s largest sports and entertainment events. It’s been designed to extract maximum value for the startup, streamline corporate processes that can often stifle innovating at speed, and provide an opportunity for future investment via Tennis Australia’s venture capital fund, Wildcard Ventures. The creation of AO StartUps follows the launch of Tennis Australia’s Venture Capital fund (Wildcard Ventures) and its multi-year partnership with global accelerator powerhouse, Techstars.

WHAT SPORTS ARE IN VR?

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What sports are in vr

Virtual reality (VR) technology has been around for decades, but only recently has it become more accessible to the public. With the rise of VR headsets and other immersive technologies (like ours), it’s now possible to experience sports in a totally new way. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the most popular sports that are now available in virtual reality. BASKETBALL Basketball in VR offers an immersive experience that allows you to view your favorite teams and engage with nearby fans, without ever leaving your home. For the Euroleague Final Four, YBVR’s technology created a unique narrative experience that featured new event emotions. Fans curated their own personalized experience, through a selection of games and 12 live feeds, including four 180-degree cameras on the backboards and courtside seats. Additionally, due to the safety protocols surrounding the global pandemic, the Final Four VR Pass monetized the event. Generating a large global audience and new revenue streams from virtual ticketing and subscriptions.  SOCCER Soccer is another sport that has been modified for virtual reality. There are a variety of different soccer experiences available, including vr match viewing, realistic simulations and arcade-style games. Users can practice their skills, play against friends and watch games, as if they’re really there! Additionally, immersive technology can be used to recreate the experience of attending games in the highest visual quality available! In partnership with TELUS and MediaPro Canada, YBVR enhanced the Canadian Premier League’s digital content, through an interactive flexible solution that made matches accessible for all Canadians. Fans didn’t miss a thing, thanks to the streaming of live matches, on-screen analysis, and the flexibility of watching from incredible new camera angles! NASCAR In 2022, YBVR introduced NASCAR to the VR world, enabling fans to watch fast-paced, heartstopping, race action from the track! Utilising Meta’s Quest 2 virtual reality headset, we offered on-demand race recaps, providing viewers with a unique opportunity to interact with the sport. Guests were also able to interact with each other’s avatars in NASCAR’s room, which contained race highlights and behind-the-scenes content in 180 degrees! TENNIS Tennis has strongly embraced VR, with immersive streaming options available for major tournaments such as Wimbledon, US Open and the Laver Cup. You can also play on a real tennis court, challenge your friends and face professional tennis players using VR games such as First Person Tennis.  For Wimbledon 2022, YBVR partnered with VODAFONE to offer a VR backstage experience, allowing visitors to step into the champions’ shoes and walk through The clubhouse and into Centre Court. Fans were closer to the action than ever before, with 360 degrees cameras next to the benches and 180 degrees at the edges of the court. Our unique Director’s Chair panel means audiences could select which view they want to enjoy at each moment, with the same choice capability that the Broadcast Director. COMBAT SPORTS VR is the future of combat sports. Live and on-demand fights transport fans into an immersive environment, where they can see and speak with other fans in real-time, while enjoying 360-degree views of all the thrilling action! YBVR has worked with numerous combat sports, including the Lucha Libre, UFC and The Ray Events Boxing Night. The term “Lucha Libre” denotes a type of professional wrestling that originates in Mexico. The luchadores, or Latin American wrestlers, perform acrobatic moves while donning colorful masks as they fly about the ring. Our VR experience offered 360-degree storytelling, showcasing all the greatest action, color and tradition of Lucha. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) offers live and on-demand mixed martial arts events in VR using Meta’s Horizon Worlds. YBVRs technology provides an unprecedented level of engagement for Fight Pass subscribers, with VR views of all the thrilling action, including strikes, takedowns and grappling. Fans can also enter an immersive environment where they can see and speak with other fans in real-time while enjoying 180-degree views! Additionally, in 2018, exhilarating boxing matches were covered at the Ray Events Night. Delivering exclusive backstage access from the fighters locker room, weigh-ins and media day coverage.   Bowling Bowling has utilized immersive technology to cover global events, such as the IBF Super World Championships. YBVR worked alongside World Bowling to provide a fan control experience for athletes and fans. Generating a new way of consuming and engaging with elite, para-bowling and academy content.  Users watched content via a multi-camera mobile platform in 2D, 180 and 360-degree views with supportive features, real-time statistics and scoreboards for the complete experience. Additionally, athletes and coaches were also able to benefit from a 360-degree replay of matches. Indoor American Football Indoor American football delivers gameplay action that is as realistic as it gets! Fan Controlled Football gives the audience a chance to take full control of the Indoor American Football League. First, fans decided on the rules of the game, then they seized control over the teams. With an engaging fan experience and an ultra-immersive broadcast, supplied by YBVR. A drone is used to follow the action, while 180° cameras were utilized to bring fans up close and personal with the players. Surfing  Despite being a watersport, surfing events from the World Surfing League are available in 2D on the Xtadium platform. Enhancing the coverage of tours and events, while celebrating the world’s best surfers across all disciplines.  Winter Sports VR enables winter sports fans to watch athletes flip, twist and spin above their heads! The winter X-Games coverage provided an opportunity to view the world’s best boarders and skiers up close, creating a new and better way for fans to interact with their favorite athletes. CONCLUSION As you can see, there are many different sports that have been adapted for virtual reality technology. From Basketball to Soccer. There’s something for everyone when it comes to experiencing sports in virtual reality! So if you’re looking for a new way to showcase your favorite sport, why not reach out and give us a try?

