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Sphero SPRK+ Program Opens a New World of Learning

Sphero SPRK+ Program Opens a New World of Learning

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Sphero SPRK+ Program Opens a New World of Learning

Sphero SPRK+ Program Opens a New World of Learning

As STEM education becomes more important, Sphero launches a program to get kids (and adults) comfortable with coding — by programming one of it's cool robots.

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Tech Will Be In Play at the 2016 Olympics

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Baseball of Tomorrow: Smarter Equipment
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Baseball of Tomorrow: Smarter Equipment

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?

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Some of the Best Stuff We Saw at Toy Fair 2016

Some of the Best Stuff We Saw at Toy Fair 2016

Some of the world’s biggest toy makers — as well as some of the newest, techiest, and sportiest — descended on the Big Apple last weekend for New York Toy

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Nerf and Dude Perfect Team Up on New Sports Line

Nerf and Dude Perfect Team Up on New Sports Line

You've probably watched Dude Perfect's rad trick videos thought one of two things: How do they DO that?! or How can I do that?! The answer to both questions is

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How Under Armour Created Navy's Cool New Helmets
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How Under Armour Created Navy's Cool New Helmets

Army and Navy meet on the gridiron Saturday for the 116th time. When they do, Navy will be in some special uniforms. The Midshipmen will wear jerseys honoring

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First Look: 2016 NBA All-Star Game Gear
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First Look: 2016 NBA All-Star Game Gear

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

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WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne Helps Unveil Nike Women’s Basketball Collection
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WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne Helps Unveil Nike Women’s Basketball Collection

This was Elena Delle Donne’s year.The Chicago Sky star won the 2015 WNBA MVP after leading the league in scoring (23.4 points per game) and free throw

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Nike Therma-Sphere Max: Cold-Weather Gear That Keeps Your Head in the Game

Nike Therma-Sphere Max: Cold-Weather Gear That Keeps Your Head in the Game

Have you ever trained for race or played football in cold weather? You know, the type of temperatures that will have your teeth chattering and limbs shivering?

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Microsoft Upgrades Tech Partnership with NFL
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Microsoft Upgrades Tech Partnership with NFL

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

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Black Fives Basketball Gets Some Sweet Swag

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

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Behind the Scenes of the First Sneaker Pawn Shop

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Sammy Watkins Talks Up Adidas' New Shoe, Rex Ryan
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Sammy Watkins Talks Up Adidas' New Shoe, Rex Ryan

When Adidas unveiled it's new Ultra Boost running shoe in New York last week, they had some help in the form of runners, Olympians, and other athletes. One of

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Adidas Unveils Ultra Boost Running Shoe

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

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The Connected Athlete

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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

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ShotTracker: Basketball Tech for the Whole Team

ShotTracker: Basketball Tech for the Whole Team

As smartphones and tablets become more and more a part of our everyday lives, more and more people are coming up with ways to bring cutting-edge tech into the

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Zepp Training Center Puts Pros in Your Pocket

Zepp Training Center Puts Pros in Your Pocket

We’ve written about Zepp Labs and its neat sensor that attaches to all sorts of sports equipment before. But today the company launches a major refresh of its

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Nike's HyperSchool is in Session!

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

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Zepp Labs Announces New Tennis App

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

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Bauer Lets Goaltenders Unleash Their Inner Jedi (or Sith)

Bauer Lets Goaltenders Unleash Their Inner Jedi (or Sith)

Need a little help in the crease? Then unleash your inner Jedi (or Dark Lord of the Sith) with Bauer's new headgear. Yesterday the hockey equipment giant

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Scwinn CycleNav: Your Bike's First GPS

Scwinn CycleNav: Your Bike's First GPS

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Gear: 94Fifty Smart Sensor Basketball

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

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