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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.
MySA
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
Jun
11th
2026
Netflix
| Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Why ‘podcast wars’ will be real broadcast battleground at the World Cup
For the first time since the BBC and ITV began sharing World Cup coverage in 1966 their local rivalry will not be the main broadcasting battleground this summer.
Irish Examiner
Jun
11th
2026
BBC Northern Ireland
| Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Why ‘podcast wars’ will be real broadcast battleground at the World Cup
For the first time since the BBC and ITV began sharing World Cup coverage in 1966 their local rivalry will not be the main broadcasting battleground this summer.
Irish Examiner
Jun
11th
2026
FIFA
| Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
FIFA World Cup 2026 is here. But, do Indians watch their own football? The numbers may surprise you
The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off tonight across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Zee Entertainment has secured the broadcast and streaming rights for India. Matches will air on their new sports channel, Unite8 and stream on Zee5.
Live Mint
Jun
11th
2026
Sports Rights Updates
CMG warns against unauthorized 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcasts in China
China Media Group (CMG) has issued a copyright protection statement ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reaffirming its exclusive media rights and sublicensing authority for the tournament across the Chinese mainland. The broadcaster also outlined a series of measures aimed at combating unauthorized use of World Cup content and broadcast signals.
CGTN
Jun
10th
2026
FIFA
| Events, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
This year's FIFA World Cup could become the most profitable in history
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is setting records even before the tournament kicks off. FIFA expects nearly 8 billion euros in operating revenue from the competition, the bulk of which will be provided by the sale of television rights, sponsorship deals, and tickets.
Ukrainian News Agency
Jun
10th
2026
LiveMode
| Emerging Tech, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Will World Cup matches be available on YouTube? Here's what FIFA just announced
T he 2026 FIFA World Cup will not only be the biggest tournament in football history with 48 teams and 104 matches, it will also mark a major shift in how fans consume the sport. As FIFA seeks to attract younger audiences, the governing body has signed a record number of digital-focused broadcast deals, bringing influencers, creators, YouTube and TikTok into the World Cup ecosystem.
Mathrubhumi English
Jun
10th
2026
FIFA
| Emerging Tech, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Will World Cup matches be available on YouTube? Here's what FIFA just announced
T he 2026 FIFA World Cup will not only be the biggest tournament in football history with 48 teams and 104 matches, it will also mark a major shift in how fans consume the sport. As FIFA seeks to attract younger audiences, the governing body has signed a record number of digital-focused broadcast deals, bringing influencers, creators, YouTube and TikTok into the World Cup ecosystem.
Mathrubhumi English
Jun
10th
2026
Fubo TV
| Emerging Tech, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Fubo, NBCU Programming Blackout Ends After New Carriage Deal
Fubo has struck a new distribution agreement that restores NBCUniversal’s programming on the service — ending a six-month blackout that began in November. Under the terms of the deal, Fubo customers will be able to stream NBC, Telemundo, Bravo, the NBC Sports Network and regional sports networks in the Bay Area, Boston, California and Philadelphia through the service’s English-language TV plan.
HispanicBusinessTV
Jun
10th
2026
Universal International Studios
| Emerging Tech, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Fubo, NBCU Programming Blackout Ends After New Carriage Deal
Fubo has struck a new distribution agreement that restores NBCUniversal’s programming on the service — ending a six-month blackout that began in November. Under the terms of the deal, Fubo customers will be able to stream NBC, Telemundo, Bravo, the NBC Sports Network and regional sports networks in the Bay Area, Boston, California and Philadelphia through the service’s English-language TV plan.
HispanicBusinessTV
Jun
10th
2026
Airtel India
| B2B Tag
Airtel rebrands Priority Postpaid as Fast Lane
New Delhi: Bharti Airtel has rebranded its Priority Postpaid service, which triggered net neutrality debate, as Fast Lane service, extending the promise of faster connectivity to postpaid users, the company said on Wednesday. The company has made changes on the website, and signals on mobile phones are also displaying the "Fast lane" name now. When asked if the company has shelved the Priority Postpaid plan, the company spokesperson denied the development but acknowledged the rebranding of the service as Fast Lane.
