Articles by Nate Swanner
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Developers Love DevOps & Hate (Some) Bots, Study Shows
When we talk about developers and their professional interests, a lot of the discussion focuses on emerging tech such as artificial intelligence (A.I.), machine learning, or even blockchain. But… -
New Facebook Portal Uses Alexa as Trojan Horse Into Homes
In January, news site Cheddar reported that Facebook was working on a voice-only home hub named ‘Portal.’ It was right, and now Facebook Portal is here. What Cheddar got wrong was the nature of P… -
'New' Mac App Store Fails to Make a Good First Impression
Ahead of macOS Mojave, the Mac App Store has been refreshed to mimic its iOS counterpart. Now, we’re wondering if the 'new' Mac App Store is just a fresh look at old problems. Ahead of its launch… -
These Are the Skills You Need to Land a Machine Learning Job
Machine learning (ML) is hot right now, and seems to be poised for a broader takeover of tech in the future. As jobs open up, we’ve identified the skills needed to land your next ML job. A recent… -
Just About Everyone Wants to Work From Home: Survey
A new survey on work flexibility proves that most professionals really do want to work from home. FlexJobs’ recent survey racked up over 3,000 respondents, with 65 percent reporting they’d be “mo… -
A.I. Still in 'Discovery' Phase, but Companies Seeing Its Value
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is still reaching maturity as a technology, but a new study underscores that companies are very interested in it. We’re also getting a better idea of how those firm… -
A.I. May Have Met Its Ethical Match in California Senate Bill 1001
A new California law, Senate Bill 1001, aims to prevent chatbots from pretending as though they’re human – but may have given us an additional gift when it comes to artificial intelligence (A.I.)… -
Here's How Game Developers Make Money
Game developers are making more money, according to a recent study from Developer Economics. That's good news for developers who are afraid their games (which often take years to build) won't ear… -
Survey: What Worries You Most About the Tech Interview Process?
The tech interview process is typically long and arduous. You’ll likely have to talk to several people throughout the company, and perform some sort of whiteboard or take-home work. Out of all th… -
Online Learning Pitfalls Underscored by Woz U Troubles
Woz U, the online learning platform endorsed by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, is again under fire. In a new CBS report, one former employee (an “enrollment counselor” charged with signing peopl…