Humanoid robots pummel YouTuber in cage matches, California tells startup to stop the fights
It begins
81-year-old Dodgers fan shut out by smartphone-only season tickets
A hot potato: It might be difficult for some people to believe, but not everyone owns a smartphone. Those who can't or won't use a handset often find today's digital society difficult to navigate. Just ask the 81-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers fan who can't get a season ticket because the team no longer prints paper versions.
Only one of these tech "sports" is real. Can you guess which?
Have you heard of the Quantum Cable Untangling Contest, or the VR Headset Balance Race? How about the World Server Throwing Championship?
Major League Baseball inks multi-million dollar broadcast deals with Netflix, ESPN, and NBC
Live baseball comes to Netflix for the first time
Struggling NHL coach turns to ChatGPT as Calgary Flames search for answers
A hockey team, a losing streak, and a coach asking ChatGPT for advice
Nike's Project Amplify is the first powered footwear catering to everyday athletes
Like having a second set of calf muscles
ESPN launches standalone streaming service with full access for $30/month
Stream ESPN, ESPN2, SECN, ACCN, ESPN+ and more – no cable required
NBA quietly trials smart basketballs with embedded sensors and AI tracking
The rise of sensor-driven sports tech
Robot umpires to debut at today's MLB All-Star game, regular season use planned for 2026
Cameras determine strike zone differently from human umpires
The Machines Calling Balls and Strikes - Baseball Joins the Tech Takeover
MLB is testing robo umps in spring training, letting players challenge ball and strike calls using Hawk-Eye tech. The system could reach regular season games as early as 2026---but not all are sold.
NFL to replace chains with Sony's 8K cameras and Hawk-Eye technology for measuring first downs
The chain gangs are not going extinct... yet
Samsung's March Madness bundle includes eight TVs, featuring a 98-inch model and an 8K set
You also get a 36% discount
Australian Open tennis tournament replaces players with Wii Sports-like avatars to stream live matches
The avatars come with giant heads and even bigger (tennis) balls
Angry viewer sues Netflix over streaming issues during Tyson vs Paul fight
Florida man strikes back
What was the first FIFA World Cup to be fully filmed in 4K?
Was it Russia 2018, Qatar 2022, will it have to wait until World Cup 2026, or was it way before then?
EA Sports FC 25 early access begins, full release on September 27
EA is unlikely to face competition in soccer simulation anytime soon
Elite racing bikes could become the oddest victim of hacking
Researchers expose alarming vulnerabilities in wireless shifting systems
Watch Google's DeepMind robot play table tennis against human players
Even skilled players enjoyed the robotic challenge
NBA 2K25 gives the series a huge technical upgrade on PC this September
SSD required, but still no crossplay with consoles
LED glass basketball court to make NBA debut this month, displaying stats and replays
Courts can also display other entertainment content and host potentially any hardcourt sport
Spanish soccer league wants Google to remove IPTV pirate apps from users' phones
If it "can be done for child pornography," they should do it for IP piracy, too...
AI beats world champion first-person drone racers
Results could improve autonomous drone navigation in real-world settings
Over one million LEDs light up Sphere, Las Vegas' incredible new attraction
The inside is just as amazing
In brief: There is lots to see and do in Las Vegas, and in September this year, what could become the city's biggest attraction will open: the largest spherical building in the world, one packed with programmable exterior LEDs that can display incredible visuals. Inside, visitors will be able to watch music concerts, film events, and some sports while experiencing the 250-foot-high wrap-around interior screen.
The Best Headphones - Holidays 2022
A quality set of headphones are essential for enjoying music and games, listening to podcasts and audiobooks on the go, and keeping your focus up while working out. Here's our guide to the best headphones you buy right now.
