Cool ways to stay entertained with the help of modern-day technology

Everyone knows by now that technology is rapidly evolving, and the world is becoming more connected each day. Technology is directly influencing every sector, and entertainment is no exception.

The Earth is round (even if some may say it’s not), the sun rises in the east, and technology is no longer a science fiction subject. As the public witnesses the innovative advancements in sectors like medicine, economy, and education, it’s sometimes preferable to focus on how it changes less serious fields like entertainment and gaming. All technologies are marvellous, but in this article, we’ll focus on a market that rarely gets plenty of attention in terms of tech advancements, and that is entertainment. 

Here is how technology changes the way people entertain themselves. 

Virtual reality activities

One cannot discuss the ways in which technology revolutionises entertainment without mentioning virtual and augmented reality. Over the last few years, the interest in virtual reality technology has skyrocketed due to its popularisation by the online gambling and video gaming industries. Today, many online games and video games come with VR and AR, allowing people to have an immersive experience. After people pass the account verification, they can pick games created with the help of VR technology. People enjoy spending time playing games in a virtual setting. In some countries, people can join VR centres in malls and commercial areas. Lately, VR centres have grown in capacity and size to the point where people can now visit virtual reality theme parks. These facilities offer virtual alternatives to all kinds of hobbies and activities like hiking, rock climbing, racing or bungee jumping.  

Concerts and festivals at home

Tomorrowland is only one of the festivals that moved its stages to a virtual setting in 2021 so that music enthusiasts would not miss their beloved event. Some would say this is another entry in the virtual reality category, but this type of entertainment doesn’t always entail using VR technology. However, when it is used, people see their favourite artists live and have the impression they’re attend a real-life event. They can join a virtual concert or festival from the comfort of their house. Operators use 3D cameras placed around the stage and provide concert/festival-goers with the same experience they’d have in an actual venue. Some find this experience so convincing they dance around the house to their favourite beats.             

Gaming on the blockchain

Nowadays, if one mentions the term blockchain, people immediately think about Bitcoin or something related to cryptocurrencies, but blockchain has numerous applications, and one of them lies in video games. Games have been using blockchain technology for a while; Crypto Kitties and Huntercoin are only some of the most famous names in the sector. Game developers are looking for more in-depth ways to use blockchain for video gaming. 

Chimaera is a blockchain-based gaming platform that enables developers and gamers to use blockchain technology to create and maintain gaming universes without using servers. Players are enthusiastic about playing blockchain-based games because they benefit from transactions without the risk of fraud. For those who want to make money from gaming, the news that the blockchain technology has taken over the gambling sector is a gift from the gods. It enhances security with account verification at online casinos, which also provide user anonymity and improve trust in the system. 

AI-created content

Artificial intelligence is enabling the world to learn, work and live better. No one would be surprised to find out that entertainment providers have found ways to use the developments in synthetic machine learning to provide new solutions to users’ entertainment needs. To understand how AI is integrating itself in all entertainment fields, online games provide a great example, with intelligent virtual assistants equipped to hold a conversation with players. Anyone in need of information or account verification will be provided answers by the virtual assistant. 

Alexa is another example of how AI powers entertainment. The technology is equipped with the ability to compose music using pre-recorded audio and algorithms. No human interferes with its capability, and even if its songs don’t top billboard charts at the moment, who knows what the future brings. 

The bottom line

It’s clear to see that technology shapes the way you consume entertainment and makes it possible to customise it around any lifestyle. Users no longer have to mould their life and habits around entertainment to benefit from the experiences they enjoy because tech makes it easily accessible. Much of the entertainment consumed daily wouldn’t be possible without technological improvements in entertainment production and distribution. Of course, there are more tech applications in the entertainment world than those mentioned above – these are just the tip of the iceberg.

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