Bizz Buzz
Jun
10th
2026
Bharti Airtel
| B2B Tag
Airtel rebrands Priority Postpaid as Fast Lane
New Delhi: Bharti Airtel has rebranded its Priority Postpaid service, which triggered net neutrality debate, as Fast Lane service, extending the promise of faster connectivity to postpaid users, the company said on Wednesday. The company has made changes on the website, and signals on mobile phones are also displaying the "Fast lane" name now. When asked if the company has shelved the Priority Postpaid plan, the company spokesperson denied the development but acknowledged the rebranding of the service as Fast Lane.
Bizz Buzz
Jun
10th
2026
Bharti Airtel
| Regulatory and Legal
Telecom relief
The Bombay High Court’s decision to strike down the Centre’s one-time spectrum charge (OTSC) demand on Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea is a welcome affirmation that governments, no less than private parties, are bound by the contracts they sign.
The Hindu BusinessLine
Jun
10th
2026
Verizon Business
| Events, Emerging Tech, Sports Rights Updates
How Technology and Broadcast Innovation Are Powering the 2026 World Cup
Key Takeaways: Broadcasting a Global Event at Unprecedented Scale The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to redefine what it means to produce and distribute a live sports event. Speaking at the 2026 NAB Show, leaders from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Verizon and Fox Sports emphasized that the tournament’s scale is unlike anything the industry has seen before.
NAB Show
Jun
10th
2026
Speed
| Events, Emerging Tech, Sports Rights Updates
How Technology and Broadcast Innovation Are Powering the 2026 World Cup
Key Takeaways: Broadcasting a Global Event at Unprecedented Scale The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to redefine what it means to produce and distribute a live sports event. Speaking at the 2026 NAB Show, leaders from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Verizon and Fox Sports emphasized that the tournament’s scale is unlike anything the industry has seen before.
NAB Show
Jun
10th
2026
FIFA
| Events, Emerging Tech, Sports Rights Updates
How Technology and Broadcast Innovation Are Powering the 2026 World Cup
Key Takeaways: Broadcasting a Global Event at Unprecedented Scale The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to redefine what it means to produce and distribute a live sports event. Speaking at the 2026 NAB Show, leaders from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Verizon and Fox Sports emphasized that the tournament’s scale is unlike anything the industry has seen before.
NAB Show
Jun
10th
2026
New Offerings, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Adidas wants to be part of every World Cup conversation. Its WhatsApp deal shows how sports marketing is changing
For decades, sports sponsorship followed a familiar formula. Brands paid to appear on jerseys, stadium hoardings, television broadcasts and billboards. The goal was simple: be seen by as many fans as possible. But the partnership between sportswear giant Adidas and Meta-owned Whatsapp during the 2026 FIFA World Cup suggests the industry’s biggest brands are chasing something different now.
Financial Express
Jun
10th
2026
Viacom18
| Funding Activities, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Zee clears Rs 2,300 crore fund raise after securing FIFA World Cup rights
Zee Entertainment on Wednesday said its board of directors had approved raising capital of a minimum Rs 2,300 crore in one or more tranches to fund the company’s strategic and business initiatives. The fund-raising plans comes a week after the company picked up the FIFA media rights for eight years for around $30-35 (Rs 280-330 crore).
Financial Express
Jun
10th
2026
Alibaba Group
| Procurement and Sales, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence
AI agents give
YIWU, Zhejiang, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Yiwu merchant Wei Jun still marvels at the sheer speed of his recent deal for 1,000 starry-sky projector lamps, aided by an artificial intelligence (AI) agent. While his Kenyan buyer was inspecting samples in Yiwu, known as the "world's supermarket" in east China's Zhejiang Province, an automated workflow was triggered: an AI agent instantly beamed the specifications to R&D and supply chain teams, bypassing tedious back-and-forth communication.
New York City News.Net
Jun
10th
2026
Fubo TV
| Emerging Tech, Sports Rights Updates
Fubo Announces Distribution Agreement With NBCUniversal
FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) announced today a distribution agreement with NBCUniversal. Starting today, Fubo customers can stream NBCUniversal’s Spanish-language networks, Telemundo and Universo, with NBCU’s English-language networks, including the new NBC Sports Network (NBCSN), regional sports networks (RSNs) and new FAST channels, to launch in the coming weeks.
