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Top 100 Business Trends in May

From Social Commerce Apps to Esports Apparel Partnerships

— May 19, 2024 — Business
In the May 2024 business trends, two pivotal shifts stand out, reshaping how companies approach the market and consumer engagement. First, the widespread adoption of AI and blockchain technologies underscores a major trend toward smarter, more secure consumer interactions. Businesses across various sectors are integrating these technologies to enhance product functionality and security, responding to the growing consumer demand for high-tech solutions that simplify and safeguard daily activities.

Simultaneously, there's a noticeable pivot towards specialization and niche targeting. Companies are increasingly focusing on niche markets, offering specialized products designed to meet specific consumer needs. From compact utility e-bikes tailored for urban commuters to esports furniture that combines comfort with gaming functionality, businesses are honing in on unique consumer segments. This strategic focus not only aligns with individual consumer preferences but also fosters deeper brand loyalty and engagement by providing solutions that resonate on a personal level.

These trends highlight how businesses are innovating to meet the evolving demands of today’s consumers, ensuring relevance and competitiveness in a rapidly changing market.
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Curated Non-Alcoholic Collections
Curated Non-Alcoholic Collections
Sèchey Recently Unveiled Its Second Curated Selection at Target
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Robotics-Equipped Deliveries
Robotics-Equipped Deliveries
Swedish Grocer ICA & Cleveron are Revolutionizing Parcel Delivery
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High-End Artisanal Rums
High-End Artisanal Rums
Club Kokomo Spirits Launch of a New Series of High-End Rums
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Curated Online Shopping Events
Curated Online Shopping Events
Walmart+ is Offering an Online-Only Shopping Event for Members
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Cooperative Pirate Simulator Games
Cooperative Pirate Simulator Games
Microsoft is Bringing Sea of Thieves to PlayStation 5 Consoles
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Southern Fast Fashion Collections
Southern Fast Fashion Collections
Shein Partnered with Stagecoach on a new Summer Capsule
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Organized Digital Whiteboards
Organized Digital Whiteboards
Eyre Modernizes the Whiteboard with Meeting Summaries and Tasks
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Plastic Ring-Eliminating Packaging Machines
Plastic Ring-Eliminating Packaging Machines
Labatt Breweries of Canada Invests in Sustainability
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Retailer Sustainability Milestones
Retailer Sustainability Milestones
Staples Canada is Exceeding Sustainability Goals Ahead of 2025
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Plastic Waste Brand Initiatives
Plastic Waste Brand Initiatives
Roberts Beauty Partnered with Oceanworks to Reduce Plastic Use
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Soap-Free Facial Cleansers
Soap-Free Facial Cleansers
BRIXY's Expanded its Facial Care Line with New Skin Barrier Products
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Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions
Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions
Loopy Loyalty Adds Loyalty Cards in Apple and Google Wallet
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Innovative Industrial Robots
Innovative Industrial Robots
Pudu Robotics Ventures into the Industrial Robotics Market
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Exclusive Culinary Memberships
Exclusive Culinary Memberships
The Membership by Giadzy is a VIP Program for At-Home Chefs
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Modular Pocket-Sized Screwdrivers
Modular Pocket-Sized Screwdrivers
The TorxTec is Positioned as an EveryDay Carry for Workers
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AI Meeting Tools
AI Meeting Tools
Meetslay is AI for Meetings That Reminds You of Talking Points
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Pre-Writing AI Research
Pre-Writing AI Research
'Before You Write' Does the Work Before You Sit Down to Create Content
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Corporate Team-Building Games
Corporate Team-Building Games
Monox Island Is a Multi-Player Game to Strengthen Relationships
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AI-Powered Research Assistants
AI-Powered Research Assistants
DataDepot Uses AI to Help Researchers Stay Ahead of the Curve
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Comic Anniversary Controllers
Comic Anniversary Controllers
CRKD is Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Hellboy with New Line
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Flavored Blended Cheeses
Flavored Blended Cheeses
Kraft Natural Cheese Rolled Out new Flavor Fusions for Home Kitchens
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Cold Pressed Pumpkin Proteins
Cold Pressed Pumpkin Proteins
The North Coast Naturals Pumpkin Protein Contains 9 Amino Acids
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Riviera-Inspired Retail Experiences
Riviera-Inspired Retail Experiences
Balmain Beach Club Brings France to Neiman Marcus Customers
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Oatmeal Cookie-Inspired Coffees
Oatmeal Cookie-Inspired Coffees
Philz Coffee's Latest Cold Brew has Cinnamon and Brown Sugar
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Lightweight Multi-Monitor Stands
Lightweight Multi-Monitor Stands
Scope Pro's Dual and Trio Enhance Portable Productivity
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Injectables Spa Expansions
Injectables Spa Expansions
Reforme Lab Expands the Reach of Its Medical Spa in Toronto
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Roll-On Men's Deodorants
