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Fox Sports Inaugurates Indy 500 Coverage With In-Car Tech Advancements

INDIANAPOLIS—When Fox Sports Executive Vice President of Technical and Field Operations Michael Davies reviews his organization’s inaugural Indianapolis 500 production from May 25, he does so with a mix of satisfaction, anticipation about what to do differently in 2026 and a degree of humility. “The whole experience was humbling,” he said. “You know, when you […]

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INDIANAPOLIS—When Fox Sports Executive Vice President of Technical and Field Operations Michael Davies reviews his organization’s inaugural Indianapolis 500 production from May 25, he does so with a mix of satisfaction, anticipation about what to do differently in 2026 and a degree of humility.

“The whole experience was humbling,” he said. “You know, when you go into something and you really don’t know what you’re getting into, you have to figure out a lot of it as you go along. “You only get a finite amount of those [first-time major broadcasts] in your career, and that was one of them.”



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No Fee Hike For Nursing Courses This Year, Warns Minister Sharanaprakash Patil

Karnataka: In a strong message to private nursing colleges, the Karnataka government has announced that there will be no fee hike for nursing courses this academic year, reiterating its commitment to protecting students from economically weaker sections. Karnataka Medical Education and Skill Development Minister Sharanaprakash Patil made this clear during a meeting with the Association […]

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Karnataka: In a strong message to private nursing colleges, the Karnataka government has announced that there will be no fee hike for nursing courses this academic year, reiterating its commitment to protecting students from economically weaker sections.

Karnataka Medical Education and Skill Development Minister Sharanaprakash Patil made this clear during a meeting with the Association of Nursing Colleges held at Vikasa Soudha on Thursday.

“The government will not allow any fee increase. Most nursing students come from rural and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Imposing additional fees is unjust and unacceptable,” Patil said while firmly rejecting the association’s plea to raise the fees.

He stated that the existing fee structure – Rs 10,000 under the government quota, Rs 1 lakh under the management quota and Rs 1.4 lakh for non-Karnataka students – will continue.

“Any college charging more than the approved fee will face penalties and legal action. We will not hesitate to revoke their affiliation,” he asserted.

Currently, there are 611 nursing colleges in the state with around 35,000 seats. Of these, 80 per cent are filled by the management, and 20 per cent fall under the government quota.

The minister also directed Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) Director H Prasanna to ensure reimbursement of fees to nursing colleges within 30 days.

He further clarified that only the state government will decide on filling unallocated seats, closing the door to any unauthorised changes.

In a major boost to India’s innovation and skilling ecosystem, Patil today inaugurated the Telecom Centre of Excellence (TCOE), a first-of-its-kind national initiative aimed at advancing research, innovation and capacity building in next-generation technologies.

The TCOE, established under a collaborative framework between Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and the Visvesvaraya Research and Innovation Foundation (VRIF), follows a Hub-and-Spoke model to drive impact at scale. The launch event was held at VTU’s Bengaluru Regional Office in the presence of Union Minister for Communications and development of North Eastern region, Jyotiraditya M Scindia, and VTU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Vidyashankar S.

“This national-level Centre is poised to become a catalyst for advanced R&D, next-generation skilling, and industry-integrated innovation,” Patil said.

The Centre will focus on cutting-edge domains such as 5G/6G communication, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), quantum computing, healthcare technology, and other frontier areas.

Operating from its central Hub at VTU’s Bengaluru campus, the TCOE will coordinate with 30+ affiliated spoke institutions across Karnataka to promote region-specific research, build advanced infrastructure, and nurture local innovation ecosystems.

(Note: Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by The Daily Jagran staff. Credit: ANI)



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EU unveils AI code of practice to help businesses comply with bloc’s rules

By KELVIN CHAN, Associated Press Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The European Union on Thursday released a code of practice on general purpose artificial intelligence to help thousands of businesses in the 27-nation bloc using the technology comply with the bloc’s landmark AI rule book. The EU code is voluntary and complements the EU’s AI […]

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By KELVIN CHAN, Associated Press Business Writer

LONDON (AP) — The European Union on Thursday released a code of practice on general purpose artificial intelligence to help thousands of businesses in the 27-nation bloc using the technology comply with the bloc’s landmark AI rule book.

The EU code is voluntary and complements the EU’s AI Act, a comprehensive set of regulations that was approved last year and is taking effect in phases.

