This infographic from Telefonica shows how much IoT will be impacting on the tournament, from stadiums to the players to refereeingSource: Telefonica
Cyber Threats
With all of the connectivity at the tournament, it is perhaps only inevitable that there are warnings of cyber threats as this article from Digital Shadows details. Smart stadiums are a relatively new thing, but are at risk of hacking as a fans, players and pundits
IoT at Home
Realistically most of us fans will be watching footballs biggest stars from home – according to FIFA over 3 billion people watched the 2014 World Cup – and people around the world will be utilising the Internet of Things to watch the football – from smart remotes, to outside screens/ speakers to smart grills, cooking the food so you don’t miss a minute!
What IoT gadgets and devices will you be using this year to watch the football? Which technology are you most excited to see at the tournament? Are you a purist or saying ‘FINALLY!’ to the use of VAR? Let me know in the comments!