META PARTNERSHIP EXTENSION WITH THE NBA INVOLVES XTADIUM

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NBA Partnership

Thanks to the immersive power of VR, you can enjoy all the action and suspense of a live game from the comfort of your couch—on us. And today, we’re excited to announce Meta and the NBA have extended their league partnership, which includes bringing the experience of basketball in VR to a new level with Meta Quest, the official VR headset of the NBA and WNBA. Basketball fans can now catch 52 live NBA games in VR during the current season for free, dive into a new immersive always-on fan experience, and express their fandom across Meta’s apps and technologies by dressing their Meta Avatars in NBA apparel. In the future, they’ll also be able to enjoy NBA League Pass in a social VR experience—all on Meta Quest. First up, and new for 2023, fans will be able to watch upcoming NBA match-ups in Xtadium* on the Meta Quest Platform. Xtadium offers high-definition video and the ability to host private watch parties with friends. And in the future, NBA fans will be able to watch even more content with their NBA League Pass subscription. Learn more about Xtadium here. Last but not least, Meta is partnering with the league to launch NBA-licensed apparel in Meta’s Avatar Store in the coming weeks. Fans will be able to purchase their favorite NBA or WNBA team apparel for their Meta Avatar and showcase it across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and on the Meta Quest Platform. “Meta’s immersive VR technology is opening up new opportunities for sports fans to engage and interact with their favorite NBA teams,” says Meta Director of Sports Media and League Partnerships Rob Shaw. “Fans will be able to express their fandom by donning their favorite team’s gear on Avatars and enjoy more live NBA games and experience NBA League Pass in a much more social and immersive way. The NBA is always pushing us to innovate and leverage the latest technology to open the door to new fan experiences, and this chapter of our partnership certainly achieves exactly that.” “VR’s superpower is making it possible to immerse yourself in shared experiences with friends and fans from around the world, and we’re thrilled to bring these killer features to the NBA Arena and live games,” adds Meta Director of Metaverse Media Content Sarah Malkin. Whether you want to watch NBA League Pass in Xtadium, hang out with friends and play mini-games in Worlds, or just express your team pride across Meta’s apps and technologies, we’ve got you covered. Who’s ready to drain some threes? Immersive 2022/2023 NBA Schedule: *Xtadium is only available in the US.

