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Pump needle gives you a whistle when the basketball's just right

Ben Coxworth February 21, 2019

​While people are fairly fussy about things like bicycle tire pressure, they tend to be a lot more blasé when it comes to inflating basketballs – even though a ball's pressure can greatly affect its performance. The Innoflate Perfect Pressure Needle is designed to help … by whistling.

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Nike's new self-lacing basketball shoes can be adjusted with a smartphone

Nick Lavars January 15, 2019

Though special edition models have offered lucky individuals a taste of this in recent years, Nike is preparing to launch a new self-lacing basketball shoe for the masses that can also adjust its fit on the fly.​

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Nike drops the price for its first self-lacing basketball shoes

Nick Lavars December 23, 2018

They started as special edition sneakers modeled on Marty McFly’s high-tops from Back to the Future II ​in 2011, but thread-by-thread Nike’s self-lacing sneakers are edging closer to something the average Joe could own.

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Motorcycles

A Ducati customized to look like a basketball shoe – and it's not bad

Loz Blain December 11, 2018

The 90s were a truly great era for basketball and for motorcycling, so a German shoe shop has decided to combine two absolute 90s legends – Michael Jordan and the Ducati 916 – into a custom bike to celebrate the launch of the latest Air Jordan sneakers.

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Robotics

Robot uses AI to shoot hoops better than the pros

James Holloway March 15, 2018

The Toyota Engineering Society has created an android that scores baskets better than professional basketball players. Named CUE, the robot reportedly uses artificial intelligence to learn to shoot better than players from Japanese B League team Alvark Tokyo.

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Mobile Technology

NCAA March Madness is the latest sporting event to get virtual reality coverage

Emily Ferron March 21, 2017

​The NCAA March Madness Live VR app offers a virtual seat to the 2017 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. Starting with the "Sweet 16" games in San Jose, viewers have a variety of viewing options for watching the collegiate tournament in VR.

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Smartwatches

What if a smartwatch could help you shoot (a little more) like Stephen Curry?

Richard Moss July 8, 2015

Few of us have access to a professional coach to help hone our basketball skills, but sports technology company Onyx Motion hopes now you can at least get a decent proxy with upcoming smartwatch app Swish. It analyzes your shots and helps you improve them with personalized tips and detailed metrics.

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Disney Research models analyze and predict player behavior in basketball and soccer

Richard Moss December 17, 2014

Two new studies from Disney Research show the power of deep data analysis in sports. One resulted in a model that accurately predicts whether a basketball player will pass or shoot in a given situation, while the other identifies player roles in soccer from the context of each moment.

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Sports

TorrX automatically pumps balls up to the right pressure

Ben Coxworth December 15, 2014

Balls made for organized sports are designed to be used at a specific hardness, which is why the TorrX was invented. It's a portable electric pump, that automatically inflates or deflates a ball in order to reach a given pressure.

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ShotTracker keeps tabs on a basketballer's shooting success

Nick Lavars November 21, 2014

Shot statistics and analysis can reveal a treasure trove of useful information about a basketballer's game. The ShotTracker is a system that relies on wearable technology to track your shooting success, providing insights into your strengths and the areas in need of improvement.

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