Originally from Northern California, Ryan W. Neal came to New York to earn his master's in journalism from Columbia University. He joined IB Times April 2013, and is a writer for the technology section.
He has written for the Santa Barbara Independent, Sacramento News and Review, Summit Daily News, Virgin Red Room, and Forbes Sports Money. He was previously the manager of the blog network at Magnet Media Inc.
When he's not nerding out about tech, he loves sports and snowboarding.
Could The NFL Kill The AT&T-DirecTV Merger?
There's one clause in the fine print that could completely kill the telecom giant’s proposed $48.5 billion buy of DirecTV.
'Breaking Bad' Gets Better On Netflix
Walter White's empire will look and sound better than ever on Netflix.
Marissa Mayer Won't Discuss Alibaba
Disrupt NY attendees didn't hear what the Yahoo CEO might do with the billions her company could get from the Alibaba IPO.
So What Is Alibaba, Anyway?
The Chinese e-commerce giant's marketplaces and platforms handled more transactions in 2013 than eBay and Amazon.com combined.
Here Are The Details On What Could Be The Largest IPO Of All Time
In the last nine months of 2013, the net income of e-commerce giant Alibaba increased 305 percent year-over-year.
Google Glass Innovator: Tech 'Makes Us More Human'
Dr. Astro Teller revealed a little more about Google X’s mission, future goals and the privacy concerns surrounding Google Glass at Disrupt NY.
AntiVirus Isn't Dead, Just Unprofitable
Did Symantec just tell its customers that they’ve been paying for an obsolete product?
Iraq Finally Getting 3G Wireless
Most countries have made 3G the standard, with many already moving on to 4G, but Iraq’s government has not allowed the upgrades to the country’s cellular network.
US Military Researching Bitcoin As Potential Terrorist Threat
A DOD unit is exploring the role of bitcoin and other virtual currencies in financing terrorism.
New-Age Currency Gets Old-School Approval
For some, Bloomberg's bitcoin listing is the financial community's stamp of approval needed to view bitcoin as a worthy investment.
Facebook Showcases New Mobile Ad Network
Nearly every event at F8, which is divided into categories of “build, grow and monetize,” is focused on mobile development.
Twitter Having A Harder Time Getting Users To Tweet
Twitter made a huge push in Q1 2014 to make its platform more accessible for new users, but its earnings report disappointed markets.
Why Twitter Is Running Out Of Time To Make Money
Twitter is expected to report a net loss of 30 cents per share Tuesday, and there's one key stat investors should focus on.
Is Google Plus Becoming Google Minus?
The site may no longer see itself as competitive with Facebook and Twitter, but as a way to unify its varied products and services.
Facebook Launches Newswire With Journalists In Mind
Facebook has launched “FB Newswire," a new feature aimed at making Facebook a better resource for journalists and newsrooms.
Mozilla Names Andreas Gal As New CTO
The former CTO, Brendan Eich, was made CEO only to resign after 11 days due to a controversy surrounding his involvement in an anti-gay marriage bill.
Apple, Google Settle Labor Class Action Suit With Engineers
About 60,000 employees filed the class action in 2011 claiming the companies adopted the “no poaching” policy to avoid a salary war.
Why The FCC Plan Could Kill Net Neutrality For Good
The rules would allow Internet service providers like Comcast and Verizon to charge content providers for a “fast lane” to deliver large amounts of data to consumers.
Mobile Helps Facebook Revenue Surge 72%
The firm reported earnings per share of 25 cents on $2.5 billion of revenue, beating Wall Street estimates of 24 cents and $2.4 billion.
New OnePlus One Smartphone Features Great Specs For Low Cost
With great specs, design and cost, the OnePlus One could break into the crowded smartphone market.
