Sports Tech

Blockchain comes
to esports

'The Last HODLer' offers a fascinating new take on both the metaverse and computer gaming.

Research reveals science behind tricky cricket

A bowling delivery technique popularised by Sri Lankan stars has stumped batters, but not wind tunnel...

AI recognises
athletes’ emotions

Researchers have used the body language of tennis players to develop an emotion analysis model that...

Tech can turn SA sports into growth sector

Event organisers must maximise ability to generate revenue, writes ANDREW BOURNE, regional manager of Zoho Africa.

Amplify 2024: HP scores big with Wrexham

Actor Rob McElhenney, co-owner of the Wrexham football club, was the star of the HP Amplify...

Real Madrid wears HP heart on its sleeves

The tech company's sponsorship of the historic football club includes transforming digital experiences at all its...

Hackers target large 
sports events

Microsoft’s Cyber Signals report highlights threats to large venues, and sporting and entertainment events, based on...

AI becomes wingman to athletes

Under Armour is using AI to empower team sports athletes with a dynamic tool and speech...

LaLiga enters new sports tech era

For the first time, a video game brand will sponsor Spain's premier football league, as part...

Boks bring VR to fans

SA Rugby and its IT partner, Dell Technologies, is introducing an immersive virtual reality experience

Sports can teach digital fine-tuning of manufacture

Digital tools have transformed maintenance, repair and operations, but lessons of sport can take it further,...

Smart shirt keeps tabs on the heart

A Rice University researcher shows that flexible carbon nanotube fibers woven into clothing can gather accurate...

Under Armour launches All Out Mile challenge in SA

No running distance or field event has the historic and enduring appeal as the Mile. The Mile, much...

You’ll never sing alone: Liverpool and Sonos team up

Just in time for the new season, Sonos is partnering with Liverpool FC to heighten football’s...

Olympics more social than ever

This year’s Olympic Games are more social than every. Conversations are popping up on social media...

Samsung gets into Olympic spirit

Samsung Electronics have opened a ‚”London 2012‚” section in the Samsung Apps marketplace. In this section,...

Mapping the Comrades

mapIT has released an interactive map for the Comrades Marathon taking place on the 2nd of...