During this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, Zepp Labs’s Chief Executive Officer, Jason Fass, projected the trends that loom ahead in the category of sports technology. He informed SportTechie that, thus far, there has been a “lack” of data that’s particularly actionable to the end-user, as it pertains to the devices and its respective software in […]
The highest honor at this weekend’s Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, the Alpha Award for best Analytics Innovation/Technology, was given to MLBAM for its new Statcast player tracking system which is set debut at across all 30 Major League Baseball ballparks on for Opening Day. The award, which is given to recognize the best use of […]
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...
By next season, Bud Selig, the second longest serving commissioner in Major League Baseball history, will be replaced by the MLB’s Chief Operating Officer, Rob Manfred. “Who?” That’s a fair question to ask of anyone behind the scenes in the commissioner’s office. Manfred assumed the office of COO in 2013 and was Selig’s hand picked […]
Right now, technology is revolutionizing the way baseball is being played and viewed. From new equipment and training tools, to new ways we can view and analyze players, baseball is progressing into a new age. This new age of baseball will use computers to better understand every detail of the game and help improve the […]
