More video is being produced and distributed than ever before. In this new media landscape, speed has become critical for sports leagues, teams, and broadcasters looking to prosper in today’s insatiable market for video content. The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) summed up today’s realities in their NAB 2017 The Need for Speed report: “There are […]
The year in sports technology saw new media companies nudging into the broadcast rights landscape, increased concerns from pro athletes over biometric data privacy, advanced analytics infiltrating the clubhouse, a Pokémon Go-inspired spate of fan engagement tools, the continued professionalization of esports and an abundance of injury prevention tools led by a jugular-compressing, concussion-preventing collar […]
Gamergy, an electronic sports event held annually in Spain, welcomed a new competition to this year’s slate. For the first time ever, real drone racers squared off with esports gamers in the eDroneCup. Over Dec. 15-17, up to 150 of Spain’s greatest drone pilots participated. Organized by the MEDIAPRO Group, gamer drone pilots and pro drone […]
A division of Williams Grand Prix Engineering, a Formula One racing team, has signed a deal with aeronautics giant Airbus to provide auto racing-inspired technology to help further develop the capabilities of drones. Williams Advanced Engineering, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will collaborate with Airbus on the company’s Zephyr High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) program. Specifically, […]
VolleyMetrics, a video and analytical software platform for volleyball coaches and athletes, has been acquired by coaching platform Hudl, which provides similar services for a wide range of sports. In a statement, Hudl Chief Operating Officer Matt Mueller said this will enable Hudl to provide teams at every level — youth, high school, club, collegiate […]
