Tech Culture The Web Airbnb bans indoor security cameras from rentals Hosts can still monitor noise levels to prevent house party situations By Cal Jeffrey, March 11, 2024, 3:28 PM 7 comments
Tech Culture Netflix is giving customers extra discs as its DVD-by-mail service nears end, reveals if they can keep them Make sure to opt in By Rob Thubron, August 21, 2023, 8:08 AM 7 comments
Tech Culture The Web Rental cars are having an Airbnb moment Risk it for the biscuit? By Shawn Knight, July 25, 2023, 1:49 PM 7 comments
Car Tech Try before you buy: Rental agencies are expanding their EV fleets Lingering questions about electric vehicles? By Shawn Knight, June 8, 2023, 1:09 PM
Mobile Tech Culture App that lets people rent their swimming pools is causing anger and calls for regulation Is Swimply a great idea or a menace? By Rob Thubron, May 30, 2023, 8:16 AM 10 comments
The Web Mobile FTC lawsuit alleges Roomster owners scammed roommate seekers with fake listings and reviews The roommate-finder app claims rentals are "real, available, and verified" but they rarely are By Cal Jeffrey, September 1, 2022, 1:42 PM
The Web Tech Culture Airbnb has a new design partnership with Sir Jony Ive Airbnb looks to change its fortunes with new partnership deal By Samuel Gush, October 22, 2020, 4:12 PM
Industry FCC grants six-month extension allowing ISPs to continue charging bogus equipment rental fees Customers with their own modems can expect to continue paying "rental" fees for them through December 20 By Cal Jeffrey, June 4, 2020, 2:20 PM 17 comments
Electronics Sonos starts speaker rental service Only available in the Netherlands right now, but it could expand By Rob Thubron, October 7, 2019, 9:22 AM 7 comments
Gaming Microsoft Microsoft could soon offer an Xbox console, Live, and Game Pass in one monthly package Starting at $22 per month By Rob Thubron, August 23, 2018, 9:07 AM
Industry Airbnb drops 4,760 San Francisco listings in light of new home rental laws The company dropped nearly 50 percent of its listings in San Francisco By Cohen Coberly, January 20, 2018, 12:43 PM
Tech Culture Airbnb plans new service for luxury vacation rentals The home-sharing site is moving into the high-end market By Jose Vilches, June 30, 2017, 7:30 AM
Industry Best Buy will soon let you try-before-you-buy with rentals By Shawn Knight, June 13, 2017, 8:45 AM 7 comments
Industry Airbnb aims to become a full-fledge travel agency, now offers local tours and experiences By Shawn Knight, November 18, 2016, 8:30 AM
Electronics Tech Culture Grover lets you rent gadgets on a monthly basis By Shawn Knight, August 16, 2016, 7:30 AM
Microsoft Hardware Microsoft's new Surface Membership is an unbelievably bad deal By Shawn Knight, June 8, 2016, 4:45 PM 30 comments
Industry Tech Culture Would you pay $50 to watch new movies at home? By Shawn Knight, March 10, 2016, 5:30 PM 21 comments
Electronics Industry Redbox raises rates as physical rental market continues to decline By Shawn Knight, November 25, 2014, 7:45 AM 22 comments
Electronics Comcast earns an estimated $300 million per quarter from cable modem rental fees By Shawn Knight, September 25, 2014, 6:30 PM 24 comments
Gaming Mobile Square Enix's 'Dive In' app will let you rent mobile games on your smartphone By Shawn Knight, September 10, 2014, 10:15 AM
Industry Online movie streaming will overtake DVD sales this year in U.S. By Rick Burgess, March 23, 2012, 3:00 PM 13 comments