From photo sharing to ride sharing to music sharing, one of the prominent identifiers that times are changing is the ever-increasing desire to share our lives with others.
The reasons people share varies, from those who want a witness to their lives to those can't afford to own or do something on their own. With the economy gone sour, the likelihood people will begin sharing out of necessity or for smart money management increases.
Sharing is comforting; those who want their luxury bag but can't handle the luxury price tag can opt for designer handbag rentals. The person into fast, sexy supercars but can't make up his mind can find comfort in knowing he doesn't have to choose, and buy into a luxury car timeshare. For the commitment-phobic pet lovers, or for those who travel lots, there are services that let you to rent a pet and split time with other wannabe owners.
Also included in this cluster and celebrity and supermodel shares, there are innovations that facilitate sharing secrets or sharing fears, prayers or dreams. And of course there are music and video sharing, recipe and tip exchanges, and even sharing real life office spaces.
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34 Things Meant for Sharing
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Luxury Car Time Shares
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Virtual Compassion
Sharing Photos of Hurricane Ike
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Revver
New Video Site Shares Ad Revenue with Consumers
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Inclusive Dating Site
Club462 Members Share About STDs, Sexual Orientation
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Share Your Look
Fashion is Global but Style is Unique
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Phones of 2012
Express, Share & Feel
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Double-Stemmed Umbrellas
Tandem Umbrella For Lovers
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Eco Alternatives to Automobiles
Car Sharing and Eco Taxis
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Dual Handset Landlines
Double the Receivers, Double the Fun
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Hand Warmer Built for Two
Glovers
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Auction-Based Ride-Sharing
DriJo is the eBay of Car Pooling
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The Return of the Mix Tape
Sharing Music With Mixaloo
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Ride Sharing via iPhone
Carticipate.com
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Social Ride Sharing Communities
PickUpPal
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Shanghai Bike-Sharing
China's Eco-Conscious Transit
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Absolut Lomo
Absolut Launches Gallery to Share Consumer Photos
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Google Maps to Share Horror Stories
"Sod Abroad" Promotion
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Social Networks for Chefs
CookEatShare.com
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Women Only Shared Offices
In Good Company
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Flexible Pet Rentals
Doggy Timeshares at FlexPetz
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CSA Gives You Piece of the Pie (er Sheep)
MVKnits Wool Shares
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Whisher
Cool, Free WiFi Sharing Community
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Crowdsourced Ride-Sharing
Avego iPhone App
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Shared Graves
Roomates for the Departed
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Investing in Models
Buy Shares At BeautyHolding.com
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Real Life Meetups For Photo Sharing Sites
Photowalking
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19 Cent a Minute Cars
Smart2go Urban Vehicle Shares
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Global Car Sharing Services
'Connect by Hertz' Works in NYC, London, Paris
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Paid Music-Sharing
PopCuts Pays Savvy Music Buyers
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Cubby Refrigerators for Shared Spaces
The Electrolux Flatshare Refrigerator
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Interactive Digital Diaries
Share Your Lifestream on Storytlr
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Buy & Sell Shares in Celebrities
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Inspirational Community Goal Sharing
43Things.com
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Tubs for Two
Double Tub For Double Loo Bathroom
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Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Accessible Luxury Goods Platforms
Zero Collective Makes Designer Handbags Affordable for Canadians
Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Airbnb Icons Offers Experiences Hosted by Icons in Music, Film, & More