Roll-On Men's Deodorants
NIVEA Men Deodorant Has Expanded Its Reach into Canada
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Small Business Point-of-Sale Terminals
Small Business Point-of-Sale Terminals
GoCCaddy Introduces Its Smart Terminal Flex
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Organizational AI Features
Organizational AI Features
Airtable AI Offers a Transformative Approach to Everyday Work
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Compostable Tea Bags
Compostable Tea Bags
DAVIDsTEA is Taking a Significant Step Towards Sustainability
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UAE Innovation Conferences
UAE Innovation Conferences
Dubai Will Host an AI-Themed Future Festival June 5th - June 6th, 2024
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Croissant-Cookie Baked Hybrids
Croissant-Cookie Baked Hybrids
Goûter Patisserie Partnered with Snapture This for a Crookie Event
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Cinnabon-Shaped Croissant Cookies
Cinnabon-Shaped Croissant Cookies
Little Pebbles' 'Crookie 2.0' Innovates on the Crookie Trend
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Refreshed Water Branding Identities
Refreshed Water Branding Identities
Flow Beverage Corp. Announces Its Evolved Bbrand Identity
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Shelf Stable Milk Alternatives
Shelf Stable Milk Alternatives
MALK Organics' New Product Lineup Features Three New Beverages
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Social Commerce Apps
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
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AI-Powered App Testing Tools
AI-Powered App Testing Tools
Mabl Launched a Low-Code Testing Tool for Mobile Applications
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Luxury Nail Salon Expansions
Luxury Nail Salon Expansions
Townhouse Beverly Hills is Set to Open Later This Month
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Private Label Home Goods
Private Label Home Goods
Iceland is Launching a New Household Goods Collection Under its Brand
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420-Themed Restaurant Promotions
420-Themed Restaurant Promotions
Fatburger is Offering its Classic Burger at a Discounted Price
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BOGO QSR Treat Promotions
BOGO QSR Treat Promotions
This Dairy Queen Blizzard Promotion is an App Exclusive
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Water Digital Wallet Loyalty Cards
Water Digital Wallet Loyalty Cards
Liquid Death Has Introduced the Liquid Death Country Club
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Fast Stereolithographic Printers
Fast Stereolithographic Printers
Formlabs' Form 4 3D Printers Achieve 100mm-per-Hour Speeds
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Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets
Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets
The PNY PICO Enterprise VR Headsets Come in Three Models
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Paper-Based Recyclable Packaging
Paper-Based Recyclable Packaging
Parkside's Newest Packaging is Durable with a Sealed Barrier
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Crypto-Luxury Fashion Pop-Ups
Crypto-Luxury Fashion Pop-Ups
9dcc Unveiled Its Collection 01 Pop-Up Experience in NYC
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Social Commerce Platforms
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
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Wine Estate-Inspired Series
Wine Estate-Inspired Series
The Grange of Prince Edward Winery Introduces Its Estate Series
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AI-Powered Video Tools
AI-Powered Video Tools
Sora Creates High-Quality Videos from Text Prompts
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Cosmetic Brand Land Purchases
Cosmetic Brand Land Purchases
CLARINS Acquired 115 Hectares to Grow One-Third of its Ingredients
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Complimentary Cold Brew Promotions
Complimentary Cold Brew Promotions
This Dunkin' National Cold Brew Day Promotion Offers Free Java
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Complimentary Coffee Retailer Promotions
Complimentary Coffee Retailer Promotions
Wawa is Celebrating its 60th Anniversary This Wawa Day
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Premium Athleticwear Pop-Ups
Premium Athleticwear Pop-Ups
Reigning Champ Announces Pop-Up in Toronto’s Yorkdale Centre
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420 Smoothie Promotions
420 Smoothie Promotions
Jack in the Box is Offering its Pineapple Express Shake for $4.20 on 4/20
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Sleep-Monitoring Capsule Hotels
Sleep-Monitoring Capsule Hotels
NTT Data is Foraying into Sleep Technology with Sleep Monitoring
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Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
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Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
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AI-Powered Chatbots
AI-Powered Chatbots
Ping Parrot Offers Customers 24/7 Support With No Coding Required
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Physical Augmentation Exoskeletons
Physical Augmentation Exoskeletons
DNSYS Successfully Funded the 'X1' on Kickstarter
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Artisanal Craftsmanship-Exploring Stores
Artisanal Craftsmanship-Exploring Stores
Mo.1950 Presents Tracce, an Artisanal Concept Store
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State-of-the-Art Retail Fragrance Dispensers
State-of-the-Art Retail Fragrance Dispensers
iRomaScents Enhances the Retail Experience with Tech
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Esports Apparel Partnerships
Esports Apparel Partnerships
Team Liquid Partnered with Viz Media on Death Note Apparel Line
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Curated Intimate Retail Experiences
Curated Intimate Retail Experiences
