Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen developed the concept of disruptive innovation in the 1990s with his groundbreaking book The Innovator’s Dilemma, and the theory became wildly popular in the decades to follow. But in some respects it has become a victim of its own success: “Despite broad dissemination, the theory’s core concepts have been widely misunderstood and its basic tenets frequently misapplied,” notes The Harvard Business Review. Disruptive innovation is a process by which entrepreneurs break into a low-end or new market and create business models that are different from existing ones in those markets....

So what is “X, the everything app?” Musk has in the past floated the idea of turning Twitter into the next “super app,” on par with multi-faceted platforms popular in Asia, such as WeChat or Grab. Back in May on the All-In podcast, Musk said that the US needs a super app. “It’s either convert Twitter to that, or start something new. It does need to happen somehow,” he said....

After all, I talk about consumer technology. Religious, political and other polarizing issues were unnecessary. Besides, there have always been plenty of other talk show hosts who were busy with politics 24/7. When today’s form of the internet came along, it was instantly called “The Great Equalizer.” Suddenly, everyone had a way to be heard. For a time, all of the technology was above the political fray. At first, social media seemed rather benign....

Fun fact: Every GSM phone has an IMEI number, while CDMA phones have an MEID number (don’t know what GSM or CDMA are? Check out our article on GSM and CDMA where we get into the nitty gritty of these two acronyms). What is an IMEI number used for? IMEI numbers serve three different functions: Checking your phone’s compatibility with a wireless service. With your IMEI, you can do things such as check whether your current phone is compatible with a new wireless service (you know…like when you want to bring your own phone over to Mint Mobile)....

Malware: A Definition The word “malware” is a shortened version of the term “malicious software,” i.e., any type of program designed to do harm to a computer, server or network. Malware includes viruses (programs that “infect” other programs or documents and spread from computer to computer), worms (a more specific type of virus that duplicates itself) and Trojans (programs or documents that appear to be something legitimate but infect computers once they are opened)....

Computer programs communicate information to computing devices. Computers then carry out tasks based on the program instructions. Simple programs tell computers to run calculations, while complex programs can run video games, analyze big data, or drive a car. Our guide defines computer programs, explores uses of programming, and looks at the knowledge and skills required for careers in programming. What is computer programming? What is computer programming? Programming, also known as coding, refers to the process of writing instructions for computing devices and systems....

If you are considering getting a new credit card, an unsecured credit card could very well be the card for you. With an unsecured credit card, you can have the ability to pay for your purchases later either in full or in installments pre-assigned by your credit card issuer. These cards can bear the Visa or Mastercard logo, giving you greater spending power. Good or excellent credit: Unsecured credit cards rely upon your credit score in order to receive approval, so it is usually important to hold a good or excellent credit score....

Background app refresh is a smartphone feature that allows apps to idle in the background (when you’re not using them) in order to send convenient alerts and implement updates. However, these background apps drain your battery and can chug data at an alarming rate of 3-5MB per hour. So how do you turn this function off? Let’s take a dive into your phone’s settings. How to turn off background app refresh for iPhone Open the Settings app and select GeneralScroll down and tap Background App Refresh Now you should see a list of every app that has permission to idle in the backgroundTo disable refreshing for select apps, slide the switches to Off...

Let’s make it clear that this is not any technology, tool or any innovative framework but more a concept or philosophy. One can also consider it as the culture of an organization where the application lifecycle management stays at the center of the focus. DevOps is actually made of the merging of two words, operations, and development. Both of these teams have different responsibilities in the cycle of application release management....

So let’s go over the basics and start by answering the question, What is a SIM card? If there are any specifics you want to dive into further, we’ll show you where to go for that, too. What is a SIM card? To understand a SIM card, you must first understand a SIM. SIM stands for Subscriber Identity Module. This is the microchip attached to the plastic card that stores your important account information as well as a few other things....

What Is The Difference Between Android One And Android Go? We all know very well about the tech giant Google’s well-known and most used mobile operating system, of course, I am talking about none other than the Android. However, do you know that how many types of Android versions are there? As there is a huge number of users who have confusions regarding the Android versions. Hence, today in this article, we will not only talk about the different versions of the Android operating system but even we will also talk about the different variants of the operating system, of course, Android itself....

The honeypots collect as much information as they can on the attacks coming from various sources, which enables us to later analyze and study them. This can be a great tool to use to reveal any zero-day worms that haven’t been discovered yet. Honeypot Classifications Honeypots are classified in two groups, based on different criteria. The first criterion is based on deployment of the honeypots. There are two groups of honeypots:...

In an effort to improve the security of our systems and to keep our critical information safe, we are constantly relying upon technology to do everything for us. But when it comes to cyber security, we cannot ignore the human factor which is still the weakest link that hackers all over the world can easily exploit. This is where the term “phishing” is worth mentioning, which is a means to obtain private information like passwords or credit card details by impersonating a trustworthy source....

So, when I discovered a Stage Manager feature in MacOS, I got excited. I had to think it would be an incredibly effective means of working with the desktop. It really is. Also: Don’t waste your money on these Apple products: December 2022 edition Here’s how it works. Once you’ve enabled Stage Manager, the app you are currently using takes up the center of the display, while all other open apps appear as live thumbnails on the side....

It’s almost 2 months since Google announced the launch of Google Wave. But many of us are still not aware about the capabilities of Google Wave. Why everyone in tech world is so much excited about it? Is it something which is path-breaking? Is it something which will change the way Internet works today? So, what exactly is Google Wave? What is Google Wave? Google Wave is a new in-browser communication and collaboration tool that is already being hailed by some as the next evolution of email....

Also: How to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) and for what The problem with 2FA is that third-party apps aren’t always set up to authenticate with the added layer of security. That means that when you have 2FA enabled for your Google account, connecting a third-party application or service won’t work. So Google created a feature to get around this problem, called App Passwords. An app password is a password that is generated so that a third-party app can connect to your Gmail account....

Most people who take the GMAT are students who want to earn a master’s in business administration, or MBA degree. Students interested in other business-related degrees, like management, finance, or consulting, may also consider taking the GMAT. Some schools offer test waivers. Others don’t require students to submit test scores. Higher education and student rights advocates say requiring standardized test scores can discourage or block students from pursuing their dreams....

It’s like fighting fire with fire. First we’re going to cover types of RFID technology and how it’s used, and then we’ll tell you what you can do to detect spyware and get rid of it. What is RFID? RFID stands for radio frequency identification. This system uses radio waves to read, transmit, and capture information stored on a tag that’s attached to an object. For example, in another tip, we told you to wrap your keyless remotes in aluminum foil so that thieves don’t wirelessly steal your codes — and steal your car....