Connected Scarf is a proposed football technology.[1]

History

The Connected Scarf is a collaboration between English Premier League side Manchester City and American technology conglomerate Cisco.[2] Technology and production agency Unit9 also contributed to the product.[3] The scarf is proposed to be released in 2023.[4]

Technology

The scarf contains a sensor that tracks physiological and emotional data of the wearer.[5]

References

  1. ^ "City Football Group's 'smart scarf' takes fandom into future with pulse-measuring matchday accessory". espn.com. 2 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Man City fans to sport high-tech scarves next season". reuters.com.
  3. ^ Martin, Andy (27 July 2022). "Anyone for a smart scarf? Hi-tech upgrade for Manchester City fans". The Guardian. theguardian.com.
  4. ^ "Alé-oó 2.0, the City and the smart scarf that monitors the reactions of the fan". en.futuroprossimo.it.
  5. ^ "Why we should be angry about Manchester City, a 'connected' scarf and surveillance capitalism". football365.com. 5 August 2022.
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