You can now watch live coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Peacock, and the streaming service added a new lineup of features just in time for this summer’s Games. Viewers can watch athletes compete for medals in more than 320 live events, including breakdancing, boxing and swimming. In March, the streamer said it would introduce special functions in its app for fans to keep up with the Olympics, and now you can use three interactive features to enjoy some of the biggest events.
All coverage lives inside of Peacock’s Olympics hub, which has “curated rails of live and upcoming events, dedicated in-depth hubs for nearly 40 sports, medal standings and an interactive schedule.” Viewers can navigate to the hub that includes an All Sports rail, the ability to search by athlete and these new features spotlighted below.
All the added perks are available to any Peacock subscriber, whether you have the ad-supported premium plan or ad-free Premium Plus. And although the streaming service implemented a price increase this month, let us remind you that you may be eligible for a free subscription if you have Xfinity internet service or Instacart Plus.
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AI-powered Olympic recaps
Merging AI technology with the voice of Emmy-winning sportscaster Al Michaels, Peacock is offering “Your Daily Olympic Recap” to provide tailored recaps for fans. The feature operates like a playlist that surfaces clips from the biggest moments from the previous day. An AI version of Michaels’ voice will run down the highlights for you based on the sports that you’re interested in.
The app prompts you to enter your name and select the top three sports categories you prefer to follow, including “Extreme,” “Team Sports” or “Artistic.” Users will be asked to choose the types of highlights they want recaps for, with options like viral moments or top competition. This feature caters to fans who want to keep up with the…
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