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.
Analysis, Finance, Internet

World Cup Germany vs Brazil Semi Final breaks Twitter Inc (NASDAQ TWTR) records

Twitter Inc (NASDAQ TWTR) revealed yesterday that the Germany’s 7-1 victory over hosts Brazil was tweeted about a huge 35.6 million times. This makes Germany vs Brazil as the most discussed sports game on Twitter since Twitter’s launch. This Germany Brazil match has doubled the tally secured by the previous most tweeted Soccer game, the one which was played between Brazil and Chile in this … Continue reading World Cup Germany vs Brazil Semi Final breaks Twitter Inc (NASDAQ TWTR) records

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Finance, Mobile

Stock in News: Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ AMZN) may tighten its Rules on In-App Purchases

In a news which would effect the Amazon stock, Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ AMZN) is facing a potential lawsuit from the FTC similar to the one it brought against Apple to tighten its rules on in-app purchases. Unlike Apple, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is pushing back at the FTC saying that it is ready to “defend approach in court,” rather than paying out a settlement. In January, … Continue reading Stock in News: Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ AMZN) may tighten its Rules on In-App Purchases

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Analysis, Finance, Software

Active Stock: Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) Windows 9 Preview

The latest Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) operating system in news, Windows 9 may be set to hit the High Street in April, 2015 as Microsoft jettisons the discredited Windows 8. Windows 8 was widely criticized for removing some of its most familiar features, most notably the ‘Start’ menu, and it was only a matter of time before Microsoft disowned it and released a replacement. Thus, it’s … Continue reading Active Stock: Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) Windows 9 Preview

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Sport

Watch World Cup Netherlands vs Argentina Semi Finals Live Stream, Video of Goals & Highlights

Netherlands and Argentina clash in the second Semi Final of World Cup 2014 on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. This football World Cup match Netherlands vs Argentina can be watched Live on TV or through the Netherlands vs Argentina Live Streaming online. The links to this Netherlands Argentina online Streaming can be found in this article. Check out all the Live Match highlights and Goals … Continue reading Watch World Cup Netherlands vs Argentina Semi Finals Live Stream, Video of Goals & Highlights

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BioTech, Finance

Stock to Watch: Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Purchases 100 Acres Of Land For Solar Farm

In an interesting move, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ AAPL) recently reached another deal with Claremont, North Carolina to acquire 100 acres of land for a third solar farm. This project from Apple will bring more land into the city’s corporate limits as well as bring roughly 75 jobs if not more. The land is worth about $1.4 million. Apple has bought up 100 acres of land … Continue reading Stock to Watch: Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Purchases 100 Acres Of Land For Solar Farm

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Finance, Software

Top Stock : Facebook’s (NASDAQ FB) Oculus VR Acquires RakNet

Prior to the completion of its transaction with Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB), Oculus VR acquired RakNet. Raknet is one of the World’s leading networking middle ware systems provider in the gaming industry owned by Jenkins Software LLC. Facebook entered an agreement to acquire Oculus VR for approximately $2 billion in cash and stock last March. Oculus VR did not reveal the terms of the RakNet … Continue reading Top Stock : Facebook’s (NASDAQ FB) Oculus VR Acquires RakNet

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