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

Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Estimates Lowered Due To Issues

The U.S. dollar continues to strengthen, and it will impact the revenue and earnings of the U.S. Internet companies. Nomura analysts Anthony DiClemente and Ron Zember said in a research note that among Internet companies, Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) and Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) have the largest exposure to currency fluctuations. Analysts said this kind of a sudden surge in the dollar index was unseen … Continue reading Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Estimates Lowered Due To Issues

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Finance, Internet

Active Stock Report: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) App Drains Battery

It’s a well-known fact that Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) kills battery life of iOS devices. But it’s equally lethal to battery and overall performance of Android devices as well. A new study conducted by security firm AVG Technologies revealed that Facebook app has the biggest impact on your Android smartphone’s performance. To compile the third-quarter report, AVG analyzed data from one million Android users worldwide. … Continue reading Active Stock Report: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) App Drains Battery

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Finance, Mobile

Stock News: Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) To Unveil First Lumia Phone

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) is set to unveil its first Lumia smartphone next week on November 11. The software maker recently posted a teaser of the upcoming smartphone with the hashtag #MoreLumia. The image showed something that looks like an orange frame around what appears to be a front-facing camera. This will be the first time the Nokia name was dropped from the Lumia brand … Continue reading Stock News: Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) To Unveil First Lumia Phone

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Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Says Donate For Ebola

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) is taking up the cause of fighting Ebola, and has added a new donation button that will enable users to donate to charities for battling the disease. The social networking site along with the non-profit NetHope is donating and arranging 100 satellite communication terminals to enhance internet and phone services to the areas in West Africa which are already suffering from … Continue reading Stock in News: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Says Donate For Ebola

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Fixes Major Android Lollipop Bug

Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) said that it has resolved the issue in Android Lollipop that was causing the battery of older Nexus phones to deplete much faster. Android Lollipop is the biggest ever overhaul in Google’s mobile operating system. The Mountain View-based company rolled out its new OS on Monday. Nexus device users who upgraded to the latest Android Lollipop had complained that the new … Continue reading Stock in News: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Fixes Major Android Lollipop Bug

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Analysis, Finance, Internet

Microsoft Stock Review (NASDAQ MSFT)

This year around, it seems like Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) has a new strategy. It’s a new venture, focused on customer’s fitness regime. This might come as a surprise for many, but Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) is launching its new wristband that works in coordination with iOS, Android and Windows phone. The officials at Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) said that they are introducing this wearable as a way … Continue reading Microsoft Stock Review (NASDAQ MSFT)

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