Articles by Nate Swanner
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Steve Jobs Imagined This Critical App Store Feature... in 1983
The first time the world saw the Mac App Store was 2011. That was nearly three years after the iOS App Store launched. But as it turns out, the "App Store" concept dates back to at least 1983. At… -
Study Shows Why Imposter Syndrome Exists: Video
Imposter syndrome is widespread in tech. We’ve discussed solutions for it, but do you know why it exists in the first place? First, it’s helpful to understand the opposite of imposter syndrome. W… -
Should Tech Pros Ever Steal Code or Ideas?
Is it ever okay to steal code, or an idea? Tech pros often view the code they write as property. After all, code tends to be hidden within an app, unless the developer shares a coding issue via b… -
How to Know When Your Startup Is Being Acquired
You took that job at a fun startup, and things were going great... at first. But a year in, things have changed drastically. Suspicions arise that the company is being acquired. How can you tell… -
Salary Negotiations: How to Know What to Ask For
Picture this: You’ve applied for a new job online, and the recruiter emails to set up a time to chat. That discussion goes well... until they ask your desired salary for a new role. Your response… -
Niantic's Incoming AR Developer Platform Has It All
Niantic Labs, made popular by the blockbuster game "Pokemon Go," has unveiled a new developer platform for augmented reality (AR) developers. The aptly named ‘Niantic Developer’ portal sits quiet… -
Tech Pros Earn Almost Double the Average Salary: Study
Tech pros earn quite a bit, and a new study shows it’s sometimes nearly double a state's average salary. According to business.org, the earning disparity between tech pros and state average salar… -
Google Duplex Can Make Calls, But Won't Answer Ethical Questions
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is a central component of the impending shift to ambient computing, where voice assistants do many of the mundane tasks we just don’t enjoy. Google Duplex, which dr… -
Apple's Forced Move to Metal 2: Great for Game Developers?
Metal 2, Apple’s framework for accessing a device’s GPU via an API, is pretty special. It’s also the only path forward for developers who want to create games for macOS, as OpenGL and OpenCL are… -
Swift Playgrounds NES Emulator Stress-Tests Undefined Boundaries
Creating a side-scrolling iOS game isn’t uniquely difficult. However, many game studios and companies haven't ported their older, still-popular titles to mobile devices. Believe it or not, Swift…