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"For many, working from home is part of their weekly routine. Some are back in the office more, others work between the two, some always are at home," explains Robert Moore, EPOS Sales Director, Americas.
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CTA's Julia Kenyon Honored With Bernard J. Lechner Outstanding Contributor Award
 
CTA's Julia Kenyon Honored With Bernard J. Lechner Outstanding Contributor Award
At this year's NextGen Broadcast Conference, ATSC honored Julia Kenyon of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) with the 2026 Bernard J. Lechner Outstanding Contributor Award.
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Small Businesses Say Fake Reviews Are Running Rampant -- Is This True, and What's the Solution?
 
Small Businesses Say Fake Reviews Are Running Rampant -- Is This True, and What's the Solution?
A recent report issued by LocalImpact -- with survey results being derived by polling 400 U.S. small business owners -- suggests that there's a serious problem concerning fake reviews targeting local establishments.
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The 2026 TWICE VIP Awards Are Open For Your Nominations!
The 2026 TWICE VIP Awards Are Open For Your Nominations!
TWICE is proud to hold its annual VIP Awards once again. The thirteenth edition of the awards will celebrate the best features, design, and value that new products are bringing to consumers and give retailers and distributors a chance to honor difference-makers in their businesses.

Every VIP Award Winner will receive:
  • Coverage in the September VIP Issue of TWICE, as well as on TWICE.com and the TWICE eNewsletter
  • A press release, social graphics, and digital banners, as well as a fully licensed winner’s badge to aid in-house promotion
  • All of the winners’ assets will be fully licensed and can be used both indefinitely and internationally on marketing materials, packaging, displays, etc
The entry deadline is Friday, June 19, by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
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Blink Just Launched Its First Doorbell With 2K Video -- And It's Only $50
 
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