Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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How Much Do Mobile Application Developers Get Paid?
The world is mobile these days. If you don’t believe that, take a look at your website’s analytics: chances are pretty good that the majority of your traffic comes from smartphones and tablets. A… -
Organizations Sue for H-1B Visa Program Data from USCIS
The debate over H-1B visas and immigration won’t end anytime soon, and major reforms to the system might prove a long way off. But that hasn’t stopped the Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI)… -
Alexa Skill Blueprints Opens Digital Assistant Coding to More People
Amazon’s relentless drive to transform its Alexa digital assistant into a full-on programming platform continues, with a new “Skill Blueprints” program that will allow people with minimum coding… -
Internet of Things Tip: Don't Get Hacked Through Your Fish Tank
If you’re a network administrator, sysadmin, or security head, your job hinges on keeping your tech stack secure. And the Internet of Things (IoT) can make that goal a nightmare. Case in point: a… -
Blockchain Jobs Fluctuate with the Price of Bitcoin
Interest in blockchain jobs has roughly fluctuated with the price of Bitcoin, according to an analysis of financial and Dice job-posting data. In late 2017, the price of Bitcoin enjoyed a massive… -
Do You Need a Degree to Become a Developer?
Do you need a degree to become a developer? The short answer is “no.” Many developers without a college degree continue to thrive in the tech industry. However, obtaining a degree is certainly so… -
Google Opening Up VR180 Virtual Reality Format to Devs
Google is opening up its VR180 video format to any developer or tech pro who wants to experiment with it. For those who don’t follow the virtual reality (VR) industry that closely, VR180 is a for… -
Train Your A.I. Software on 'Sonic the Hedgehog'
If you’re interested in artificial intelligence (A.I.) and machine learning, OpenAI has a fascinating contest for you: design an A.I. agent capable of playing custom levels of the classic game “S… -
Microsoft Offering Professional Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Courses
Microsoft is the latest company to offer courses in artificial intelligence (A.I.). Microsoft’s Professional Program for Artificial Intelligence includes 10 online courses that teach 10 skills. E… -
Facebook Launches Data Abuse Bounty
You’ve heard of bug bounties. Now Facebook has introduced a new twist to the concept: a data abuse bounty. And unlike many bug bounties, which usually cap the amount that a developer can earn for…