FLAGSHIP SERIES: STADIUM TECH REPORTS

Introducing: The Stadium Connectivity Outlook survey!
To all stadium, arena, ballpark, race track, concert-hall, convention-center, airport, casino and other large public venue owners, operators and administrators and deployers of connectivity technology: We need you! That is, we need you to take our Stadium Connectivity Outlook survey, a vehicle designed to find out "where we're at, and where we're going" when it comes to connectivity technology and the business Read More>>
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Golf Gamebook seeks to Lure Users with Contest
June 19, 2012 By Paul Kapustka
Looking to brag about you golf game or just happy to show off your ability to hit the links more often that the average golfer? Then Golf GameBook has an event for you in its GameBook USA Golf Challenge. If you are an avid golfer or a hacker you can still participate in the contest that runs until July 2, 2012 that features weekly events for golfers that use either the iPhone or Android app to Read More>>

Lawsuit Jolts Athlete-App World — Is Strava.com to Blame for Cycling Accident Deaths?
June 18, 2012 By Paul Kapustka
The athlete-motivation application world got a jolt Monday when news broke of a lawsuit being filed against Strava.com, in part alleging that the results-comparison site caused a rider to push himself too hard, resulting in an accident that killed him. This San Francisco Chronicle report (scroll down, it's the second item) has most of the details -- which stem from an accident two years ago Read More>>

Microsoft Delivers Surface: Its own Tablet Family
June 18, 2012 By Paul Kapustka
Microsoft used the created hype of a short notice major press event held in the heart of Hollywood to debut a major new product family, and a hardware one at that- welcome to the Microsoft Surface, a tablet family. This is part of a much bigger effort by the company that when combined with its next generation Windows 8 operating system launch later this year the company hopes will propel it Read More>>
Bantr Seeks to bring Soccer Fans Together
June 18, 2012 By Paul Kapustka
With the Euro 2012 tournament up and roaring along with the first round of eliminations I got to wondering about what type of chat and viewing options that was available for fans to catch up on scores and possibly talk a bit of trash to rivals and went looking. Not surprising there is a number of apps available for a fan, including some we have talked about here previously such as Fancru. One i Read More>>
Mobile Sports Report TechWatch: Tablet Sales Forecast Upgraded for Faster Growth
June 18, 2012 By Paul Kapustka
Judge reverses course in Apple/Motorola Patent battle Just a week after saying that he planned to dismissed the case Judge Richard Posner has ordered an injunction hearing in one of the patent lawsuits that Apple has against Motorola Mobility. The hearing is scheduled for this Wednesday and will enable both sides to argue why he should issue an order barring the other from using their respective Read More>>

U.S. Open Closes With… a Birdie?
June 17, 2012 By Paul Kapustka
Not really the classic atmosphere you were looking for. Webb Simpson manages to get in one last shot: "enjoy the jail cell pal." Costas has to just be wondering: Why all this weird shit happening to me lately? Read More>>

U.S. Open Online Video for the Weekend: Holes 8 & 18
June 16, 2012 By Paul Kapustka
The U.S. Open website and the U.S. Open apps will be showing up-close coverage of holes 8 and 18 at the Olympic Club during Saturday and Sunday rounds, according to the U.S. Open website. Unlike Thursday-Friday coverage, which followed "marquee" groups throughout the course, on the weekend the Open is opting to showcase two of the more interesting holes -- the stadium-like par-3 No. 8, and the Read More>>

Forgive Me, USGA: I Used my Cell Phone on the Golf Course
June 16, 2012 By Paul Kapustka
Forgive me, USGA, for I have sinned. If I could, I would call a penalty on myself for violating one of your rules -- though I'm not sure how many strokes it would cost me for using a cell phone on the course during U.S. Open competition. The truth is, I'm not really repentant. The crime was worth it, and I'd do it again. It's just too compelling to use a mobile device to get information you Read More>>






