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MasterCard Introduces Apple Pay at the 2014 World Series in Kansas City and San Francisco

George Brett at Kauffman Stadium, where MasterCard will introduce ApplePay at for Game 1 of the 2014 World Series. With any Apple rollout, there are always many talked about new features. But one of the most talked about aspects of the new iOS 8 release, with the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, is the introduction of Apple Pay. Apple Pay simply is a system where, using your Apple device, you can utilize paperless transaction without even opening your wallet. Apple combines enhanced security features, such as touch ID or a passcode, to authorize all payments in the hopes that someday your iPhone 6 is not only your phone, but also your wallet; and your one-stop shopping device. While...

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Smart Mouthguard Measures Brain’s Center of Gravity to Detect Concussions

Force Impact Technologies, a company that looks to integrate technology into sporting equipment to increase detection of potential injuries, recently launched its first product, the FITGuard. The FITGuard is a mouthguard that aims to solve the problem with athletes returning to play too soon after a possible head injury. The FITGuard utilizes various sensors to […]

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The Use of Tablets on NFL Sidelines Will Continue to Evolve

Pictures form the basis of cognitive learning for many people of all ages and abilities. Instruction manuals are frequently a combination of directions and diagrams, and even most drive-thru franchises include photos with their menu displays. Having the capacity to analyze a photo and derive relevant information is a skill that most folks use every […]

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Notre Dame and Florida State Fight Tech with Tech in Tallahassee

In the high stakes world of college football, teams endlessly fight for a competitive advantage. The use of data and analytics to develop players are now an essential component for on-field success. This weekend the nation’s attention turns toward the matchup of unbeatens in Tallahassee, where Florida State University will face its toughest test of […]

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TaylorMade Unveils New Face Slot Technology with RSi Irons

TaylorMade Golf recently introduced its new RSi Iron line that incorporates the new and innovative Face Slot Technology. The company gathered data from thousands of fittings and found that nearly 76 percent of all shots with irons are mis-hits, where the ball strikes outside the center of the face. This is a problem for golfers […]

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