Adam Patterson

Adam Patterson

Adam Patterson is an Assistant Editor at InvestorPlace. He focuses on technology, social media, energy, and the intersection of finance and politics.

Adam received a B.A. in Philosophy from Brandeis University with a concentration in philosophy of science — including adjunct studies in ethics and linguistics.

Adam worked previously at The Cohen Group, a Washington, DC-based strategic business advisory firm, where he performed a wide range of targeted research covering political and market analysis.

Adam is a compulsive follower of the science and technology press, and has a special interest in language, neuroscience, and astronomy. Born in San Francisco, California, Adam is a rabid audiophile. In his spare time he endlessly tweaks his overelaborate sound system.

He now lives in Washington, DC, and maintains an active Twitter account: https://twitter.com/#!/ToweringBabble.

Recent Articles

Is the New iPad Hiding a Major Design Flaw?

Now that the opening weekend honeymoon is over, many iPad owners are noticing that Apple's newest tablet causes rapid data-limit burnout.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: AAPL Could Hit $1,650 By 2015

Projections indicate AAPL may only continue its upward trajectory -- with market share and new sector expansion to propel a sharp but steady rise.

Electronic Arts Hit with FTC Complaint

Escalating outrage around the alleged mishandling of Mass Effect's ending to new heights -- one gamer has just filed a false advertising claim against EA.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: New iPad Raises Privacy Concerns

The newly released iPad's voice-recognition feature is sparking fears about data privacy -- leaving consumers apprehensive about how much info Apple is collecting.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple to Pay Dividend

Tim Cook announced Monday that Apple will pay its first dividend since 1995 -- $2.65 per share, a yield of around 1.8%.

Is Apple’s App Store Dangerously Unsecured?

Traditional complaints about the app store surrounded its suffocating micromanagement. Now the pendulum seems to have swung far in the opposite direction.

Friday Apple Rumors: New iPad Finally Hits Store Shelves

Apple's next-generation iPad hit Apple Stores this morning, boasting augmented processing speed along with HD display.

Thursday Apple Rumors: AAPL Could Break $700

With anticipation of the new iPad reaching a fever pitch, AAPL's market value already has touched $600 -- and could keep rewriting records.

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Is an E-Book Blockbuster

E.L. James' romance series proves strength of the e-book format -- with digital download motivating its runaway sales.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Pinterest Coming to iPad

Pinterest announced the pending release of an app unique to the iPad -- and is renovating its site in anticipation.