A tech startup helping the visually impaired "watch" sports with their fingertips

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Bellevue-based startup OneCourt says its devices enable the “first tactile sports broadcasts." The goal is to give a deeper game experience for sports fans who are visually impaired, and to deliver it in real time.

A social media influencer recently went viral when he took the tablet for a spin at a Trailblazers game. Portland was the first NBA team to provide OneCourt devices at every home game, but more have followed. And OneCourt's goal is to see its devices at every major sporting event in the world.

Guests:

Kunal Mehta and Jerred Mace from OneCourt

Related Links:

OneCourt website

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