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Tech: Learn & Earn from NFL Stadium Wi-Fi Networks
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- Published on 24 September 2015
Stats without analysis and context don't tell you much. It's interesting that the amount of data moved over the Super Bowl host stadium's Wi-Fi network nearly doubled from 3.2 terabytes in 2014 to 6.23 terabytes at SB 49 this past February. But why the huge rise in traffic?
Tech: The NFL Sideline Video Test Results Are In
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- Published on 17 September 2015
NFL Football Operations' tech brain trust set out this year to determine if they could bring video to coaches and players with tablets on the sideline to take play review another step forward beyond even the color still pictures introduced on the mobile devices just last year
The concept was tested recently during the preseason.
Tackling Tech: The 2015 NFL Tailgating Tech Guide
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- Published on 10 September 2015
Are you ready for some tailgating?
With the season-opening Sunday just days away, those tailgaters who haven't to check out an important list of tech-driven items designed to make you pre- and post-game gathering far more than a pile of gray charcoal briquettes, an empty container of lighter fluid and a full rubbish bag.
Mobile satellite TV systems (antenna and receiver), advanced multi-function coolers, power supplies that don't kill your car battery and ever-enhanced game day live apps are among the keys to a next-level tailgate this season. But don't forget a no-tech canopy or tent to shield folks from the elements.
Mobile Video Advances with New Verizon and CBS NFL Streaming Options
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- Published on 09 September 2015
Looking to drive mobile video streaming upward, Verizon Wireless has eliminated the $5 a month charge for the popular and newly improved NFL Mobile app and is now making it available to customers on all its service plans.
In addition, the wireless provider is making the addictive NFL Red Zone channel – which features league-wide scoring drive check ins in real time along with bonus game in progress coverage to fill the blanks – available as an add-on for $1.99 a month.
2015: A Landmark Year for Live NFL Game Streaming
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- Published on 03 September 2015
Welcome to NFL Streaming 2.0.
The NFL's live streaming of regular season games has gone from dream on, to stream on status in 2015, with more news to come in the next week.
Tackling Tech: Why the NFL is Streamlining Instant Replay
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- Published on 27 August 2015
The only time a NFL ref goes under the hood next year may be to find out why his car won't start.
That would be thanks to the league's football operations IT crew. It appears they have found a way to speed instant replay decisions and continue to put the revamped process to the test.