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Spanish Soccer Star Andreas Iniesta Invests In Wearable Jersey Cameras

One of the world’s biggest soccer stars is backing the use of wearable cameras. FirstV1sion, a Spanish tech startup, has partnered with FC Barcelona star Andreas Iniesta to raise close to 5.3 million for clothes with embedded cameras. Firstv1sion claims its cameras have broadcast quality recording. The startup already has a contract with Euroleague basketball, a partnership with Serge Ibaka of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Telefonica as a committed shareholder. Telefonica, a Spanish telecommunications provider, has already invested €60,000 in the startup.

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Nike and Adidas Both Launched Exclusive Sneaker Apps the Same Week

Sneakerheads rejoice! In the past month alone, both adidas and Nike have launched their own exclusive apps for speedy sneaker shopping. Long gone are the days where you had to camp out to get your hands on that exclusive, limited edition pair of shoes, and deal with the crowds and angry fans who left empty-handed. […]

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Nike Updates Running App Just In Time For Apple Watch Launch

Nike updated the operating system for their Nike+ running app on Monday, which is probably not a coincidence since the Apple Watch was announced on Monday as well. The Apple Watch is the next big wearable, at least in terms of the coverage it has gained, and Nike+ which is one of Nike’s most popular […]

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