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Dec

29th

2040

Amazon | New Offerings, CT_Monitor Company

The best Amazon Prime Day deals under $50 you can shop in 2025

These are some of the best Prime Day deals under $50 we've found this year. Happy shopping! Billy Cadden Amazon Prime Day 2025 has officially begun, which means you have until Friday, July 11th, to take advantage of all of the Amazon Prime Day deals, especially those that are under $50.

Sep

13th

2026

Deutsche Bank | CT_Monitor Company

Deutsche Bank expects ECB’s next rate move only in 2026, and it’s a hike

Deutsche Bank expects ECB’s next rate move only in 2026, and it’s a hike

Investing India

Jul

3rd

2026

Kinetic | B2B Tag

Clients want RoI guarantee with every ad spend: Priti Murthy, President Client Solutions, WPP Media, South Asia

There are a lot of brands right now that are a bit reserved ad spends. So what have you been seeing on the client side? The positive side is that clients are still spending because of IPL, etc.

The Hindu BusinessLine

Jul

3rd

2026

GroupM | B2B Tag

Clients want RoI guarantee with every ad spend: Priti Murthy, President Client Solutions, WPP Media, South Asia

There are a lot of brands right now that are a bit reserved ad spends. So what have you been seeing on the client side? The positive side is that clients are still spending because of IPL, etc.

The Hindu BusinessLine

Jul

3rd

2026

Management Changes, Sports Rights Updates

Kano Pillars land title-winning tactician Daniel Ogunmodede in bold new era rebuild

Kano Pillars have turned to proven domestic success as they prepare for the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season, appointing Daniel Ogunmodede as their new technical adviser. The four-time league champions confirmed the move on Friday, with the experienced coach expected to commit to a two-year deal as the club begins a fresh attempt to return to the summit of Nigerian football.

Jul

3rd

2026

FIFA | Events, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag

FIFA's 2026 World Cup set to generate $9 billion in revenue, highest ever in tournament history

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is on course to become the most lucrative edition of the tournament, highlighting how football's biggest event continues to expand its commercial footprint. FIFA expects to generate around $13 billion over the four-year cycle ending with the tournament, with nearly $9 billion linked directly to the competition through broadcasting rights, hospitality and ticket sales.

Jul

3rd

2026

Nestle India bets on deeper penetration in tier-2, Tier-3 towns where consumption is rising faster: CMD

Food inflation reshaped household choices in ways that went far beyond prices as families reconsidered pack sizes, purchase frequencies and category priorities in FY26, Nestle India, Chairman & Managing Director, Manish Tiwary told shareholders at the company’s 67th Annual General Meeting.

The Hindu BusinessLine

Jul

3rd

2026

Samsung Electronics (Holding) | Capital Investment

Lee to review mega chip cluster project next week

President Lee Jae Myung plans to preside over a meeting next week to review progress for a mega semiconductor production base in the country's southwestern region, Cheong Wa Dae said Friday. The joint public-private meeting will be held at the presidential office next Monday to review the semiconductor cluster project in the southwestern region, according to presidential spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung.

The Korea Herald

Jul

3rd

2026

Ford Motor Company | B2B Tag

Nick Mayer Ford Mayfield Expands Ford Transit Van Inventory for Businesses Across Northeast Ohio

Nick Mayer Ford Mayfield continues to expand its inventory of Ford Transit commercial vans, providing businesses throughout Northeast Ohio with versatile transportation solutions designed to support growing fleets and demanding industries. Available Ford Transit models include Cargo Vans, Passenger Vans, Crew Vans, and Transit Cutaway models that can be configured for delivery services, contractors, mobile businesses, passenger transportation, healthcare providers, municipalities, and fleet operations.

Jul

3rd

2026

Tesla | Procurement and Sales, B2B Tag

Tesla Delivers Record 480,126 Vehicles in Second Quarter

Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles during the second quarter of 2026, setting a company record for the April-to-June period. Deliveries increased by 34% from 358,023 vehicles in the first quarter and by 25% from 384,122 a year earlier.