GuruFocus
Jun
10th
2026
Universal International Studios
| Emerging Tech, Sports Rights Updates
Fubo Announces Distribution Agreement With NBCUniversal
FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) announced today a distribution agreement with NBCUniversal. Starting today, Fubo customers can stream NBCUniversal’s Spanish-language networks, Telemundo and Universo, with NBCU’s English-language networks, including the new NBC Sports Network (NBCSN), regional sports networks (RSNs) and new FAST channels, to launch in the coming weeks.
GuruFocus
Jun
10th
2026
AT&T
| Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag
Adaptive ML and AT&T Expand AI Collaboration to Scale Specialized Models Across Enterprise Workflows
NEW YORK, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Adaptive ML, the leader in Reinforcement Learning Operations (RLOps), today announced the renewal and expansion of its work with AT&T. Following a year of successful production deployment, AT&T has now doubled its software footprint within the Adaptive Engine platform and embedded Adaptive Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) to accelerate the transition from prototypes built using closed proprietary LLMs prototypes to autonomous, agentic systems.
Acrofan
Jun
10th
2026
Sports Rights Updates
2026 World Cup broadcast deal for Thailand stalled over cost concerns
BANGKOK, Thailand – Efforts to secure the live broadcast rights for the 2026 World Cup in Thailand are held up due to concerns over high pricing and financial viability, the country’s sports minister said on Wednesday.
Pattaya Mail
Jun
10th
2026
WBD Networks (Discovery)
Paramount, Warner Bros deal under EU subsidy scrutiny, decision due July 14
BRUSSELS: Paramount Skydance Corp’s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, backed by Gulf sovereign wealth funds, is under European Union subsidy scrutiny, according to a European Commission filing. The U.S. entertainment giant sought EU approval under its Foreign Subsidies Regulation, which targets unfair foreign state aid, on Tuesday.
Business Recorder
Jun
10th
2026
WarnerMedia
Paramount, Warner Bros deal under EU subsidy scrutiny, decision due July 14
BRUSSELS: Paramount Skydance Corp’s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, backed by Gulf sovereign wealth funds, is under European Union subsidy scrutiny, according to a European Commission filing. The U.S. entertainment giant sought EU approval under its Foreign Subsidies Regulation, which targets unfair foreign state aid, on Tuesday.
Business Recorder
Jun
10th
2026
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
| B2B Tag
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs tops 2 million disability claims processed in fiscal 2026
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says it has processed more than 2 million disability benefits claims as of June 1 in fiscal 2026, reaching the milestone earlier than in the prior fiscal year. The department says the faster pace comes alongside lower backlogs, shorter decision times and more than $124 billion in compensation and pension benefits awarded to veterans and survivors.
Traders Union
Jun
10th
2026
Vlocity
| Emerging Tech, Cost Cutting, Artificial Intelligence, Layoffs, B2B Tag
Salesforce reportedly cuts jobs across Agentforce, MuleSoft amid AI push
Salesforce is reportedly undertaking another workforce reduction, with employees linked to its Agentforce artificial intelligence platform among those affected. The move comes despite the company's strong public push around Agentforce, which CEO Marc Benioff has previously suggested could even inspire a future corporate rebrand.
CNBC TV18
Jun
10th
2026
New Zealand Rugby (NZR)
| Management Changes, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Tony Brown’s ‘really clear’ verdict on new role as NZ Rugby are confident that any All Blacks coach ‘will want’ Springboks attack guru
New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster says that Tony Brown has been ‘really clear’ on the position he wants to fulfil in the All Blacks coaching team. The former fly-half will leave Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks set-up after the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia to return to New Zealand after signing a two-year deal to be an All Blacks assistant coach.
PlanetRugby
Jun
10th
2026
Veritone
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Veritone, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 10, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI) and certain of its officers.
Wallstreet Online
Jun
10th
2026
Funding Activities, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Zee Entertainment to raise $241 million for stategic initiatives
Indian television broadcaster Zee Entertainment said on Wednesday it would raise 23 billion rupees ($241.43 million) to fund its strategic and business initiatives. The company, which did not disclose a medium for the raise, said the board will deliberate further on options for raising funds The fundraise comes days after the broadcaster struck a deal with FIFA to broadcast the 2026 World Cup in India, ending uncertainty over the tournament’s availability in one of the last major markets where rights had remained unsold.
