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Microsoft’s Latest Tablet Will Be Tested By NFL Referees To Speed Up Instant Replay

Oct 5, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots center Bryan Stork (66) looks at a Microsoft Surface tablet during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium. New England Patriots defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 43-17. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports

Microsoft and the NFL’s partnership has been getting quite cozy in the past week. Just a few days ago, Microsoft unveiled the details of their NFL App, which included the virtual integration of tracking devices in each player’s shoulder pads.

More recently, Microsoft announced that they will no longer be providing Surface Pro 2 Tablets on NFL sidelines, but have upgraded to the Surface Pro 3 Tablet.