There was a lot of news this past week. Here are some stories that caught our eyes.
Player-tracking System Will Let NFL Fans Go Deeper Than Ever
—USA Today
“The NFL partnered with Zebra Technologies, which is applying the same radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology that it has used the past 15 years to monitor everything from supplies on automotive assembly lines to dairy cows’ milk production.”
Robots Replace Fans at Korean Baseball Stadium
—CBR
“Some movements of the robots can also be controlled over the Internet by supporters who are not able to get to the stadium. They can also upload their faces for that personalised ‘touch.'”
Globe Theatre Takes Out 100 Audience Members With Its Gory Titus Andronicus
–The Independent
“The Independent can disclose that more than 100 people either fainted or left the theatre after being overcome by on-stage gore – making it a strong candidate for the most potent show in British history.”
Wyly Theatre Welcomes Six Small Companies as Part of New Collaboration
—The Dallas Morning News
“Six small, acclaimed local companies will make their Wyly Theatre debut as part of the Elevator Project, a new collaboration between the AT&T Performing Arts Center and the Dallas performing arts community that kicks off Aug. 22.”
Walk This Way: These “Smart Shoes” Vibrate to Point You in the Right Direction
—Digital Trends
“Wouldn’t it be nice to just know exactly where to turn at any given moment?”
(Image: USA Today/NFL)
