Talking World Cup tech with Leo Laporte on TWiT

Posted on Saturday, June 12th, 2010. Filed under Media, Video.

On the eve of the World Cup 2010 kickoff in South Africa Leo Laporte and I discussed technology at the tournament and how South Africa has been upgraded for the biggest event in human history. We talked about 3D television, stadium bandwidth, Google StreetView, social media and gigapixel image technology, amongst other things. Check out the video above for our full discussion.

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Clinton Eidelman

Well done Simon! Keep our SA flag flying high. (twitter.com/clinteidelman)
Marcel Boast

Very cool Simon, well done!

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