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, Software

Bitcoin News: Pakistan Launches First Bitcoin Exchange

Pakistani bitcoin exchange Urdubit launched today in an effort to facilitate greater adoption of the digital currency in the region. The launch aims to usher Pakistan into the wider bitcoin community, as its operators are bullish on the digital currency’s potential as a solution to greater geopolitical issues in the area. For now, Urdubit is focused on bringing liquidity to local bitcoin trading markets and … Continue reading Bitcoin News: Pakistan Launches First Bitcoin Exchange

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock Preview: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Q3 Earnings Preview

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) is scheduled to report its third-quarter financial results for the fiscal 2014 after the market close on Tuesday, October 28. Facebook’s ad load and user growth became less relevant drivers in North America and Western Europe, according to Bernstein Research analysts. Analysts at Bernstein Research believed that investors will focus their attention on the most important issue—the evolution of like-per-like pricing … Continue reading Stock Preview: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Q3 Earnings Preview

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Has An Exciting Tool in Microsoft Sway

The Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) Office suite just got a new addition called Sway. Microsoft Sway is a simple tool that takes your photos, text and Web videos and automatically lays them out to create sharp, modern web pages. Best of all, everything you include in one “sway” is found at a single Web address, and the page on the user’s browser renders itself based … Continue reading Stock in News: Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Has An Exciting Tool in Microsoft Sway

Richard Atkins
Finance, Mobile

Stock in Focus: Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) iCloud has New Tools

Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) has unveiled a new Activation Lock Status tool through which users can know beforehand whether the used iPhone, iPad or iPod they are buying is locked or unlocked, according to iDownloadblog. The app can be accessed through iCloud.com, and the buyer can determine the current status of the device by entering the IMEI or serial number of the device. The Cupertino, … Continue reading Stock in Focus: Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) iCloud has New Tools

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Stock News: All You Need to Know About Nexus 6

The Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Nexus 6 is the latest attempt from the software giant to make a serious impression on the mobile marketplace. This latest Android smartphone enters a very competitive marketplace, with the iPhone 6 still selling extensively for Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) after its September release, and with Samsung Galaxy phablet releases also on the horizon. This will be a key mobile release … Continue reading Google (NASDAQ GOOG) Stock News: All You Need to Know About Nexus 6

Richard Atkins
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