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Brad Moon

Contributing Writer, Kiplinger.com

Brad Moon is a tech industry veteran who contributes to a range of publications including Forbes, InvestorPlace and MSN Money and is an original member of the award-winning GeekDad blog. Over the past decade, he has also written about technology for Wired, Gizmodo, Shaw Media, About.com, The Winnipeg Free Press and others.

He can be reached on Twitter at @MoonTechGear.

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140 Companies That Have Pulled Out of Russia

The list of private businesses announcing partial or full halts to operations in Russia is ballooning, increasing economic pressure on the country.

March 25, 2022

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What Is the Metaverse (And How Can I Invest?)

Metaverses have actually been around in some form for decades. Facebook and others will try to bring the technology into the world’s everyday lives.

February 23, 2022

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Our Best Value Tech Holiday Gifts for 2021 (Plus the Best, Period)

We'll help you find the perfect electronic stocking-stuffer with our annual holiday season gift guide.

October 29, 2021

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10 New Products Apple Could Release This Fall

Here’s what we think Apple is going to announce at its Sept. 14 event, from sure bets like the iPhone 13 to longshots like an all-new MacBook Air.

September 7, 2021

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Back to School 2021: The Best Laptops for Students

Your student needs the right balance of power and price, size and features. We’ll help you hit the sweet spot.

August 19, 2021

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Bankruptcy Filings Chalked Up to COVID-19

Bankruptcy filings triggered by COVID-19 difficulties continue to pile up. Here, we look at 32 big-name companies that sought out bankruptcy protectio…

July 27, 2021

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14 Must-Have Items for Your Home Emergency Kit

Now more than ever, you need to be prepared to survive on your own in the case of disaster — days without power, food or water from the tap.

July 3, 2021

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The "Who's Who" of Streaming Video Stocks

In just a few years, streaming video has exploded from just a couple of serious contenders to dozens of players. Here are nine of the space's biggest …

May 17, 2021

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FAANG Stocks: What Challenges Await These 5 Mega-Caps?

After a blockbuster 2020 performance, the FAANG stocks aren't doing quite so hot in 2021. Here, we look at some of the headwinds facing investors in t…

April 5, 2021

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What Will Drive Apple Stock in 2021?

How will Apple stock fare throughout the rest of the year? The answer to that question hinges on these seven factors affecting AAPL shares.

February 26, 2021

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2020 Tech Gift Guide: The 10 Best Values + The 10 Best, Period

From laptops to loudspeakers to, yes, shoes. Check out the latest gee-whiz gadgets to make an impression during gift-giving season.

November 29, 2020

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12 Coronavirus Stocks to Buy That Won’t Let Up

While many so-called coronavirus stocks might have reached the end of their COVID-related bump, these picks still look attractive well beyond 2020.

November 6, 2020

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Bankruptcy Filings Chalked Up to COVID-19

Bankruptcy filings pile ever higher as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh on the American economy. Here are 25 big-name companies that have soug…

September 11, 2020

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Back to School 2020: The 10 Best Laptops for Students

With hundreds of laptops to choose from, with wildly varying capabilities and price tags, we found the 10 best laptops for students in 2020.

August 25, 2020

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14 Bankruptcy Filings Chalked Up to COVID-19

Bankruptcy filings are piling higher in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we look at a number of companies that have been forced to seek out ba…

May 22, 2020

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33 Major U.S. Companies Hiring Now to Meet Coronavirus Demand

May 20, 2020

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37 Major U.S. Companies Hiring Now to Meet Coronavirus Demand

The coronavirus is exacting a nasty toll on U.S. employment, but dozens of companies continue to announce thousands of new jobs and are hiring now. He…

May 20, 2020

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11 Best Tech Stocks for the New Coronavirus Norm

Numerous technological trends are picking up speed amid a coronavirus-led change in how we live, work and play. These are the best tech stocks to leve…

April 6, 2020

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11 Tech Stocks to Buy for Super-Sized Software Profits

December 4, 2019

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19 Best Values in Tech Gifts for the Holidays, 2019

With the first snow of the season in the rearview mirror, and Black Friday and Cyber Monday trending on Twitter, you know it's that time of year again…

November 26, 2019

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11 Best Laptops for Students, 2019

The return to school has always been an expensive proposition (all those little items quickly add up), but the laptop era – in which a trusted digital…

August 16, 2019

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What Is Apple's "Next iPhone"?

July 29, 2019

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12 Must-Have Items for Your Home Emergency Kit

The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season officially started on June 1.

June 21, 2019

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15 Best Tech Gifts for Dads on Father’s Day

Are you ready for Father’s Day?

June 6, 2019

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15 New Products Apple Might Release in 2019

Apple (AAPL, $183.73) is expected to release a glut of new products this year.

March 15, 2019

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10 Tech Trends to Watch for in 2019

If you’re going to invest for growth, it’s almost impossible to avoid technology stocks.

February 11, 2019

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22 Best Values in Tech Gifts for the 2018 Holiday Season

The 2018 holiday shopping season is underway!

November 27, 2018