Montreal Tech Watch

Kangaroo is based in Mirabel but the concept is interesting so I still want to write about it. They are producing a mobile device that receives live video and also audio comments from the teams. It has already been used in Formula 1 and Nascar and received positive feedback, mainly from spectators who have regular seats and want to get more information and be in the heart of the action.

For instance, for a Formula 1 Grand Prix, you can rent the device for 100$ and pay about 50$ each day to get the broadcasts. Which is a tad expensive for an extra for me: you might as well get the premium seats at that price. The device also have this walkie-talkie look, straight from the 80′s. So if i were watching a Grand Prix, I would rather prefer that the organizers setup a wifi access and deliver a live video broadcast, avalaible to people with devices like iPhones, internet tablets or laptops. Much more flexible and less costly for everyone.

But who I am to judge, I am not a die-hard racing sports fan, so I will leave the final judgement to you.

From Mat Balez