Euroleague Basketball and YBVR to stream EuroLeague games in VR

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Euroleague Basketball

Euroleague Basketball and YBVR have reached an agreement that will bring select Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games into a whole new dimension that offers an immersive and social experience to fans. Following a strategy to deliver new levels of innovation, Euroleague Basketball already collaborated with YBVR during the Final Fours in Cologne and Belgrade, allowing fans to take control of the action as though they were sitting at courtside through 180 and 360-degree cameras spread around the court. This Thursday’s clásico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will be the first regular season game to be offered through this cutting-edge technology, and with both Spanish powerhouses tied atop the standings with 13 victories, it promises to be intense. The revolutionary production approach through VR will not just affect what the fans will watch but the ways in which they can interact while following the games, allowing them to change between cameras anytime they want with seamless interaction. Fans watching on XTADIUM will also get real-time statistical overlays that can be toggled on or off and will be able to create private watch parties to enjoy the games with friends. The VR games package will be included in all EuroLeagueTV subscriptions for all the countries where the service is operational, while USA fans will have the chance to watch on  XTADIUM,  the VR App developed by YBVR that is available on the Meta Quest Store. “We are delighted to bring our partnership with YBVR to a next level. Their technology is terrific, and it really enables you to feel like if you were on the court, almost touching these incredible athletes,” Alex Ferrer Kristjansson, Euroleague Basketball Marketing and Communication Senior Director, stated. “We are constantly looking at every opportunity to elevate the experience we deliver to our fans, and technology nowadays is unlocking enormous opportunities to do that.” “We are excited to be pioneers with Euroleague in this immersive game experience. Our long-term agreement with them is already shaping the way in which basketball fans enjoy the sport. After being part of two Final Fours in a row, commercializing Virtual Tickets, it is really rewarding for the YBVR team to bring the best European basketball to XTADIUM, where USA basketball fans can enjoy EuroLeague live games on watch parties with friends,” Hector Prieto, CEO of YBVR, said. The schedule of immersive matches after this one is as follows.

YBVR° LAUNCHES XTADIUM: A NEW HOME FOR SPORTS ON META QUEST

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Xtadium

Have you ever wanted to immerse yourself in the action of your favorite sport? Or host a private watch party—just you, your friends, and a larger-than-life screen, even if you can’t be together in person? Then listen up, sports fans, because game night just got real with the launch of XTADIUM* on the Meta Quest Platform. Developed by YBVR, XTADIUM gets you closer to the action than ever before by delivering 180-degree virtual reality footage in up to 8K video quality. Real-time statistical overlays that you can toggle on or off let you stay on top of the game, and you can choose from up to eight different camera angles to get the perfect shot. You can enjoy the event solo or create a private watch party for you and your friends. XTADIUM will offer live events, on-demand replays, and immersive highlights for the ultimate sports experience. Check out the launch lineup of sports content: … and that’s just for starters! We expect more sports content to hit XTADIUM in the coming months. Keep an eye on the app and the blog as we roll out new content. And in the future, fans will be able to get a ticket to live pay-per-view events or access subscription-only content via authentication from their favorite leagues and networks. “At YBVR, we are a team of sports fans and virtual reality enthusiasts who believe VR is opening the door to a whole new world of possibilities for people to watch their favorite sports,” says Sebastian Amengual, YBVR Co-Founder and CTO. “Drawing from the experience and technology we’ve developed during the last six years, we built XTADIUM to fulfill our dream of creating a new VR streaming application that delivers an immersive, interactive, and social viewing experience around some of the world’s most exciting sports competitions.” “One of our core principles as an organization is ‘Be First,’” says Craig Borsari, Chief Content Officer and Executive Producer, UFC. “UFC has a long history of innovating in combat sports and in mixed martial arts in particular. We want to lead our sport in creating unprecedented, fully immersive viewing experiences for fans using state-of-the-art virtual reality technology. Working with Meta and YBVR to provide sports content for XTADIUM is a big step forward in reaching that goal.” “Having just launched NASCAR’s first VR race-viewing execution for Meta Horizon Worlds, we’re thrilled to see that content come to life in XTADIUM, too, and look forward to the additional opportunities this new app provides for further customizing unique experiences fans can’t get anywhere else,” says NASCAR Managing Director of Gaming and Esports Nick Rend. So what’re you waiting for? Grab your Meta Quest headset, call up some friends, and jump into an immersive sports experience that puts you in control. *XTADIUM is only available in the US.

