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, Software

What Do Users Want from Microsoft Windows 10?

It’s been a week since Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) unveiled the Windows 10 Technical Preview. Early users have started sending feedback, and they want the software giant to address several issues. Of course, Windows 10 is a huge improvement over Windows 8. But users want to see certain changes before final version of the new OS is unveiled next year. Many users have suggested the … Continue reading What Do Users Want from Microsoft Windows 10?

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Google Ordered To Delete Search Data (NASDAQ GOOG)

Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) was instructed by a Japanese court to delete the search results that link a person to a crime he did not commit. Tokyo District Judge Nobuyuki Seki state that some of Google’s search results infringed the personal rights of the complainant. The Asahi Shimbun and other local media reported that the Tokyo District Court issued a provisional order indicating that Google … Continue reading Google Ordered To Delete Search Data (NASDAQ GOOG)

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Biotech Finance News
BioTech, Finance

Biotech Stock Incyte Receives $60M Milestone Payment

Last week, Incyte Corporation (INCY) received a milestone payment of $60 million from Novartis (NVS) pertaining to the reimbursement of Jakavi in Europe. The drug has been approved by the European Commission to treat adults suffering from primary myelofibrosis (MF), post-polycythemia vera MF or post-essential thrombocythemia MF. It is a common practice of small pharma companies to enter into agreements with larger pharma companies for … Continue reading Biotech Stock Incyte Receives $60M Milestone Payment

Richard Atkins
Analysis, Finance, Software

Bitcoin News: Romania Crosses Over 800 Bitcoin Payment Terminals

Bitcoin is now available at 874 self-service payment terminals across Romania, thanks to a partnership between ATM operator Bitcoin Romania and terminal network operator ZebraPay. The ZebraPay terminals will allow customers to buy bitcoin at a 4% commission on prices taken from the Cointrader exchange. The terminals are one-way, so customers can only trade their Romanian leu for bitcoin. The terminals do not require customers … Continue reading Bitcoin News: Romania Crosses Over 800 Bitcoin Payment Terminals

Richard Atkins
Finance, Mobile

Stock in Focus: Apple (NASDAQ APPL) Gears Up For Next Week’s Event

On Wednesday, Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) sent invitations to media for an Oct. 16 event using the teaser “It’s been way too long.” Media and market watchers are guessing that in the event, the company will launch refreshed versions of its iPads and Macs. Apple Inc.’s big event is expected to bring revamped and new models of iPads and MacBooks. Last year in October, the … Continue reading Stock in Focus: Apple (NASDAQ APPL) Gears Up For Next Week’s Event

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Finance, Internet

Active Stock: What is Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Planning For WhatsApp

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) has spent a large amount in acquiring WhatsApp, the most popular messaging app, and this acquisition has come at a huge cost of more than $19 billion. Though the general perception might be that Facebook would want to monetize its investments and seek good returns ASAP, a report indicates that the social network has no such plans for the time being. … Continue reading Active Stock: What is Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Planning For WhatsApp

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