Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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R Risks Python Swallowing It Whole: TIOBE
Is the R programming language in serious trouble? According to the latest update of the TIOBE Index, the answer seems to be “yes.” After managing to keep a place amongst the Index’s top 20 langua… -
Google's Duplex is Evolving. But Can It Meet Your Needs?
Google wants to expand its Duplex A.I. platform to the web. Duplex generates a remarkably human-sounding voice that can engage in conversations with real-life people, provided the exchange sticks… -
Unemployment is Low, But Tech Pro Challenges Remain
The U.S. unemployment rate recently hit 3.6 percent—the lowest in half a century. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate for those in the “computer and mathematical occupations” (one of the categories… -
Data Scientist Market: Too Hot for Its Own Good?
Is the market for data scientists actually deflating? That’s the depressing conclusion that TechRepublic seemed to reach, after citing data from Glassdoor that suggested data scientist salaries s… -
7 Effective Remote Work Tips and Best Practices
Remote work isn’t necessarily a cheap proposition. Sure, there’s always the couch, which reduces your overhead to whatever you pay in rent and electricity—but many tech pros dislike working from… -
Magic Leap, Microsoft Conflict on AR Headset Strategy
What’s the best way to convince developers to experiment with augmented reality (AR)? If you’re Microsoft, you offer the ”developer” version of your latest AR headset (the HoloLens 2) at the prem… -
Tech Pros Don't Want to Work Insane Hours
Few developers feel the need to work 80+ hour workweeks. That’s an important thing for recruiters and hiring managers to keep in mind, especially if they’re hiring for startups and fast-growth co… -
5 Worst Things to Do on Your Résumé
It’s difficult to write a résumé expertly tailored to the job you want. Even if you select the right accomplishments and skills to highlight, a relatively minor error can still implode your chanc… -
The State of H-1B, Two Years After Trump's Executive Order
Two years ago, President Trump signed the “Buy American and Hire American” executive order. The program was intended to “protect the economic interests of U.S. workers and prevent fraud and abuse… -
Worst Popular Passwords Include 'Eminem,' '12345'
It’s 2019, and yet millions of people around the world are still relying on unsafe (but easy to remember) passwords such as ‘123456’ and ‘password’ to protect their data, according to a new study…