The code focuses on three areas: transparency requirements for providers of AI models that are looking to integrate them into their products; copyright protections; and safety and security of the most advanced AI systems

The AI Act’s rules on general purpose artificial intelligence are set to take force on Aug. 2. The bloc’s AI Office, under its executive Commission, won’t start enforcing them for at least a year.



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Nick Caldwell Brings Big Tech Thinking to Peloton

At the ATN Innovation Summit, Peloton CPO Nick Caldwell revealed how tech, personalization and community are redefining the fitness giant Nick Caldwell isn’t your typical fitness executive, and that’s exactly what makes him an asset. With a resume spanning X (formerly Twitter), Reddit and Microsoft, Peloton’s chief product officer brings not just an outsider’s lens, […]

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At the ATN Innovation Summit, Peloton CPO Nick Caldwell revealed how tech, personalization and community are redefining the fitness giant

Nick Caldwell isn’t your typical fitness executive, and that’s exactly what makes him an asset. With a resume spanning X (formerly Twitter), Reddit and Microsoft, Peloton’s chief product officer brings not just an outsider’s lens, but a software-native mindset to the world of connected fitness.

At the ATN Innovation Summit 2025, Caldwell offered a candid view on how he’s helping advance Peloton beyond its bike-first perception into a dynamic, tech-enabled fitness platform centered on goals and connection.

“I feel like sometimes in this industry, we’re chasing whatever the most recent fad is and losing sight of what really deepens connection to the customers,” he said. “From my time at Reddit and Twitter, I learned a lot about the value of social connection.”

Here are some of the highlights from Caldwell’s fireside chat with Athletech News founder and CEO Edward Hertzman:

Beyond the Bike

Peloton may still be synonymous with indoor cycling, but Caldwell makes it clear that the connected fitness company’s future extends well beyond the bike.

“The perception, in this case, is not reality,” he pointed out. “Peloton has had multiple non-bike fitness products for a while.”

“He pointed to the Tread, Tread+ (which he referred to as the ‘chef’s kiss’), Peloton Row and a growing content catalog across 16 fitness modalities, including barre, Pilates, yoga, meditation and strength training.

“I think that we’re changing perception by having these products in the market and delivering fantastic content experiences,” he said.

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Strength, in particular, has become a cornerstone of the business. 

“Two million members a year [are] using strength content,” Caldwell noted. “That actually makes us the number one provider for strength content in this industry.”

Walking classes are also up 10% year-over-year, running classes by 5%, and the Tread is now Peloton’s number one product in terms of sales growth among net new users.

Tech Mentality, Fitness Application

With his outsider perspective, Caldwell observes that the fitness industry often approaches innovation through a hardware lens rather than software.

“My advice… is to focus more on how you can differentiate and experiment on the software side,” he said.

It’s also a philosophy that shapes how Peloton is approaching its member experience. While the company’s hardware may come with a premium price tag, Caldwell emphasized that members aren’t just buying fitness equipment, they’re investing in personal outcomes. 

“They are buying the equipment to satisfy a goal,” he said.

And with rapid advancements in technology, he says that the opportunity to meet those goals has never been greater. 

“The more you can understand that goal and directly connect your products, features and services to help achieve that goal, the better you’re going to be, which is why I’m incredibly excited about what’s happening in (the) industry right now,” he said. “There’s never been a better time to apply technology to meet our customers.”

Human Touch Meets AI

Though recognized for its sleek hardware, Peloton’s real stars are its instructors, celebrity-level figures who sweat alongside members and, according to Caldwell, are not only central to the brand’s power but also deeply involved in product design and implementation.

“We just launched a product called Strength+,” Caldwell said, referring to a new gym-focused app that automatically generates personalized workouts. But, he added, it’s not “some ChatGPT nonsense.”

“Those strength workouts are built directly by the Peloton team and instructors,” he said, describing the company’s roster of 60 instructors as an “absolute superpower” for their hands-on role in shaping the experience.

Even new members are onboarded with personalization in mind.

“We ask our members what they’re trying to achieve,” Caldwell said. “And on the back end, we use AI and other technologies to then dynamically generate a workout. But again, that workout plan is not just coming from some generic LLM – it’s coming from hand tooling across many hundreds of hand-crafted designs.”

Beyond content and hardware, community remains central to Peloton’s value proposition.

