Technology

COLOGNE: The Central European division of Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced a multi-year partnership with ESL Gaming, the world’s biggest eSports company that will be managed out of UMG’s Berlin headquarters.

The aim of the agreement is to exclusively help Universal discover and promote new artists through ESL’s global tournaments and channels. In an industry first, UMG will partner with ESL to create the ultimate destination for gaming and music fans alike to experience the official soundtrack of the world’s esports leagues and tournaments. 

May 03, 2022 17:05
ISMANING, Germany: AlphaTauri, Red Bull’s premium fashion brand, has launched a campaign using hybrid production for the first time, in which virtual and real elements merge to create a striking visual experience.  The campaign was realized in PLAZAMEDIA’s mixed reality studio in Ismaning near Munich.
May 03, 2022 17:05
BERLIN: German luxury car brands Audi and Porsche will be entering Formula 1, after convincing the board of parent company Volkswagen that the move will bring in more money than it will cost, VW chief executive Herbert Diess said on Monday.
Apr 29, 2022 19:04
MONACO: The future of all-electric high-performance motorsport has been revealed by Formula E and the Fedration Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) at the Yacht Club de Monaco where the third-generation Formula E race car was officially unveiled to the public.
Apr 26, 2022 22:04
CHENNAI: TVS Motor Company and PETRONAS have announced an alliance that sees the Malaysian engine oil giant become the title partner of TVS Racing, the Indian two-wheeler major's factory racing team.
Apr 26, 2022 18:04
BENGALURU: Nimida Sports, together with The Economic and Trade Mission, Consulate General of Israel to South India (Bangalore), are organising a series of webinars featuring some of the top sports technology companies with a focus on how cutting-edge technology can be harnessed to create effective solutions in the world of sport.
Apr 21, 2022 15:04
NEW DELHI: Online ticketing and entertainment platform BookMyShow has made a strategic investment for a majority stake in TribeVibe, a one-stop solution for college festival entertainment.  The size of the deal or other financial details were not disclosed. BookMyShow has deepened its partnership with TribeVibe through "strategic investment" "for a majority stake", a company statement said on Wednesday.
Apr 21, 2022 15:04
SINGAPORE: Toy collectibles startup Mighty Jaxx has announced the release of a new edition of Formula 1 AllStars collectibles, inspired by the sport.  Racers Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Valtteri Bottas and more have all received the star treatment with fresh looks and variances. 
Apr 18, 2022 10:04
LONDON: Nissan has announced the acquisition of the Le Mans-based e.dams race team, with the Japanese manufacturer taking full ownership of its involvement in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Apr 13, 2022 19:04
MELBOURNE: In a first for Australian cricket, Rario and BlockTrust have signed an official licensing deal with Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers’ Association that will see digital collectible NFTs (non-fungible tokens) from Australian cricket and play-to-earn virtual gaming made accessible to cricket fans globally.
Apr 13, 2022 06:04
BENGALURU: Direct-to-customer (D2C) online casual sneakers brand Flatheads has announced Indian television actor and cricket presenter Gaurav Kapur as its brand ambassador.  Kapur has also invested in the brand as an angel investor participating in its pre-Series A.