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, Software

Bitcoin Speculation: Analysing Bitcoin’s Potential in Travel Industry

Though undeniably popular with its ardent supporters, bitcoin is arguably still searching for a practical application that makes it indispensable to mainstream users. That doesn’t mean there aren’t real use cases for bitcoin that could bring the kind of payments revolution many in the industry are hoping to achieve, though. Being both digital and decentralized, bitcoin is already a globalized electronic currency that operates across … Continue reading Bitcoin Speculation: Analysing Bitcoin’s Potential in Travel Industry

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Here is the Amazing Story Behind Microsoft Windows 10 Naming for New Windows OS

The tech community is always up for another conspiracy, and this time, it has to do with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT)’s naming of Windows 10. Was it really because Windows 8 was such a flop that the company wanted to put extra distance between Windows 10 and the much-maligned Windows 8? Or was there another reason? There’s a rumor going around that suggests it’s all … Continue reading Here is the Amazing Story Behind Microsoft Windows 10 Naming for New Windows OS

Richard Atkins
Finance, Mobile

Apple Plans to Launch iPad Air 2 on October 16th

There have been rumors that Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) will unveil new iPads in October for months, and now, we have our first confirmation—of sorts. Re/code reports that Apple is planning an iPad Air 2 event for Oct. 16. Apple has not yet officially confirmed the iPad event date just yet. Previously, we heard that Apple would unveil the next iPad models on Oct. 21, … Continue reading Apple Plans to Launch iPad Air 2 on October 16th

Richard Atkins
Analysis, Finance, Internet

Google Plans To Rival WhatsApp

As an effort to compete with Facebook and WhatsApp, Google is rumored to launch free SMS app. Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) is striving to take over the mobile messaging market with it’s WhatsApp acquisition, but it may soon have to face serious competition from Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG). According to a report from Economic Times, the search engine giant plans to start it’s own SMS … Continue reading Google Plans To Rival WhatsApp

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) To Enter Healthcare

The day after Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) publicly addressed how it will use research gained by its data collection in the wake of a furor caused by its emotions study earlier in the year, Reuters is reporting that Facebook is making its first steps into the money making healthcare field. This according to three people close to the plan who spoke with Reuters on conditions … Continue reading Stock in News: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) To Enter Healthcare

Richard Atkins
Analysis, Finance, Mobile

Apple Launch : New 27″ iMac in October

Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL)’s anticipated 27 inch iMac with Retina Display is set to launch during media event in October. Jack March, citing an unnamed source, claimed the larger iMac would receive the upgrade. The larger iMac computer will feature a 5K screen resolution with 5,120 by 2,880. This is double the current resolution of 2,560 by 1,440. Other features include Intel i7-4790K processor which … Continue reading Apple Launch : New 27″ iMac in October

Richard Atkins