Playing 214 NBA basketball games in two seasons, including two extended playoff runs and the Olympics, would take a toll on anybody—so Harrison Barnes is using every tool at his disposal to train smarter. “Since I’ve been in the NBA, it has become a data-driven sport, and teams are looking to measure and optimize every […]
Running, Tennis, Fencing and Swimming. What do these sports have in common? Sensors. In fast-growing numbers, athletes and health-conscious individuals are monitoring the physical parameters of their bodies or immediate environment by wearing wristbands, watches, headbands, necklaces, ankle bracelets, skin patches, belts and other fitness accessories – all of which include miniature, low-power sensors. As […]
Yesterday, EON Sports VR, a virtual reality sports training and fan experience company, announced its partnership with the University of Miami to bring college sports first VR channel to the Hurricane fans. Virtual reality has been making splashes across the sporting industry recently. From the Home Run Derby, to the Olympics and even playing a role in […]
3D-printed athletic gear has seen a significant rise in popularity recently. From track spikes to even stadium prototypes, this material technology has aided the sports world’s development in many different ways. Not one to miss out on a new apparel trend, Under Armour has unveiled a new red, white, and blue pair of sneakers that implement the best […]
The Atlanta Braves are swinging their way into Silicon Valley-esque territory. After recently forming a partnership with the-fifth-largest tech hub in the U.S., the Atlanta Tech Village (ATV), the Braves are preparing to spring ATL’s growing tech scene into the forefront with the likes of the California entrepreneurial powerhouse. “This collaboration is the first of it’s kind […]
