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5G, the next wireless revolution, was just tested at the U.S. Open. In this photo, Dustin Johnson plays his shot from the 17th tee during the final round of the 2018 U.S. Open Golf Championship in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The next wireless revolution was just tested at the US Open with 5G

5G technology is expected to be the next wireless revolution, bringing consumers faster and more stable connectivity than ever before. Tommaso Melodia, a Northeastern professor who studies wireless networking, said 5G will have significant implications for the internet of things and immersive virtual reality.

by Greg St. Martin June 21, 2018

Fans at Luzhniki Stadium in Russia cheer on Portugal and Morocco during a game in the 2018 World Cup. (Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/NurPhoto/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

Is North America ready for the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup is coming to North America, and the security, transportation, and energy infrastructure in each host city will need to achieve peak performance to accommodate the influx of athletes, fans, and journalists. Two doctoral students at Northeastern have developed a tool that could be used to test whether each city is prepared.

by Molly Callahan June 21, 2018

In this file photo from 2017, referee Fahad Al Mirdasi looks at a video screen during the Confederations Cup, Group A soccer match between Mexico and Russia. Football’s rules-making panel advised FIFA to approve video review technology for referees before the 2018 World Cup. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, file)

How video technology could change the 2018 World Cup

The 2018 World Cup in Russia is underway, and this year, there will be a new addition to the referee staff—a system of Video Assistant Referees. Northeastern experts weigh in on how video technology has changed the world of sports.

by Sophia Fox-Sowell June 14, 2018

The next wireless revolution was just tested at the US Open with 5G

Is North America ready for the 2026 World Cup?

How video technology could change the 2018 World Cup

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