Car sharing company Zipcar says it plans to offer cargo vans -- Zipvan -- in a pilot project in San Francisco in response to customers showing an interest in renting large Zipcars by the hour for moving stuff around cities.…
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How connectivity is revolutionizing everything
Blazing fast networks, cheap silicon, always-on devices and a torrent of data will fundamentally change everything -- how we consume media, how we work, and even who we are. We examined 10 areas that show how connectivity is profoundly changing the present and future of technology.…
Read MoreThe collaborative home: an infographic of web sharing
Ownership is old-school. The folks at Collaborative Lab have put together this infographic and startup list to highlight all the innovation that is happening around using the web to share "stuff."…
Read MoreHow the web and mobile can help with the full planet problem
The problem of feeding and providing energy to 9 billion people by 2050 will require many technology solutions. But in a unique way, the web and mobile can act as a sort of operating system for physical stuff, leading to more efficient use of resources.…
Read More10 Signs Web-Based Sharing Is Reaching a Tipping Point
While using the web to share "stuff" is still a relatively new concept, the business model is being adopted by a growing number of companies, and I think it has started to reach a tipping point and become more mainstream.…
Read MoreFor ThredUP, Success Lies Outside the Early Adopters
Online children's clothing swap website ThredUP has attracted a user base that, for the most part, lives their lives well outside of the tech industry echo chamber. And according to CEO James Reinhart, that's a big reason why his company has been so successful.…
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