Online accommodation marketplace Airbnb has expanded its sports sponsorship portfolio by agreeing a deal with Fifa to support the global soccer body’s next three major tournaments. The agreement includes top-tier official partner status for the Club World Cup in the US, which kicks off on 13th June, while Airbnb will join Fifa’s official supporter tier...
Month: <span>June 2025</span>
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KAVVO officially launches the World’s First Active Luminous Smartwatch
At the 5th BEYOND Expo in Macau, KAVVO, a global innovator in next-generation stylish smartwatches, officially unveiled the KAVVO Oyster Elite Series — the world’s first smartwatch equipped with an Active Luminous System! Fusing fashion-forward design with cutting-edge technology, the KAVVO Oyster Elite redefines what smartwatches can be, offering a new dimension of both aesthetic and...
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DAZN launches Fifa+ channel to kickstart Fifa strategic alliance
Fifa and DAZN have deepened their relationship by announcing a strategic partnership that will see the sports streamer launch and operate the Fifa+ direct-to-consumer (DTC) service. The pair claim the latest global rollout of Fifa+ will transform ‘the way football fans access and engage with the sport’, with the DTC digital channel to be known...
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Giant Magellan Telescope Advances to National Science Foundation Final Design Phase
The Giant Magellan Telescope received official approval from the National Science Foundation (NSF) confirming that the observatory will advance into its Major Facilities Final Design Phase, one of the final steps before becoming eligible for federal construction funding. This critical milestone recognizes the Giant Magellan’s scientific merit, construction progress, and alignment with U.S. priorities in...
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French Open tennis extended its broadcast deal with Eurosport and TNT Sports until 2030
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has extended its broadcast deal with the French Tennis Federation (FFT), keeping the Roland Garros tennis Grand Slam on Eurosport and TNT Sports until the end of the decade. Contract: Context: Eurosport first aired Roland Garros back in 1989 and the tournament has since become one of the flagship events in...
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Apple’s WWDC 25 Day 2 Updates: Wallets, CarPlay, and the Invisible Interface – report
Day 1 of Apple’s WWDC 2025 offered Middle East marketers a high-level view into the future of spatial design and AI. Day 2 took a quieter but equally meaningful turn. Apple’s software updates signal a shift in how, where, and when brands can interact with customers, particularly across post-purchase and in-transit experiences. A standout evolution...
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Newsmatics Launches U.S. Politics Today on Substack, Delivering Global Perspectives on American Policy
Newsmatics has launched U.S. Politics, its latest Substack publication bringing European-informed insights into the fast-moving world of U.S. politics. U.S. Politics Today brings a fresh perspective to political discourse by connecting the dots between White House decisions, Capitol Hill developments, and Supreme Court rulings. As the U.S. presidency has become a hot topic, uncertainty is growing...
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5 Reasons to Consider Payroll Outsourcing
In-house payroll is not necessarily the best vehicle for all companies Accurate and timely payroll impacts costs, tax compliance, and employee morale. Many organisations assume that insourced payroll is inherently superior. Yet in today’s dynamic business environment, this assumption can be more costly. It can burden valuable personnel, increase compliance risks, and saddle organisations with...
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Man City manager Pep Guardiola awarded an honorary degree by the University of Manchester
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Manchester, recognising his extraordinary contribution to the city over nine years on and off the pitch. At a ceremony in the historic Whitworth Hall, he was presented with an honorary doctorate by the University’s Chancellor, Nazir Afzal. The award is...
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BBC starts low latency sport streaming trial on iPlayer
The BBC hopes a new low latency trial on its iPlayer platform will improve the quality and reliability of live streamed content, potentially transforming the live event viewing experience for sports fans. Latency, which refers to the time it takes for data to be transmitted across the internet, has been one of the major weaknesses...