Business Recorder
Jun
10th
2026
NTT Group
| Emerging Tech
NTT to Launch Fund to Promote IOWN Infrastructure Globally
NTT Inc. said Wednesday that it will establish an investment fund this month to globally promote the IOWN next-generation communication infrastructure using optical technology. The fund is expected to total some 80 billion yen, with participation from South Korean and Taiwanese firms and others.
JIJI.com
Jun
10th
2026
Raidio Teilefis Eireann
| Sports Rights Updates
World Cup water breaks offer lucrative opportunity for broadcasters, including RTÉ
RTÉ will carry in-game adverts during World Cup water breaks, the broadcaster has confirmed. With hot weather due and memories fresh of the scorching 2025 Club World Cup, Fifa has for the first time mandated three-minute hydration breaks in each half for all 104 matches of the World Cup starting Thursday in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
Irish Examiner
Jun
10th
2026
FIFA
| Sports Rights Updates
World Cup water breaks offer lucrative opportunity for broadcasters, including RTÉ
RTÉ will carry in-game adverts during World Cup water breaks, the broadcaster has confirmed. With hot weather due and memories fresh of the scorching 2025 Club World Cup, Fifa has for the first time mandated three-minute hydration breaks in each half for all 104 matches of the World Cup starting Thursday in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
Irish Examiner
Jun
10th
2026
NASA
| B2B Tag
NASA announces all-male crew for Artemis III Moon mission, faces backlash
Several people argued that Artemis II had inspired a new generation of women interested in science and space exploration. Nasa’s announcement of the four astronauts for Artemis III sparked online criticism after space enthusiasts noted that no women were chosen for the mission, despite the American space agency’s recent push for greater representation in human spaceflight.
The Indian Express
Jun
10th
2026
Vlocity
| Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag
Salesforce commits to train one million Indians in AI skills by 2030
Salesforce has pledged to equip one million learners in India with AI-focused skills by 2030 through partnerships with government agencies and educational institutions. The initiative aims to prepare students and professionals for emerging opportunities in the rapidly evolving AI economy.
Telangana Today
Jun
10th
2026
Airtel India
| B2B Tag
Airtel deploys over 2,900 new 5G sites in upper north region to boost network coverage
Telecom service operator Bharti Airtel on Wednesday, June 10, said it has deployed more than 2,900 new 5G network sites across the upper north region over the past 12 months to ensure faster speed and better experience for its users.
CNBC TV18
Jun
10th
2026
Bharti Airtel
| B2B Tag
Airtel deploys over 2,900 new 5G sites in upper north region to boost network coverage
Telecom service operator Bharti Airtel on Wednesday, June 10, said it has deployed more than 2,900 new 5G network sites across the upper north region over the past 12 months to ensure faster speed and better experience for its users.
CNBC TV18
Jun
10th
2026
Sports Rights Updates
Premier League manager officially steps down ahead of 2026/27 season
The 2026/27 Premier League season is due to start on Saturday, 22 August, a week later than usual to allow players time to recover following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Premier League has also confirmed that the final round of matches will be played on Sunday, 30 May 2027, with all 10 fixtures kicking off simultaneously and broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Daveockop
Jun
10th
2026
Sony Group
| B2B Tag
PlayStation'da 'Yıl Ortası Fırsatları' İndirimleri Başladı
Sony, PlayStation Store’da düzenli olarak indirim kampanyalarıyla karşımıza çıkıyor. Şimdi ise daha çok bağımsız oyunları kapsayan yeni bir indirim dönemi olan "Yıl Ortası Fırsatları" indirimleri başlamış durumda. Yıl Ortası Fırsatları indirimleri kapsamında bağımsız oyunlar özelinde büyük indirimler sunuluyor.
Webtekno
Jun
10th
2026
BP
| Divestiture, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag
BP simplification drive follows North Sea exit report
BP has sparked fresh fears about job losses in Aberdeen by announcing plans to simplify its operations amid indications it is preparing to exit the North Sea . The oil and gas giant was last week reported to have held talks to sell its North Sea operations to Ithaca Energy for £2 billion as new chief executive Meg O’Neill looks to increase returns on investment.
