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Five Ways Apple’s iWatch Could Dominate Fitness Wearables

Tick tock.  Time is quickly ticking on Apple’s latest technology that may soon change the way we look at watches. With the rumored release date sometime later this year, speculation of Apple’s new iWatch has ramped up in recent weeks, and technology and fitness fanatics are buzzing about the seemingly endless possibilities that Apple’s newest gadget could feature.  While most of the talk is speculation, the potential capabilities of the iWatch could reinvent not only the way we tell time, but also the way we monitor our health and fitness.

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WatchESPN vs. Fox Sports Go: The Future of Streaming Live Sports

As consumers, we are in an odd time period where cable TV is in a state of flux.  Cable bills seem to continuously rise, in large part due to major sports networks charging more for their services.  This movement is forcing consumers to consider alternatives. An increasing trend seems to show that customers are signing […]

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ishBowl’s Big Decision: Switching to a Business to Business Model

This post is an update on a previous interview we did with ishBowl CEO, Zack Parker. Zack and his colleagues have made the tough decision to pivot their startup action sports video platform and take their company in the direction of a B2B model. Many companies start as one thing and transform into something completely […]

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Three Silicon Valley Tech Startups That Are Changing the Sports Industry

Silicon Valley is a hotbed for young entrepreneurs. From simplifying group endeavors to apps about making other apps, startups in this region of the country are shaping our future. So let’s take a look at three Silicon Valley startups that could shape the sports industry’s future. Zepp Not getting results from driving range practice? Double […]

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Sports Technology, Performance Data, and the Fan Experience

The 2014 NFL Combine is a true test of sports performance with lots on the line for all the NFL draft prospects. Cincinnati Bengals RB Gio Bernard shown here in 2013. Having a fully networked stadium has progressed from a dream to a luxury to a necessity in short order. Nearly every major league stadium is undergoing a wireless infrastructure upgrade; and new stadiums are being built with the network as much of a consideration as sight-lines and locker rooms. Where teams once hired network contractors to provide a service, now the NFL has an Official Wi-Fi Analytics Provider, making it a reasonable assumption that the other major leagues are soon to follow. Much of the conversation about connecting fans to the...

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