Sports Tech – Page 32 of 52

Feb 5, 2016, 11:58 AM

Deadly force? FAA goes long with its Super Bowl no-drone zone

No means no when it comes to the Federal Aviation Administration’s no-drone zone for Super Bowl Sunday. Not even CBS,… Read More

Feb 5, 2016, 10:38 AM

Conan O’Brien pairs Carolina, Denver players in ‘Clueless Gamer’ skit, with a Marshawn Lynch cameo

Conan O’Brien returned to a “cheap Marriott conference room” for a Super Bowl 50 edition of “Clueless Gamer,” his popular late-night skit… Read More

Feb 4, 2016, 12:23 PM

In Super Bowl run-up, Pokemon ad leads the pack, but overall social action trails last year

The business of Super Bowl advertising doesn’t wait for game time anymore, with online engagement serving as a key component… Read More

Feb 4, 2016, 10:59 AM

Ex-Microsoft manager raises cash from sports team owners to enhance the fan experience at live games

As technology helps our living room become a more attractive and comfortable place to watch live sports — think HDTVs, surround… Read More

Feb 3, 2016, 11:04 PM

How to stream the Super Bowl for free without a cable subscription

If you don’t have access to cable, there are a number of ways to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday. CBS,… Read More

Feb 3, 2016, 9:29 AM

NFL great Jerry Rice poses as Lyft driver, fools unsuspecting Bay Area passengers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD9gJYGkfyM Without wearing his San Francisco 49ers jersey or one of his giant Super Bowl rings, former NFL star Jerry Rice was able… Read More

Feb 2, 2016, 10:27 PM

ESPN partners with Chinese tech giant Tencent to stream March Madness and NBA games in China

Another American sports behemoth is teaming up with a Chinese tech company. ESPN announced today that it is partnering with Tencent,… Read More

Feb 2, 2016, 2:00 PM

NFL meets HoloLens: Here’s Microsoft’s vision for watching sports in augmented reality

Up until now, the “second-screen” experience while watching a live sports event on TV typically revolves around accessing apps like… Read More

Feb 2, 2016, 10:05 AM

Lessons from the football field: This Seahawk just joined the lineup for GeekWire Startup Day

At 6-foot-5 and 310 pounds, Russell Okung strikes a commanding presence on the offensive line of the Seattle Seahawks. And… Read More

Feb 1, 2016, 8:59 AM

Broncos vs. Panthers: Here are Super Bowl 50 predictions from Madden and Microsoft

If you need help figuring out who will win next Sunday’s Super Bowl, Madden simulations aren’t a bad place to… Read More

Jan 31, 2016, 5:14 PM

NFL tests video replay on Microsoft Surface tablets for coaches and players during Pro Bowl

The NFL is again testing the use of video replays on the sidelines for players and coaches. During Sunday’s Pro… Read More

Jan 29, 2016, 10:56 AM

How Intel is partnering with ESPN at the X Games, and why the company loves sports technology

Intel is doubling down on its investment in sports technology. That much was evident at CES in Las Vegas earlier this… Read More

Jan 29, 2016, 9:46 AM

Seahawks lineman Russell Okung exposes at-risk teens to technology with new non-profit GREATER

On the football field, Russell Okung is an enabler. The Seahawks offensive lineman is responsible for making sure his quarterback… Read More

Jan 28, 2016, 3:40 PM

Russell Wilson touts Bing after being accused of using Google to express love for Ciara

As a business, Twitter is struggling. But dang, the social media platform sure is providing some serious entertainment this week. After… Read More

Jan 28, 2016, 10:51 AM

Super Bowl 50 camera technology will give fans dramatic new views of game

You may not be headed to Santa Clara, Calif., to take in Super Bowl 50 in person, but CBS is… Read More

Jan 26, 2016, 12:52 PM

Microsoft: Surface tablets have not experienced a single failure in 2 years on NFL sidelines

A day after the NFL made it clear that Microsoft’s Surface tablets were not to blame for a technical hiccup… Read More

Jan 26, 2016, 10:40 AM

KrowdFit raises $2.4M to reward people with cash for tracking their exercise and eating habits

Exercise regularly, eat better, and win cash — it’s a formula that’s working for one Bend, Oregon-based startup. KrowdFit has reeled in an… Read More

Jan 25, 2016, 3:05 PM

NFL: Microsoft Surface problems during AFC Championship ‘not caused by tablets’

The NFL wants to make it clear that Microsoft Surface tablets are not to blame for a technology malfunction during… Read More

Jan 24, 2016, 1:38 PM

Tabletgate: Patriots say their Microsoft Surface devices stopped working during AFC Championship

Update: Here’s a statement from Microsoft: “Our team on the field has confirmed the issue was not related to the… Read More

Jan 21, 2016, 9:25 AM

Super Bowl 50 venue ranks No. 1 in latest NFL stadium mobile performance study

Fans at Super Bowl 50 should have no problem sharing selfies and posting video from their smartphones. RootMetrics, a Seattle-area… Read More

Jan 21, 2016, 1:24 AM

Sacramento Kings to install NBA’s first 4K Ultra HD video board in new high-tech arena

4K Ultra HD video boards are coming to the NBA. The Sacramento Kings announced today that it will install the… Read More

Jan 20, 2016, 11:18 PM

Facebook launches ‘Sports Stadium’ to give fans a place to chat during live games

Most sports fans and journalists that monitor online conversation during live sporting events probably utilize Twitter more than any other social… Read More

Jan 19, 2016, 5:07 PM

Uber gets exclusive deal to pick up and drop off passengers at Super Bowl 50

There’s good news for Super Bowl ticket holders that were planning on using Uber for their transportation needs to and from… Read More

Jan 19, 2016, 10:40 AM

Steve Ballmer gets a little love from Conan O’Brien during dramatic NBA game

When he’s not playing video games with Seahawks star Marshawn Lynch, Conan O’Brien is apparently sitting courtside with Steve Ballmer,… Read More

Jan 19, 2016, 10:32 AM

Washington state bill targets DraftKings and FanDuel: ‘You cannot call this a game of skill’

OLYMPIA, Wash. — You can start your own office pool on what fantasy sports in Washington state will look like… Read More

Jan 19, 2016, 8:00 AM

High-tech football helmet startup Vicis closes $8M round from more than 140 investors

From Hall of Fame quarterbacks to prominent spine surgeons, more than 140 investors are betting on a Seattle startup that has… Read More

Jan 18, 2016, 6:52 AM

Venture capitalist Paul Graham responds to criticism from Seahawks lineman Russell Okung

Seattle Seahawks lineman Russell Okung has received a lot feedback since penning a heartfelt response on GeekWire to Paul Graham’s recent essay… Read More

Jan 17, 2016, 8:00 AM

Boeing engineers prove you don’t have to golf to design a better golf club

EVERETT, Wash. – When experts at Callaway Golf sought Boeing’s help to improve their golf clubs’ aerodynamics, Boeing turned to a special… Read More

Jan 14, 2016, 3:10 PM

Seahawks lineman Russell Okung responds to Paul Graham’s essay on economic inequality and startups

Editor’s note: Seahawks lineman Russell Okung, also co-founder of a Seattle non-profit called GREATER and an investor in local eSports startup Matcherino,… Read More

Jan 14, 2016, 2:24 PM

NFL, MLB and DOTA 2: ESPN is diving deeper into eSports

ESPN is getting serious about their eSports coverage, with a new eSports section of the ESPN website. The site has a dedicated… Read More