Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Obama Talks Artificial Intelligence, Jobs
Consider President Obama something of an optimist when it comes to the impact of artificial intelligence (A.I.) on society, at least according to a new interview with him in Wired. “Computers sta… -
Check Out Disney's Open-Source Tools
Like many companies, Disney leverages open-source software to keep its backend systems running. What tech pros might not know is that Disney makes its open-source work available via a GitHub repo… -
Top Cities for the Autumn Job Hunt
Fall is here. In many parts of the country, the air is a little cooler; the leaves are turning orange and red; and the kids are practically thrumming in anticipation of all the sugar they’ll cons… -
Apple Scaling Back 'Titan' Car Project?
For quite some time, the tech world has buzzed with rumors that Apple is planning on building an electric, possibly self-driving car. Codenamed ‘Project Titan,’ this initiative had reportedly gro… -
Imploding PC Market May Impact Devs
Personal computer shipments continue to crater, according to new data from Gartner. The research firm suggested in a recent note that PC shipments declined 5.7 percent year-over-year in the third… -
More Tech Pros Quit Their Jobs in August
Voluntary quits among tech pros rose in August, according to the latest JOLTS data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In the Professional and Business Services (Tech) category, some… -
How Much Do You Hate Open-Plan Offices?
Open-plan offices are certainly the rage these days among corporations, but how do developers and other tech pros feel about them? Not good, depending on whom you ask. Cal Newport, a computer-sci… -
Seattle and Vancouver: the Next Silicon Valley?
While San Francisco’s lack of affordable housing and overcrowded neighborhoods have attracted a lot of media attention in recent years, it’s not the only tech hub wrestling with the ramifications… -
Spectacles May See Wearables' Future
When Snapchat (now rebranded as ‘Snap Inc.’) unveiled its Spectacles last month, it took pains to describe the “smart sunglasses” as a “toy.” Tap a button on its frame, and the Spectacles will re… -
3 Big Mistakes with Tech Certifications
Certifications can help a tech professional on the hunt for a new job stand out in a sea of qualified candidates. And it’s not just about getting hired: recent studies have shown that certificati…