Sports Tech – Page 27 of 52

Jul 18, 2016, 2:40 PM

NFL set to install chips inside footballs this season; implications for kicking, officiating, and more

NFL game-balls will become “smart” this season. The Toronto Sun reported that the NFL will insert chips inside of footballs this preseason and… Read More

Jul 18, 2016, 10:58 AM

Sports tech disconnect: Why technology isn’t living up to its potential for pro athletes

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said last year that there may not be another industry being so fundamentally transformed by data… Read More

Jul 15, 2016, 8:37 AM

This ‘smart helmet’ lets cyclists listen to music through their bones, not ears

While some cyclists enjoy listening to music with headphones on a bike ride, there are plenty of safety risks involved when you can’t… Read More

Jul 14, 2016, 4:26 PM

Owner Steve Ballmer shares his vision for an online streaming service run by the Clippers

Reports surfaced last month revealing how Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his team are considering a new digital video service that… Read More

Jul 14, 2016, 10:59 AM

Steve Ballmer, Doug Baldwin highlight first-ever GeekWire Sports Tech Summit

What. A. Day. It was so much fun learning how and why technology is changing the sports we love to watch… Read More

Jul 13, 2016, 11:48 PM

Photos: Fourth annual GeekWire Sounders Day attracts big crowd and team delivers big win

Another huge crowd got to enjoy blue Seattle skies, great BBQ and plenty of beer at the fourth annual Sounders Day… Read More

Jul 13, 2016, 5:01 PM

4500 hours of streaming leads the way for NBC’s coverage of 2016 Olympics in Brazil

Every four years like clockwork, fans of the Olympics grumble about their favorite events not getting enough coverage. That won’t be… Read More

Jul 13, 2016, 4:14 PM

Full Video: L.A. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer on the future of sports technology

Steve Ballmer, the L.A. Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO, brought his trademark energy and enthusiasm to the GeekWire Sports Tech Summit… Read More

Jul 13, 2016, 3:20 PM

Doug Baldwin, Ariana Kukors agree technology and data are great, but gut instinct wins out

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin and former US Olympic swimmer Ariana Kukors perform on much different playing fields, but… Read More

Jul 13, 2016, 12:52 PM

Steve Ballmer says it’s ‘important’ to keep wanting NBA in Seattle, but it’s not likely to happen soon

Steve Ballmer’s dream of owning an NBA franchise was realized in 2014 when he took over the Los Angeles Clippers.… Read More

Jul 13, 2016, 12:47 PM

Steve Ballmer on new technology in sports: ‘We still haven’t beaten the kiss cam’

Business leaders, team owners, and technologists gathered Wednesday at GeekWire’s inaugural Sports Tech Summit to discuss how technology is influencing… Read More

Jul 13, 2016, 12:39 PM

How L.A. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer wants to use technology to transform basketball for fans

Someday a fan of the Los Angeles Clippers might get to see the game through the eyes of Blake Griffin or… Read More

Jul 13, 2016, 11:12 AM

In-game player heart rates? MLS commissioner Don Garber envisions broad use of technology to enhance sport

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said he can envision big ways in which data and technology could impact his league… Read More

Jul 13, 2016, 10:09 AM

Data is the future of sports, say GeekWire sports tech panelists

Data is touching every part of sports, from how people watch a game, to how they train, to the apparel… Read More

Jul 12, 2016, 9:46 PM

Technology ‘part of the DNA’ for Major League Soccer, commissioner says on eve of GeekWire Sports Tech Summit

When Major League Soccer agreed upon its collective bargaining agreement in 2011, the number one issue discussed between the league… Read More

Jul 11, 2016, 10:43 AM

Technology at the MLB All-Star Game: Intel debuts 360-degree replays, T-Mobile demos virtual reality

Intel’s 360-degree replays are coming to the baseball diamond. The tech giant announced that its new replay technology, which debuted… Read More

Jul 8, 2016, 2:41 PM

Virtual reality may have helped make Kevin Durant a true reality for Golden State Warriors

Embed from Getty Images The Golden State Warriors lured Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant away from the Thunder by offering him… Read More

Jul 8, 2016, 9:48 AM

Report: Twitter in talks with NBA, MLS, Turner about digital sports streaming rights

Twitter is in talks with the NBA, MLS and Turner Broadcasting about streaming rights for sports content, according to a report… Read More

Jul 7, 2016, 11:50 PM

Heads up, cord-cutting sports fans: ESPN to reportedly sell more online-only programming

In an effort to reach cord-cutters, ESPN plans to sell online-only programming to sports fans. The Information reported on Thursday… Read More

Jul 7, 2016, 7:30 AM

Synapse spin-out Osmosis raises $1.7M to enhance the live event experience with new technology

A stealthy new Seattle startup wants to use your smartphone and the “Internet of Things” to help sports fans, music lovers,… Read More

Jul 6, 2016, 1:56 PM

Portland Trail Blazers’ new TV deal with Comcast includes PlayStation streaming options

The Portland Trail Blazers, the closest thing Seattle has to an NBA team right now, have renewed their television distribution deal with… Read More

Jul 6, 2016, 10:08 AM

Twitter serves up its first live sports coverage, from Wimbledon

Tennis fans may not get a lot of work done today. Twitter has begun its foray into live sports coverage… Read More

Jul 5, 2016, 10:49 AM

NBA Players’ Association launches new Technology Summit to help create post-career opportunities

Embed from Getty Images Andre Igoudala wants more NBA players to get involved with the tech world. Igoudala, the Golden State… Read More

Jun 30, 2016, 10:09 AM

NBC to offer 85 hours of Rio Olympics programming in virtual reality

Feeling like you’re part of the action at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games will be a little easier thanks to NBC’s plan… Read More

Jun 28, 2016, 10:12 AM

Atavus tackles football’s biggest concern with online system to teach its technique to coaches and players

The rugby-inspired tackling method that has transformed the way the Seattle Seahawks and some major college teams play football is now… Read More

Jun 27, 2016, 10:10 AM

Sensoria launches line of smarter sports tops and improved app to monitor heart rate

Smart-garment maker Sensoria has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a new line of sports apparel and updated version of… Read More

Jun 27, 2016, 8:47 AM

NASCAR starts using Microsoft app to monitor live data from track

NASCAR officials have started using a new Windows 10 app from Microsoft to monitor live video feeds and transponder data… Read More

Jun 23, 2016, 9:51 AM

GeekWire Sports Tech Summit: Full agenda released, tickets going fast

We’re less than three weeks away from the GeekWire Sports Tech Summit, an immersive and fun conference taking place in… Read More

Jun 22, 2016, 2:54 PM

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson getting $200k to make Facebook Live videos

Embed from Getty Images If you can’t wait until Sundays this fall to see Russell Wilson, now you can catch… Read More

Jun 22, 2016, 10:44 AM

Russell Okung’s Greater Foundation continues to expand despite NFL lineman’s move to Denver

Russell Okung is no longer a member of the Seattle Seahawks, but that isn’t keeping the NFL lineman from growing… Read More