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Social Media Shopping Partnerships
YouTube Teams Up with Shopee to Launch 'YouTube Shopping'
Shareable Golden Biscuits
Nutella's #BiscuitsNBesties Celebrates Social Activity Groups
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
Luggage Resale Programs
Second Béis Shares Gently Used Bags and Travel Essentials
Wedding Guest Outfit Rentals
By Rotation and Airbnb are Reducing the Strain of Attending Weddings
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps
The Viberse App Emphasizes Authenticity and Spontaneity
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Branded Dating Experiments
Whirlpool's Care Profiles Had Daters Share Photos of Doing Chores
Meetup-Encouraging Social Networks
The 'Mozi' Private Social Network Facilitates IRL Meetings
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
Photo-Based Travel Sharing
Mano is a Community Travel App That Lets You Pin Polaroid-Style Moments
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Ride-Hailing App Expansions
Uber and Turo Partner to Offer Vehicle Rentals to Uber Rent
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Positivity-Sharing Platforms
What Went Well Today is an Open-Source Space to Share Daily Hope
Anonymous Social Wellness Apps
SoGoHa Let's You Share Experiences Without Revealing Yourself
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Re-Imagined Music Sharing Tools
Jamselect Redefines Music Sharing for the Digital Era
Pet-Equality Campaigns
Pet Ownership Rights Take Center Stage in Innovative Campaign
Digital Taste Profiles
The Shelf App Creates Comprehensive Media Consumption Analytics
Neighborly Contracting Apps
Pigybak Ride Helps Neighbors Support Neighbors with Home Projects
Chicken Sharing Contracts
McDonald’s Launched the "Pre-Nug Agreement" for Friends & Partners
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Collaborative Travel Planning Tools
Hollihopper Offers Live Collaboration to Organize Itineraries
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Best-Friend Social Media Features
NoteIt Allows Users to Pick 5 'BFFs' for Special Features
Instant Inspirational Quotes
Quotz Offers Quick Curated Inspirational Quotes for Businesses
Online Idea-Sharing Platforms
Collaborate, Share, and Discover Projects with Oasis of Ideas
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Content Repurposing Tools
Swift Share Converts Blogs into Shareable Social Media Posts in Seconds
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Connective Pet Communities
Petigo Connects Pet Owners So They Can Share Photos, Engage, and More
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Relationship Management Apps
With LoveSpace, Couples Can Share Updates, Feelings, and Calendars
Detail-Providing Dating App Features
Tinder Share My Date Shares Info with Curious Friends
Collaborative Social Networks
Peatch Makes it Easier for People to Connect and Work Together
Shared Fashion Pop-Ups
eBay UK is Inviting Love Island Fans to Shop the Nation’s Shared Wardrobe
Enhanced Video Chat Platforms
WhatsApp is Elevating its Video-Call Functions with Screen-Shares
File-Sharing Computer Updates
Windows Now Offers an Airdrop-Style File-Sharing Feature
Aesthetic Stock Platforms
Dupe Photos Offers Social Media-Style Imagery for Modern Brands
Vanlife Travel Companions
Roadlifer Helps with the Essentials for On-The-Road Living and Travel
Travel Buddy Finders
TripBFF Finds and Connects Users with Other Travelers for Rewarding Journeys
P2P Clothing Rental Platforms
Sizters: Rent & Lend Fashion Provides Luxury Wardrobes to Rent
Family Game-Sharing Platforms
Valve is Introducing 'Steam Families' to Replace 'Family Sharing'
Social Sharing Platform
Keepin' Invites Users to Capture and Share Curated Daily Moments
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Social Vlogging Apps
Shortake Let's Users Capture a Few Moments Every Day
Personalized Keepsake Storybooks
My Life in a Book Captures and Preserves Personal Stories
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
Musical Integration Platforms
PulseShare Empowers Website Owners to Integrate Spotify Content
Effortless Group Payment Tools
Tabbit Splits Bills Easily with Payment Links Via Any Messaging App
Digital Nomad Communities
Sorted Nomad is a Community for Insights While Traveling the World
Property Co-Host Networks
Airbnb's Co-Host Network Connects Owners with Property Assistants
Bill-Splitting Apps
SplitParty Helps Friends Keep Bills Fair and Organized
Meaningful Connection Platforms
Livebeam Wants to Connect Like-minded People in an Online Space
Social Music Experiences
Dila Connects Users by Creating Friendships Through Playlists
Family Homestay Platforms
'Homestays with Kids' Connects Families to Stay and Share Experiences
Interest-Based Matchmaker Apps
Wana Matches People Based on Shared Interests
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
Personal Efficiency Optimizers
8020.in Everything Maximizes Results by Focusing on the Key 20%
Digital Relationship Spaces
