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by Sarah Mahoney
Best Buy is launching Lively Smart, billed as the "simplest smartphone yet," designed to make seniors feel safer and more connected. Read the whole story

BEVERAGES
by Steve Ellwanger
The move comes as PepsiCo continues to step up consumer outreach to expand its footprint in the restaurant space against Coca-Cola. Read the whole story

BEER
by Les Luchter
D'Arcy Carden (Janet in NBC's "The Good Place") plays Jennie Jensen, the county's "#1 (and only) travel agent," in campaign spots. Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Tanya Gazdik
NHL All-Star and Stanley Cup Champion Alex Pietrangelo and his wife Jayne drive a Honda Odyssey minivan as their daily family hauler. Read the whole story

CAUSE-RELATED
by Tanya Gazdik
Ferrero USA is reimagining the classic bar wrappers with limited-edition packaging designed by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champions. Read the whole story

COMMENTARY
by Sarah Mahoney, Staff Writer
FDA cleared the company to sell hearing aids directly to the consumer, bypassing the prescription process that's current standard of care. Read the whole story
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by Steve McClellan
The anchor film focuses on the "hybrid" nature of humans, with feelings and passions that are often different and contradictory. Read the whole story
by Amy Corr
Study found the pandemic accelerated the use of AR, and more than 75% of consumers believe it will become a key technology. Read the whole story
by Ray Schultz
Meredith is working with BurdaiLuxury to serve Asian readers. Bloomberg will launch Bloomberg Linea, news brand for Latin America and the Caribbean. Read the whole story
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by Ray Schultz
Email is the most used channel for most brands -- but its focus is shifting, the DMA reports. Read the whole story
by Ray Schultz
Amazon argues that Sidewalk is built with multiple layers of security. Yet privacy experts are concerned about the new offering, according to "The Guardian." Read the whole story