Jul

3rd

2026

NDTV | Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

NDTV partners with Integrated Advertising Services FZ-LLC to Strengthen Global Monetisation of NDTV World

NDTV has entered into a strategic partnership with Integrated Advertising Services FZ-LLC, UAE, to accelerate advertising sales and distribution opportunities for NDTV World across its international feeds. The partnership will focus on key global markets including the US, UK, UAE, and other GCC Countries and will help NDTV World build a stronger commercial bridge between India, the Indian diaspora and international advertisers.

Jul

3rd

2026

Samsung Electronics (Holding) | New Offerings, Emerging Tech

Samsung May Bring Privacy Display to Galaxy S27, S27 Pro, S27 Plus and S27 Ultra: Report

Highlights Report suggests Samsung will bring Privacy Display to Galaxy S27, S27 Plus, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra. The feature reduces side-angle visibility to protect sensitive information and refined for a smoother user experience. Galaxy S27 series tipped to debut early next year with a new Pro model.

My Mobile India

Jul

3rd

2026

Sony Consumer Electronics | B2B Tag

French Presidential Candidate Calls for New Digital Ownership Laws After PlayStation Ends Physical Disc Releases

Sony’s decision to end physical PlayStation game disc releases beginning in 2028 has sparked political attention in France, with presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon calling for new legislation to protect consumers’ rights in an increasingly digital gaming market.

Jul

3rd

2026

Sony Mobile Communications | B2B Tag

French Presidential Candidate Calls for New Digital Ownership Laws After PlayStation Ends Physical Disc Releases

Sony’s decision to end physical PlayStation game disc releases beginning in 2028 has sparked political attention in France, with presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon calling for new legislation to protect consumers’ rights in an increasingly digital gaming market.

Jul

3rd

2026

Sony Group | B2B Tag

French Presidential Candidate Calls for New Digital Ownership Laws After PlayStation Ends Physical Disc Releases

Sony’s decision to end physical PlayStation game disc releases beginning in 2028 has sparked political attention in France, with presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon calling for new legislation to protect consumers’ rights in an increasingly digital gaming market.

Jul

3rd

2026

Reddit | Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Indonesia lifts 11-year Reddit ban after regulatory compliance

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) confirmed the normalization of access to Reddit for users in Indonesia after an 11-year block, citing the digital platform's move to strengthen compliance with national regulations.

Jul

3rd

2026

Alibaba Group | Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Alibaba bans staff from using Claude Code over Anthropic spyware concerns

Alibaba Group Holding has banned its employees from using Anthropic’s Claude Code for work, citing security risks related to the US artificial intelligence firm’s previous use of hidden code to track Chinese users – a move that has sparked widespread backlash in recent days.

South China Morning Post China

Jul

3rd

2026

Alibaba Digital Media & Entertainment Group | Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Alibaba bans staff from using Claude Code over Anthropic spyware concerns

Alibaba Group Holding has banned its employees from using Anthropic’s Claude Code for work, citing security risks related to the US artificial intelligence firm’s previous use of hidden code to track Chinese users – a move that has sparked widespread backlash in recent days.

South China Morning Post China

Jul

3rd

2026

Airtel India | New Offerings, B2B Tag

Bharti Airtel’s 5G network slicing service to boost postpaid revenue, support sectoral tariff hike: Analysts

NEW DELHI: ’s roll-out of the fifth-generation (5G) network slicing will enhance its postpaid packs and boost its blended average revenue per user ( ) over the coming quarters, according to analysts. India’s second-largest telco added sector-leading 3 million postpaid mobile subscribers in the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2026, taking this tally to 29 million.

The Economic Times

Jul

3rd

2026

Bharti Airtel | New Offerings, B2B Tag

Bharti Airtel’s 5G network slicing service to boost postpaid revenue, support sectoral tariff hike: Analysts

NEW DELHI: ’s roll-out of the fifth-generation (5G) network slicing will enhance its postpaid packs and boost its blended average revenue per user ( ) over the coming quarters, according to analysts. India’s second-largest telco added sector-leading 3 million postpaid mobile subscribers in the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2026, taking this tally to 29 million.