YBVR° Shortlisted for SportsPro OTT Awards!

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SportsPro OTT Awards

YBVR are honoured to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Best Start-Up Tech Company’ for this year’s SportsPro’s OTT Awards. This award recognises the most impactful technology company entering the OTT industry. This nomination reinforces our ongoing commitment to innovation and technological development and highlights the outstanding work done by YBVR’s team. Thank you to everyone who was involved in this achievement, your passion and determination are truly transforming the VR world.We look forward to hearing the outcome of the SportPro OTT Awards on Wednesday 30th November! Overall, YBVR has had a fantastic year covering premier events such as Wimbledon 360 Presented by Vodafone, Canadian Premier League, NASCAR and the US Open. Additionally, YBVR partnered with Meta to launch A NEW HOME FOR SPORTS in the Metaverse – XTADIUM. XTADIUM gets you closer to the action than ever before by delivering 180-degree virtual reality (VR) footage in up to 8K video quality. Real-time statistical overlays that you can toggle on or off let you stay on top of the game, and you can choose from up to eight different camera angles to get the best view. You can enjoy the ultimate sports experience by yourself or create a private watch party for your friends to join. What to find out more about our latest product XTADIUM? Follow the link below: https://xtadiumvr.com/

YBVR, TELUS, and MEDIAPRO Canada join forces to deliver a cutting-edge immersive viewing experience for Canadian Premier League soccer fans

