Tag: basketball
FIBA partners with Twitch to stream basketball content
FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, and Twitch have announced a multi-year collaboration to bring more basketball content to the interactive live streaming service. The strategic agreement with FIBA is the first such deal that Twitch has struck with an International Federation. FIBA will not just stream sports content but also, together with Twitch, will tailor…
From simple to complex graphics: a look at basketball-related online games
In the UK, basketball often takes a back seat to football, both in real life and in digital life. Football is the top sport in the UK since it attracts most visitors to its stadiums, achieves a large target audience on television and has a huge consumer base for online games like FIFA. That doesn’t…
Nike confirms $350 Adapt BB ‘connected shoes’ with smartphone control
As per our story this morning, Nike has confirmed a new pair of connected shoes which are self-lacing and can be controlled from a smartphone. The new Nike Adapt BB contain what the sportswear firm called power laces, which tighten or loosen the shoes at the press of a button - either on the shoes…
How to watch American sports (NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL) in the UK
Have you ever wanted to watch baseball, basketball, ice hockey or American football on your TV? For UK viewers it can be difficult to figure out just how to do it – though there's a growing popularity of American sport…
Christmas stocking filler gadgets: Desktop basketball and desktop darts
OK so these aren't exactly high-tech gadgets, but everyone needs at least one silly toy on their desk, don't they? Just think how proud you'll be when you go back to the office in the New Year with one or…
Sony PS3 video special: NBA 07 struts its funky stuff
Speaking as a sporty gaming man (i.e. all my sporting activity is conducted from the sofa. With crisps.), NBA 07 was the game that grabbed me most at last night's Sony PS3 bloggers event. Not in a revolutionary 'new paradigm…
