It has been well documented that technology has played a major role in the Olympics this year in Rio. Athletes are using technology to train smarter, wearing specialized equipment to compete stronger and are recovering faster and more effectively all due to advances in technology and new innovations. Barbara Kendall has seen this transformation in a way in which few […]
Virtual reality (VR) is a form a technology that has received a tidal wave of attention over the last several years. It has impacted the online world of video games, sports, and it is even changing how people are educated. Now as the 2016 Olympics carry on in Brazil, VR is also making an appearance […]
Technology advancements have played a major role in advancing sports and athletic performance in the last century. Just look at how much changed in the 1970s when Nike released its waffle-sole running shoes, and again in 2008 when Speedo released its now banned LZR racing suits. Even in the four years since the 2012 Olympics […]
As the Rio Olympics captivate sports fans worldwide, tremendous branding opportunities, and potential pitfalls, for companies (official Olympic sponsors or not) and athletes abound. Craig Howe, CEO and Founder of Rebel Ventures was kind enough to lend his digital expertise and discuss why these Rio Olympics are different than any other Games due to the abundance of live […]
In 1896, the world was first introduced to photography being used in the Summer Olympic games in Athens. Ever since this debut, every Olympic games has had human camera operators photograph pictures throughout the summer, at least until the 2012 London Olympics. Now four years later, Getty Images has accelerated the use on non-human cameramen at […]
