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Economic Recovery Could Kill Airbnb
It's become the go-to site for hosts and guests who are desperate and underemployed. But that could change quickly.
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Uncover the Secret Oases of San Francisco
An iPhone app that maps downtown’s indoor parks, rooftop terraces, urban gardens, and bamboo forests.
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Online Grocery Shopping Is Returning to the Physical World
A Chinese supermarket giant has announced plans to build 1,000 "virtual" supermarkets.
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Maps
Mapping the Potential for Solar Power On Every Roof
Nearly every square meter of rooftop in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has now been evaluated for its suitability to host solar panels.
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Videos
Meet the Megapram, the World's Fastest Stroller
This stroller has four gears. And cup holders. And it reaches maximum speeds of 50 mph.
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The Bike Helmet That Screams For Help in an Accident
This crash detector will send GPS coordinates to the authorities if you sustain a severe head impact.
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Next Great Idea
What Will Progress Look Like in the Future?
Author Steven Johnson, described by some as a "Darwin of Technology," on the future of urban innovation.
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Maps
Mapping New York's Hottest Jogging Routes
Using GPS technology implanted in shoes, artists envision the paths that runners love to tackle.
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How Much Is Your Bumper Worth?
Thanks to GoBumper, you can paste ads on your car in exchange for prizes. But the "rewards" aren't all they're cracked up to be.
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How Driveless Cars Will Revolutionize the Transit System
Transportation-as-a-service models could really take off in a world of hyper-optimized robo-taxis.
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How Technology Is Fueling Urban Inequality
Start-ups and entrepreneurs promise a bright future. But is it a future that crowds out the poor and disadvantaged?
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Charts
This House Consumes Less Net Energy Than Your Little Urban Studio
Meet the federal government's four-bed, three-bath, two-car garage, 2,700-square foot suburban net-zero home.
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Why Your Apartment Should Be on Facebook
A Cleveland start-up helps apartment complexes up their social media game.
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A New Idea for Growing Start-Ups in Rust Belt Cities
In Lansing, Michigan, an incubator encourages sustainable companies to take root in the shrinking city.
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