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February 4, 2021
Truly immersive retail experiences: How brands like Nike are using augmented reality in 2021
Virtual and augmented reality tools have enabled gaming and entertainment to innovate at new rates, but now it’s the retail industry who is exploring how best to use these digital tools. As Nike unveils its latest interactive experience, which incorporates AR and QR-code scanning, the potential applications of virtual tech in retail are becoming...
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February 4, 2021
Race registration company UltraSignup sold to Tennessee firm
Software company Atiba Labs plans to stick with the brand’s look and feel, but will address the website’s need for more horsepower. UltraRunning Magazine
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February 4, 2021
Former Nike Manager Charged in Million-Dollar Plot to Defraud the Swoosh
Federal prosecutors in Oregon charged Errol Andam, a former marketing manager at Nike, with wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements on a loan application as part of a scheme to defraud his former employer. Footwear News
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February 4, 2021
Why are people online pretending they ran a marathon?
The Home Run Marathon is the Fyre Festival of races. InsideHook
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February 4, 2021
A Google Fit update is about to turn Pixel phone cameras into health trackers
Currently, you can track workouts and monitor your movement throughout the day with the Google Fit app using just your Android phone. The new update leverages sensors that already exist in smartphones — the accelerometer, camera, and microphone — to allow users to track more in-depth data. Mashable
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February 4, 2021
Kahiau Together: IRONMAN Hawai’i Staff Members Take Action to Help Locals in Need; IRONMAN Foundation Supports Through Pledge of $1 Million to Help Feed Island of Hawai’i Community
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai`i / TAMPA Fla. (February 4, 2021) – As the pandemic roared on in 2020, the impact on the Island of Hawai`i became clear as hotels closed, restaurants and shops were shuttered, and the very volunteers who help make the iconic IRONMAN® World Championship® happen became one of the...
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February 4, 2021
Peter Sagan and 100% Invite You To Enter The Ultimate Cycling Sweepstakes
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – February 4, 2021 – 100%®, the San Diego-based sports performance company, has joined forces with Peter Sagan and Specialized for the Ultimate Cycling Sweepstakes. The grand-prize winner will receive all the gear that helps make the seven-time Tour de France green jersey winner the fastest man...
