In the latest installment of the Butterfly Effect, we look at what might happen if interest in soccer continues to grow: TV deals, a World Cup victory, and the American Dirk Nowitzki.READ»
What developments in robotics have happened this week? Too many to mention in this space, so unless you are a psychic bot, better read on to find out. READ»
Earlier this month, FIFA authorities dealt the Iranian women’s soccer team a terrible blow when they dismissed players from an Olympic pre-qualifier for wearing Islamic headscarves. Officials claimed that the garments, which veiled ...READ»
While the economy tanked, Match.com grew. Former CEO Greg Blatt, who just took over from Barry Diller at IAC, tells us how he did it--and what it's like to go on a Match.com date when you run the company.READ»
Thought the World Cup had shown soccer's bosses that the sport needs to move with the times? Not according to Michel Platini, the head of UEFA and likely next head of FIFA.READ»
Some people (Sepp Blatter, raise your hand) are not particularly enamored of the idea of soccer embracing technology, but one country is focusing on this for its bid for the 2022 World Cup. Japan, which hosted the tournament alongside ...READ»
In case you weren't one of the 700 million-plus fans to watch the World Cup Finals yesterday, Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 in extra time. But the España soccer stars weren't the only winners--and certainly the Holland ...READ»
Pop Sci has pointed us to a fascinating chart by two math professors at the University of London, which purports to show who will win the World Cup on Sunday. The short answer: Spain, because they pass 40% more than The Netherlands, ...READ»
With the world riveted on South Africa and soccer for a few more days, there's no better time to reveal a new concept that uses a stadium to bring safe water to the region's residents. South Africa will be home to the first ...READ»
Technology is everywhere in soccer. From hi-tech fabrics, divot-defying cleats, and dynamic new ball technology, sports firms such as Adidas and Nike are constantly pushing the boundaries for new and innovative products. And the ...READ»
While you were putting your dreams of a World Cup final to bed, innovation was smashing particles together at an amazing rate, ruminating over the fallout of the BP oil spill, and fiddling with its new smartphone.1. It's been 69 days ...READ»
As Little Italy drowned its sorrows with buckets of grappa and espresso chasers, innovation was poking fun at oil giants, skittering around on its bionic paws and playing Hunt the New Facebook Employee in the corridors of the White ...READ»
While you were sleeping, and Stanley A. McChrystal was wondering if his next post should be as the France soccer team's manager, innovation was doing stuff. On its iPhone, in pantyhose, and against Ghana.1. After yesterday's ...READ»
Lining up against each other today in the arena of augmented reality football apps are two teams: one from Germany, the other from the U.S. Both sides play mightily different football--while Germany's is a model of teutonic ...READ»
Remember the Weezer Snuggie? The band's just blown past their previous brand-plugging efforts with an unofficial tune to support the U.S. World Cup soccer team at the World Cup. Will it help the fleet-footed squad score goals and stay ...READ»
While you were sleeping, innovation was punching a British guy who looks like Frodo in the chops, pulling on his Bayou-sourced alligator cowboy boots and getting down to business. Thwack!1. "Stay calm, get organized quickly." This is ...READ»
Nike may be tooting its horn about the brand awareness buzz it's stirring up as part of the World Cup, but Adidas has just fired back in the war of words with some hard figures: Its sales will near $2 billion from soccer in 2010 ...READ»
Jabulani, the official ball of the World Cup, seems to be the focal point of the tournament so far. The $150, eight-paneled
synthetic ball is thermally bonded together, rather than being
stitched, as traditional footballs are. And ...READ»
