Strategic Sharing: Zipcar Leads $13.7M Investment In Campus Car-Sharing Startup Wheelz
February 22, 2012 – 8:25 am | No Comment

Well, you have to hand it to the strategy team over at Zipcar . Arguably the largest on-demand car-sharing network, Zipcar went public last year and not long after saw its market cap cross $1 billion . It’s since fallen back, and with collaborative consumption and the market for car-sharing heating up, the big players have to make moves. Zipcar has since forged a partnership with Ford, making it the largest provider of cars for Zipcar’s University program , and, in December, the company took a controlling stake in Spain’s largest car-sharing network, Avancar . Today finds Zipcar making another strategic move to get its mitts in fellow car-sharing companies, again with a focus on universities, whose students are among the most eager adopters of car-sharing models. What do I mean? The company today announced that it is a lead investor in the $13.7 million series A financing of Wheelz , a junior, university-focused version of itself. The Detroit-based Fontinalis…

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PSA: PS3 Firmware Update 3.15 available now
December 9, 2009 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
PSA: PS3 Firmware Update 3.15 available now Looking to try out that PSP Mini on your preposterously sized high definition television? Though we can't promise the results will be particularly gorgeous, we're pleased to announce that the option is now available to you. Sony just launched PS3 Firmware Update 3.15, which allows you to play PSP Minis on your decidedly un-Mini console. In addition, the patch makes it easier to transfer files between PS3s using only a LAN cable. Read here to learn more about ...
Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo]
December 4, 2009 – 2:21 pm | No Comment
Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] If you're looking for a new phone, AT&T is slashing all Blackberry prices 50% for a limited time, starting today. If you're looking for something else, odds are we have a deal for it in today's post. Top Deals: • 23" HP TouchSmart 600xt 1080p All-in-One Multi-touch PC for $1,029 with free shipping (normally $1,599.99 - use coupon code SVMY478761). • Relaxzen 8-Motor Reclining Massage Chair & Ottoman, Simulated Leather for $95.00 (normally $149). • ...
Department of Defense Buys 2,200 PS3s to Upgrade Supercomputer [Military]
November 29, 2009 – 10:34 pm | No Comment
Department of Defense Buys 2,200 PS3s to Upgrade Supercomputer [Military] Apparently the Department of Defense believes that PS3s are a better value when it comes to supercomputers than IBM products specifically designed for the purpose. Granted recent price drops probably didn't hurt in justifying a 2,200 console order either. This isn't the first time that the DoD is using PS3 consoles for supercomputing. In fact, these 2,200 units are going to be added to an existing Linux cluster of 336 PS3s used ...
Square Enix boss claims console gaming on its last legs (and he’s right)
November 27, 2009 – 3:20 pm | No Comment
Square Enix boss claims console gaming on its last legs (and he’s right) Yoichi Wada is the president and CEO of Square Enix. Square Enix is a very big video game developer and publisher, responsible for games like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts. Hence, his words mean an awful lot. His latest words: console gaming, as we know it today, has only a few years left in it. The future? It’s all about the network, baby!~ The background: Yoichi Wada gave an interview to MCV, a British ...
Kaz Hirai confirms "premium services " for the PlayStation Network
November 23, 2009 – 1:48 pm | No Comment
Kaz Hirai confirms  "premium services " for the PlayStation Network Until now, when people had to compare the online services of Xbox 360 and PS3, the difference was clear as water: one you pay to enjoy it 100%, while the other does not cost a penny. Well, this may change slightly soon. Kaz Hirai has confirmed that, as Sony said in a recent filing, his company plans to add next year a "Premium level " to the PlayStation Network, which according to the very ...