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.
BioTech, Finance

Biotech Stock in Spotlight: As the World Awaits Ebola Treatment, Tekmira Pharma In Prime Focus

The outbreak of the deadly and highly infectious Ebola disease in Africa has already claimed multiple lives. According to media reports many health workers including doctors and nurses have also fallen a prey to the worst outbreak of the disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the disease first surfaced in 1976. Among other places, it affected the Yambuku village situated close to the … Continue reading Biotech Stock in Spotlight: As the World Awaits Ebola Treatment, Tekmira Pharma In Prime Focus

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Finance, Software

Bitcoin News in Focus: A Report on Stockholm Bitcoin-Inspired Exhibition

An event dubbed “part art exhibition, part technology convention” is set to explore the boundaries between bitcoin and the art world later this month. Artists, collectors and bitcoin enthusiasts alike will head to the Bitcoin Meets Art event at Stockholm’s Capitol concert venue on 23rd August for a fresh take on the art market.

The evening will showcase a range of artwork inspired by the digital currency, which visitors will then have the opportunity to buy using bitcoin. DJs and musicians will provide the soundtrack to the night in return in exchange for the digital currency.

The event will also feature a workshop from the team at Stockholm-based bitcoin exchange Safello, who will explain bitcoin and the digital currency market. The company’s bitcoin ATM, the first in the Swedish market, will also be up and running at the event.

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Safello chief executive and co-founder Frank Schuil explained as to why the company chose to collaborate on the project. He said: “This event aims to kick-start creative thinking around bitcoin. Artists have a way of pushing the boundaries of technology to see what’s possible. It evolves from experimentation to new applications.”

Artists taking part in the even come from across three different continents and include Trash is Free and Milos Rajkovic. Each piece being showcased will incorporate bitcoin in a different way, with one artist knitting QR codes on to oven gloves in a quirky, textile take on the theme. Each piece of artwork in the show will be accompanied by a QR code that will link directly to the artist’s bitcoin wallet.

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Finance, Internet

Top Stock: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Anti Poaching Settlement Rejected

The $324 million settlement proposed by Google(NASDAQ GOOG) to resolve the anti-poaching class action lawsuit filed by Silicon Valley employees was rejected by the court. Some tech workers objected the anti-poaching settlement and recommended to renegotiate the amount. The technology companies involved in the lawsuit include Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL), Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ ADBE), Intel Corporation (NASDAQ INTC), and Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG). According … Continue reading Top Stock: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Anti Poaching Settlement Rejected

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Finance, Mobile

Stock in Focus: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Messenger App on Dicy Grounds

Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Messenger privacy policy is using part of Android legal terms and conditions, much of which doesn’t apply any longer, thereby aggravating the fears of Users over the privacy policies. The new Facebook Messenger app has many people concerned because the app can access their personal information and record conversations without notifying users. The app will also be able to access your contact … Continue reading Stock in Focus: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Messenger App on Dicy Grounds

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Finance, Internet

Active Stock: Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Donates To China’s Earthquake Victims

Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) will donate 10 million Yuan or around $1.6 million to China’s relief operations in Yunnan province, which was stricken by an earthquake that killed more than 600 people earlier this week. This is the second charitable contribution of Apple to the victims of earthquakes in China. The donation of Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) for the earthquake victims in the country was … Continue reading Active Stock: Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Donates To China’s Earthquake Victims

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Finance, Software

Bitcoin News: Bitcoin Payments Brought Up To YouTube, Google+ & Tumblr by ChangeTip

Bitcoin tipping platform ChangeTip has announced that it is expanding its service to YouTube, Tumblr and Google+. The platform already supports bitcoin micropayments on social media sites like Twitter, Reddit and StockTwits – a popular network for traders and investors.

Dubbed a ‘love button for the Internet’, ChangeTip lets users gift friends and content providers with small amounts of bitcoin as a more tangible alternative to the usual ‘like’ or ‘+1’. In order to send a tip, users must simply connect one or more of their social media accounts to ChangeTip, then top up their wallet balance using the QR code provided.

The ChangeTip team is hoping to leverage the low cost of bitcoin transactions and enable the use of micro-tips for all sorts of content distributed online, so, as well as tipping appealing content, the service can be used for gifting or even fundraising via social media. Content monetisation for blogs and other media is also an option.

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“We believe people are basically good and we let them show their appreciation directly in everyday social media interactions,” said Nick Sullivan, ChangeTip’s founder and CEO. The platform says it wants to change the concept of a “share” or “like” into financial appreciation which, incrementally, can add up to substantial amounts of money.

As well as specific flat amounts, tips are also denominated in everyday items, including a ‘coffee’ ($1.50), a ‘hamburger’ ($2.50) and – bizarrely – a ‘kitten’ ($3.00). Users can also create their own custom denominations, such as ‘3 beers’ or ‘2 coffees’. More elaborate denominations, like ‘a trip to Paris’ are also possible, within limits. The default maximum tip is $25, but this can be adjusted in the user’s account settings.

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