Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Unreal Engine Pushes Hard into Augmented Reality
The latest update to the Unreal Engine (4.19) is going all-in on augmented reality (AR). That’s big news for the developers and tech pros who rely on Unreal to create games and applications, and… -
Google's Android P Could Force Big Changes for Developers
Google is offering developers a glimpse at Android P, the next iteration of its mobile operating system. As with any developer preview, the code is unpolished, and consumer-facing features aren’t… -
Create a Cutting-Edge Robotic Avatar, Win $10 Million
Imagine controlling a robotic avatar capable of extreme tasks, such as picking through debris after a natural disaster or repairing machinery in hostile environments. Sounds like science fiction,… -
RedMonk Calls Out Kotlin, Swift, Rust in Latest Languages Ranking
RedMonk’s latest programming-language rankings offer few surprises (or changes) from its previous update in mid-2017: JavaScript comes in first, followed (in descending order) by Java, Python, PH… -
Yes, There's a Need for an 'Astronaut Experience Manager'
Are you on the job hunt and looking for something, shall we say, a little different? Blue Origin, the spaceflight company started by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, might have something for you: “Astr… -
Why Isn't Nintendo Opening the Switch More to Indie Developers?
In the year since its release, the Nintendo Switch has become a genuine hit, selling more than 10 million units worldwide. That’s enough to put the console’s rivals, Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony… -
Programming Languages Favored by Women Developers
HackerRank’s new survey of women developers reveals quite a bit, including which programming languages they know best. Java topped that list, with over 60 percent of women developers professing k… -
The Startup Trend That Might Attract More Experienced Candidates
Recruiters and hiring managers sometimes have difficulty convincing an experienced tech pro to work for a startup. Those professionals in mid-career may view startups as too unstable for their ta… -
More Women Pursuing Computer Science Before Becoming Developers
Women are more likely than ever to study computer science before moving into a career as a developer, according to new data from HackerRank. HackerRank surveyed some 14,000 professional developer… -
Google Offering Crash Course in Machine Learning
Is your CEO suddenly repeating the phrase “artificial intelligence” over and over again? Are your clients jabbering endlessly about making an app “smarter”? If so, you might need to take a crash…