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

Smartphone Roundup: Battle for Third

Summer is a dangerous time for smartphone announcements, as consumers await the next iPhone. But more companies are trying to get ahead of Apple's next release.

Intel Noses Its Way Into the Mobile Market

Intel was late to the mobile space, and when it showed up, the performance was less than spectacular. But a new Samsung tablet could change that story.

What If Microsoft’s Xbox One Is a Hit?

Microsoft has a large hill to climb with the Xbox One, but if the device succeeds, it could mean trouble for Google and Apple.

Xbox One: Ultimate Entertainment Console or Disaster?

The Xbox One is branding itself as an all-in-one entertainment console, but Microsoft might have a tough time marketing the device to disparate demographics.

Mayer Gives Yahoo a Shot at Not Botching Tumblr

Any worry about Yahoo fumbling the ball with Tumblr is warranted given the tech giant's previous M&A mishandlings. But Marissa Mayer could break the cycle.

Tablet Rumors Steal the Show at BlackBerry Live

BlackBerry announced a new phone and cross-platform BBM at its BlackBerry Live event last week. But persistent tablet rumors overshadowed the announcements.

Facebook Home Needs Some Repairs

Not long ago, Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook Home and its companion smartphone, the HTC First. Only a month after release, both have glaring problems.

Why Did Nokia’s New Smartphone Announcement Draw Boobirds?

Nokia recently announced the new Lumia 925 smartphone, an improvement over its flagship Lumia 920. So why did the stock drop?

Why the Windows 8 Failure Isn’t a Bad Thing

Microsoft’s admission that it made a mistake with Windows 8 isn't a sign that the company is struggling -- it's a sign that it's trying.

Winners & Losers: Tech Investing Special Report, Part III

We've covered the big trends and looked at the possible game-changers -- now let's examine the big players in consumer tech, one by one.