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SportScientia Tests Smart Football Insole With Liverpool Soccer Teams

Half the battle with injuries is preventing them before they occur. SportScientia is testing a wireless, 3D-printed smart insole with soccer teams in Liverpool. The hope is that the device will monitor movement and load distribution in an athletes’ foot, and catch risk factors before they lead to injury. The insole works by collecting real-time data regarding […]

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Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Can Hack Athlete Phones

The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) recently inked a tech deal that enables it to bypass locks on smartphones to essentially hack athletes it suspects of doping. The organization, which tests athletes for illegal substance use and investigates those it believes are attempting to use drugs to enhance performance, struck a 12-month deal with Cellebrite valued […]

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DigiLens Unveils New Augmented Reality Helmet for Bikers

DigiLens unveiled a new smart helmet for motorcycle and bicycle riders this week with an augmented reality display that will place real-time data about a rider’s equipment and route in their line of sight. Bicyclists will receive data about bike speed and gear changes, while motorcyclists will be able to access data about fuel and […]

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