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FIFA Approves Video Assistant Referees For 2018 World Cup

Last year MLS commissioner Don Garber expressed frustration over FIFA’s resistance to new technology, saying it prevents a greater experience for fans and players alike. It appears FIFA’s outlook may have changed, at least when it comes to using technology to correct officiating mistakes. The organization approved use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) on its […]

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Indy 500 Winner Hired To Improve AI In Self-Driving Cars

As the human race slowly accepts artificially-intelligent, self-driving cars, it’d be nice to know they’re safe. Coast Autonomous is going to an extreme length to make sure of that. The creators of a range of self-driving vehicles have recruited one of the best drivers in history, Dario Franchitti. The three-time Indianapolis 500 winner will serve […]

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Here’s How To Stream All The March Madness Action

Let’s be honest, few of us will get to enjoy lounging on a couch in front of the TV all day for the next four days. March Madness begins Thursday afternoon and it’s literally non-stop basketball until late Sunday night. For those of us who either can’t get in front of a TV or have […]

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