Since the integration of technology into sports, the line has been blurred between enhancing and impeding. Curling has officially joined that conversation after implementing new sweeping technology. In curling, brooms sweep the path of a granite stone weighing between thirty-eight and forty-four pounds that is being sent down the ice. The objective is to sweep […]
2015 has been a huge year for advancement in sport technology. And for sports fans, Thanksgiving 2015 provides the perfect opportunity to sit back and reflect on all of the many new technologies that are helping improve the games we love. Here are just four examples to get the conversation started. This could be an enormous list […]
The NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, and NHL’s Washington Capitals all became the first teams in their respective leagues to partner with STRIVR virtual reality technology back in August—and now we are seeing how they will use it. The teams have begun using STRIVR’s virtual reality technology to enhance training: they film practice sessions, upload the […]
The New Balance shoe company recently announced that it has teamed up with 3D Systems to develop a high performance running shoe with a 3D printed midsole. According to 3D Systems’ company blog post, the midsole is the portion of the shoe base that is located between the outsole (part that touches the ground) and […]
Just seconds remain in a crucial rivalry game between the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals. With the Caps down one goal and threatening in the Rangers’ zone, Alex Ovechkin passes the puck to set up a one-timer for…you? That dream has very quickly become a reality for the common fan. Well, at least virtually. […]
