Hawk-Eye Innovations, part of the Sony Sports Innovation Group, has renewed its Gold sponsorship of SVG Europe.

The company develops and delivers a range of officiating, production, tracking and analytics tools used across sports including football and tennis.

Recently, Hawk-Eye was chosen to deliver semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) and goal-line technology (GLT) for the Greek Super League Championship Playoffs and the Greek Cup Final.

SAOT utilises over 10 calibrated cameras for optical tracking purposes, to generate precise offside calls by analysing player position through 29 skeletal points on each player’s body, as well as ball movement, all within seconds. By drastically reducing the time required for offside reviews, the technology minimises game interruptions, enhances the flow of the match and delivers accuracy in offside decision-making.

GLT uses ball-tracking technology through seven high-frame cameras focused on each goal, pinpointing the ball’s position and notifying officials within a second of it crossing the line.

The past 12 months have also been an exciting time for Hawk-Eye Innovation’s Broadcast Solutions Division, which focuses on live production, offering a full broadcasting ecosystem for venues, facilities and trucks. The division has worked on events including The Masters, The Open (US and British), The Players Championship with CBS, and the Super Bowl LVIII.

The company also launched the HawkNEST broadcast systems asset management server, and HawkREPLAY, a remote production and instant replay broadcast solution built on Hawk-Eye’s Synchronised Multi-Angle Replay Technology (SMART) systems, creating a complete end-to-end broadcasting solution.

A wearable pulse oximeter and connected software platform show promise for monitoring obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-related breathing diseases, according to research presented at the ATS 2025 International Conference.

The device (pulse oximeter), which is cleared for medical use, was designed for comfort and ease of use; a clinical trial found high rates of utilization by patients. It could be used to track patient response to OSA treatment over time.

Investigators in our clinical research trials report how useful longitudinal data are to observe night-to-night variability and the response to treatment of OSA. One sleep specialist even reported that it may be better to collect one or two channels of data over 25 nights than 25 channels over one night, which is considered the gold standard with in-lab polysomnography.”

Ketan Mehta, MS, head of product and engineering for Connected Wearables at Apnimed

Wearable sensors like the Oura ring and Apple Watch that measure biometrics during sleep are widely used by consumers, but are not cleared for medical use. At the same time, other medical devices used in sleep studies gather clinically relevant data, but are too cumbersome and costly to use for frequent monitoring. This tool could potentially expand patient access to care through pulmonologists to manage routine sleep apnea in their patients, instead of having to refer them out to a sleep specialist, he added. The device provides a bridge between these two extremes, he said.

Worn as a ring, the device offers several key differences from other consumer wearables. Notably, it uses transmittance-based photoplethysmography, which has been shown to be more suitable for the proximal phalanx region, provide better signal-to-noise ratio, and is more effective in low perfusion situations. It also engages in continuous data collection, rather than spot checks, he added.

The device connects to an app that users can access from their smartphone, giving patients access to a subset of the same data as their health care providers.

“These data empower both parties to be informed, and they’re able to have more meaningful conversations. This offers the opportunity for shared decision making between patient and provider using digital medicine,” Mr. Mehta said.

The device was used in several different clinical settings including to monitor patient response to a pharmacologic treatment program for OSA. During the monitoring study, patients were asked to wear the device for 9 nights over a 47-day period. However, many patients voluntarily wore their devices more often, with 85 percent of patients using beyond the recommended nights. One patient used the device almost nightly for 44 days, the researchers noted.

In addition to clinical use, the device and connected software could be applied to research in conditions like COPD, ILD, and other conditions that involve sleep-related breathing diseases and require monitoring of oxygenation, noted Mr. Mehta. The device is FDA cleared for medical use; the connected software requires similar clearance before it can be deployed outside of clinical trial settings

Researchers hope to continue gathering data to further validate use of the device and connected software and better understand the patient and clinician experiences, the team said.

Artificial intelligence is being used in all aspects of life – from education to medicine.

Now it’s making its way into fitness here in the Triad.

‘The Exercise Coach’ is a new gym that opened in May on South Stratford Road in Winston-Salem.

The workouts they offer use equipment that is outfitted with artificial intelligence technology.

