Category: Technology
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International Swimmer Miguel Ortiz: My Laser Eye Surgery Experience
Spanish swimmer Miguel Ortiz joined a number of top sportsmen and women around the world who have looked to gain a competitive edge by having laser eye surgery at Optical Express. Miguel talks about his experience of Optical Express in Japan and the effect laser eye surgery has had on his performance in the pool…
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Lily is the World’s First Throw-and-Shoot Camera Drone
And waterproof to boot, see PetaPixel Lily is a new robotic camera drone that aims to shake up not only the drone industry, but the camera industry as a whole. It’s the world’s first “throw-and-shoot camera†that lets anyone capture cinematic aerial photos and videos without needing to do any piloting. Watch this video on…
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The Apple Watch 1,000m Lap Pool Swim Test – Does it survive?
Will the Apple Watch survive 25 minutes in the pool while lap swimming 1,000m? Let’s find out! Watch this video on YouTube
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Apple Watch survives hot shower, swimming, repeated submersion
Any device designed to sit on your wrist all day has to be able to withstand the elements. The Apple Watch is no exception to this. It may be an expensive piece of hardware, but there’s only so much you can do to protect it so the responsibility falls to Apple to make a hard-wearing device. And…
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Texts, Telephones and Tell a Friend: Tips for Keeping Swim Families Connected
A #SwimBiz presentation by Tom Ugast, CEO, Nations Capital Swim Club and Olympian Andrew Gemmell. Watch this video on YouTube
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Social Media Pitfalls: Are Safe Sport & Social Media at Odds? (Hint: No)
A #SwimBiz panel discussion featuring Susan Woessner, Safe Sport Director, USA Swimming and panelists Tom Ugast, CEO, Nation’s Capital Swim Club, Karyn Morrill, Owner, Floaties Swim School. Moderator: Scott Leightman, Communications and PR Director, USA Swimming. Watch this video on YouTube
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Likes, RTs and Shares: A Guide to Creating Content that Makes People Click
A #SwimBiz presentation by John Martin, Sports Communications Manager, USA Swimming, courtesy of USA Swimming on YouTube Watch this video on YouTube
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Backstroke Wedges #AusChamps15
Swimming Australia High Performance Scientist Jess Corones and swimmer Mitch Larkin comment on the new backstroke wedges used for the first time ever in a major swimming competition in Australia. Watch this video on YouTube
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