Sports Technology & Communications News from Around the World

New York Yankees Get to Savor High Speed Video's Quality Video Solutions
May 10, 2012 - Thanks to High Speed Video's (HSV) ability to offer highly flexible video-conferencing and telepresence, the video conferencing rooms at Yankee Stadium and the Yankee organization's Corporate Facility in Tampa Florida will now have the highest quality video and audio communications.

Fitness Rocks with iLuv's Sports Series
May 8, 2012 - iLuv's Sports Series has speakers, earphones and remote controls that are designed to accessorize your Apple or smartphone devices. The line is ideal for listening to music while hiking, biking and running. Swimsuit season is quickly approaching, and nobody wants to be the fat one at the beach, but sometimes, vanity isn't enough to keep you running. The best solution for staying motivated and fighting off boredom is listening to music. Additionally, a study published by ABC news shows that listening to music while working out helps clear your brain, promoting clearer thinking.

Fitness Activity and Healthcare Sensors Predicted to Reach 169.5 Million in 2017
March 2, 2012 - ABI Research's latest report, "Body Area Networks for Sports and Healthcare," predicts an explosion in the market for wearable sports and fitness activity sensors over the next few years as a new generation of devices collect and automatically share data online.

ProSlugger.com Adds First Pitch Pitching Machines Before Start of Youth Baseball Season
February 29, 2012 - ProSlugger.com recently announced that their strong portfolio of pitching machines will now feature First Pitch machine. The company is one of the leading baseball pitching equipment online suppliers that designs and develops both baseball and softball pitching machines.

iPhone Accessories Hit the Market; iBike Offers Cycling Integration
February 24, 2012 - Getting my hands on the iPhone 4S meant I had access to the latest iOS system, more memory, and of course, Siri. This voice activation technology enhances the experience, allowing me to send texts hands-free while on the road, scheduling reminders for my to-do list and even searching the web for new information. With a device like this, I don't want to leave the house without the right case.

Vuzix STAR AR Glasses Used in Concept Demo of 'Cloud-enabled Glasses' by NEC BIGLOBE
February 17, 2012 - Vuzix Corporation recently announced that NEC BIGLOBE has created a descriptive demo of cloud enabled Augmented Reality (AR) glasses utilizing Vuzix STAR series optical see-through AR video eyewear. With this, the system connects to the cloud and makes use of in built cameras as well as displays in the STAR to connect the data it contains to the real world.

Bluetooth SIG Initiates Technology's Use and Growth in Sports and Fitness Markets
February 10, 2012 - The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has taken initiative to drive and build the Sports and Fitness Working Group to enhance interoperability between Bluetooth enabled sports and fitness sensor products and training computers (Bluetooth Smart devices) and hub devices. SIG officials said they are accepting new members to drive the whole cause.

Ultrarunner Meltzer Standardizes on Sennheiser PMX 680
February 2, 2012 - The runner notes that music is an integral part of his 100-mile running regimen, and to accompany him along the way, he has standardized on the Sennheiser PMX 680 Sports headphone.