Herald Scotland
Jun
10th
2026
GSMA
| Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag
NextNav Aims for Safe Drone-dominant Future with GSMA and Industry Partners
NextNav Inc. (Nasdaq: NN), a leader in next-generation terrestrial positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) and 3D geolocation solutions, today announced it has joined GSMA and industry partners in an industry-first call to action bringing together leaders from telecommunications, aviation, security, and drone operations to help shape the future for safer drone airspaces.
Wallstreet Online
Jun
10th
2026
Alibaba Group
| B2B Tag
China Inc deploys 'quiet' layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoption
By , - , a Hangzhou-based contractor at a large Chinese internet firm, says her employer began quietly firing contractors in March after it ordered staff to use AI tools including AI agent , which saw lightning-fast adoption in this year.
ETHRWorld
Jun
10th
2026
Alibaba Digital Media & Entertainment Group
| B2B Tag
China Inc deploys 'quiet' layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoption
By , - , a Hangzhou-based contractor at a large Chinese internet firm, says her employer began quietly firing contractors in March after it ordered staff to use AI tools including AI agent , which saw lightning-fast adoption in this year.
ETHRWorld
Jun
10th
2026
Sony Group
| New Offerings, Football
Sony-Smart launches ‘Golden Goal Offer’ campaign to celebrate Fifa World Cup 2026
To heighten the excitement of football enthusiasts ahead of the Fifa World Cup 2026, Smart Technologies (BD) Limited, the official distributor of Sony in Bangladesh, has launched a nationwide promotional campaign titled the “Golden Goal Offer.” The six-week campaign officially commenced on June 8, 2026, and is scheduled to continue running through July 26, offering consumers across the country a highly lucrative opportunity to upgrade their household appliances while winning guaranteed rewards.
Dhaka Tribune
Jun
10th
2026
Huawei
| Capital Investment, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag
Laptop Replace: China drafts $295 billion plan to construct nationwide AI knowledge heart grid working on 80% home made silicon — projected 2028 timeline might run into limits of native chip manufacturing – What It Means
China is drafting a plan to spend roughly 2 trillion yuan ($295 billion) over 5 years on a nationwide internet of AI knowledge facilities. The purpose is for a minimum of 80% of the underlying know-how, AI chips included, to be sourced from home suppliers akin to Huawei, in keeping with a Bloomberg report citing folks acquainted with the discussions.
Ur All News
Jun
10th
2026
FC Internazionale Milano
| B2B Tag
Bastoni agent rules out summer transfer away from Inter: ‘He will definitely stay’
Tulio Tinti, the agent of Inter and Italy centre-back Alessandro Bastoni, has definitively ruled out the possibility of his client moving away from San Siro this summer, following reports that Barcelona were keen to make him their marquee signing: ‘He will definitely stay at Inter, there has never been a problem’.
Football Italia
Jun
10th
2026
Sports Rights Updates
ZEE bundles TV & digital ad for FIFA 2026, prices sponsorship packages at Rs 15-25 Cr
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has bundled television and digital advertising inventory in its sponsorship packages for the FIFA World Cup 2026, as the tournament's schedule is expected to place many matches outside Indian prime-time viewing hours. The broadcaster, which recently launched four sports channels under the Unite8 Sports brand after securing FIFA media rights for India, is offering three sponsorship categories for the tournament.
Social Samosa
Jun
10th
2026
International Cricket Council (ICC)
| Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Charlie Dean Says England Ready to Embrace Pressure Ahead of Home ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
A home ICC Women’s T20 World Cup brings excitement, expectation and pressure in equal measure, and England are preparing to deal with all three as they begin their bid for a first title in the competition since 2009.
Female Cricket
Jun
10th
2026
Databricks
| Emerging Tech, B2B Tag
Good words: sounding professional vs upholding brand experience
In last week’s post ( Good words: Leverage your company’s documentation ), in step 3 of the suggested exercise I wrote, “[the prompt*] is more technical than something like, ‘How professional does my email sound?’ but we don’t care exactly if you sound professional for now.
Medium
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