NBCUniversal’s new YouTube TV deal covers YouTube, Peacock, and a new sports network
NBCUniversal's new YouTube TV deal covers YouTube, Peacock, and a new sports network On Thursday afternoon, after agreeing to a short extension while they continued negotiations, NBCUniversal and YouTube announced a new carriage deal to keep the network’s channels live on the streaming TV service. If the process sounds familiar, it’s because the same thing […]
MLB will use robot umpires beginning next season
MLB will use robot umpires beginning next season Major League Baseball will use so-called robot umpires at home plate beginning in 2026, the league announced today. The system has been tested in minor league games (as explained in this video, included below), spring training, and events like the 2025 All-Star Game. The Automated Ball-Strike System […]
Amazon’s Thursday Night Football broadcasts add more AI to the NFL
Amazon's Thursday Night Football broadcasts add more AI to the NFL The AI-powered “Pocket Health” feature shows whether the quarterback is at risk. Amazon’s Prime Video is bringing more AI to the football field with new features designed to give viewers more insight into Thursday Night Football games, as highlighted earlier by Deadline. One feature, […]
Sports streaming hub Streameast ‘shut down’ in sting
Sports streaming hub Streameast 'shut down' in sting Sports streaming hub Streameast ‘shut down’ in sting Some Streameast sites still appear to be live. Streameast, one of the largest sports piracy platforms in the world, has been shut down according to the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), an antipiracy group that counts NBC Universal, […]
YouTube TV could lose Fox channels this week
YouTube TV could lose Fox channels this week With the start of the NFL season looming, it’s also a window where many TV contracts are up for renewal, and on Monday evening, YouTube TV and Fox sent out alerts indicating that their contract could come to an end as soon as August 27th, at 5PM […]
Microsoft’s new NFL deal could let you blame Copilot AI for terrible playcalls
Microsoft's new NFL deal could let you blame Copilot AI for terrible playcalls Microsoft’s new NFL deal could let you blame Copilot AI for terrible playcalls The NFL and Microsoft have extended their arrangement that makes Surface tablets a familiar fixture on gameday sidelines, but naturally, now there’s an AI-powered twist on top. While Tom […]
ESPN’s streaming launch brings a TikTok-like feed and AI commentary
ESPN's streaming launch brings a TikTok-like feed and AI commentary ESPN’s streaming launch brings a TikTok-like feed and AI commentary ESPN is showing off its overhauled app ahead of the launch of its live sports streaming service. On Wednesday, ESPN detailed all of the new features coming to the ESPN app, including a TikTok-style vertical […]
Google signs Stephen Curry to pitch its Pixel, health, and AI gear
Google signs Stephen Curry to pitch its Pixel, health, and AI gear Stephen Curry will likely be making some appearances in future Pixel ads. Google has brought NBA star Stephen Curry on board to help shape the company’s hardware, features, and AI services. The long-term partnership was announced today at the Made by Google event, […]
These are Sony’s new noise-canceling headphones for NFL coaches
These are Sony's new noise-canceling headphones for NFL coaches These are Sony’s new noise-canceling headphones for NFL coaches NFL coaches will start using Sony’s new headset during the 2025 season. | Image: Sony Sony is finally debuting the headset that it developed specifically for NFL coaches, after teasing it almost a year ago as part […]
Apple’s sports app now shows tennis scores
Apple's sports app now shows tennis scores Apple’s sports app now shows tennis scores Apple Sports, the company’s sports app for iPhone, now shows scores for tennis matches. “Tennis fans can access live scores for Grand Slam and 1000-level tournaments, and can track every point across all men’s and women‘s singles matches, beginning with Wimbledon,” […]