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…

Read the full story »
Apple

Latest Apple products news, iPod, iPhone, iTunes, Mac …

Digital Cameras

Digital camcorders, cameras, news and reviews

Gaming

Video games news, reviews, rumors, PS3, Xbox360, Wii, PC, DSi and PSP

Home Entertainment

Latest entertainment technology news, HDTVs, media, audio and video …

PCs

Desktops, data storage, softwares and networking …

Home » Archive by Category

Articles in Wii

QVC launches an iPhone app, Grandmas everywhere rejoice
December 6, 2009 – 5:24 pm | No Comment
QVC launches an iPhone app, Grandmas everywhere rejoice When’s the last time you ordered something off of QVC? For me, the last time was when I was 11 years old. Christmas was coming, I hadn’t bought my family any presents yet, and QVC just seemed so damned convenient. Combine that with the fact that I knew exactly where my parents kept their credit cards, and you can probably guess what happened next. Why yes, customer service agent, I am Mr. Kumparak. With that said, I don’t know a damned soul ...
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). • ...
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 ...
First Look: iFlex trainer for Bowflex
November 25, 2009 – 7:41 pm | No Comment
As the owner of a new Bowflex system, I was excited to be able to try the $1.99 iFlex app from Redkab Creative [iTunes link]. For the new system owner, this app is really helpful. It provides a video reference library that shows you how to use the equipment to perform a wide range of exercises for every part of the body. Each movement is categorized into an area of your anatomy, including shoulders, chest, arms, legs, and so forth. Within each ...