Smart equipment

Adidas has introduced the official match ball of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the Telstar 18. An NFC chip is integrated to offer customers new possibilities.

Nike launches a new type of jersey for the 2017/18 season: NFC technology and communicates with its wearer.

Banish the dead zone with goTele. Send SOS signals, track routes and communicate off-grid. That's how the new tool works. (sponsored post).

Cutting edge technology versus uncomfortable (ski) boots: 3D foot scanners are on the best path towards revolutionizing boot purchasing. For their innovation, the company Wintersteiger from Austria was distinguished at ISPO Award.

The JetForce avalanche backpacks by Black Diamond and Pieps promise safety without any gas cartridges. Black Diamond’s ski boss explains how it works.