Much about the games has changed since then, needless to say, not least of which the breadth of coverage around it. Fans across the country can even choose to get automatic updates on top events and medal wins.
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Users can now all the more effectively discover data on the Olympics in search mode, including subtle elements on occasion timetables, athletes, and medal records, and can agree to automated time to time notifications through the Google application for Android and iOS.
Google’s street view doesn’t end at the venues and areas surrounding it. Google has taken the street view to the slums of Rio, and now people thousands of miles away too can experience the real Rio, getting closer to the overall experience, making it more engrossing.
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On Google, searching for information about your favorite athletes and sports, the medal race, or your country’s schedule will come handy now. As a result, official broadcasters’ video highlights will be available right on the video site as well as directly in Google Search. In fact, Google is sending 15 creators to Rio to “give you a taste of what it’s like to be there”. They’ll be hosting live-streams of selected events and filming 360-degree videos – the latter presumably for later perusal on virtual reality headsets like the Gear VR. Like most tech companies and just as in past years, Google is adding features that help viewers find content and information related to the events. “[You can] the places where the world’s most talented athletes will make history” from the comfort of your couch, Google said. Are you excited for the 2016 Rio Olympics?
