Author: Richard Atkins

Richard Atkins is a senior contributor at Tech Insider covering online media, online travel, and video games. Richard has been with Tech Insider covering companies in these industries since 2011 and has authored numerous industry reports, including "Internet Video: Field of Dreams or Nightmare on Elm Street," "The Next Leg of Online Travel," and "Pwned: How Casual Games Changed The Gaming Landscape." Atkins was recognized as the No. 2 stock picker and earnings estimator in the 2011 Financial Times / StarMine Internet & Catalog Retail category and was ranked in the 2010 Wall Street Journal "Best On The Street" for the Leisure Goods & Services category.
Finance, Internet

Google Updates Hangout with New Features (NASDAQ GOOG)

Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOGL) just updated Hangouts by integrating Google Voice. This means users will be able to send messages, video chat, and call others all from one central app which is available on iOS, Android, and desktop. Google updates Hangouts with Google Voice feature that enables users to make VoIP phone calls. The best thing about this means users can call their friends and … Continue reading Google Updates Hangout with New Features (NASDAQ GOOG)

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Biotech stock market news
BioTech, Finance

Biotech Stock Review : Keryx, Sangamo, Regeneron Pharma, Sunesis & Idera Pharma

On Wednesday, September 10, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,592.29, up 0.20%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.15%, to finish the day at 17,111.42, and the S&P 500 closed at 2,001.54, down 0.31%. The losses were broad based as eight out of ten sectors ended the session in negative. The S&P 500 Health Care Sector Index ended the day at 741.59, up 0.05%, … Continue reading Biotech Stock Review : Keryx, Sangamo, Regeneron Pharma, Sunesis & Idera Pharma

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Finance, Mobile, Software

How Bitcoins would be affected by Apple News in Mobile Payments

Apple has unveiled Apple Pay, a new mobile payments tool that could significantly impact the way consumers transact both in-person and digitally. The new service was outlined as part of a broader demonstration of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, both of which were introduced at Apple’s event in Cupertino, California, on 9th September.

Apple Pay is integrated with existing infrastructure, including Secure Element and Touch ID, while the iPhone 6 introduces near-field communication (NFC) functionality, enabling tap-and-go payments for users of the device. Additionally, Apple has partnered with a cluster of well-known businesses to deploy the infrastructure for the payments feature, which includes McDonald’s, Whole Foods and Disney.

When launched, Apple Pay will build a bridge between the company’s consumer technology and the traditional payments network. VISA, American Express and MasterCard, the world’s biggest credit card service providers, have signed up, and the ‘Big Six’ American – Citi, Bank of America, Capital One, Wells Fargo, Chase and Barclays, among others – are also onboard. As CEO Cook explained, Apple is seeking to invigorate what is essentially decades-old technology through the use of Apple Pay.

News on Bitcoins

However, the question remains: What impact will the announcement have on bitcoin and digital currency?

Apple’s presentation didn’t contain any new information related to bitcoin, a subject the company has been silent on since it lifted its ban on bitcoin apps in June. However, Apple CEO Tim Cook noted during his presentation that the developer API for Apple Pay would be released, an announcement that presents a potential avenue for developers to create bitcoin-centric apps using the tool.

Although the gadget-centric tech press likes to focus on physical products, Apple’s new mobile payments service is just as interesting, albeit from a different angle. What sets Apple Pay apart from the competition is the scale and comprehensiveness of Apple’s operation.

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Finance, Internet

Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Acquisition To Buy Minecraft Maker

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) is reportedly on the verge of concluding the acquisition of Minecraft maker Mojang for a whopping $2 billion plus, according to the Wall Street Journal. Minecraft is a block building video games, highly popular among masses. Minecraft deal, if goes through, would enhance Microsoft Xbox division, making it the first billion dollar deal under CEO Satya Nadella. There was no confirmation … Continue reading Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Acquisition To Buy Minecraft Maker

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Analysis, Finance, Mobile

Apple a Financial Review of iPhone and iWatch Launch Impact (NASDAQ AAPL)

Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) stock had an active day Tuesday, rallying on the back of the iPhone 6 unveiling and then ending with a slight loss. Some probable reasons for the slight downward trend could be investor concerns and profit taking toward the end of the day. Apple investors followed every move of the company closely on Tuesday, with shares spiking initially and later dipping … Continue reading Apple a Financial Review of iPhone and iWatch Launch Impact (NASDAQ AAPL)

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Finance, Internet

Active Stock: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Working on E-Gift Beers

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) is collaborating with Beer giant Anheuser-Busch to sell and gift Budweiser and Bud Light online in Chicago and Denver, says a report from USA Today. In its testing phase now, but the program is likely to expand in whole nation once successful. Under the program, ‘Buds for Buds’ a friend can buy Budweiser for another friend whereas the Bud Light Birthday … Continue reading Active Stock: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Working on E-Gift Beers

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