Sports Tech – Page 25 of 52

Sep 8, 2016, 12:54 PM

NFL predictions: Microsoft’s Bing eyes the week 1 winners — as well as a Super Bowl champ

The Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers kick off the NFL season tonight in a rematch of Super Bowl 50,… Read More

Sep 8, 2016, 11:11 AM

San Francisco 49ers will grow tomatoes and eggplants on top of Levi’s Stadium

Levi’s Stadium now has the first-ever food farm atop a professional sports venue. Home to the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, the high-tech stadium… Read More

Sep 8, 2016, 11:00 AM

This app lets you talk with athletes and celebrities like Richard Sherman — for a price

Want to have a 15-minute conversation with Richard Sherman? Now you can — for a price. A new Dallas-based startup… Read More

Sep 8, 2016, 6:00 AM

Amazon partners with San Francisco 49ers to offer one hour Prime Now deliveries for tailgaters

San Francisco 49ers fans already watch home games at one of the most high-tech stadiums in sports, so it’s only natural that… Read More

Sep 6, 2016, 5:58 PM

Sports and technology innovation collide as Sounders and Sportradar host hackathon in Seattle

The next great sports technology innovation might just be invented in Seattle this weekend. The Seattle Sports Tech Meetup is… Read More

Sep 5, 2016, 2:58 PM

Seahawks Richard Sherman & Bobby Wagner talk video games, geekiness and trash at PAX

Seahawks defenders Richard Sherman and Bobby Wagner were on hand at PAX West this weekend. In between their time spent… Read More

Sep 5, 2016, 8:26 AM

Seahawks Richard Sherman and Bobby Wagner crush 49ers and Patriots helmets with a tank

There is no shortage of video game companies trying to get attention at PAX West this weekend. Wargaming.net took their… Read More

Aug 31, 2016, 11:27 AM

New Sacramento Kings app will guide NBA fans to their seat and show length of restroom lines

The new Sacramento Kings app will feature innovative location technology thanks to a Seattle startup. The NBA team announced Wednesday… Read More

Aug 30, 2016, 6:56 PM

This device helps U.S. Open attendees stream tennis matches and charge their phone

A dual-purpose technology device is helping fans at the U.S. Open stream live matches while keeping their devices charged as they watch tennis in… Read More

Aug 30, 2016, 3:20 PM

Sports Authority is selling 25M customer emails. Here’s what consumers need to know to protect their data

Another day, another reminder that companies don’t really have to abide by promises to not share your personal information. They have a… Read More

Aug 29, 2016, 7:52 PM

ESPN commentators rip ‘machine’ after U.S. Open tennis net sensor makes apparent incorrect call

There appeared to be a slight technology malfunction at the U.S. Open on Monday evening. During a first round U.S. Open… Read More

Aug 29, 2016, 10:59 AM

UberTailgate: Uber teams up with Miami Dolphins to help NFL fans party before games for $250

Uber is not only getting people to and from football games in Miami, but the ride-hailing company also wants to help fans… Read More

Aug 29, 2016, 7:44 AM

Snapchat meets gaming: Gatorade launches in-app 8-bit Serena Williams tennis game

Games have made their way into Snapchat. Gatorade today unveiled Serena Williams Match Point, a simple 8-bit game that can… Read More

Aug 26, 2016, 3:32 PM

Univ. of Oregon unveils new high-tech sports facility with sleep pods, concussion center, and more

The University of Oregon is now home to one of the most high-tech sports facilities in college football. The Marcus Mariota Sports… Read More

Aug 26, 2016, 10:58 AM

Here’s the tech platform NBA star Steph Curry is using to grow his brand in China

Stephen Curry wants to reach millions of Chinese basketball fans, and he’s getting help from a San Francisco-based startup to… Read More

Aug 26, 2016, 6:30 AM

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Sports Tech Hackathon, indie games expo, and more

If there are three things Seattleites love, it is sports, technology, and coffee. On Sept. 9 and 10, you can get your… Read More

Aug 26, 2016, 4:00 AM

Seahawks partner with Volt Athletics to donate ‘intelligent workout app’ for high school football teams

Three high school football programs in Washington will receive a tech-enabled fitness training platform for free thanks to the Seattle Seahawks… Read More

Aug 23, 2016, 5:09 PM

Meet the 5 new startups participating in the L.A. Dodgers sports tech accelerator

The second cohort of startups participating in a sports and entertainment accelerator hosted by the Los Angeles Dodgers and R/GA, a New… Read More

Aug 22, 2016, 1:18 PM

Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant reinvents himself as venture capital investor with new $100M fund

On the court, Kobe Bryant was relentless in his preparation and laser-focused on the smallest details that would give him… Read More

Aug 19, 2016, 2:43 PM

GeekWire Radio: Seahawk Doug Baldwin, MLS boss Don Garber and more on the sports tech revolution

This week on the GeekWire radio show and podcast: A sports tech extravaganza. First, GeekWire’s sports technology guru Taylor Soper joins us to discuss new… Read More

Aug 19, 2016, 10:32 AM

Why NFL legends and music stars are investing in this social sports app

What do Joe Montana, Gary Payton, Lawyer Milloy, Snoop Dogg, and E-40 all have in common? Yes, they are well-known… Read More

Aug 18, 2016, 12:28 PM

University of Washington football team using high-tech mouthguards to measure head impacts

Can a mouthguard keep football players safe and reduce the amount of impact to their heads? The University of Washington is… Read More

Aug 17, 2016, 4:12 PM

Vicis pulls high-tech helmets from Washington and Oregon football teams due to comfort complaints

Seattle startup Vicis today pulled its high-tech helmets from the University of Washington and University of Oregon football teams, citing… Read More

Aug 17, 2016, 1:46 PM

Microsoft calls Surface tablets on NFL sidelines the ‘greatest technology integration in sports’

The Microsoft Surface is becoming a mainstay on NFL sidelines. If you’ve watched an NFL game during the past two years,… Read More

Aug 17, 2016, 10:46 AM

This ‘Uber for video’ app is streaming live footage from the Olympics and helping Rio locals make money

There are a number of online tools that let you get a feel for what’s going on at the Summer Olympics… Read More

Aug 16, 2016, 1:23 PM

Amazon-owned Twitch acquires gaming content and resource platform Curse

Amazon-owned Twitch today announced the acquisition of Curse, a gaming content and resource hub visited by more than 30 million people… Read More

Aug 16, 2016, 10:41 AM

How Snapchat helped this NFL player get a job with the Seahawks

Embed from Getty Images With a little help from social media, Tony McDaniel is a Seahawk again. The defensive tackle,… Read More

Aug 15, 2016, 12:11 PM

Twitter may stream live NFL games via new app on Apple TV, report says

Live NFL games may soon stream on Apple TV via a new Twitter app. The New York Times reported Monday that Twitter is in… Read More

Aug 15, 2016, 10:16 AM

Microsoft debuts new NFL team-branded Surface Pro 4 Type Covers for $160

If you own a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet and like showing off your NFL team allegiance, Microsoft today unveiled a… Read More

Aug 12, 2016, 12:49 PM

Watch the ads that are making the biggest impression so far during the Rio Olympics

Who wins in the pool or on the soccer pitch or at the gymnastics venue is all well and good… Read More