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Corona grows big tech

Coronavirus Crisis Doing Good for Big Tech

The coronavirus has forced more people to do more things on their home devices, yielding growth for big tech. The novel coronavirus has disrupted every aspect of our lives. Schools and businesses are closed. Social distancing is keeping us from our colleagues, family, and loved ones. The economy is disrupted and the long-term financial outcomes of this crisis are yet to be seen. But one niche of the market, the world’s biggest technology companies, is…


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New York Small Businesses Get Reality T.V. Boost

Fredonia, a small city in upstate New York, is among the five semi-finalists to be featured on the Small Business Revolution reality television show. It is the only New York location selected from all the contenders. Small Businesses like the bakery in Fredonia, New York could win a remodel on Small Business Revolution. The other semi-finalists are Benicia, CA, Livingston, MT, Spearfish, SD and The Dalles, OR. The winning town will be awarded $500,000 for…


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Smile Direct(ly) Across the U.S.

SmileDirectClub, which makes clear plastic dental aligners, is now offering oral care products directly to consumers. The line, including electric toothbrushes, tooth whitening agents, toothpaste, flossers, and ultrasonic UV machines for sanitizing dental gear, will be available at Walmart locations nationwide. SmileDirectClub now retailing at Walmart SmileDirectClub originally popularized its products among dentists and orthodontists, who offered clear aligners as an alternative to traditional braces. The company expanded its line of products and services to…