Uber is considered a disruptive technology because it started as a low-cost black car service but was able to improve its quality over time by allowing any driver to sign up through the UberX platform, which decreased costs and wait times for riders. This helped Uber disrupt the traditional taxi market, leading services like Yellow Cab to file for bankruptcy. Similarly, Netflix started as an online movie rental service and was initially not seen as a threat to Blockbuster, but by improving its streaming quality and expanding its library, Netflix was able to beat Blockbuster and end up completely shutting down the video rental market. Both companies exemplify how disruptive innovations can start from a low-quality foothold and improve over time to disrupt an existing