(Pivothead)
Imagine watching a Major League Baseball game from the point of view of your favorite player. You can hear the crowd, move right along as the play unfolds, and share in the joy or disappointment.
That type of moment is not far away thanks to innovative new video technology from Pivothead. Originally founded in 2012, Pivothead is redefining the world of point-of-view (POV) video. While there have been other companies to get in the POV space and make an impact in sports (i.e. GoPro), Pivothead is the first video technology to be embedded inside the bridge on a pair of sunglasses.
Nothing beats heading to the ballpark to catch an MLB game in the summer. Although it may appear somewhat exorbitant, the game day experience is priceless and the memories are life lasting – especially for America’s pastime, baseball. It is rare to find a fan arrive at a game disgruntled. Whether it’s a son attending his first game with his dad or a young couple building their relationship with an entertaining date, almost all share in similar exhilaration. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks highlighted the start of the MLB season with a two-game series in Sydney, Australia. This made for an ideal situation to explore a few foreign startups that could drastically enhance the experience for fans. In...
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