“People have an expectation when they buy a Peloton product, that they’re becoming part of something bigger,” Caldwell said.

“We have to go beyond offering just what we see on the leaderboard, high fives and hashtags – that’s a great starting point,” he added. “But our members crave more, and we see that through communities being created on external platforms where hundreds of thousands of our members are trying to find ways to come together, share fitness tips and support each other.”

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To that end, Peloton has expanded its Teams feature to deepen engagement and promote social discovery within the platform. Users can browse teams by popularity, profile tags, featured communities or by searching names and descriptions. The feature also offers new ways to interact, including milestone celebrations, comments and emoji reactions.

Smaller Stores, Bigger Reach

Retail is also evolving, following a successful small-format “micro store” in Tennessee that lets potential customers experience products.

“We’re going to try and replicate that model throughout the country,” Caldwell said.

Meeting Members Wherever They Are

Caldwell made it clear that Peloton’s strategy isn’t about locking users into a single location or device. Just as software thrives on flexibility, he applies the same principle to fitness.

“We acknowledge that [working out is] not just going to be at home,” he said. “We’re not at war with people who want to work at the gym. We need to embrace that.”

credit: Peloton

He pointed to growing engagement with outdoor and app-based content, including walking, running and gym-compatible workouts – all of which, he said, contribute to a stronger, results-driven experience for members.

“We’re going to use the data insights from your outdoor workouts and bring them back into your profile,” Caldwell said. “Your content and workout recommendations will keep getting better. The more time you spend in our ecosystem – whether at home, in the gym or outdoors—the better we’ll be able to help you achieve your goals.”

Still, he acknowledged that home use remains a significant and steady part of the member experience.

AI & The Road Ahead

While he was careful not to reveal too much, Caldwell hinted at what’s next.

“All I can really say is that we’re looking forward to talking about the future of our hardware roadmap,” he said. “But the thing I want you to take away from all this is that Peloton is here to stay. We have a great, growing line of products. We have the most deeply engaged, stickiest member base, and I feel like we are more effective than ever in delivering new experiences, and now, in this world of AI and technology, we are able to do that more effectively.”

This article is based on a live discussion held during the ATN Innovation Summit 2025, a two-day event dedicated to the future of fitness and wellness. See here for more Innovation Summit coverage. 





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Champs Taps Aetrex to Power a Digitally Enhanced In-Store Experience

Tech Tactics is Sourcing Journal’s series with brands and technology companies to discuss their latest innovations. Champs Sports is upgrading its retail experience with support from Teaneck, N.J.-based footwear company Aetrex. Last week, the apparel, footwear and accessories retailer—part of Foot Locker, Inc.—unveiled its new “Reimagined” store concept, aimed at delivering an enhanced customer journey […]

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Champs Sports is upgrading its retail experience with support from Teaneck, N.J.-based footwear company Aetrex.

Last week, the apparel, footwear and accessories retailer—part of Foot Locker, Inc.—unveiled its new “Reimagined” store concept, aimed at delivering an enhanced customer journey through an immersive shopping environment. The initiative launched at shopping centers in two key markets—Brandon Exchange in Tampa and Washington Square in Portland—with redesigned stores that reflect Champs Sports’ commitment to “blending sport and lifestyle for a more engaging in-store experience,” according to Champs Sports.

The updated locations include family-friendly zones with dedicated footwear sections for women and kids, encouraging full-family shopping, as well as curated visual displays that spotlight featured brands. One of the most notable elements, however, is the digital integration powered by Aetrex, which includes advanced 3D foot-scanning technology designed to deliver precise fit recommendations. This innovation, along with other omnichannel touchpoints, supports a more personalized and seamless shopping experience from start to finish.

“The Champs Sports Reimagined store concept introduces features intended to enhance the customer journey for head-to-toe shopping, including measuring tools with [Aetrex’s] 3D scanning technology that help achieve a precise fit for shoes in a fun, immersive way and interactive screens for omnichannel exploration of extended product options,” Tony Aversa, senior vice president and general manager at Champs Sports, told Sourcing Journal.

To help consumers and retailers like Champs Sports find the right-fitting footwear, Aetrex offers 3D scanning technology like the Albert 3DFit Scanner. This tool combines precise 3D foot measurements with AI-driven footwear matching to recommend the best fit across fashion, sport and everyday styles.