The Economic Times

Jul

3rd

2026

Oppo | Emerging Tech, Cost Cutting, B2B Tag

Oppo may replace OxygenOS and Realme UI with ColorOS across OnePlus, Realme devices: Report

OnePlus and Realme smartphones could soon undergo one of their biggest software changes yet. According to a new report, Oppo is planning a wider restructuring of its smartphone business that may result in the end of OxygenOS and Realme UI.

Jul

3rd

2026

Samsung Electronics (Holding) | ESG

Vietnam: TotalEnergies ENEOS Commissions 28 MWp Rooftop Solar Project at Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex

PRNewswire Ho Chi Minh City [Vietnam], July 3: TotalEnergies ENEOS successfully commissions a nearly 28 MWp rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex (SEHC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The project is the first and largest rooftop solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) project under Vietnam's Decree 57 Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) framework via private-wire arrangement.

Big News Network

Jul

3rd

2026

Infosys | Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

When Wealth Meets Purpose: SD Shibulal on Building a Lasting Legacy – Outlook Business

I was raised in a middle-class family in Kerala where means were modest, but aspirations were high. Both my wife Kumari and I learned the value of education, discipline and hard work from our parents. Money was not something we discussed in terms of abundance.

Outlook Business

Jul

3rd

2026

TSMC | Capital Investment, Emerging Tech

TSMC secures approval for USD 20 billion Arizona expansion

Taipei [Taiwan], July 3 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has received official clearance to inject USD 20 billion into its wholly owned subsidiary in Arizona. According to a news report by Focus Taiwan, the approval was one of nine major domestic and overseas investment projects cleared by the MOEA's Department of Investment Review at a meeting Thursday.

Jul

3rd

2026

Sony Consumer Electronics | New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

PS6 Release Could Be Set for Fall 2027 as New Leak Reveals Production Timeline

Sony is currently the highlight of almost every video game headline after it boldly announced the end of physical PlayStation game discs earlier this week. The sudden move by the company made several PlayStation users wonder about the future of the iconic console, especially its next-gen product, the PS6.

Jul

3rd

2026

Sony Mobile Communications | New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

PS6 Release Could Be Set for Fall 2027 as New Leak Reveals Production Timeline

Sony is currently the highlight of almost every video game headline after it boldly announced the end of physical PlayStation game discs earlier this week. The sudden move by the company made several PlayStation users wonder about the future of the iconic console, especially its next-gen product, the PS6.

Jul

3rd

2026

Sony Group | New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

PS6 Release Could Be Set for Fall 2027 as New Leak Reveals Production Timeline

Sony is currently the highlight of almost every video game headline after it boldly announced the end of physical PlayStation game discs earlier this week. The sudden move by the company made several PlayStation users wonder about the future of the iconic console, especially its next-gen product, the PS6.

Jul

3rd

2026

Airtel India | Events, B2B Tag

Airtel expands mobile network connectivity along Amarnath Yatra routes

Srinagar, Jul 3 (PTI) Bharti Airtel on Friday announced the expansion of its mobile network along the twin routes leading to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, a company official said.

Press Trust of India

Jul

3rd

2026

Bharti Airtel | Events, B2B Tag

Airtel expands mobile network connectivity along Amarnath Yatra routes

Srinagar, Jul 3 (PTI) Bharti Airtel on Friday announced the expansion of its mobile network along the twin routes leading to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, a company official said.

Press Trust of India

Jul

3rd

2026

Pirelli | Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag

Czech billionaire Strnad mulls buying 14% stake in Pirelli — Bloomberg

(July 3): Czech billionaire Michal Strnad is in talks to buy a minority stake in Pirelli & C SpA from its largest shareholder, according to people familiar with the matter, in a deal that could help ease pressure over China’s role at the Italian tyremaker.

The Edge Malaysia

Jul

3rd

2026

K-TEK | ESG, B2B Tag

Market Sector Replace: AI Power Administration in Sensible Manufacturing – Sector Affect

Producers competing on ESG efficiency are changing handbook utility monitoring with AI-driven programs that join vitality knowledge to operations in actual time. The outcomes are measurable: one automotive producer minimize vitality utilization by over 20%, saving $35 million.

