Brad Moon

Brad Moon

Brad Moon is a Canadian technology journalist with a fintech business background. He has been writing for InvestorPlace since 2012.

Brad has been a Senior Contributor for Forbes since 2015 and has written technology, business, and consumer electronics-focused articles for a range of outlets over the past decade.

This includes seven years with Wired, 15 years with the Webby award-winning GeekDad, four years as a contributor with Kiplinger, three years with About.com, and three years writing for Shaw Media. He has also written articles that have been published by MSN Money, Yahoo Finance, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, Business Insider, and others. He wrote a weekly technology column in The Winnipeg Free Press, a monthly tech column for London Business Magazine, and has made numerous radio and conference appearances speaking about technology trends. For the past decade Brad has been the Computing Solutions Editor for Best Buy Canada’s blog.

As a consultant, Brad has been part of the launch of multiple ventures in Canada including several wind farms and a web-based remote collaboration platform.

Prior to his writing career, Brad was a senior Product Manager and Research Analyst with a leading Canadian financial technology firm for 13 years after spending six years working at the Richard Ivey School of Business. He holds a BA from the University of Western Ontario.

Recent Articles

Can an Asus Smartphone Shake Up the Status Quo?

Asus has the potential to shake up the U.S. mobile market, but only if it brings its proven line of FonePad and PadFones plus a little innovation.

Samsung Still Dependent on the Smartphone

Despite its diverse set of product lines, Samsung's success is still largely dependent on smartphones like the Galaxy S4.

Google’s Chromecast Upsets the Applecart

Google's Chromecast streaming device is a cheap, powerful alternative to set-top boxes that could spell trouble for Apple TV.

Now Is Not the Time to Invest in 3D Printing

The 3D printing sector could see explosive growth ... eventually. For now, it still has a few hurdles to clear before it can see mass-market adoption.

Wearable Tech Won’t Power Up Accessory Manufacturers

When smartphones began to take off, tech accessories weren't far behind. But if wearable tech is the next trend, it could be bad news for accessory makers.

Are Smartphone Hardware Subscriptions the ‘Next Big Thing’?

Who wins and who loses now that mobile customers have the option of upgrading their smartphones multiple times per year without upfront costs?

Can Slashed Prices Save Microsoft RT?

Although professional Windows 8 tablets have made a decent showing, RT tablets aren’t moving. So was MSFT's decision to slash prices the right one?

Can Moto X Push Google Over $1,000?

A hit on Google's Moto X smartphone could help stop the bleeding in its Motorola division and give GOOG the boost that often comes with a hardware hit.

Apple Gets Another Legal Black Eye

A judge just ruled that Apple conspired with major U.S. publishers to raise e-book prices, but it seems to mean little to investors.

Why You Shouldn’t Bet on Google Glass

Concerns about public privacy could weigh down Google's Project Glass. If that happens, smartwatches might become the heir to the wearable tech throne.