gear

Recent Articles

Tech Will Be In Play at the 2016 Olympics
Olympics

The Olympics are right around the corner, and athletes and coaches alike are looking for ways to bring Olympic gold home to their country. With the sports

Kellen Becoats
Baseball of Tomorrow: Smarter Equipment
Future of Sports

The basic shape and function of a baseball bat hasn't changed since, well, ever. But what if you can improve the bat without really changing it? And what if the bat not only hit the ball but told you how you hit it and how you can hit it better?

Dante Ciampaglia
First Look: 2016 NBA All-Star Game Gear
hoop-head

We’re still more than two months away from the NBA All-Star Game in Toronto, but Adidas has given us a look at what the players will wear when they hit the

Dante Ciampaglia
Microsoft Upgrades Tech Partnership with NFL
Grid Iron Guru

This season, the NFL will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Super Bowl. The game has certainly evolved since Super Bowl I, but the league has been slow to

Shehan Jeyarajah
Black Fives Basketball Gets Some Sweet Swag

Back in November, we shared the story of the Black Fives, the all-African-American pro basketball teams that played across the United States before the NBA was

Dante Ciampaglia
Adidas Unveils Ultra Boost Running Shoe

At a big-deal event in New York last Thursday, Adidas gave the world its first look at the latest in running footwear: the Ultra Boost. "It's a game-changer for

Dante Ciampaglia
The Connected Athlete

Sports, as we know them, are changing. Stadiums are equipped with sensors to track advanced stats. Big league clubs use sophisticated technology to gauge player

Dante Ciampaglia
Nike's HyperSchool is in Session!

Last week, Nike invited Sports Illustrated Kids to HyperSchool, a fun and interactive experience, to teach us how weather impacts athletes. With a recreated

Christina M Tapper
Zepp Labs Announces New Tennis App

Dedicated readers of SI Kids will know Zepp Labs. Back in April, we included their product Zepp Baseball — a sensor that attaches to the bottom of a bat to

Dante Ciampaglia
Scwinn CycleNav: Your Bike's First GPS

The weather’s getting warmer, which means it’s time to get back out on your bike! And if you plan on riding to some new areas this summer, you should check out

Vidur Malik
Gear: 94Fifty Smart Sensor Basketball

Let's say you're out on the court, shooting some hoops with your buddies. You're having a lot of fun, but are you improving your basketball skills? Thanks to a

Dante Ciampaglia