Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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H-1B Worker Levels Steady Despite Rising Denials
How many H-1B workers are currently in the United States? That’s a question of intense debate among technology and immigration pundits (not to mention internet commenters). Now the federal govern… -
Startup Layoffs Could Be Leveling Off
Even in the best of times, keeping a startup alive can prove a difficult endeavor. During COVID-19, it’s become even harder—leading to layoffs, in some cases. However, some new data suggests that… -
Software Developers, Engineers Remained in Demand in June
Thanks to COVID-19, it’s anything but normal times right now. According to a new analysis of job-posting data, however, it seems that employers remain hungry for software developers and engineers… -
Weekend Roundup: Apple Arcade Strategy Shift; Facebook VR Glasses
It’s the holiday weekend! Whether you’re participating in a socially-distanced BBQ or just sticking at home by yourself, it’s a good time to take stock and relax. In the meantime, here were some… -
Can CodeGuru Improve Your Code with Machine Learning?
Amazon’s new tool, CodeGuru, leverages machine learning to streamline the code-review process. But will it actually interest developers? CodeGuru features two components: a “Reviewer” that uses m… -
4 Tips to Boost Your Tech Résumé During COVID-19
Many technologists are job-hunting during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Dice’s ongoing COVID-19 Sentiment Survey, just under a third of technologists who already work full-time are either o… -
How Safe Do LGBTQ+ Individuals Feel in Tech?
Do LGBTQ+ individuals who work in tech feel safe in their workplaces? Blind, which anonymously surveys technologists, went out and asked—and received some interesting answers in return. According… -
Amazon Honeycode: Yet Another No-Code Contender
Amazon has become the latest tech giant to produce a no-code tool for building apps. This tool, dubbed “Honeycode,” is currently in beta; like other low- and no-code tools, it offers a set of tem… -
Weekend Roundup: Apple's New iOS, Facebook Whacks VR Headset
What a week, huh? Before we all shut down for the weekend, let’s look at just a few of the big stories of the week, including some of Apple’s more colorful tweaks to iOS, Facebook’s big virtual-r… -
Top Skills, Jobs Microsoft Is Hiring For
Like every other large technology company, Microsoft has spent the past few months navigating its way through the COVID-19 crisis. Its employees are working from home, even though CEO Satya Nadel…