SportTechie

Aug 06, 2018

U.S. Veteran Steve Kirk Uses Breath-Triggered Gun at Wheelchair Games

A 1980 skiing accident left U.S. Army veteran Steve Kirk with a dislocated neck and little use of his arms or legs. Almost forty years later, Kirk was competing at...

Aug 03, 2018

Peloton Raises $550 Million and Plans Netflix for Fitness Streaming

Peloton, the at-home indoor cycling company, has raised $550 million in a new funding round that values the company right around $4 billion. The late-stage, Series F funding round, led by...

Jul 20, 2018

Hyperice Partners With Foundry IV to Bring Recovery Technology to Esports

Esports consulting firm Foundry IV and sports recovery brand Hyperice have announced a joint initiative called “Move.” The partnership seeks to prioritize health and wellness programs for professional esports athletes...

Jul 19, 2018

Golfers Screened for Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Drivers at the British Open

Golfers at this year’s British Open are being subjected to increased scrutiny. A randomly selected group of 30 players arriving at Carnoustie, Scotland this week had their drivers tested to...

Jul 13, 2018

NFL’s HeadHealthTech Winners Include Corsair’s Textile-Based Helmet Liner

A textile-based helmet liner, an impact-reducing field surface, and a safer face mask were announced as the latest winners of the NFL’s HeadHealthTech Challenge IV on Thursday. Corsair Innovations, which...