The world recently lost one of its great icons. On June 3rd, Muhammad Ali (formerly known as “Cassius Clay”), passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Ali has developed legendary status from generation to generation due to his…
Andre Iguodala, last year’s NBA Finals MVP, throws on a pair of Nike HyperChases, dribbles down a 50 foot court, jumps nearly 35 inches in the air, releasing a basketball at his highest point. A faint swish sound can be…
With the rise of new healthcare and informatics devices, wearable electronics have seeped into the consumer space and have been quickly adopted by the medical, health, and fitness industries. Industry reports indicate that the market for wearable technology will reach $70 billion…
Sports enthusiasts like myself look forward to international competitions like the winter and summer Olympics for a wide range of reasons: exciting new gear, competitive races, and big-name athletes, to name a few. But for some people, every two years…
The shift towards conscientious business practices has affected not just work culture but sustainability and philanthropic initiatives. On a global scale, large corporate powerhouses are disclosing greenhouse gas emissions and 71 percent of those companies are opting for external audits.…
With the constant comings and goings of new technology, new startups and venture capitalists, the concept of global usefulness is often replaced by want and self obsession. Take wearables for example — there is a huge market for the Apple…
Throughout human history, innovative solutions have been conjured up by smart thinkers to solve major transportation issues. From the wheel to the airplane to the still hypothetical Hyperloop, getting around gets easier when the right ideas are supported, developed, and implemented.…
Sports technology is a growing area of innovation, with increasing value in the realm of safety, health and entertainment. We hear a lot about different wearables, fancy gear and smart gadgets are useful for both professional and recreational athletics. The…
“It is what it is.” That’s what U.S. women’s national soccer team members Abby Wambach and Carli Lloyd had to say in regards to the field conditions at this year’s women’s World Cup in Canada. It’s not that the fields…
The United States stands in prime position to emerge as a global clean technology leader over the next ten years, according to the 2014 Global Cleantech Innovation Index. The index evaluated 40 countries against 15 indicators focusing on creation, commercialization and…