Sports Tech – Page 23 of 52

Dec 2, 2016, 6:00 AM

REI shuts down popular Snow Report app to focus on other outdoor information sources

It feels like a warm front just blew in over your favorite ski destination. REI has quietly shut down its Snow… Read More

Dec 1, 2016, 11:42 AM

Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka to host ping pong tournament to benefit charity for homeless

Seattle Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka, who is widely considered the best ping pong player in the team’s locker room, will… Read More

Dec 1, 2016, 6:00 AM

Seattle-based Orfos lights the way for bikers and hikers as Kickstarter funds its new FlarePro

It can be pretty scary biking or running this time of year and fearing that you haven’t done enough to make… Read More

Nov 29, 2016, 10:31 AM

Video: Inside Turner’s eSports ELEAGUE studio as Season 2 playoffs kick off this week

Turner is betting big on eSports. That much was apparent on GeekWire’s recent trip to Atlanta, Ga., where we visited Turner… Read More

Nov 25, 2016, 9:00 AM

FairwayIQ uses connected devices and data analytics to help golf courses be more efficient

As a veteran entrepreneur and angel investor, David Vanslette saw how new technology like location data and predictive analytics was changing the way… Read More

Nov 24, 2016, 10:13 AM

Snapchat and sports: How the NHL’s Minnesota Wild used the new Spectacles

https://youtu.be/y94yqjm9Bvg The Spectacles made it into the sports world. Snap Inc., formerly known as Snapchat, has caused a stir with its… Read More

Nov 23, 2016, 4:26 PM

Microsoft and Sensoria partner with PGA pro Bryson DeChambeau to create ‘smart’ golf grip

Embed from Getty Images The golf grip is getting geeky. PGA Tour golfer Bryson DeChambeau worked with Microsoft and Seattle-area… Read More

Nov 21, 2016, 2:51 PM

Amazon reportedly wants to include live sports as part of Prime membership

Amazon’s next Prime membership benefit could be the ability to stream live sports. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Amazon… Read More

Nov 21, 2016, 6:00 AM

Amazon announces $100K eSports casual games tournament, expanding its presence in gaming

Amazon continues to invest in eSports, and the company’s latest initiative expands the experience to the types of casual games that… Read More

Nov 18, 2016, 7:42 AM

Daily fantasy sports giants DraftKings and FanDuel agree to merger

The two leaders of daily fantasy sports, DraftKings and FanDuel, have agreed to merge. The companies announced the long-rumored deal Friday morning, with… Read More

Nov 17, 2016, 10:52 AM

Behind-the-scenes technology tour of ESPN’s Monday Night Football production

When we watch a live football game on television, it’s easy to forget about the people and technology that help make it all… Read More

Nov 15, 2016, 11:35 AM

How hosting a startup accelerator can help pro sports franchises be more innovative

Update, June 12: To hear Kain speak at our second annual GeekWire Sports Tech Summit on June 21-22 in Seattle,… Read More

Nov 11, 2016, 11:35 AM

Seahawks player pleads for return of stolen Magic: The Gathering cards; Wizards of the Coast delivers care package

Cassius Marsh is a big, fast, heavily tattooed defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks. And he’s a self-professed nerd, who… Read More

Nov 8, 2016, 11:54 AM

Play of the night during Seahawks game? Military combat veterans receive Segways, ALLY chairs

The Segway may still be a particularly curious-looking transportation mode when spotted zipping around the campus of any given technology company,… Read More

Nov 3, 2016, 10:29 AM

Intel acquires virtual reality live streaming startup Voke, continues big push into sports

Intel continues to bet big on sports. The tech giant today announced its acquisition of Voke, a virtual reality technology company that… Read More

Nov 2, 2016, 3:57 PM

Here’s why you’re seeing the Amazon Web Services logo during the World Series

Baseball fans probably don’t think too much about cloud computing. But they are certainly being exposed to Amazon Web Services… Read More

Oct 28, 2016, 8:00 AM

Watching an NBA game in virtual reality: Some ‘wow’ moments, but I prefer the regular broadcast

I’ve never sat courtside as a fan at an NBA game. But thanks to virtual reality, I checked off that bucket… Read More

Oct 26, 2016, 1:48 PM

How do the Seahawks recover from a grueling game? Pete Carroll relies on tech and data for answers

Embed from Getty Images Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll admitted earlier this week that Sunday night’s overtime game in Arizona —… Read More

Oct 25, 2016, 8:45 AM

Here are the live shows the NBA will stream on Twitter, as 2016-17 season tips off today

As the 2016-17 season kicks off today, the NBA revealed more details about the two weekly shows it will stream… Read More

Oct 24, 2016, 12:58 PM

Best takeaway from bizarre Seahawks tie: Pete Carroll is the boss everyone wishes they had

Embed from Getty Images If you’re still emotionally drained from Sunday night’s grueling 6-6 contest between the Seattle Seahawks and… Read More

Oct 24, 2016, 10:12 AM

NBA installs special cameras inside arenas for new ‘Mobile View’ streaming feature on League Pass

The NBA wants to make it easier for fans to watch games on the go. The league today announced a… Read More

Oct 23, 2016, 11:49 AM

‘Mr. Sounder’ Zach Scott reflects on 15-year pro soccer career and prepares for sales analyst job

Growing up in Hawaii and working in pineapple fields, Zach Scott probably didn’t think he’d spend the first 15 years of… Read More

Oct 20, 2016, 8:07 AM

NBA will broadcast one game per week in virtual reality after inking deal with NextVR

Virtual reality in sports took another step forward on Thursday as the NBA announced that it will air one game… Read More

Oct 19, 2016, 10:26 AM

Seattle Sounders are battle ready with Xbox ‘Gears of War 4’ jerseys for regular season finale

Seattle Sounders FC fans will watch their team do battle in jerseys that have a little extra fighting spirit designed… Read More

Oct 19, 2016, 6:00 AM

Magic Johnson, David Stern join $5M round for ShotTracker basketball tech startup

ShotTracker just brought on two of basketball’s biggest names as investors. The Kansas City-based startup today announced a $5 million… Read More

Oct 18, 2016, 3:48 PM

Here are 3 social media #branding lessons marketers can learn from sports teams

Social media has changed the way brands interact with customers and this trend is perhaps most prevalent in the sports world.… Read More

Oct 18, 2016, 10:19 AM

Why Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is done using Microsoft Surface tablets during games

Microsoft told GeekWire in August that having NFL players and coaches use the company’s Surface tablet on the sideline during… Read More

Oct 18, 2016, 9:39 AM

Rivals.com founder James Heckman emerges with new media company theMaven, plans ‘bold’ move to go public

James Heckman is getting the band back together. The Rivals.com founder and former Yahoo executive today announced the formation of… Read More

Oct 17, 2016, 1:55 PM

Here are the winning ideas from the first collegiate sports tech hackathon

Athletes can improve their performance and fans can be more engaged while watching sports, all with the help of technology. That’s… Read More

Oct 16, 2016, 12:57 PM

Seahawks star Richard Sherman on Donald Trump, Microsoft Surface, power of grit, favorite apps

Richard Sherman doesn’t think much of Donald Trump’s comments about concussions in the NFL. GeekWire caught up with the Seahawks… Read More