Professional and Team USA Volleyball player Kelsey Robinson is documenting how she is using technology on her journey to the 2016 Rio Olympics. She can be followed on Twitter at @Krobin32. Hong Kong, China – It’s currently 9:00 a.m. in Hong Kong. I’m looking out my hotel window, overlooking a harbor surrounded by high rises. It would […]
In October 2016, the Sacramento Kings will unveil their brand-new, $507 million stadium. As well as an impressive array of 84-foot video screens, the Kings plan to integrate a high-capacity Wi-Fi system into the stadium, making it easier than ever for fans to share their experiences via social media. However, faster sharing via Facebook, Instagram […]
The National Hockey League continues to delve into analytics. While some teams are eager to incorporate analytics, there still are many detractors. Teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, and New Jersey Devils all hired members of the analytics community for the 2014-2015 season, which launched the official incorporation of analytics in front offices, […]
The Walt Disney Company recently announced they will be enhancing their basketball and soccer television coverage by improving their automated camera technology. Computer engineers are helping automated cameras learn from human camera operators to help create a smoother, and more mistake-free broadcast. Disney Research, the research lab branch of the company, published a paper about their imitation learning program that will help improve television broadcasts. With the […]
One of the most exhilarating NBA Finals series in the last decade was closed out last Sunday with a thrilling Game 7 win by the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Golden State Warriors. The win snapped a 52-year championship drought for the city of Cleveland dating back to the 1964 Cleveland Browns Championship and the first […]
