Tech & Olympics: How New Tech Will Change the 2026 Games

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina are set to showcase unprecedented technological advancements for both athletes and fans, according to Yiannis Exarchos, the managing director of Olympic Broadcasting Services and executive director of Olympic Channel Services. These advancements will build upon the technologies used in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, which primarily featured 5G and 4K capabilities.

During the 2024 Summer Olympics, AI was used mainly for the benefit of athletes. However, the 2026 Winter Games will feature more technology than ever before, offering people "unprecedented experiences," Exarchos stated. The two organizations are responsible for producing much of the television, radio, and digital coverage, and content on Olympics.com.

In other news, the rise of technology has also impacted how people consume media. A recent piece in The Atlantic by Rose Horowitch highlighted that film professors are noticing that many students don't watch entire movies assigned to them, and don't know the endings.

In the realm of personal technology, the Target Darts Omni Auto Scoring System has garnered attention. This system, which includes a light ring with four hi-def cameras, connects to the DartCounter app via Wi-Fi, providing automatic scoring, an announcer, and checkout calls. While the system is "pricey," it could be a worthwhile investment for darts fans looking to improve their game, according to a review in Wired.

For those looking to build a website, several website builders streamline the process. Instead of managing files and networking, these builders use a drag-and-drop interface to design websites. Squarespace, Hostinger, and Wix are among the top choices, according to Wired.

In the world of software development, the Tiny C Compiler (TCC) is a notable tool. TCC is distributed under the GNU Lesser General Public License.