Articles by Nate Swanner
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You Want to Learn New Skills, Then Quit Your Job in 2019: Survey Results
Last week, we asked you about your career goals for 2019. Turns out you’re not interested in being promoted; instead, you want to quit your job. In an anonymous survey of our tech pro readership,… -
Amazon Complicates Tech Conference Landscape With New 're:MARS' Event
Amazon is introducing a new conference to discuss artificial intelligence (A.I.), machine learning, and other robot-y things. June 4-7 are the dates, and Las Vegas is the place (specifically, the… -
Trump Administration Eyes Federal Student Aid for Bootcamp Education
The Trump administration is eyeing federal funding for tech bootcamp students, but the money comes with several catches. Politico reports Trump’s Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is examining a me… -
A Pay Raise May Actually Make You More Unhappy at Work: Study
Unhappy at work? That pay raise you've been pursuing might not make you happier. A recent WorkWise study shows those who make north of $86,000 per year are less satisfied with their job than thos… -
Data Privacy 'Grand Bargain' Legislation Is Actually a Terrible Deal
Tech companies are trying to write data privacy legislation for lawmakers in the United States, and it’s not going over well. Titled "A Grand Bargain on Data Privacy for America," the screed lays… -
The Folding Smartphone Is Coming, but Developers Are in the Dark
A few years ago, the folding smartphone was an interesting proof-of-concept. Now it’s just around the corner, and we’re not entirely sure if it’s a good idea. The Wall Street Journal reports Moto… -
Survey: What Career Goals Do You Have in 2019?
A new year represents yet another symbolic chance to improve your lot in life. With 2019 in full swing, we want to know what you’re looking for, at least professionally. Perhaps you want a raise… -
Android OEMs Shamed by Devs Fed up with App-Breaking Features
Android developers already have their hands full, and it seems handset manufacturers that offer bespoke versions of the operating system are making it much harder for them to build effective apps… -
Hack Laptop Brings Linux to Desktop for Everyone Learning to Code
If you have a pre-teen interested in coding, $300 in loose cash and $10/month to spend on a subscription service, the new ‘Hack’ computer might be what you’re looking for. Most learn-to-code devi… -
Facebook Still Using 'Stack Ranking' to Evaluate Miserable Employees: Report
Don’t look now, but Facebook may not be the best place to work. In a report via CNBC, former Facebook employees detail a “cult-like” environment at the company, with workers asked to feign happin…