As of late, teams from other sports–one of which, the Chicago Bears–have risen to the challenge of making a direct impact on society. For the past two years, the Bears have joined forces with Constellation, the official energy provider at Halas Hall and a leading energy supplier in Illinois, to undergo a project tabbed “Save […]
Today, Alabama and LSU face off against each other for a pivotal SEC matchup that has clear conference and national championship implications. Just as Alabama and LSU are two teams that lead the way in excellence on the field in college football, each school has put itself on the front lines of helmet technology research, […]
How many wearables do you really need before fitness becomes information overload in the digital age?(photo via zdnet) Microsoft recently announced their own fitness tracker and lifestyle wearable, the Microsoft Band. In the wake of the splash Apple made after announcing their own wearable, the Apple Watch, it seems like everyone and their mother is attempting to capitalize on the market of fitness trackers. The Microsoft Band and Apple Watch are both late entries into the market of fitness trackers, which has long been dominated by the GPS watches of Garmin and its competitors. However, the past generation of fitness trackers was more focused on individual activities–people who walked for exercise would not buy a GPS watch, but rather...
Kayakers are in for a nice surprise, when they finally try Motionize’s new technology that is capable of advanced tracking, and also stands as a coaching system for kayakers of all skill levels. The new Motionize system is composed of three parts that consist of a waterproof case and cradle for a user’s iPhone, an […]
Have you ever regretted pressing send? Several high-profile athletes have learned the hard way that sometimes thoughts are best left unwritten. Because athletes stand in the spotlight both on and off the field, sports organizations have developed official policies to crack down on the content of their players’ social media posts. Fines for “inappropriate” conduct, […]
