The upcoming ESPN+ direct-to-consumer streaming service will bring a “Netflix-like aggregation” of sports shows, documentaries and live events when the subscription service launches in early 2018, according to ESPN President John Skipper. Skipper, who closed out Sports Video Group’s two-day summit in New York City with a keynote discussion that spotlighted the ways ESPN is […]
NEW YORK — Apple’s GymKit has officially kicked off in the U.S., enabling Apple Watch users to connect to cardio machines such as treadmills and stationary bikes in fitness clubs. The U.S. is the third country to officially roll out this feature, following fitness clubs in Australia last month and one in the U.K. last week. […]
Saying Merril Hoge and Mike Sherman know football would be a gross understatement. Between Hoge’s NFL playing days and time spent as an ESPN analyst and Sherman’s 35 years of high school, college and NFL coaching experience — they have every level of the game covered. Now the two are adding something new to their […]
When Nike unveiled its connected NBA jersey with a radio-frequency chip embedded in the tag, the sporting apparel behemoth promised exclusive content and experiences that varied by jersey. The first batch is now available with exclusive playlists for all 30 teams through the new jerseys and the NikeConnect app, while a LeBron James-crafted playlist is […]
Genies, a startup formerly known as Blend Systems that builds animated emojis that look like their users and react to popular culture and current events, has secured an additional $3 million in strategic funding and added a second pro athlete to its list of investors. This week upon the official launch of the Genies app, […]
