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Sky Go trials new high-tech trolley at Sainsbury's to ensure consumers don't miss out on the latest sports news as they shop
The most action packed day of the football calendar is almost upon us and to ensure tomorrow's transfer deadline day is not interrupted with life's daily chores, Sky Sports News presenters Jim White and Charlotte Jackson tried out an innovative new trolley at Sainsbury's, designed to allow customers to stream the latest sports action via the Sky Go iPad app while they shop.
Customers can catch all the latest Sky Sports News live, and on the move, via the Sky Go app, so even the weekly grocery shop won't get in the way of tomorrow's transfer news, shock deals and speculation.
Footie fans can breathe a sigh of relief thanks to the state-of-the-art trolley which comes complete with tilting iPad holder and speakers, a front bumper complete with a sensor which lets off a warning beep if you get too close to other shoppers and an onboard battery with self-charging solar panel to ensure the viewing device never runs on empty.
Creator of the Sky Go trolley, Ian Burgess, Setwo Designs comments: "Being able to create a gadget that is practical yet innovative is often a challenge but Ithink with the Sky Go trolley we've cracked it. The trolley can be used in the traditional way for shopping yet streams the latest sports news on Sky easily."
Holly Knill, Head of Sky Go, comments: "The transfer deadline window is a perfect example of when sports fans want to be kept up to date with the latest sports news whenever and wherever they are. We have been able to respond to this consumer demand by working with Sainsbury's to create a prototype that allows sports fans to never miss a minute of the latest news from Sky Sports via the Sky Go app".
Brett Hart Sainsbury's trolley buyer: "We strive to make our customers' lives simpler, which is why we're looking at these new trolleys."
Sky Go is a new service from Sky that lets you watch all five Sky Sports channels, ESPN and Sky News through multiple devices including your laptop, PC, iPad or iPhone. For more information visit www.sky.com/go
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