Articles by Nate Swanner

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  Netflix Shows Perks Matter as Much as Pay

  Perks and benefits keep employees happy.[/caption] Being happy at work is important. A new study from Blind shines some light on where tech employees are happiest, and the results are a bit surpr…
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  Salary Pressures Remain High for STEM Jobs

  For recruiters and hiring managers wrestling with relatively limited budgets for talent, a new study from SmartAsset likely won’t provide much comfort. According to the financial planning service…
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  Tech Outpaces Salary Growth Nationwide: Study

  Tech salary goes further in some cities. Salaries nationwide are on the rise, according to a new study from SmartAsset. The financial planning service also notes that four of the top ten cities w…
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  HomePod Has Limited Skillset for Devs at Launch

  [caption id="attachment_142021" align="aligncenter" width="4032"] HomePod[/caption] HomePod is coming. Apple’s first voice-activated speaker for your home will be available next month, and Apple…
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  Two New Features May Change AR Forever

  [caption id="attachment_143220" align="aligncenter" width="3090"] Augmented Reality (AR)[/caption] Augmented reality (AR) is a technology bursting with potential after its spectacular debut. The…
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  H-1B Reform Still Lingers for Trump's White House

  [caption id="attachment_138030" align="aligncenter" width="4913"] H-1B Visa[/caption] Almost one year into Trump’s presidency, his administration's promise of H-1B reform remains incomplete, desp…
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  iPhone X: Last-Minute Considerations for Devs

  [caption id="attachment_143484" align="aligncenter" width="2184"] iPhone X Curved Screen and Notch.[/caption] The iPhone X is coming. With initial impressions having landed early this week, the d…
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  Mobile App Bubble Expanding Worldwide

  [caption id="attachment_142888" align="aligncenter" width="1592"] App Annie says the bubble is expanding.[/caption] Mobile development is perpetually in a bubble: every week sees a flood of new a…
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  Android Studio 3.0 Released: Here Comes Kotlin

  [caption id="attachment_144613" align="aligncenter" width="4438"] Android Studio 3.0 released.[/caption] Android Studio, Google’s homegrown IDE for Android development, has been updated. Version…
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  Are Bootcamps & MOOCs Outdoing Universities?

  To degree, or not to degree? That’s the question facing many in tech. Four-year degrees are a consideration not only for newcomers to the tech industry, but also those in mid-career considering a…