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First V1sion Adds a True Player’s Perspective to Sports Broadcasts

Ever wonder what the pitch looks like for Cristiano Ronaldo as he weaves his way through opponents, searching for the perfect moment to create his brand of magic? Or what the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, sees as he leaves his opponents in the dust? With the innovative, new wearable technology, from Barcelona, Spain-based, First V1sion, […]

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The 5 Most Important Ways Technology Forever Changed Sports in 2014

2014 was a landmark year for technology in sports. The Super Bowl reached its largest digital audience ever. The Sochi Winter Olympics displayed innovative new technology at every hairpin, half-melted turn. And the FIFA World Cup set a precedent for the global sport of soccer by putting technology at the forefront of the game on […]

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The Most Important Sports Technology Development from 2014

As massive as the 2014 FIFA World Cup was, 2014’s largest sports event also played host to the year’s most exciting technological introduction. And for once, soccer’s most important technological advancement had nothing to do with how to lighten a boot, how to magically spray down an injury, or how to more effectively sell beer, gambling, […]

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A Look at Manchester City’s Bold New “CityMatchday” App

Manchester City FC recently unveiled a new mobile app for Android and iOS users called “CityMatchday.”  The new, free application is designed to enhance the fans’ experience by providing them with information and video content from the match in real-time. There are several live video feeds of the match, constantly updated stats, video highlights, and even […]

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Attack of the Drones: Technology Disrupting Soccer Refereeing

Image via www.priv.gc.ca Franz Beckenbaur, the President of the German football team FC Bayern Munich, recently expressed his belief that the increase in technology usage throughout football will eventually result in referees being replaced by drones. Bundesliga, the German league in which Bayern plays, recently approved using goal-line technology after observing its success in the […]

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