Tech and Sports Worlds Intertwine: Kelce Invests in Sleep Tech, Google Leaks New OS, and Trump Criticizes Hall of Fame
The intersection of technology, sports, and politics dominated recent headlines, with developments ranging from celebrity endorsements to operating system leaks and political commentary on football.
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce invested in Sleep Number Corp. and will become a spokesperson for the company's beds, according to Variety. Kelce will be pitching the benefits of a good night's sleep to the American public.
Meanwhile, Google accidentally leaked screen recordings of its upcoming "Aluminium OS," a hybrid of Android and ChromeOS designed for PCs, multiple news sources reported. The leaked videos, initially spotted by 9to5Google and shared by Android Authority, revealed an Android 16-based system with a ChromeOS-like taskbar and an Android-style status bar, seemingly tested on an HP Chromebook, according to The Verge.
In the realm of politics and sports, former President Donald Trump publicly criticized the Pro Football Hall of Fame's decision not to elect Bill Belichick on the first ballot, linking it to his disapproval of the NFL's kickoff rules, Fox News reported. Trump's comments, shared on Truth Social, joined a wave of outrage from sports figures like Patrick Mahomes and LeBron James. This occurred despite Belichick previously declining the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Trump following the January 6th Capitol riots.
Beyond these major headlines, the tech world saw other developments. Strava and Komoot integrated offline maps into Apple Watch, advancements were made in small mammal footprint tracking, and compression socks continued to gain popularity for their health benefits, Wired reported. VPNs also saw increased usage due to age-verification laws, despite concerns about the trustworthiness and transparency of some providers.
Looking ahead to the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, ski mountaineering, or skimo, will be the only new sport added to the Games, Time reported. Ski mountaineering combines ascending a snowy mountain on skis with the speed and technical skill required to descend, primarily taking place in Europe.
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