Jul

3rd

2026

Nestle | Capital Investment, Procurement and Sales, B2B Tag

Nestle India steps up investments in digital technology: Manish Tiwary

Nestle India has stepped up its investments in digital technology to strengthen execution and improve the speed and quality of decision-making, Manish Tiwary, chairman and managing director of the company, said at its annual general meeting (AGM) on Friday.

Business Standard

Jul

3rd

2026

Samsung Electronics (Holding) | Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Battery Details Leaked; Could Top iPhone 18 Pro Max's Battery Capacity

Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra could receive its first major battery upgrade in several years, according to a new leak. The handset is said to be under evaluation with a larger battery than previously expected, potentially giving Samsung's next flagship an advantage over the rumoured iPhone 18 Pro Max in terms of battery capacity.

Jul

3rd

2026

Visa | New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

AI Just Bought Something In Europe Under Existing Banking Rules

Worldline, ING and Visa have completed a live end-to-end agent-driven payment transaction in Europe, demonstrating how an AI agent can initiate a purchase while the customer remains in control and the bank retains final authorisation. The transaction, completed in Germany, used Visa Payment Passkeys and biometric authentication to meet Strong Customer Authentication requirements under Europe’s existing payments framework.

Jul

3rd

2026

In riposte to Trump, Merz says Germany can defend its military spending push

BERLIN, July 3 - Germany does not have to shy away from talking up its record on defence spending, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, when asked about U.S. President Donald Trump calling Germany's past efforts "ridiculous".

The Straits Times

Jul

3rd

2026

HCLTech | Artificial Intelligence

Is HCLTech Mega Deal Signalling Worst Is Over For IT Stocks?

HCL Technologies Ltd's $1.14 billion contract with a Europe-headquartered Fortune Global 50 company has done more than end the company's three-year wait for a mega deal. It has also reignited a key question for investors: Is the prolonged slowdown in India's IT sector finally beginning to ease? The five-year agreement, one of HCLTech's largest contract wins in recent years, comes at a time when the sector has been grappling with muted client spending, AI-led pricing pressure and geopolitical uncertainty.

Jul

3rd

2026

Samsung Electronics (Holding) | Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence

South Korea’s bold new chip cluster tests strategy to stay ahead in AI race

SEOUL – South Korea’s bold decision to build a massive AI semiconductor cluster in its south-western region marks more than just an industrial policy gamble. It is also a geopolitical bet to ensure the country’s indispensability in the global AI supply chain while creating a second technology hub beyond the capital region.

The Straits Times

Jul

3rd

2026

Larsen & Toubro | Capital Investment

Amazon Data Services pre-leases 4 acres in Mumbai for data centre expansion

Cloud computing services provider Amazon Data Services India Pvt. Ltd. has pre-leased 4 acres of land in Powai, in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), for the expansion of its under-construction data centre campus at a total rental outgo of over ₹650 crore across a tenure of 17 years and seven months.

Business Standard

Jul

3rd

2026

Samsung Electronics (Holding) | Procurement and Sales, B2B Tag

Computing Information: SK hynix, Samsung, Micron amongst semiconductor trade group lobbying towards authorities intervention on home reminiscence chip provide — says transfer would worsen state of affairs, suggests tax deductions on client electronics as

The SEMI trade affiliation, which incorporates high reminiscence chip producers Micron, Samsung, and SK hynix, has written a letter to the Trump administration urging towards any sort of intervention within the reminiscence market that might affect costs or manufacturing capability, saying that it’ll worsen the scarcity.

Jul

3rd

2026

Blackstone | ESG, Regulatory and Legal

Blackstone's QTS terminates Digital Gateway data centre project in Virginia

Blackstone's QTS said on Thursday it had terminated its planned Digital Gateway data centre project in Virginia and withdrawn the associated filings after years of planning and regulatory review. The ‌data ⁠centre operator ⁠has faced years of local opposition and litigation over the project, despite it being approved by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors.

ET EnterpriseAI

Jul

3rd

2026

PwC | Events, ESG, B2B Tag

Swiss Sustainability Transformation Event 2026

This event aims to bring together business leaders and experts to explore how organisations can strengthen resilience, enhance competitiveness and deliver sustainable performance in an increasingly volatile environment. We look forward to an engaging discussion with three distinguished speakers who will share their perspectives on the role of technology, geopolitics and sustainability in today’s business landscape Sustainability reporting has evolved beyond a mere compliance task - it's now a strategic tool for long-term value creation.

