From the thousands of photos we have stored in our iPhones to that empty garage, we all have assets that are underused – and ripe for the selling. It’s not just a sharing economy, it’s a selling economy. But do we really want to monetise almost every aspect of everyday life?

There’s a number of ways the sharing economy can keep you dry in wet weather, whether it’s staying out of the rain in an Uber or taking shelter in the Airbnb apartment you’re staying in. But now there’s a more direct solution in the form of UmbraCity – an umbrella-sharing service.

The Shout app gives New Yorkers access to sought-after event tickets and restaurant bookings without the hassle of waiting. People can buy and sell reservations for a fee agreed by both parties. They can even swap spots whilst waiting in line, communicating via the app.

Push for a pizza, swipe for a cleaner and tap for a taxi. The rise of apps like Uber is facilitating the culture of ‘I want it, and I want it now’. For digital-savvy city-dwellers from London to Beijing, everything you need – from your dinner to a ride home – is just an app away.