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Intel, Korea Telecom Create 5G-Powered Experiences For 2018 Olympics

While our cellular data today operates mostly on 4G LTE, Korea Telecom Corporation is working with Intel to create what could be the next generation of telecommunications — and after a successful connection, it appears 5G will make its debut at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang in February. KT Corporation announced last month that it […]

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Houston Astros Organization Used New Shoulder Test To Monitor Fatigue

A strength assessment for the shoulder rooted in judo, devised by a soccer physio, tested in rugby and administered with a tool associated with the lower body has been adapted for baseball and used this past season by the World Series champion Houston Astros organization. The Astros tested the use of ForceDecks — a leading supplier of […]

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KORE KONNECT Enables Sponsorship Collaboration In Real Time

Sports is about efficiency. On and off the field, teams look to use resources in a manner that will produce the best results. In some cases results are wins and losses, other times it’s revenue generated. In September, KORE Software announced a key addition to their Sponsorship & Partner Engagement™ application with KORE KONNECT™. KONNECT […]

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Epson Launches ProSense Running Watches With Meb Keflezighi

NEW YORK — Epson has announced the launch of ProSense, a line of five running watches that has a notable American runner endorsing it. Meb Keflezighi – a winner of the Boston and New York City marathons and silver medal winner in the 2004 Olympic marathon – has tested and used the ProSense 307, according […]

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World Sailing Dives Into Esports, Launches eSailing World Championships

World Sailing, the governing body of the sport, is diving into esports with the launch of the virtual World Sailing Championships. Through a partnership with digital sailing platform Virtual Regatta, the eSailing World Championship with be held annually  starting in 2018. The Virtual Regatta already has established Inshore Regatta games, and World Sailing regulations can be […]

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