Alaïa Flagship Store in London Was Recently Redesigned
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Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
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Healthcare-Supporting Burrito Campaigns
Healthcare-Supporting Burrito Campaigns
Chipotle is Giving $1M in Burritos to Healthcare Workers
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Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
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Inflation-Fighting QSR Menus
Inflation-Fighting QSR Menus
The Taste of KFC Deals Menu Takes Value to the Next Level
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NYC-Based Crookie Bakeries
NYC-Based Crookie Bakeries
Janie's is Offering a Half-Baked Chocolate Crookie Daily
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Iced Tea-Infused Vodka Beverages
Iced Tea-Infused Vodka Beverages
Surfside Has Been Making Waves Across the United States
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Small-Format Department Stores
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
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Small-Format Electronic Stores
Small-Format Electronic Stores
Best Buy Canada to Operate 165 Small-Format Bell Canada Stores
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Esports Furniture Partnerships
Esports Furniture Partnerships
Fnatic Partnered with Steelcase to Enhance Player Comfort
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Gaming-First Furniture Collections
Gaming-First Furniture Collections
Ikea's 'Brännboll' Collection is Minimalist And Comfortable
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Cross-Legged Fidget Chairs
Cross-Legged Fidget Chairs
The Adjustable LHOOCX Cross Legged Chair is ADHD-Friendly
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360-Degree Coverage Cameras
360-Degree Coverage Cameras
Ring's Latest Camera can Rotate and Adjust its Angle
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Viral Colostrum-based Supplements
Viral Colostrum-based Supplements
Miracle Moo is Revolutionizing Wellness with Its Supplement
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Data Storytelling Tools
Data Storytelling Tools
Yellowfin Offers Powerful Data Storytelling Capabilities
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SEO-Optimized Summary Articles
SEO-Optimized Summary Articles
The YouTube Summarizer is a Key Tool in Retaining Information
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AI-Backed Private Payment Solutions
AI-Backed Private Payment Solutions
TODAQ's 'TAPP' Micropayments Improves Healthcare Privacy
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Small-Format Grocery Stores
Small-Format Grocery Stores
Amazon’s Whole Foods to Open New Small-Format Stores in Cities
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Iced Easy-To-Make Beverages
Iced Easy-To-Make Beverages
Keurig Unveiled 'Iced Refreshers' as New K-Cup Innovations
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Ultra Slim Carbon Keyboards
Ultra Slim Carbon Keyboards
The Lofree Edge Gasket-Mounted Kailh Switches for a Premium Feel
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AI-Powered BeautyTech Platforms
AI-Powered BeautyTech Platforms
Singular by Prose Ushers in a New Model for the Beauty Industry
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Blockchain-Based Gaming Consoles
Blockchain-Based Gaming Consoles
The ZIlliqa Console is Designed around a Skill-to-Earn Model
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External OLED Pen Displays
External OLED Pen Displays
Wacom Unveiled its Highest-Spec 13" Pen Display to Date
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420-Inspired Pizza Promotions
420-Inspired Pizza Promotions
Pizza Pizza Released its 'Pizza Pre-Rolls' in Canada
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Celestial Celebration QSR Deals
Celestial Celebration QSR Deals
The Burger King Total Eclipse BOGO Whopper Deal is Online Only
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Compact Utility E-Bikes
Compact Utility E-Bikes
The Slice Lite from Vvolt is a Lightweight Bike with a High Payload
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Dissolvable Coffee Pastes
Dissolvable Coffee Pastes
The No Normal Dark Roast Coffee is Ground-Breaking and Rich
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Crypto-Integrated Game Consoles
Crypto-Integrated Game Consoles
The BitBoy One from Ordz Games lets Players Earn Crypto
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Stimulating Contemporary Workspaces
Stimulating Contemporary Workspaces
Studio Alexander Fehre Designs Hyatt at The Circle
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Gen Alpha-Focused Eyewear Collabs
Gen Alpha-Focused Eyewear Collabs
Zenni Partnered with FreshCut to Market to Roblox Users
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Premium PC Motherboards
Premium PC Motherboards
Gigabyte Added a New Z790 Motherboard to its Aorus XTreme Product Line
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Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
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Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
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Dog-Friendly Airlines
Dog-Friendly Airlines
BARK Air is a First-of-Its-Kind Airline for Dogs
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Handheld Resistance Devices
Handheld Resistance Devices
WOW Prevent Soft Tissue Injuries in Athletics & Performing Arts
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AI-Powered Air Purifiers
AI-Powered Air Purifiers
Briiv Launched a Crowdfunding Campaign for its 'Pro 2.0' Air Purifier
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Dedicated Web3 Gaming Platforms
Dedicated Web3 Gaming Platforms
Gamestop is Working with 'Elixir' on a Crypto Gaming Launcher
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Powerful Note-Taking Tools
Powerful Note-Taking Tools
Flexy Note Helps Boost Online Productivity
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