PwC Switzerland

Jul

3rd

2026

Tungsten Network, a Kofax company | Default (Finance), Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

The Default Document AI Decision Is Starting to Crack

For years, most organizations didn't actively choose their document AI solutions. They inherited them. Hyperscale computing providers dominated the tech stack, and organizations defaulted to using whatever document AI tools, like OCR and form extraction, were bundled into the agreement.

Tungsten Automation

Jul

3rd

2026

Samsung Electronics (Holding) | New Offerings, Emerging Tech

Galaxy Glasses leak reveals buttons, gestures, and camera controls ahead of launch

A fresh leak reveals how Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Glasses handle media playback, photography and other things, while offering a closer look at the smart glasses physical controls. Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Glasses have surfaced in a new series of leaked tutorial videos, offering one of the clearest looks yet at how the Android XR wearable is expected to operate.

The Indian Express

Jul

3rd

2026

Tungsten Network, a Kofax company | B2B Tag

Accuracy is Becoming the Real Document AI Battleground

In enterprise document AI, accuracy is the primary fault line. Not because it was always the priority, but because the stakes have changed. As document AI moves from experimentation into production, accuracy has become the battleground where vendor decisions are won or lost, and the cost of getting it wrong has become impossible to ignore.

Tungsten Automation

Jul

3rd

2026

Flipkart | Management Changes, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Flipkart appoints Vinay Vaidya as SVP to drive AI-led tech innovations

Ecommerce platform on Thursday announced the appointment of as its senior vice president, technology for supply chain. Vaidya will lead technology and platforms across fulfilment services, seller experience, trust and safety, and marketplace. He will also drive innovation in logistics and AI-powered capabilities, the company said.

ET EnterpriseAI

Jul

3rd

2026

NASA | New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Space Innovations Take Center Stage: NASA, Amazon, and Skyroot

In a groundbreaking move, NASA and its partner Katalyst have delayed an innovative mission intended to secure an aging U.S. satellite observatory. This decision follows unforeseen weather conditions and technical issues. The mission is highly anticipated and will test cutting-edge orbital-grappling technology that could influence future satellite endeavors globally.

Jul

3rd

2026

Kuaishou Technology | Capital Investment, Funding Activities, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag

Alibaba, Tencent back Kuaishou's Kling AI in $2.8 billion fundraise

(July 3): China's Kuaishou Technology said a group of investors including Alibaba and Tencent will inject over 19 billion yuan ($2.80 billion) in Kling AI, while valuing the popular AI video arm at $15 billion on a pre-money basis.

The Edge Malaysia

Jul

3rd

2026

Tencent Holdings | Capital Investment, Funding Activities, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag

Alibaba, Tencent back Kuaishou's Kling AI in $2.8 billion fundraise

(July 3): China's Kuaishou Technology said a group of investors including Alibaba and Tencent will inject over 19 billion yuan ($2.80 billion) in Kling AI, while valuing the popular AI video arm at $15 billion on a pre-money basis.

The Edge Malaysia

Jul

3rd

2026

Alibaba Group | Capital Investment, Funding Activities, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag

Alibaba, Tencent back Kuaishou's Kling AI in $2.8 billion fundraise

(July 3): China's Kuaishou Technology said a group of investors including Alibaba and Tencent will inject over 19 billion yuan ($2.80 billion) in Kling AI, while valuing the popular AI video arm at $15 billion on a pre-money basis.

The Edge Malaysia

Jul

3rd

2026

Alibaba Digital Media & Entertainment Group | Capital Investment, Funding Activities, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag

Alibaba, Tencent back Kuaishou's Kling AI in $2.8 billion fundraise

(July 3): China's Kuaishou Technology said a group of investors including Alibaba and Tencent will inject over 19 billion yuan ($2.80 billion) in Kling AI, while valuing the popular AI video arm at $15 billion on a pre-money basis.

The Edge Malaysia