Sports Tech – Page 22 of 50

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scott Oki, who made a fortune at Microsoft, sells 8 of his golf courses for $137M

Scott Oki has cashed in again. The ex-Microsoft vice president, who made millions by building the company’s international operations and then left… Read More

Microsoft happy with its NFL partnership thus far as Surface tablet becomes mainstay on sidelines

Whether it be on the sidelines during an NFL game, on the track during a NASCAR race, or on the TV… Read More

After nearly dying on the field, retired NFL player Ricardo Lockette explains the power of grit

For Ricardo Lockette, overcoming adversity started long before the former NFL wide receiver and special teams stud nearly died on… Read More

Vicis raises $4M from Concur CEO and others for high-tech football helmet, as it addresses player comfort complaints

Vicis had a few hiccups earlier this summer, but that isn’t stopping investors from backing the company. The Seattle startup,… Read More

A 21st Century sports ‘cathedral’: A sneak peek inside the NBA’s newest high-tech arena

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Some fans might look at the new Golden 1 Center and see a fancy place to watch… Read More

Amazon Game Studios unveils first games with deep Twitch integration and eSports wagering system

Amazon Game Studios, the gaming development arm of Amazon, today revealed its first titles that feature deep integration with Twitch, the live… Read More

How the PGA Tour is using technology to track shots, create new stats, and enhance the broadcast

Many casual golf fans are familiar with how technology has changed equipment and training. We no longer use persimmon woods that look… Read More

Photos: With help from NFL legend Deion Sanders, Microsoft unveils new fantasy football bot

ATLANTA, GA. — Deion Sanders was probably the last celebrity guest expected to show up at Microsoft’s Ignite technology conference,… Read More

HBO throws a strike at baseball tradition with ‘Real Sports’ look at how umpires compare to computers

Take him out of the ballgame? That would seem to the logical conclusion when it comes to home plate umpires… Read More

PGA Tour follows NFL, starts utilizing Microsoft devices at pro golf tournaments

ATLANTA, GA. — Most NFL followers are likely now familiar with the Microsoft Surface, given that the device has become… Read More

How the PGA Tour could create its own version of NFL RedZone

ATLANTA, GA. — In terms of broadcasting, golf is a unique. Unlike football, basketball, baseball, and most other sports, there is… Read More

How Dustin Johnson used data and analytics to become one of the best golfers in the world

ATLANTA, GA. — Dustin Johnson is looking to cap off his best season yet on the PGA Tour with a victory… Read More

Behind the scenes at high-tech Levi’s Stadium, where the WiFi is never more than 10 feet away

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Embedded inside Silicon Valley, appropriately, is a high-tech sports cathedral. It is wired with 12,000 physical network ports, 400 miles… Read More

Seattle Mariners suspend catcher for rest of season over tweets mocking Black Lives Matter, protests

Seattle Mariners backup catcher Steve Clevenger waded into the charged atmosphere of police shootings and protests on Twitter on Thursday… Read More