In recent years, GoPro has become the world’s leading manufacturer of video cameras that can be used in extreme-action circumstances such as snowboarding, BMX, and scuba diving. In fact, GoPro’s role in the sports world has expanded to the point where nearly every sport has made or makes use of the company’s cameras due to their […]
Convergence (noun; con·ver·gence): The merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole We are witnessing a unique state of the convergence of technology and the rest of the world. Wearable technology is no longer limited to fitness bands. We are starting to see it across other products like apparel, player tracking, and […]
To help fight youth obesity in the United States, Adidas has created a wrist-worn wearable device for students taking physical education. Called ZONE, this heart rate monitoring gadget will use the cloud to be able to share a student’s personal fitness data with teachers. This will not only help the kids, but the teachers as […]
Every time we watch a football game and see a player get crushed into pieces, we cringe and fear the worst. Almost immediately we think of concussions caused by theses single big hits, but X2 Biosystems has been focusing more on the repeated hits during games that could contribute to a long-term effect on players’ […]
It’s that magical time of year where the smell of freshly cut grass and ballpark food mix to trigger nostalgic memories in the minds of baseball fans. Yes, the 2016 MLB season is underway and players are lacing up their cleats, working off the inevitable offseason rust and breaking out the wearables that were just […]