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Telus Sports App

Canadian soccer fans can now watch Canadian Premier League for free on the TELUS Sports app available on mobile devices through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — YBVR, a Silicon Valley technology startup and a global leader in Immersive Live Sports streaming, has joined forces with TELUS and MEDIAPRO Canada to pilot a fully-immersive Sports Metaverse service in Canada and redefine the way fans experience live sports. Beginning with OneSoccer and the Canadian Premier League (CPL), the TELUS Sports app brings Canadian soccer fans access to unique features allowing them to choose, in real time, between up to eight different camera angles, across multiple devices and from multiple viewers to offer the most immersive soccer viewing experience in the comfort of their home or on-the-go. TELUS Sports is free and available for download on mobile devices through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, select Android TVs for TELUS subscribers on Optik TV and Pik TV, and web browsers by visiting telussports.ybvr.com. “YBVR is proud to partner with TELUS and MEDIAPRO Canada to offer a one-of-a-kind viewing experience to Canadian soccer fans,” said Hector Prieto, Co-Founder and CEO at YBVR. “YBVR is the technology provider behind the enhanced, immersive, multi-camera and hyper-personalized fan experience. It is an interactive and flexible solution that will be available for all October Canadian Premier League games. As soccer fever takes over Canada, the ending of this year’s season promises to be exciting, and TELUS, combined with the power of YBVR’s technology, will make it accessible for all Canadians.” YBVR’s current portfolio of immersive sports tech initiatives includes projects with Wimbledon and the Australia Open tennis Majors, EuroLeague basketball, and Real Madrid, as well as partnerships with major players in sports broadcasting such as Verizon, Singtel, and Telefónica. “As the sport with the highest participation levels among children and young people in Canada, soccer is embedded in our national mainstream. This project provides an exciting boost for fans by enhancing the Canadian Premier League’s digital content offering through the TELUS Sports app,” said Amit Nag, Vice-president, Entertainment and Education Services at TELUS. “By partnering together with YBVR and MEDIAPRO Canada, TELUS is piloting next-generation technology for the Canadian Premier League and enhancing soccer’s impact on the Canadian landscape.” The new partnership is among the first to ride the wave of technological innovation into Canada, bringing immersive, personalized and interactive functionalities to soccer. The combined technological capabilities and experience of these three world-leading companies will bring a trailblazing new option to Canadian Premier League fans through the TELUS Sports app and OneSoccer. “This new venture represents an extraordinary opportunity for OneSoccer and the Canadian Premier League and will vault the viewing experience to a whole new level,” said Oscar López, Chief Executive Officer at MEDIAPRO Canada. “In just four years, the CPL has developed into a compelling and competitive league with a dedicated fan base from coast to coast, and TELUS and YBVR have shown that they understand the popularity of soccer among Canadian families and sports fans, at a time when Canadian soccer is reaching new heights – not just at home but at a continental and global level. We’re delighted to join the likes of Real Madrid and Wimbledon in engaging viewers through the latest in technological innovation.” The TELUS Sports app is available as a pilot for fans to watch the remaining nine matches in the season, for a total of four regular season matches and the five post-season fixtures which will determine the 2022 CPL champion. About YBVRYBVR is a technology company that is re-defining the way fans experience live sports. YBVR enables a new immersive and interactive dialogue with sport fans, especially the new generations, engaging from home and in-venue. The expansive expertise of these companies brings about a fantastic opportunity for the Canadian Premier League and its fans. About MEDIAPRO CanadaMEDIAPRO Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of GRUP Mediapro, the Spanish media multinational, holds a long-term partnership with Canadian Soccer Business for the worldwide media rights to the Canadian Premier League, the country’s first-division men’s professional soccer league; the Canadian Championship, Canada Soccer’s domestic soccer competition involving all professional soccer clubs in Canada including Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, CF Montréal and the Vancouver Whitecaps; and the home friendly matches of Canada Soccer’s Women’s and Men’s National Teams. In 2019, it launched OneSoccer, a dedicated soccer channel available through TELUS Optik TV, fuboTV and the OneSoccer app. About TELUSTELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading communications technology company with $17 billion in annual revenue and 17 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video, and security. Our social purpose is to leverage our global-leading technology and compassion to drive social change and enable remarkable human outcomes. Our longstanding commitment to putting our customers first fuels every aspect of our business, making us a distinct leader in customer service excellence and loyalty. The numerous, sustained accolades TELUS has earned over the years from independent, industry-leading network insight firms showcase the strength and speed of TELUS’ global-leading networks, reinforcing our commitment to provide Canadians with access to superior technology that connects us to the people, resources and information that make our lives better. TELUS Health is Canada’s leader in digital health technology, improving access to health and wellness services and revolutionizing the flow of health information across the continuum of care. TELUS Agriculture provides innovative digital solutions throughout the agriculture value chain, supporting better food outcomes from improved agri-business data insights and processes. TELUS International (TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital customer experience innovator that designs, builds, and delivers next-generation solutions, including AI and content management, for global and disruptive brands across high-growth industry verticals, including tech and games, communications and media, ecommerce and FinTech, healthcare, and travel and hospitality. TELUS and TELUS International operate in 25+ countries around the world. Driven by our determination and vision to connect all citizens for good, our deeply meaningful and … Read more

