The adoption of Virtual Reality in the sports world is undoubtedly the hottest new trend in sports technology. The San Francisco 49ers are now the latest pro team to join the VR movement as they are partnering with STRIVR Labs. STRIVR Labs provides college and NFL football teams with a customizable virtual reality solution. The company started […]
It may seem hard to believe, but some people simply don’t like going to live sporting events anymore. Oh, they still enjoy watching it live, but they’d rather be at home. With large flatscreen TVs, home theater surround sound, and a comfy recliner, many fans would prefer to stay inside and avoid the hard bleacher seats, congested traffic, […]
In Silicon Valley, technology is king. The greater San Francisco Bay Area is home to many of the world’s biggest and most innovative companies. Given their prime location, the San Francisco 49ers have inevitably become leaders in early adoption of new tech. Gone are the days of the paper ticket stub, because next season, the […]
While the 49ers have addressed many off-the-field concerns, fan safety at the games has not garnered as much public attention. (Wikipedia Commons) Editor’s Note: Kai Savaree-Ruess is a long-time San Francisco 49ers fan and a season-ticket holder for the 49ers. While SportTechie is a major proponent of a safe fan experience, the views in this article represent Savaree-Ruess’. As the San Francisco 49ers prepare for a Monday Night Football game in St. Louis tonight, it’s as good of time as any to discuss the odd year they are having so far. Despite having gone to three straight NFC Championship games, many reports already have Jim Harbaugh out as coach after this season, barring a Super Bowl victory. Maybe even still. Levi’s Stadium...
As the NFL football season gets into full swing, Levi’s Stadium’s is being unveiled to entertain crowds of around 70,000. The new $1.2 billion home of the San Francisco 49ers is quite the technological marvel. Considered by some to be “the most high-tech stadium anywhere in the world,” this modern structure is located right in […]
