The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games start tonight. I’m completely psyched! Although I’ll be out at dinner during the opening ceremonies, I plan on recording the event on my good ol’ VCR. I know, I know… old school. But I don’t have a fancy phone that could stream live content…
For those of you on the go (with fancy phone in tow or laptop or what not), here’s a gather guide of how to enjoy your Olympics sans the television set.
NBCOlympics.com
The obvious choice for those of us in the United States. Although most of NBC’s coverage will only be aired on TV (advertising revenue), there’s a handful of video content on their just-the-Olympics website. Tonight, they are also blogging live throughout the opening ceremonies.
Mobile.NBCOlympics.com
NBCOlympics.com for your mobile! Everything is bigger (text, graphics, etc.) so that it’s easier to view on your phone.
YouTube.com/olympic
Highlights from the games from the International Olympic Committee. Unfortunately, they don’t go live until March 1st despite what’s said in the Wired wiki. I want to say NBC’s exclusive rights are behind this…
YouTube.com/CTVOlympics
Content from the Canadian CTV Channel. Note that these videos are blocked in the United States “on copyright grounds.”
audiski on Justin.tv
Follow U.S. Ski Team members TJ Lanning and Resi Stiegler in brief webcasts produced by Audi (the car guys). The two skiers, who are recovering from injury, will be in Whistler hosting 15-minute dailies called “Live at the Lodge with TJ and Resi.” The webisodes air starting tomorrow at 6:30pm PT/9.30pm ET and continue through February 27th (same time each day).
Justin.tv
Streaming coverage here… possibly?
Ustream.tv
Looks like there was a live broadcast of ski jumping earlier. This streaming video site looks promising for more streaming coverage…
AT&T Mobile TV
According to NewTeeVee.com, AT&T Mobile TV will be carrying the NBC Olympics 2Go Channel. Another outlet for live video coverage from your mobile.
Olympic-Games-2010.info
There are links that show the site is ready for live streaming of Curling, Bobsleigh (is it not Bobsled?) and Biathlon. Might be worth checking out…
Vancouver2010.com
Collection of video content from different sources. There doesn’t seem to be anything that’s live but it’s worth a shot for highlights and informational reels.
Not quite getting what you are looking for? There are a few international sites that may carry more streaming coverage, but you’ll have to find a way around the regional restrictions. Try TechCrunch, Business Insider or LifeHacker for more links and tips on staying in touch with the Games.
