Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Is Google Aiming Duplex at Help Desk and Customer Service Jobs?
So far, Google has framed its latest A.I. assistant, Duplex, as a way for users to make restaurant reservations and other appointments. But if the latest rumors from The Information have basis in… -
What Women in Tech Really Want from Their Employers
When it comes to jobs, women value different things than men, according to Dice’s Diversity and Inclusion Survey (PDF). (Nearly 4,000 tech pros responded to the survey across the United States an… -
Why Microsoft's HoloLens Project Risks Failure
Whatever happened to the HoloLens? Two years ago, Microsoft managed to build some buzz around its HoloLens augmented reality (AR) headset. The company positioned the bulky device, which superimpo… -
What's the Average iOS Developer Salary?
In the 11 years since the iPhone revolutionized mobile technology, many thousands of developers have made a living (sometimes even a comfortable one) building apps for iOS, the iPhone’s operating… -
Data Scientist Résumé: Crafting One That Best Displays Your Skills
“Data scientist” regularly dominates lists of the best jobs in America, and with good reason. The position (usually) pays extraordinarily well, and it’s increasingly vital to many businesses. Mon… -
Bootcamp Grads Feel More Prepped for Work than College Grads: Survey
Bootcamp graduates feel more prepared for the rigors of the tech industry than college graduates, according to new survey data from DigitalOcean. Specifically, some 61 percent of bootcamp grads f… -
Admins: Boost Productivity by Blocking Certain Sites
If you’re in charge of monitoring (and securing) your company’s network, chances are good you’ve had a discussion over whether to block employees from accessing certain websites, including social… -
These Google ARCore Lessons Can Teach You Augmented Reality
Interested in creating augmented reality (AR) apps and games? Google is offering a free introductory lesson in the technology via Coursera. There’s just one little (and inevitable) catch: Google’… -
More Companies Willing to Pay for Your Certifications
More and more companies are willing to pay for tech professionals’ certifications, according to a new report from Dice and the Linux Foundation. Some 55 percent of employers are helping cover the… -
IBM Watson Issues Hint at the Revenue Limits of A.I.
Over the past few months, IBM’s Watson Health division has laid off a number of employees, according to anonymous reports submitted to Watching IBM and reported by IEEE Spectrum. At the core of t…