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Facial Recognition Technology Tested By LPGA, Is The NHL Up Next?

In March, the ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, Calif. was where fans got to watch the top women’s golfers in the world compete for the first LPGA major championship of the year. Also watching the tournament closely was NEC Corporation, a company that has provided facial recognition technology in the interest of public safety and […]

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Dallas Mavericks Use Technology To Upgrade Locker Room

The Dallas Mavericks have been busy planning for their 2017-18 campaign since missing out on the playoffs in April. Improving through the draft and free agency are certainly the main areas of focus, but the team’s facilities will see a noticeable upgrade, as well. Renovations have begun on the Mavs’ locker room, weight room, and […]

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Scotland Weighs Safety Concerns Over Ethical Issues Of Using Facial Recognition Technology At Football Stadiums

Antisocial, senseless, unruly behavior has often blighted soccer’s worldwide reputation. The notoriety of such behavior has even inspired films such as ‘Green Street’, based on English soccer’s infamous past hooliganism. The inherently tribal nature of the sport will continue to polarize fans and troublemakers in leagues of various levels all over the globe, and Scotland […]

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