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Alec Liu

Former Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 3 articles

How do you make an indestructible soccer ball? You start with Crocs …

One World Futbol was founded with the goal of creating the perfect soccer ball for kids in impoverished countries, but it couldn't be realized without a healthy dose of chemicals and engineering.
Sloan Sports Analytics Conference

Big data meets big dunks on the cutting ‘edge’ of sports

Now in its seventh year, MIT’s Sloan Sports Conference is no longer about jocks versus nerds; it’s about the future of training, competition, and winning.

The Armour 39 adds a new measurement to your workout: Heart

Unveiled Tuesday, Under Armour's new Armour 39 takes fitness technology up a notch from popular devices like Nike's FuelBand by gathering serious numbers through biometric technology. You aren't going to beat this thing by waving your wrists in circles.