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. 

Sep 07, 2022 19:09
MUMBAI: Virat Kohli-backed mobile and skill gaming platform MPL has launched a Bug Bounty program with the aim of strengthening the security of the users and continuing to provide a safe and fair gameplay environment. 
Sep 07, 2022 19:09
NEW DELHI: Online fitness and nutrition platform and community Fittr has kicked off the 17th edition of its flagship Transformation Challenge (TC 17).  A diverse and inclusive fitness initiative, TC17 will encourage people to become a fitter and healthier version of themselves. 
Sep 05, 2022 23:09
MUMBAI: Demonstrating confidence in the technology-driven fan engagement business of Stepathlon, marquee investors, including serial technology investor Josh Liberman, former IMG global president, Michael Dolan, and executive vice-chairman and founder of Perform and DAZN, John Gleasure have participated in a fresh round of capital raise by the technology-driven health and wellness company.
Aug 30, 2022 20:08
CHENNAI: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras are collaborating with the Inspire Institute of Sports (IIS) to develop a low-cost boxing analytics platform called the 'Smartboxer,' for increasing India’s boxing medal tally at the Olympics 2024.
Aug 29, 2022 18:08
MUMBAI: Lighting systems multinational Signify has installed its connected lighting system Interact Sports at the DY Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The multi-purpose stadium with a spectator capacity of 55,000 is the largest privately owned stadium of this stature in India and has hosted three seasons of the Indian Premier League - in 2008, 2010 and the latest season in 2022.
Aug 26, 2022 19:08
Audi confirmed Friday that the Volkswagen-owned luxury brand will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026 with a specially developed power unit.  The project will be based at Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg near Ingolstadt. This is the first time in more than a decade that a Formula 1 power train will be built in Germany.
Aug 25, 2022 17:08
ATLANTA: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports Wednesday announced TGL, a new tech-infused golf league in partnership with the PGA Tour. 
Aug 24, 2022 17:08
NEW YORK: Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and veteran sports industry executive Mike McCarley Tuesday announced the formation of TMRW Sports (pronounced “tomorrow sports”), a company focused on building technology-focused ventures that feature progressive approaches to sports, media, and entertainment. 
Aug 24, 2022 14:08
Andretti Global, the parent company of Andretti Autosport, has announced that the team has chosen Fishers, Indiana, to be the future home of its universal motorsports headquarters. 
Aug 24, 2022 14:08
DUBAI: FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says his stance on Formula 1 driver health and safety is part of a clear vision for the federation, and motorsport’s future, which he will back with decisive action. From next weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, new measures will be in place to address the physical effect on drivers from the aerodynamic bouncing of F1 cars known as ‘porpoising’.