Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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H-1B Salaries Rising Under DOL Rule Could Impact Tech in Big Way
The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced its Final Rule that resets wages for workers on the H-1B, H-1B1, and E3 visas. The agency insists that the move will translate into stronger wage prote… -
Amazon Opens Up Alexa to Heavy Developer Customization
If you ever wanted to build a highly customized voice-activated assistant, but didn’t have millions of dollars or a huge team of artificial intelligence (A.I.) experts, here’s your chance: Amazon… -
Tech Unemployment Low Despite Challenges Facing Economy
As the United States continues to dig its way out of the economic malaise unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s one significant bright spot: Demand for technology jobs continues to increase… -
Weekend Roundup: Virtual CES; Intel Switches CEOs
It’s the weekend! You made it through yet another week in what’s already proving a very, er, interesting year. Before you shut down for the weekend (and please, step away from the laptop or phone… -
Python, JavaScript Top Most-Used Languages Among Students
Which programming languages are technology students using the most? That’s a vital question to answer, as those students will eventually carry that usage into their future companies, potentially… -
Some Technologists Would Quit Rather Than Go Back to the Office
Almost a year into the pandemic, technologists everywhere have gotten used to the idea of remote work. They’ve customized their home offices, adjusted their schedules, and forgotten which drawer… -
How Apple Plans on Investing in Diversity Projects
Apple has announced new projects for its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI), which is backed by $100 million in funding. If successful, these efforts will boost mentorship and education… -
Dropbox Layoffs Hit 11 Percent of Its Workforce; COO Steps Down
Dropbox plans on laying off 11 percent of its workforce, or 315 people, and COO Olivia Nottebohm will step down at the beginning of February. In an employee memo, Dropbox CEO Drew Houston said th… -
Your Python Training Guide
If you’ve studied programming, you know that Python is an increasingly ubiquitous language. What kind of training do you need to actually learn Python, though? What kind of learning resources are… -
CES 2021 is Big on Robotics. But Will the Trend Last?
Every year at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), a different fad grips many of the tech companies rolling out the latest products. For a number of years, smartphones and tablets dominated the s…