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Fedex & UPS Offering Competitive Prices, Who Knew?

Fedex & UPS Offering Competitive Prices, Who Knew?

If you’re an SMB (small business), you might be eligible for competitive pricing from the big couriers like Fedex and UPS.

As both delivery companies compete for more customers, the competition is benefiting small businesses.

The Future of Auto Manufacturing: Robots

AI robot startup, Figure, released new video showing off their latest AI-driven robot iteration building a BMW.

So, would we call them the “Autobots”?

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