YBVR BUILDING THE METAVERSE OF SPORTS WITH 5G TECHNOLOGY IN CANADA

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Telus Ventures

YBVR accelerates deployment of Sports Metaverse with additional funding from TELUS Ventures SAN JOSE, Calif. – July, 2022 – YBVR, the global leader on Immersive Live Sports[1] streaming, announced additional funding from Telus Ventures, to advance the introduction of fully immersive Sports Metaverse services to Canada. The investment provides a boost to scale and deploy the technology across Canada, creating a major milestone for the company. TELUS Ventures’ investment comes to YBVR on top of previous investments from Verizon and Telefonica,[3] reinforcing YBVR’s research and development across 5G/MEC and low latency video technology. “YBVR is looking forward to partnering with TELUS for the next-generation of Live Sports streaming, bringing the tech that will make the Metaverse of Sports a marketplace for fans to enjoy and for the industry to monetize the value created around the sport,” said Hector Prieto, Cofounder and CEO of YBVR. “With TELUS’ 5G/MEC capabilities, we will ensure fans are closer to live sports emotions, whether remote or in-venue, providing immersive experiences with sub-second latencies.” In Canada, YBVR will deploy the next-generation VR technology for streaming live immersive sports and music events with unparalleled quality across devices that is yet to be experienced. “We are excited to be working with YBVR on growing the role of virtual reality experiences in live entertainment and leveraging our world-leading network to connect audiences with interactive and accessible content from around the globe,” said Mario Mele, Vice-president, TELUS Ventures. “At TELUS Ventures we value the role technology plays in our day-to-day lives and are looking forward to working further with this innovative Silicon Valley based startup.” About YBVR YBVR is re-defining the way fans experience live sports. Fans can now experience the magic of ‘being there’ from anywhere. YBVR tech enables a new immersive and interactive dialogue with sport fans, especially the new generations, engaging from home and in-venue. YBVR cloud-based tech empowers sport and music event organizers/right-holders with new assets for engagement and monetization. Fans can decide when, how, what and with whom to enjoy live streaming with premium viewing experiences, in real-time, and across devices. YBVR’s technology provides high-quality 360-degree live streams in 8K with patented Field-of-View optimization that consumes up to 80 per cent less bandwidth. YBVR headquarters are in California, with commercial presence in six markets. YBVR is the leader in immersive sports tech, already trusted by Wimbledon, Australian Open, Real Madrid, Fan Controlled Football, Euroleague Basketball and a number of other relevant players in the sports industry as well as Verizon, TELUS, Singtel and Telefonica. YBVR is embarking on their Series A raise to continue their leadership position in the market and capture the massive Sports Metaverse opportunity while building additional partnerships with major players. About TELUS Ventures As the strategic investment arm of TELUS Corporation (TSX: T, NYSE: TU), TELUS Ventures is one of Canada’s most active corporate venture capital funds. TELUS Ventures invests globally in companies from Seed to Pre-IPO with a focus on innovative technologies such as AgTech, HealthTech, Connected Consumer, IoT, AI, and Security to actively drive new solutions across the TELUS ecosystem. Led by a team of experienced operators, investors and executives, the Ventures team is passionate about creating positive social impact through financial tools and has invested in more than 100 companies since inception. For more information please visit ventures.telus.com.

YBVR joins the industrial world with the support of EU H2020 5G-INDUCE project

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5G Induce

As previously announced, YBVR is working with the support of EU H2020 5G-INDUCE project to develop applications for industrial environments to grow the industry 4.0. Within this project YBVR has developed a use case that aims to offer industrial improvements using 5G infrastructures to help factories to have safer and more efficient working environments. This use case, developed by YBVR, joins the monitoring of the industrial environment with the new possibilities of the immersive reality. This goal will be achieved through the installation of 360° cameras in an AGV (Auto Guided Vehicle) and connecting these cameras with 5G technology. This will provide near real-time 360° images of the environment to the person operator responsible for monitoring the AGVs, getting access to a direct view around of the AGV anywhere and whenever he needs them. Additionally, real-time data collected from the AGV and the 5G network are displayed overlayed on the immersive view, to help the operator for quicker troubleshooting. In the development of the use case, YBVR has collaborated with large companies, like Ericsson, which is providing the 5G infrastructure, Ford, offering the Motors factory of Valencia where the use case is deployed, and ASTI Mobile Robotics, the manufacturer of the AGVs, other startups are contributed to the use case, as FiveComm, that has developed the 5G modem which will provide the 5G connectivity of the 360°camera. Below, you can find a picture with the description of this use case. After of being working on the development of the NetApp that offers this use case for more than one year, recently the first proof of concept was deployed and tested successfully in the 5TONIC facilities of IMDEA Networks in Madrid. The next step will be to test this NetApp at the Ford Motors factory in Valencia where a part of the 5G infrastructure of the 5G-INDUCE project is being deployed.

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