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The Forcite Alpine Hi-Tech Helmet Will Change the Way You Hit the Slopes

Forcite Alpine– a hi-tech helmet for skiers and snowboarders, is “the world’s first snow helmet to seamlessly integrate wearable technology to meet the needs of recreational snow athletes.” The helmet, which is set to be released later in 2015, was created by an Australian company, Forcite Helmet Systems. The company’s goal was to make the […]

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Volvo Ocean Race: The Impossible Media Mission Overseas

In the midst of departing Auckland, New Zealand for the fifth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race, the anticipation builds towards the most famous–or infamous–part of this nine-month adventure… The sailors of the most technologically advanced around the world odyssey are about to embark on a quest that will take them through the Southern Ocean, […]

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Examining the Different Tech Used by MMA Fighters During Training

The UFC recently announced UFC 187 coming up in May. On paper this is arguably the biggest card in UFC history. This card features two championship fights as well as a fantastic undercard. Heading into that pay per view event, all the athletes involved will be dedicating weeks and months of training in order to […]

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How GoPro Should Expand into the 4 Major Sports

In the world of sports, it’s almost as if a war rages between live events and home-bodied consumerism. Sheer entertainment value is placed on the front lines through various tried and true technologies. The ongoing battle sees each party unleash new weapons in attempts to overpower the opposition: Super connected stadiums sway the fan toward […]

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