Disruption Theory
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The Reddit Rebellion, How Should Reddit Make Money?, The Disappearance of High-End Android
Reddit had a rough weekend, raising questions as to whether or not the site will ever be able to become a real business. It’s very nature may make that impossible, or maybe it simply needs a different business model. Plus, Samsung and HTC’s tough quarter.
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Airbnb and the Internet Revolution
Airbnb gets less press than Uber, but in some respects its even more radical: understanding how it works leads one to question many of the premises of modern society from hotels to regulations. It’s an important marker in the Internet Revolution.
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The Funnel Framework
The Internet has removed scarcity, meaning business models based on controlling distribution are no longer viable. Instead, the key to success is controlling access to the best customers — and that means being the best.
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Apple Watch and Continuous Computing
The Apple Watch’s success depends on three things: the physical design, the interaction model, and how it interacts with its environment. It’s on the right track
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Google’s BeyondCorp, Reddit’s Anti-Harassment Policy, Speech and Abuse on the Internet
Today’s update discusses Google’s new corporate security approach as well as Reddit’s new anti-harassment policy, as well as the surprising way in which they are connected.
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China Slowing, Apple Growing; Is Tesla Disruptive?
Today’s update examines how it is that China smartphone sales are decreasing even as Apple’s share is increasing. Then, I once again take on disruption theory and its adherent, this time around Tesla.
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Daily Update: Apple Watch’s Bad Messaging; On Meerkat, Periscope, and Bad Journalism
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Daily Update: Tidal and Telling the Same Story, The Brilliant Amazon Dash Button, Amazon Dash Replenishment Service