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

Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) TV Release Postponed To 2015

Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) will not launch its revamped TV in 2014, according to a report from the Information, citing a source. According to the report, the engineers working on the device were updated that there will be a delay in the product launch due to continuous contractual issues with cable companies and Comcast’s delayed acquisition of Time Warner Cable. Apple TV may be launched … Continue reading Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) TV Release Postponed To 2015

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in Focus: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Sets Its Own Sets of Privacy Standards

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) is now signaling a change from the previous version of CEO Mark Zuckerberg views over privacy. Previously, Zuckerberg said that privacy was not a social norm anymore in the society that is likely to share everything. However, the change is mainly limited to setting its definition of privacy or taking a middle route by monetizing privacy as well keeping users at … Continue reading Stock in Focus: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Sets Its Own Sets of Privacy Standards

Richard Atkins
Finance, Software

Bitcoin News: Wikipedia Now Accepts Bitcoin Donations

Open-source online encyclopedia Wikipedia is now accepting bitcoin through a new partnership with Coinbase. With the integration now active, all users have to do is go to Wikipedia’s donation page and opt to pay in bitcoin. Like with any option, users can choose to make either one-time or recurring donations to the free encyclopedia.

The Wikimedia Foundation, which owns and curates Wikipedia, announced on its official blog that it is now accepting donations in the digital currency. The organization cited grassroots community support for the integration, saying that demand for bitcoin support led to discussions on the leadership level.

The announcement is notable given the Foundation’s past apprehension toward the idea of accepting bitcoin. In March, the organization announced that it was beginning to discuss bitcoin donations, but co-founder Jimmy Wales later commented that Wikimedia was taking a “cautious” approach.

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In the blog post, Wikimedia chief revenue officer Lisa Gruwell said that the discussion process was in-depth, but with more clarification available on the legal status of digital currency, Wikimedia was able to move forward. She wrote: “Currently, we accept 13 different payment methods enabling donations from nearly every country in the world, and today, we’re adding one more: Bitcoin.”

In a separate email sent to Wikipedia supporters, the organization said that the goal is to offer “flexible” payment options to those who donate to keep the online encyclopedia running. With bitcoin, the Foundation declared, Wikipedia supporters can enjoy greater versatility in their donation options.

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Analysis, BioTech, Finance

Active Biotech Stock: Alkermes’ Pipeline Development Impresses, Stock Rises Up

Alkermes (NASDAQ ALKS) is leaving no stone unturned to develop its pipeline successfully. The biopharmaceutical company’s pipeline expanded significantly following the purchase of the erstwhile Elan’s drug delivery unit. Elan was acquired by Perrigo Company (NASDAQ PRGO) last year. Important pipeline candidates at Alkermes include ALKS 5461 for treating patients suffering from major depressive disorder (phase III), aripiprazole lauroxil (phase III), ALKS 3831 (phase II) … Continue reading Active Biotech Stock: Alkermes’ Pipeline Development Impresses, Stock Rises Up

Richard Atkins
Finance, Mobile

Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Introduces New Hangout Features

Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) unveiled a number of new Google Apps features specifically aimed at business customers today. In particular, Google Hangouts got a nice boost for its video chat capabilities. Google has improved the video chat capabilities of its Hangouts. Google is also working on making Chromebox “work better in rooms of all shapes and sizes.” The company said it added the capability to … Continue reading Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Introduces New Hangout Features

Richard Atkins
Finance, Mobile

Apple’s Unannounced Gold iPhone 6 Available For Order (NASDAQ AAPL Stock)

Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) unannounced iPhone 6 can now be pre-ordered in 24-carat gold or platinum from manufacturer of luxury accessories Brikk. The official rollover of the much awaited phone will most probably be in September. Images of the Brikk customized iPhone 6 look similar to the previous photo leaks. These smartphones carry a price tag ranging from $4,495 for plated handsets to $8,395 for … Continue reading Apple’s Unannounced Gold iPhone 6 Available For Order (NASDAQ AAPL Stock)

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