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Top Tech Trends Changing the Sports Industry | John David Hartigan | Sports
a Top Tech Trends Changing the Sports Industry by John David Hartigan | Feb 15, 2022 | John David Hartigan, Sports
New technology is constantly changing the way we look at the world. Every industry is affected by it, though some of these changes are more obvious than others. For example, it is common to talk about the changes technology has made within the medical world but less common to discuss the growing tech trends in the sports industry. The next few years may see a revolution within the sports industry, as technology forces long-overdue upgrades. Stay tuned to get a better idea of what those trends may look like. Wearable Technology https://johndavidhartigan.org/top-tech-trends-changing-the-sports-industry/
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Wearable technology is rapidly changing the sports industry in subtle ways. There are countless ways that this technology has made tracking more accurate than ever, which is likely to improve even more with time. Scientists have found a way to make GPS trackers so small (and relatively inexpensive) that they can comfortably fit on an athlete’s outfit. This technology removes the need for guessing or other methods of identifying the winner during a split race. Additionally, it allows for instant tracking across a large number of athletes. A large marathon, for example. Head-mounted displays (HMDs) are another modern advantage, allowing race car drivers to stay in direct contact with their pit crews. This technology could be further expanded, encompassing bikers and other sports in the process. Public Engagement They say that sports wouldn’t be the same without the fans, and it’s true, which makes this next point all the more important. Public engagement can be further encouraged through the use of social media. Now athletes and sports teams can create their own social media profiles, encouraging fans to reach out to their favorites. This very same technology allows fans to communicate across great distances, sharing their love of the sport globally. This has already resulted in a rise of fantasy sports teams and clubs, which will continue to grow over the next few years. Empowerment The rise of social media has had another huge benefit: it is giving a voice to athletes. Now they can easily reach their fandom without going through an agent or team. In other words, they have more agency. This level of communication allows for more transparency, helping athletes speak up when their agents or the like are https://johndavidhartigan.org/top-tech-trends-changing-the-sports-industry/
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handling things in a way that isn’t in the athlete’s best interest (for example, trading them away from a team they love).
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