The World Cup Is Quietly Making a Case for Smart Glasses in Sports

According to io9, the World Cup is quietly demonstrating smart glasses technology for sports officials. Referees equipped with head-mounted cameras are providing new perspectives on play and potentially reducing controversial calls. The technology—dubbed 'ref cam'—gives broadcasters and officials real-time footage from the official's viewpoint, and could reshape how sports regulate decisions. If it proves reliable on football's biggest stage, expect the tech to spread to other major sports.

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