Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Dice's Tech Salary Report: Which Tech Hubs Pay the Most?
Which tech hubs pay tech professionals the most? While older hubs such as Silicon Valley and New York City are famous for shelling out sky-high salaries for specialized technology skills, the bur… -
IBM Enforces Hybrid Work Policy
IBM wants its managers to move close to an office… or else. Whether or not they’re currently working remotely, Big Blue expects all U.S. managers to return to an office at least three days per we… -
What Makes Developers Anxious About A.I.?
What makes software engineers and other tech professionals nervous about artificial intelligence (A.I.)? According to a new study, it’s not just the fear that A.I. will take their jobs; tech prof… -
Dice Tech Salary Report: How a Chaotic Year Impacted Tech Pay
Last year was a turbulent one for the tech industry: driven by fears of a potential recession, companies everywhere cut workers and tightened budgets. How did that impact tech professionals’ comp… -
Are Developers Using Generative A.I. in Their Workflows?
More software developers than ever are relying on generative A.I. as part of their workflows. However, a new report suggests they’re using this technology in ways that might surprise you. CodeSig… -
Microsoft Lays Off 1,900 at Activision Blizzard, Xbox
Microsoft has laid off 1,900 employees within its Xbox and Activision Blizzard groups. That’s roughly 8 percent of Microsoft’s broader gaming division. In an internal memo reprinted by The Verge,… -
eBay Becomes the Latest Tech Giant to Unleash Layoffs
E-commerce giant eBay plans on laying off 1,000 employees, or roughly 9 percent of its workforce. It will also cut back on the use of contractors. “Our strategy is the right one, but there is mor… -
Do Video Game Developers Use Generative A.I.?
Are developers and other tech professionals involved in video game creation using generative A.I. tools? And if so, how are they using them? If you’re interested in video games as a specializatio… -
Which Platforms Do Video Game Developers Want to Build For?
Video game developers have a range of platforms to choose from. Would they prefer to build games for the PC or a console, or do mobile platforms such as iOS or Android hold more appeal? The Game… -
Does the Video Game Industry Fear More Layoffs?
Over the past year or so, we’ve seen numerous headlines about layoffs within the video-game industry. Some of the biggest names in gaming—including Electronic Arts, Epic, Bungie, and Amazon Games…