Saturday 21 June 2014

Smart Soccer Ball Brings Tech to the World Cup


Whether you’re on the field or spectating from thousands of miles away, there’s no escaping the impact of technology on this year's World Cup.

In our latest Mobile Minute video, we take a look at the big tech players - from smart soccer balls to smartwatches that track goals.

The Adidas miCoach Smart Ball lets you feel like a champ at home, helping you perfect your passes, headers, corners and penalty kicks in time for the next games.

For the brave souls officiating each game, there's Goal Control, a camera-powered smartwatch that vibrates when the ball crosses a goal.

And for those who want to get in the action at home, there are plenty of ways to stay connected to the game thanks to a variety of apps.