Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Julia Gains Popularity on TIOBE Language List
For yet another month, Java, C, and C++ dominated the top three slots of the monthly TIOBE programming-language rankings. That’s no surprise; once programming languages reach a certain level of a… -
Silicon Valley's Highest-Paying Companies
Which tech firm tops Glassdoor’s list of the highest-paying companies in Silicon Valley? The answer isn’t Apple, Facebook, or other firms that regularly dominate the tech-news headlines. Rather,… -
Creating VR Landscapes in iOS
Own an iPhone, and want to create your own virtual-reality environments? Google’s Cardboard Camera app, previously available only on Android, is now in the iOS App Store. Anyone who’s ever used h… -
Apple Layoffs Hint at Tightening Car-Tech Market
That Apple is working on an automobile of some sort is perhaps Silicon Valley’s worst-kept secret. If you believe the scuttlebutt, the tech giant’s “Project Titan” now involves hundreds of worker… -
Growth Market for Data Engineers
Tech firm Stitch, which maintains an ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) service for developers, recently conducted a study into the state of data engineering in the United States. According to Stitch… -
Smartwatches Losing to Fitness Trackers?
When it comes to computers you wear on your wrist, not all devices are created equal—and the market is perhaps starting to reflect that. According to new data from research firm IDC, the overall… -
iPhone 7 Kicks Off New Phase for Apple
Apple executives took to a San Francisco stage Sept. 7 to unveil the iPhone 7, along with an updated Apple Watch and assorted accessories. As widely rumored, Apple killed the headphone jack in it… -
How Much Will Employers Pay for Top Talent?
In order to lock down top talent, one-third of tech employers are willing to pay a 10-15 percent salary premium, according to a new survey by Modis. Although 26 percent of those surveyed thought… -
The Pros (and Cons) of Short Release Cycles
Linux hit its quarter-century milestone last month. In its latest Linux Kernel Development report (download and registration required), the Linux Foundation made note of the anniversary, while br… -
Linux Turns 25 Years Old
In late August, Linux turned 25 years old, a major milestone for any piece of software. But unlike most other platforms that have made the quarter-century mark, the operating system isn’t on the…