Sports Tech – Page 21 of 52

Jan 31, 2017, 3:24 PM

Apple CEO touts record Apple Watch sales, says there is ‘huge growth potential’ for wearables

Apple didn’t reveal any sales data for the Apple Watch as part of its quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, but the tech… Read More

Jan 31, 2017, 7:00 AM

FOX will broadcast Super Bowl in virtual reality for first time

If you won’t be in Houston for the Super Bowl next Sunday but want to feel like you’re there at… Read More

Jan 29, 2017, 10:09 AM

New Seattle Mariners CEO John Stanton on tech, the business of baseball … and the return of Ichiro?

John Stanton, the investor, Microsoft board member and veteran wireless executive, took over as Seattle Mariners CEO and chairman last fall after leading… Read More

Jan 27, 2017, 9:35 AM

NFL legend Joe Montana is launching his own virtual reality football game

Joe Montana is getting back into video games. The Hall of Fame quarterback who won four Super Bowl rings is… Read More

Jan 25, 2017, 5:26 PM

Topgolf brings new pop-up ‘Crush’ game to Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners

Topgolf is coming to Seattle — but only temporarily. The fast-growing high-tech golf entertainment complex operator will take over Safeco… Read More

Jan 25, 2017, 9:37 AM

AI sportswear startup Sensoria adds former Microsoft president to board

Sensoria is adding two former Microsoft execs to its leadership team. The Redmond, Wash.-based startup today announced that former Microsoft… Read More

Jan 24, 2017, 5:54 PM

Vicis partners with University of Alabama at Birmingham to create ‘next generation’ football helmets

Vicis is getting some help from the University of Alabama at Birmingham to develop a better football helmet. The Seattle-based… Read More

Jan 24, 2017, 9:01 AM

Volt Athletics raises more cash to bolster ‘intelligent’ strength and conditioning app

Volt Athletics is raising more cash to help fuel growth of its intelligent strength and conditioning platform. The 5-year-old Seattle… Read More

Jan 23, 2017, 9:00 PM

Former Olympian and NFL linebacker launch market research platform for the sports tech industry

When companies ink an important partnership or venture into a new business vertical, they usually do so utilizing data and information to… Read More

Jan 22, 2017, 9:18 AM

Should online poker really be a crime? High school math teacher makes case for legalization

OLYMPIA, Wash. — High school math teacher David Shick confessed his crime: playing poker online. Shick testified before the Washington Senate… Read More

Jan 19, 2017, 5:43 AM

Fantasy football is a skill, Washington state lawmaker contends, making new push for legalization

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Skill or chance: Which is it when you play fantasy football? State Sen. Doug Ericksen, R- Ferndale,… Read More

Jan 18, 2017, 11:50 AM

Outdoors inspires Outsider, a wearable Bluetooth remote on Kickstarter aimed at action sports fans

Taking off your gloves on a ski lift to deal with a smartphone or some other device in your pocket… Read More

Jan 17, 2017, 7:44 AM

Here are the ‘missed opportunities’ soccer legend Landon Donovan sees with sports technology

LAS VEGAS — Major League Soccer clubs, like many other pro sports franchises, are using data analytics and technology more… Read More

Jan 15, 2017, 12:25 PM

How this reluctant Fitbit investor almost missed a $1.6 billion windfall

Tech investor Brad Feld remembers his first call with Fitbit CEO James Park. It was in 2010, during a major… Read More

Jan 13, 2017, 2:58 PM

Vicis raises another $4M as it prepares to equip teams with high-tech football helmet

Vicis has raised more money to help scale development and production of its high-tech football helmet. The Seattle startup confirmed today… Read More

Jan 12, 2017, 7:53 PM

How wearable sensors knew this scientist was getting sick long before he did

Stanford geneticist Michael Snyder’s research into wearable biosensors has turned into a case study demonstrating the promise of predictive medicine –… Read More

Jan 12, 2017, 5:05 PM

Why Intel is investing in sports: Tech giant sees opportunity to help athletes, fans, leagues

If you’re an avid sports fan, it’s likely you’ve recently seen or heard about Intel. That’s because the 48-year-old tech giant… Read More

Jan 12, 2017, 6:00 AM

Intel taps Tom Brady to star in new commercial touting its 360-degree replay technology

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTw7eten1no Intel is using Tom Brady to help show off its 360-degree replay technology. The tech giant today rolled out a… Read More

Jan 11, 2017, 3:24 PM

Seahawks fans can have a hand in raising 12 flag thanks to augmented experience via team’s app

Only a privileged few get to raise the official 12 flag at Seattle’s CenturyLink Field and hear the roaring crowd… Read More

Jan 11, 2017, 11:01 AM

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is top-ranked athlete in social media — 2 more Seattle stars make list

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is trying to win another NFL championship, but on Tuesday he locked up the title… Read More

Jan 11, 2017, 10:51 AM

Bill Gates and Intellectual Ventures attempt to patent a high-tech football helmet

Bill Gates wants to help improve the safety of football players. The Microsoft co-founder is listed on a recently-filed patent… Read More

Jan 9, 2017, 10:53 AM

NCAA President Mark Emmert: Technology a ‘very high priority’ for collegiate sports

LAS VEGAS — Utilizing new technology is a “very high priority” for the NCAA, according to the organization’s leader. GeekWire… Read More

Jan 9, 2017, 9:22 AM

How to stream tonight’s Alabama vs. Clemson college football championship for free

The 2016-17 college football season ends tonight with what should be an exciting battle and a rematch of last year’s title… Read More

Jan 7, 2017, 2:09 PM

NBA to live stream a game on Facebook Live for first time, but only to users in India

The NBA will live stream a game on Facebook for the first time, but only to users in India. The league… Read More

Jan 7, 2017, 10:59 AM

Former NFL star QB Warren Moon predicts Seahawks playoff game and talks tech at CES

LAS VEGAS — There are tons of big-name sports stars at CES this week checking out the giant technology expo for… Read More

Jan 7, 2017, 10:24 AM

Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank is moving fast, just in case Apple and Samsung step on his turf

LAS VEGAS — “Why is a sports brand at CES?” That’s the question that Under Armour founder and CEO Kevin… Read More

Jan 6, 2017, 3:13 PM

Beast Quake 3? If Seahawks fans roar against Lions, seismologists set to monitor the rumble

Marshawn Lynch may be gone, but don’t underestimate the ability of Seattle Seahawks fans to register another Beast Quake at… Read More

Jan 6, 2017, 2:21 PM

Hall of Fame QB Joe Montana loves VR, wishes it was around when he was playing

LAS VEGAS — Former San Francisco 49ers star quarterback Joe Montana is just one of the many attendees at this… Read More

Jan 5, 2017, 5:00 PM

Video: Former NBA stars Shaq, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith talk tech, politics, hoops at CES

LAS VEGAS — It was so much fun we had to do it again. GeekWire just reunited with Shaquille O’Neal, Charles… Read More

Jan 5, 2017, 2:56 PM

Technology brings sports fans closer to their favorite teams than ever before, but they want more

LAS VEGAS — No matter the industry, whether sports, virtual reality, cars or media, people want to be closer to… Read More