Highlights from the sports tech stream at the All That Matters Online 2020 conference, including the wearable that saved the PGA Tour and the trend for 'phygital' events. Reporting from Kevin McCullagh and Tom King.
Five sports technology insights from All That Matters Online 2020
Golfer Nick Watney, who was alerted to Covid-19 symptoms by his Whoop wearable during this year's PGA Tour. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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