View original post. Going by plane is probably the best way to travel long distances in a relatively short amount of time. But what if air travel was also an option for shorter distances? Let’s say to commute to work every day. Or to visit a friend that lives at the other end of the town. Wouldn’t it be great …

Blockchain. It’s vast, it’s complicated, and it’s having a moment right now. At its most basic, blockchain is a global distributed database capable of running on millions of devices. As the Harvard Business Review recently wrote, blockchain is “open to anyone, where not just information but anything of value – money, titles, deeds… intellectual property, and even votes – can …

View original post. The “performance economy,” as defined by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, describes a business model in which manufacturers retain control over products throughout their life cycles and handle their maintenance and recovery, rather than saddling customers with those responsibilities. Offering products “as a service” is also a tenet of the circular economy because it transforms the concept of ownership …

View original post. The curb has become the most contested part of city streets with the proliferation of bike lanes, e-commerce, and ride-hail. Real-time data on curb regulations makes it possible for cities to enforce existing parking rules or to create new rules around pick-ups and drop-offs. (Coord / Brian Dawson) By connecting app developers to services such as parking, tolls, and …

View original post. Hate gridlock? Can’t find parking? Want cleaner alternatives? Mobility-as-a-service programs—with pilots in select locations already—may be coming soon to a city near you. Their potential? To solve urban density problems and make getting around easier and more efficient. If Netflix’s business model were applied to urban transportation, how might that change the way city dwellers get around? …

View original post.As technology continues to evolve and play an increasingly active role in our daily lives, Marriott International has teamed with two leading companies – Samsung and Legrand – to launch the hospitality industry’s Internet of Things hotel room to inspire the ultimate hotel experience of the future. The Internet of Things Guestroom Lab – powered by Marriott’s Innovation …

View original post.Virgin Hyperloop One has confirmed that it intends to start construction on a Hyperloop route in 2019. Tests at a production level are set to follow in 2021. Arriving Soon The chief executive of Virgin Hyperloop One, Rob Lloyd, has confirmed that the company expects to start building before 2020. “Somewhere in the world we are very confident that …

View original post. Hoversurf, the firm behind the hoverbike, has unveiled the ‘Formula Project’ – a car with fold-out wings which could help beat traffic jams. Using similar technology to its hoverbike the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle can seat up to five people and is powered by 52 turbine propulsion units and 48 electric thrusters. The body is …

View original post.Imagine getting from your home to your plane to your hotel and back again without having to lug your luggage around, stand in lines, go through an annoying security process, and walk miles to your gate. Imagine not even having to carry a passport or boarding pass. That’s the travel experience that airlines and airports want to offer …

View original post. A new train service has been proposed that could cut travel time between London and Edinburgh to a mere 50 minutes. Virgin Group’s Sir Richard Branson has invested £65 million into Virgin Hyperloop One, a California-based company that is developing hyperloop technology. The technology involves high-speed, all electronic transportation which consists of passengers in pods being accelerated through …