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Patrick Sisson

Latest articles by Patrick Sisson

Money
Holiday shopping as we know it is over — just ask seasonal workersHoliday shopping as we know it is over — just ask seasonal workers
Money

Seasonal mall jobs are scarce this year, but there are tons of warehouse gigs.

By Patrick Sisson
The perfect virtual video store isn’t Netflix. It’s DVD.com.
Culture

Streaming services can never replace physical collections if they favor new content over classics.

By Patrick Sisson
Money
Shopify, the e-commerce company that’s coming for AmazonShopify, the e-commerce company that’s coming for Amazon
Money

It powers Allbirds and Kylie Jenner, and wants to do much more.

By Patrick Sisson
Money
F45 is the most popular workout you’ve never heard ofF45 is the most popular workout you’ve never heard of
Money

This fast-growing HIIT franchise is poised to have more studios than Pure Barre and SoulCycle combined.

By Patrick Sisson
Walmart is using virtual reality to train its workforce for Black Friday
Money

Walmart’s technological embrace is a big bet on shopping’s human element.

By Patrick Sisson
Technology
The Tesla of garbage trucks wants to make city buses more sustainableThe Tesla of garbage trucks wants to make city buses more sustainable
Technology

Wrightspeed is outfitting Wellington, New Zealand, with a cutting-edge electric bus system.

By Patrick Sisson
Technology
Fixing the American commuteFixing the American commute
Technology

We blame cars for transportation woes, but can new technology turn them into saviors?

By Patrick Sisson
Technology
Meet Zoe, a New Smart Home Hub That Lets You Control Your DataMeet Zoe, a New Smart Home Hub That Lets You Control Your Data
Technology

The crowdfunded device by Protonet offers data security in an increasingly crowded smart home market.

By Patrick Sisson
Technology
This U.S. City Is Subsidizing Uber -- Here’s WhyThis U.S. City Is Subsidizing Uber -- Here’s Why
Technology

Altamonte Springs, Florida’s first-in-the-nation test may be a harbinger of how suburbs expand their transportation system.

By Patrick Sisson
Technology
Driverless Bus System Showcases Future of Public TransitDriverless Bus System Showcases Future of Public Transit
Technology

The Dutch-designed WEpods will begin ferrying passengers in the Netherlands in May.

By Patrick Sisson