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Co-owner Kirsten Dunn said the tech allows you to train against yourself and makes your workouts more efficient.

“The equipment uses bio-adaptive and AI-enabled technology. We have electromagnetic motors. So, during the rep, the resistance is actually changing and adjusting based on your unique strength level,” she said.

How does it work?

Dunn said a workout starts with a couple of fitness tests to set your personal range of strength.

Then she said it uses your bio-data to set your goals for the workout, which is 20 minutes long.

“It’s a way that we can give very tailored and customized exercises to folks in a way that makes them feel comfortable and helps them progress week over week without hitting plateaus,” she said.

It takes some getting used to because it doesn’t move like traditional gym equipment. But, once you get the hang of it, it almost feels like a video game, as you keep your line inside the customized green line on the screen in front of you.

“When you’re working out in a traditional gym, when using free weights, you’re lifting 10 pounds until one day you feel strong and you think, ‘OK, maybe I’ll try the 15s with this.’ We’re actually changing that resistance in real time so that you’re progressing quickly and more efficiently without any risk of injury,” she said.

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Dunn said this technology isn’t designed to replace a human personal trainer. But it is meant to help you get the maximum efficiency out of your workout.

She said this type of workout is designed for people who may be recovering from injuries, who don’t have a lot of time to work out, or who are uncomfortable at traditional gyms.

A full workout takes 20 minutes and costs around $30 per session, depending on the plan you choose.

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Technology continues to evolve faster than most of us can keep up with. Companies race to develop the best tech that’s the right fit for innovation.  These are our top five tech trends so far this year.

Generative AI

Generative AI separates itself from traditional artificial intelligence. Most popular AI takes the form of a chatbot, which is a text-based AI. Generative AI, however, creates content such as images or videos. These models often rely on deep learning techniques. Generative AI can develop visual content, music and audio production, or even code. DALL-E is a good example of generative AI image creation. Companies are leaning heavily into this technology because of its potential to enhance productivity, provide insights, and generate content.

Soft Robots

Soft robots are different than traditional rigid robots. Instead, the technology mimics the movement of living organisms. Recently, researchers have developed soft robots intended for search and rescue because of the technology’s potential to squeeze into tight spaces, such as rubble from a disaster. Additionally, researchers are studying its potential for medical use. Specifically, the researchers want to develop tiny soft robots to maneuver through the human body to deliver medicine.

Augmented Reality

Unlike virtual reality, augmented reality overlays digital information onto a user’s real-world view. This information could be anything from images, 3D graphics, or text. The Apple Vision Pro utilizes AR, but is considered mixed reality because it has VR capabilities as well. One of the most popular examples of AR is the Ray Ban Meta Glasses. Or, think of Pokémon Go. The app overlayed digital Pokémon on a user’s screen when looking at the real world. AR is relatively new, but the technology continues to grow and has various uses.

Digital Twin

Digital twin technology is an emerging concept with various applications. Its name is its definition. A digital twin is a virtual replica of a real-world object, system, or process. One of the most interesting examples of how digital twin technology was used is the digital twin of the Titanic. Researchers scanned the wreckage, ran it through software, and can now walk around the wreckage via the digital twin. Tomorrow’s World Today also featured the technology in season 5, episode 2; you can check that out above.

Quantum Computing

Quantum computing is one of the latest technological trends. Specifically, the race to advance the technology exists because it’s still an emerging style of computing. It harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics to perform calculations and solve problems faster than traditional computers. Instead of classical bits, quantum computers use quantum particles known as qubits. Major tech companies such as Google, IBM, and Microsoft are all trying to develop a quantum chip to power quantum computing. Quantum computing will continue to grow and evolve over the years.

Like many women, I track my menstrual cycle, and I find it’s a great way to learn more about my overall health and well-being. Whether I’m noting fluctuations in mood or energy levels or simply checking when I can expect my period, my Oura Ring 4 has me covered.

Most of the best fitness trackers or smartwatches, from smart rings like Oura to the Apple Watch, or Garmin, can tell you what your health looks like from nearly every angle — recovery, menstrual cycle and stress levels are just a few examples — so it’s no surprise that your Whoop device can too.