Generate accessible and globalized video captions in over 30 languages with StreamTranscribe

StreamAMG upgraded their automated transcription sports tech product, StreamTranscribe. Sports organizations can use the tool to produce video captions from a single source in multiple languages. This technology upgrade allows users to generate proprietary content automatically in more than 30 languages using machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies saving staff valuable time and eliminating manual transcripts while optimizing workflow...

For Soccer Ventures is out to accelerate American football through the acquisition of FootyCon, The Association and Kicks To The Pitch, helping to make the vision investor Richie Graham has closer to reality. This investment firm in Philadelphia is geared towards philanthropy in the sport using long-term goals and a pledge of $50 million to seek out, acquire and manage businesses in order to grow soccer across the United States. The Sports Techie community blog is a part of the network used by For Soccer Ventures to share this story and others that represent the company ambition to grow soccer with a youthful, energetic and positive outlook as indicated by these three initial acquisitions...

Nike used sports tech to upgrade Nathaniel Traz Powell Stadium in Miami-Dade County for high school football games using a sustainability initiative the week of Super Bowl LIV generating maximum exposure for the sport while improving player performance and the fan experience for the 8,000-seat capacity venue. The Sports Techie community blog virtually applauds Nike and the Florida school district for making this so for the many sport playing kids and teenagers in the seven local powerhouse schools in Miami that call this stadium their home field. The $2 million and nine-month renovation of the ‘The Mecca’ included the new playing field, track around the field and press box, plus new locker rooms, lighting and a state-of-the-art scoreboard...

Kobe Bryant is forever remembered in infamy now as an international basketball legend but you may not realize he was into sports tech from his youth until passing away at the age of 41 in a helicopter crash last Sunday in the Southern California San Fernando Valley. The tragic accident claimed the lives of nine souls including his daughter Gianna, as well as a fellow Whittier College Poet, Sarah (George) Chester, and her daughter Payton, also 13 years old as was Kobe and his wife Vanessa’s second eldest child...

Bit Fry is not a software code, fishing recipe or the nickname of the techie kid next door rather it is new, officially licensed sports gaming franchise featuring top players across all the major sport leagues. This is a first video game of its kind created by Bit Fry Game Studios located in New Hampshire. These smart game developers signed significant licensing agreements with nice professional sports organizations... sports tech

Sports betting as a category was added to fantasy sports for the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) Industry Awards held in Las Vegas during the 2020 Winter Conference on January 14 and 15. Adding the fast-growing sport bet categories made it 29 total awards voted on by FSGA members, a distinguished media panel and a fan vote across wagering games, web sites-apps and platforms, social media and podcasts, in addition to individual awards. The Top Innovation and Rookie of the Year, joined the Small Business of the Year, as well as the Fantasy Business of the Year and Sports Betting Business of the Year to round out the 29 winners. The complete list of award recipients is listed below...

Chivas is now offering OTT services from StreamAMG to stream online soccer video directly to Club Deportivo Guadalajara fans across Mexico and throughout the world. This makes the Liga MX club the only team to offer a streaming service directly to fans. The Sports Techie community blog has followed StreamAMG as they continue to expand their sports tech infused business partnerships around the world as more and more sport consumers cut the cord while looking for media owners that offer web-based video streams delivering both live and archived content. The ChivasTV relaunch offers the new expanded OTT service offer to ChivasnHermanos who can now watch live and on-demand football content at any time.

FanHub and Buffalo Wild Wings are once again offering a Picks & Props together with BetMGM for the NFL Playoff Divisional Games beginning today through Super Bowl LIV as well as for Monday’s epic 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship game between Clemson and LSU taking the casual mobile gaming experience to the hungry masses...

The Sports Techie community blog looks at how recent advances in AI are already changing training and other aspects of sport as well as for casino bonus betting fans and what the future might hold.

How AI is Changing Sports and the Online Bonus Betting Industry

Every professional sportsman is a fierce competitor, hungry for whatever edge they can get. Recently, this has come through advances in sports psychology and nutrition, but there’s a new game in town: artificial intelligence. sports tech

AI in the NFL

Throughout history, whether for sport or combat, people have taken training very seriously...

TD Garden Hub mobile experience powered by Venuetize features The Hub on Causeway and venue content useable by Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins fans both in-season during pregame, in-game and post-game, as well as during post-season when visiting the venue’s new 1.5 million square-foot development. NBA and NHL fans alike can now download The Hub on Causeway app developed by Venuetize, a cutting-edge technology platform provider of smart space solutions, for Boston Properties and Delaware North, a joint venture of mixed-use retail, restaurants, offices, hotels and residential. Locals and visitors can both enjoy separate experiences designed for TD Garden and The Hub on Causeway respectively... sports tech