How Tech Is Changing Our Whole Way Of Viewing Entertainment

Published by Kunbi Tinuoye at August 25, 2016

New spaces

Perhaps one of the most exciting developments as of late is our foray into new spaces. We’re not talking about 3D, either. Stereoscopic 3D is a fad that has tried to come in every decade and always leaves relatively soon after. Virtual reality and augmented reality, however, could change the whole landscape for good. With tech like the Oculus Rift and the Vive, VR gaming, movies and other kinds of experiences are still in the early stages of experimentation. Same for augmented reality, with the hugely acclaimed Pokemon Go being the most obvious success of that yet.

The rise of reading again

Not all spaces on the rise are entirely new, however. In fact, we’re going back to some of the oldest media available with the spike in e-reader popularity over the past few years. Supposedly, one-fifth of American adults has read an e-book. As accessible and as light on storage needs as it is, it’s easy to see why it might eclipse print in the near future. Not just in terms of reading, either. Nowadays, it’s easier to self-publish through sites like Amazon, too. Making it simpler than ever for writers to reach their audiences, too.

Even TV is different

There have been a lot of rumblings of the idea that ‘TV is dead’. We don’t believe this at all, however. With the rise of shows like Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones and Mr. Robot in recent years, it’s clear that there’s a huge audience for the right content. What that content is and how it’s delivered, however, is changing. Nowadays, online services like Netflix or Show Box make it easier for people to stream and binge their favourite shows. Before long, these options might replace the notion of traditional TV altogether.

The social aspect

It’s not just the technology of the entertainment itself that matters. It’s also the social aspect that goes along with it. Some franchises will live on for years after their end because of the impact of social media. Trends, fandoms, and memes mean that it’s easier for something to become ultra popular or a target of disdain. The latest trends of Pokemon Go and VR for instance. Part of the reason they’re so popular is because of that social twist. We imagine that the entertainment of the future is going to only be empowered by incorporating this social aspect.

We have no doubt that, in a few years, some of these are going to already be obsolete. But we’re looking forward to seeing what their next evolution is.

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Kunbi Tinuoye

Kunbi Tinuoye is the founder and CEO of UrbanGeekz. Previously, she worked as a News Correspondent for NBC’s theGrio. Prior, she was a senior broadcast journalist for the BBC in London. Tinuoye currently sits on the SXSW Pitch Advisory Board and CES Conference Advisory Board. She is a key player in the Atlanta tech startup ecosystem and serves as a mentor for Comcast NBCUniversal’s The Farm Accelerator. Tinuoye has received several awards and accolades, including being honored with a Resolution from the Georgia Legislative.