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Tech NewsSubtle Snowy Camo Pattern Helps US Skiers Hide Bumpy Moguls Runs
We’ve already seen (or haven’t) the nearly invisible waterproof zippers that Columbia introduced on its sportswear designed for various Olympians competing at Sochi. But the uniforms designed specifically for the US moguls ski team have another hard-to-spot feature that could give them a small advantage in competition. Despite the hilly terrain they have to tackle, … Continued
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Tech NewsAre Olympic Athletes Listening to Performance-Enhancing Music?
You’ve probably noticed a lot of Olympic athletes jamming out with their headphones on moments before competition. Is this just a little last-minute entertainment? Or are they listening to specially-designed playlists to give them some sort of competitive edge? While a song might not make the difference between gold medal and last place, science says … Continued
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The 19 Sochi Olympians You Should Follow on Instagram
There are about 6,000 Olympians in Sochi and only around 300 medals up for grabs. Do the math; this isn’t YMCA soccer and not everyone’s taking home an award. But win or lose, these renown athletes still give good Instagram. Here’s who you should be following in Sochi now that the games have finally begun: … Continued
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The Most Unusual Sports in Winter Olympics History
Everybody gets the gist of the Winter Olympics. Skiing, hockey, figure skating, various sled races—we’re all familiar with the classics. But did you know that dogs once competed in the Winter Olympics? Have you heard of the sport that’s a cross between hockey and soccer? The Olympics used to be weird, man. Over the decades, … Continued
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Tech NewsA Guide to the Sochi Olympics Opening Ceremony Insanity
Whether you’re watching for the noble pageantry or to mock the outlandish getups forced upon the athletes, the Opening Ceremonies are always the best part of the Olympics. Here’s what you should watch out for today—besides the bathrooms. Whatever goes down in Sochi’s Fisht Stadium tomorrow, it’s going to set the tone of the rest … Continued
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Google’s Doodle Celebrates Diversity at the Olympics
Google’s new doodle takes aim at Russia’s anti-gay laws, with a rainbow Olympics logo greeting users who need to search the web. In response to Russia’slaws banning pro-gay “propaganda,” the search page also poignantly quotes the Olympic Charter: “The practice of sport is a human right. Every individual must have the possibility of practicing sport, … Continued
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Tech NewsHow Olympic Athlete’s Bodies Have Changed Over the Years
When you watch footage of the Olympics from back in the 1920s, it’s hard to imagine the athletes involved did any training at all. Their physiques are by and large what we would consider average, not the sculpted and toned competitors we know today. But that’s because back then the image of the ideal athlete … Continued
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Tech NewsHow L.A.’s 1984 Summer Olympics Became the Most Successful Games Ever
It’s almost showtime for Sochi, which may or may not have its shit together by the time the opening ceremonies start. While it’s too late for Sochi to change its trajectory, perhaps the 2016 host city could jot down a few tips from what are widely considered to be the most successful Olympics ever: L.A., … Continued
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Sochi Official: Our Shower Surveillance Footage Says Hotels Are Fine (Updated)
By now, you’ve surely heard the harrowing stories about how the Sochi Olympic village is a hellscape of stray dogs, weird toilets, and unfinished accommodations. Well, according to the Russian official in charge, everything’s cool! And he has the surreptitious surveillance footage to prove it. The WSJ reports that Russian deputy prime minister Dmitry Kozak … Continued
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Did Samsung Try to Ban Apple Logos From the Olympics Opening Ceremony?
Lucky Olympic athletes taking part in the Sochi Winter Olympics found a Samsung Galaxy Note III in their arrival goodie bags, so even if they don’t take home a medal they’ve still got something of a fairly high value to sell on the internet when they get home. But did Samsung demand they avoid being … Continued
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In Sochi, Every Single Phone and Laptop Is Definitely Getting Hacked
Say you’re going to Sochi for the Winter Olympics. You’ve magically found a hotel that’s actually complete and not full of trash and construction equipment. Crisis averted, right? Not quite—because as NBC Nightly News’ experiment shows, your computer or smartphone could be hacked in seconds in Sochi. Hackers will be going after your computer or … Continued
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Tech NewsSploid9 facts about the Olympics that you probably don’t know
The Olympics are coming! The Olympics are coming! And even if it’s only the Winter Olympics, it’s still fun to see countries who know nothing about each other put on colorful spandex to beat each other up for medals. But did you know that the gold medal is actually made from silver? Or that the … Continued
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Can Sochi Get Its Shit Together?
By all accounts—except maybe Vladimir Putin’s—the small Russian resort town of Sochi isn’t ready for the Olympics. In fact, coverage of the preparations has taken on a downright panic-stricken tone. Can Sochi pull it out of the flames? The answer is yes—but at a steep cost. Last week, we posted images of Sochi’s half-finished Olympic … Continued
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All the Gear an Olympic Photographer Is Bringing to Sochi
Jeff Cable is a Bay Area photographer who has travelled the globe taking pictures, including coverage of the last three Olympic Games in Beijing, Vancouver, and London. Cable is about to head to Sochi to cover the 2014 Winter Olympics, where he’ll be blogging about his experience. To kick things off, Jeff published a rundown … Continued
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Snow, Snowy Owls, and Lack of Snow: What’s Ruining Our Cities This Week
It’s been an especially cold and dreary winter week for just about everyone—except the host city for the Winter Olympics. It’s a rather chilly peek at what’s Ruining Our Cities. Two inches of snow ruined most of the South You’ve seen the Walking Dead references, now read the analysis of how a small winter storm … Continued
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Sochi’s Olympic Village Is Half-Built and Full of Trash
Sochi’s in bad shape. With two weeks to go before the most expensive Olympic Games ever, the sleepy city on the Black Sea sort of looks like a giant garbage dump. All it needs now is a giant torch to start a giant tire fire. https://deadspin.com/how-the-sochi-olympics-became-a-51-billion-quagmire-1493890966 Seriously, though, we already knew that Sochi was screwed; … Continued
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These Are the Futuristic Venues of the Upcoming Winter Olympics
The Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics will start on February 6th, 2014. The Russian Empire has built a bunch of brand new arenas for the upcoming winter sports fiesta. This is our collection of the artistic-futuristic architecture of the Sochi Games, built from scratch in the past few years. Outside of Shayba Arena, Alder, Russia. The … Continued
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