Thursday, October 18, 2012

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Read this very cool article recently from Wired magazine about sports infographics. What?

You know that orange line that marks the line of scrimmage when you watch football on TV? It's not really there--it's an infographic. And one man was responsible for it and has made gazillions.

Now Larry Ellison, the CEO of Oracle has paid him to make a new system to highlight the America's cup.

Read about it @

http://www.wired.com/playbook/2012/08/ff_americascup_ellison/

Leave a comment!

dmac

7 comments:

  1. An amazing story of how computers and software are creating a new industry! (or at least trying to)

    dmac

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  2. interesting how people use technology

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  3. thats cool how that guy did that computer programing its not thaT BAD

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  4. Very intresting but i dont think this boat racing will entertain people for long.

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  5. its cool an hope that guys dream comes true but one thing for sure is that u wont catch me watching that

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  6. sailing boats isnt sexxy... 8mill for one them things! smh

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  7. tht was fresh i wish i could try it

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