In addition to enhancing the customer experience, the Albert 3DFit Scanner also provides retailers with valuable data to optimize marketing, store performance and product planning. According to Aetrex, this data can be used to deliver personalized digital marketing based on individual foot profiles, driving higher engagement and conversion rates.

“Studies have shown that…consumers would like to experience a fit technology when shopping for footwear, [and] Albert 3DFit helps retailers of all sizes address this need,” said Kumar Rajan, vice president of technology at Aetrex. “Having the industry’s largest technology development team, we were able to use our vast experiences, coupled with our ability to engineer our own hardware and software, to develop an innovative 3DFit experience that’s affordable for all interested retailers.”



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Genius Sports appoints new Content Director to lead enhanced broadcast strategy

Genius Sports is the official data, technology and broadcast partner to some of the world’s largest leagues and broadcasters. Through its next-generation sports data and AI platform, GeniusIQ, it powers award-winning immersive, themed broadcasts for the NFL, Premier League and NBA, working alongside CBS, NBC, ESPN and others. With over a decade’s experience at CBS, Simon […]

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Genius Sports is the official data, technology and broadcast partner to some of the world’s largest leagues and broadcasters. Through its next-generation sports data and AI platform, GeniusIQ, it powers award-winning immersive, themed broadcasts for the NFL, Premier League and NBA, working alongside CBS, NBC, ESPN and others.

With over a decade’s experience at CBS, Simon brings deep expertise in televised and streaming sports production, operations, technology, and workflow. This includes analyzing the broadcast market and customer trends to propose new programming concepts for enhanced viewership numbers and experience.

Notably, Simon was a key member of the CBS team that worked alongside Genius Sports to devise, build and launch RomoVision on NFL broadcasts, which won the 2022 George Wensel Technical Achievement Sports Emmy.

In his new role, Simon will spearhead the creation of innovative broadcast forms and help to develop new and innovative advertising inventory that enables brands to own key moments of the live sporting action and build deeper fan connections.

During the 2024 NFL season, Genius Sports partnered with the Los Angeles Rams to power augmented in-game highlights, sponsored by Verizon to fans within SoFi Stadium.

Drew Simon commented: “I’m thrilled to join Genius Sports at such an exciting time in the company’s history. Having watched Genius grow as a client at CBS Sports, I’m now eager to leverage its cutting-edge tools and expertise to drive new innovations that transform how fans experience sporting events.”

Matt Fleckenstein, Chief Product Officer at Genius Sports, said: “We are delighted to welcome Drew Simon to this key leadership role. His extensive experience delivering cutting-edge broadcast content that entertains and engages millions of sports fans makes him the ideal person to take our content strategy to the next level.

Drew will play a critical role in expanding how we deliver next-generation broadcast experiences across the world’s biggest leagues and unlock immersive advertising opportunities for our sports partners.”

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Future of the Game Showcase returns at MLS All-Star Game

MLS will again hold its Future of the Game Showcase during All-Star Week this summer, hosting technology demos on July 22 and 23 at Q2 Stadium. The showcase debuted last year and is a tentpole of the league’s ongoing tech-forward strategy. Of the eight companies scheduled to participate, six are startups who took part in […]

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MLS will again hold its Future of the Game Showcase during All-Star Week this summer, hosting technology demos on July 22 and 23 at Q2 Stadium. The showcase debuted last year and is a tentpole of the league’s ongoing tech-forward strategy.

Of the eight companies scheduled to participate, six are startups who took part in either the first or second cohort of the MLS Innovation Lab, the league’s incubation program to pilot emerging tech products.

The MLS Next All-Star contest will feature three pieces of technology, with data on the pitch transmitted in real-time to the showcase. No single player will wear more than one, but groups of players will have:

  • Oliver Sports soccer-specific GPS trackers.
  • Soccerment smart shin guards providing performance data.
  • Lubu Technologies smart insoles to track ground forces and movement.

Also participating will be:

  • Edge Sound Research: Live immersive sound product.
  • Wicket: Facial recognition technology.
  • Camb.ai: AI translation of the match in multiple languages.
  • Sportec Solutions: MLS data partner to demo its AI Live Ticker and Data Story Finder with storytelling and visualizations for fan engagement.
  • OneCourt: Tactile tablet helping blind and low vision fans track the game through vibrations.



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