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 Review: What can Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Expect From Surface Pro

It has never been clear as to what the American multinational – Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) will next be doing with its tablet line. It currently uses a bilateral platform approach by putting Windows RT in the picture for its ARM based devices, being the only seller of Windows RT devices at the moment. It has been known for a while that the company has been … Continue reading Stock Review: What can Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Expect From Surface Pro

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in Action: Google Launches Global Fishing Watch

Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) announced a new initiative called Global Fishing Watch on Friday in Sydney, Australia. The new Global Fishing Watch system uses satellite data and sophisticated cloud-based software to track fishing in real time. The goal of the project is to protect marine wildlife and prevent illegal activity. The new environmental initiative is a partnership between Google and nonprofits Oceana and SkyTruth, and … Continue reading Stock in Action: Google Launches Global Fishing Watch

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock News: A Look At Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Places

While many believe that both Yelp Inc and Tripadvisor Inc are terribly inaccurate and even fraudulent, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) is hoping that its users are looking for something new. When you use Facebook Pages, you begin by selecting a city that interests you. From there you will be sent to reviews and likes from other Facebook users, essentially building a TripAdvisor into its existing … Continue reading Stock News: A Look At Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Places

Richard Atkins
Finance, Mobile

Stock News: Nokia Rebuilding After Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Deal

Nokia Corporation (HEL NOK1V) was once known for its mobile phone segment, which Nokia chose to partner with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT)’s Windows Phone to help try to put pressure on Android and the iPhone. Unfortunately, the partnership provided little gain and progress for the companies and ultimately, Microsoft would end up buying Nokia’s mobile phone unit for $7.5 billion in April 2014. As the … Continue reading Stock News: Nokia Rebuilding After Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Deal

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock Focus: Is Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Violating Labour Rules?

Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) has been sued by a worker who is dissatisfied with the company’s treatment of him, says a report from Reuters. The worker alleges that he was not paid overtime, was classified by the company as an independent contractor in an improper manner, and was terminated when he requested that more hours be covered under his contract. This case was filed by … Continue reading Stock Focus: Is Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Violating Labour Rules?

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Updates Privacy Policy For Users

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) is making another change to appease users. On Thursday, the social media announced plans to simplify the data policy. This comes right after the company announced plans to improve targeted advertisements in the United States. Just a few months ago, the search giant started to use information on what websites people visit to help target ads. If a person visited an … Continue reading Stock in News: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Updates Privacy Policy For Users

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