Tether is Designed for Couples to Share Photos, Moments, and More
Couple Investment Platforms
Plenty is a Tool Revolutionizing Investment for Modern Couples
Event Shuttle Rideshare Services
Uber Shuttle is Targeted Towards Sporting Events and Concerts
Keepsake Family Legacy Books
Kindred Tales Turn Family Memories into a Book to Cherish Forever
Pet-Friendly Rideshare Services
Lyft Has Introduced a New Feature Called Pet Rides
Convenient Computer Connectors
Intel's New 'Thunderbolt Share' Makes Cross-PC Functions Seamless
Shareable In-App Streaming Players
TikTok is Integrating Spotify Music with its Platform
Online Family Sharing Systems
Steam Introduces the Steam Families Feature for More Sharing Options
Dynamic Interest Social Platforms
Palette Let's People Curate Their Likes However They Please
Content Repurposing Tools
This Tools Allows Users to Reimagine Materials Across Various Platforms
Private Video Sharing
'Once' Scrambles the Frames So the Original Cannot Be Accessed
Digital Social Media Diaries
Diseed Helps Capture Life's Best and Worst Moments
Senior Rental Services
Rent Elderly People Connects You with Seniors to Unlock Age-Based Perks
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Simplified Event Photo Collection
Photo Dump Makes Receiving Guest Photos Easy
Photo Memory Timelines
Storylife Helps Couples Create Custom Photo Albums to Preserve Memories
Connective Travel Apps
Fairytrail is For Those Who Value Travel and Meaningful Connections
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Musician-Connecting Platforms
BandMatch Helps People Discover Nearby Musicians to Create Bands
Seamless Online Pasteboards
OkShare Eliminates the Need for Transfers or Multiple Apps
Anonymous Venting Platforms
sayHey Offers an Online Space to Release One's Problems
Privacy-Conscious Tools
The Fediverse Share Button is Designed to Enhance Content Sharing
Digitized Gift Lists
Wishr Features a Straightforward Interface for Seamless Gift Management
Posthumous File Sharing
Bequeath Let's Users Store and Share Digital Files After Their Passing
Home Organization Tracking
WhereThings Helps You Organize and Locate Your Belongings Effortlessly
Screen-Sharing Browser Extensions
Screenchair Let's Users Share Their Screen With Anyone
Music Profile Generators
Spoticulum Creates Snapshots of One's Spotify Preferences to Share
Daily Inspirational Quotes
Models of Life Offers Real, Inspirational Quotes and Narratives
Event Capture Platforms
EventLens Captures, Shares, and Organizes Event Memories with Simplicity
Travel Rewards Platforms
Hostel Hop Unites Travelers with Rewards, Insights, and Engagement
Personalized Visual Catalogues
With Jotly, users can streamline their online discoveries
Connective Daily Email Groups
Glory Morning Connects Like-Minded People Via Email
Location-Based Message Sharing
Sharepath Brings Location-Based Messaging Inspired by Souls Games
Seamless Media Organization
Funlistr Keeps Recommendations from Friends in One Centralized Place
Social Movie-Ranking Platforms
MOTY Let's Users Rank and Record Their Favorite Films
Invite-Only Family Memory Hubs
Kinnect Unveils its New and Enhanced Mobile Application
Secure Password Sharing Tools
Google's Play Service Update Elevates Password Manager
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Digital Time Capsules
LastCapsule Users Can Upload Content Like Photos, Videos, and More
3D Art Communities
Sparlit is the First Social App for Sharing and Interacting with 3D Art
Friendship-Focused Finance Agreements
'Friends Over Money' Let's You Make Agreements with Friends
Cohost Homestay Networks
The Airbnb Co-Host Network Connects Hosts to Other Hosts for Assistance
Connective Economic Travel
Swapper Helps Business Travelers Use Hotel Budgets to Stay with Friends
Simplified Expense Managers
'Split' Keeps Track of Balances with Friends to Ensure Fairness
Group Expense Tracking
Paymeback.lol Does the Math So All Expenses are Even
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Social Network Room Sharing
Flatx. Allows Users to List Homes or Rooms Within Their Network
Bill Splitting Apps
Splitit Ensures Everyone Pays Their Fair Share Without Confusion or Delays
Digital Organization Tools
Pantry Simplifies the Process of Collecting and Storing Links
Real-Time Home Screen Sharing
Snapshare Widget Lets Users Share Content Right to Friends' Screens
LAN File-Sharing Tools
Airclap Invites Users to Share Files Across Devices Without Internet
Daily Kindness Prompts
'Sharing Your Kindness' Makes Spreading Positivity a Daily Habit
Powerful Cost-Splitting Tools
With SplitTool People can Split Costs Evenly to Maintain Fairness
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships
Private Social Media Notes
Minders Offers a Private Space for Reflection and Thoughts
Collaborative Insights Sharing
Collabwriting Empowers Teams to Collect and Share Across the Web
Important Sharing Apps
The FinhApp Let's You Share Wills or Messages with Loved Ones
Joyfully Curated Homepages
Curations.club is a Digital Platform to Share What You Love
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it