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, Mobile

Stock in Focus: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Granted Permit for Self Driving Cars

California and especially Los Angeles are known for their car cultures. So it seems logical that a number of companies are looking to test their self-driving cars in the state. Google (NASDAQ GOOG) is one of the few companies who have received a permit for the self driving cars. The California DMV has awarded a number of companies permits to legally drive their cars that … Continue reading Stock in Focus: Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Granted Permit for Self Driving Cars

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Has a New Rival in Netropolitan?

A new social media billing itself as an online country club launches today at $3000 a year. The new social media, Netropolitan, is primarily billed for the rich. That’s the initiation fee for this elitist social media site that promises to keep you away from the complaints of the 99%. The $3,000 is simply the annual membership fee for online snobbery. Netropolitan: The online country … Continue reading Stock in News: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Has a New Rival in Netropolitan?

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Google To Encrypt Data in Android OS (NASDAQ GOOG)

Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) recently announced plans to make encrypted user data automatic on the upcoming Android L operating system. This announcement comes after Apple’s confirmation that iOS 8 was encrypted to protect users. Interestingly enough, both companies offered data encryption for some time, however many users didn’t know about the feature or didn’t enable it. Google follows Apple’s steps by offering to make encrypted … Continue reading Google To Encrypt Data in Android OS (NASDAQ GOOG)

Richard Atkins
Finance, Software

Why Bitcoin Should Succeed In the Philippines

Many of those at Geeks on a Beach, a recent tech event in the Philippines, agreed that, two years ago, there was nothing here in terms of a startup ecosystem. Today, it’s pretty clear there are several scenes: Cebu and Manila, to name the two biggest, as well as a comprehensive and very well connected tech scene. Why are the Philippines suddenly appearing on the … Continue reading Why Bitcoin Should Succeed In the Philippines

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Facebook (NASDAQ FB) News: Facebook CEO Urges Students to Be techies

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed his views on the most promising career in the future, according to a report from ABCNews. He believes that the technology will rule the world, and wants the American high-school students to opt for a career in this field only. Zuckerberg wants them to become techies and earn handsomely. The owner of the biggest social-media company … Continue reading Facebook (NASDAQ FB) News: Facebook CEO Urges Students to Be techies

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BioTech, Finance

A Look At the Best Performing Biotech Stocks For this Week

Last week was eventful for the biotech sector with highlights including a couple of FDA approvals (Xtandi’s label expansion and Contrave) and a positive FDA panel outcome (Natpara). However, the biggest gainer was Avanir Pharmaceuticals ( AVNR ), which came out with positive phase II data for the treatment of agitation in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Shares were up 85.3%. Overall, the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index … Continue reading A Look At the Best Performing Biotech Stocks For this Week

Richard Atkins