Articles by Nate Swanner

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  Weekend Roundup: Anki Abandons Bots, Apple Agitates, Facebook Fails

  It’s the weekend, and you’re probably tired from last night. Or preparing for something going on later today (happy Cinco de Mayo!), or just wasting time while waiting in line at the grocery stor…
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  Project Management: It’s Scrum or Nothing, Says New Study

  A lot of attention is paid to Scrum, but how widely used is it? According to a new study, it’s the leading project management methodology. The second most widely used is... well, nothing at all.…
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  MongoDB Buys Realm, Promises ‘Bright’ Future For All

  It's an acquisition out of left field: MongoDB is buying Realm for $39 million in cash. The deal is expected to close in MongoDB’s second quarter, which runs through July. Realm exists primarily…
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  Facebook, Udacity Team Up for ‘Private Artificial Intelligence’ Courses

  Facebook is partnering with Udacity to supply learners with a course in “secure and private” artificial intelligence (A.I.). And yes, “Secure and Private AI” is the name of the course, which will…
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  Siri Shortcuts May Hit macOS This Fall (RIP Automator?)

  In 2016, Apple and its Automator/AppleScript boss Sal Soghoian parted ways. Now, it seems Siri Shortcuts is poised to replace Automator on macOS. According to a report from 9to5Mac (citing “peopl…
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  Survey: Do You Trust Facebook?

  Tech pros have an interesting relationship with Facebook. At its annual F8 conference, Facebook makes splashy announcements meant to get developers and users excited about the company and its ser…
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  Survey Results: Toxic Office Environments are Killing Productivity

  The one thing tech pros and managers agree on is this: Low (or no) productivity is just bad for business. And our most recent survey shows the very things companies push so hard to implement are…
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  Rampant Ageism Means You Should Have An Exit Plan Now, Like It or Not

  Many professionals don’t consider retirement in their 30s or 40s, but studies show that’s around the time that ageism kicks in (at least in tech). Older tech pros can suffer the slings and arrows…
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  First Tech Job? Do 3 Things Before Accepting Any Offer

  Whether you’re finishing up at a university or graduating from self-taught tinkerer to full-time software engineer, landing your first tech job is an achievement you should be excited about. It’s…
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  Survey Results: Almost All Tech Pros Interested in Management Roles

  Last week, we asked whether you were ready for a job in tech management. Turns out, many of you are already looking for jobs as managers. The survey had six possible answers, all aimed at discove…