Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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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… -
Utah Tops Fastest-Growing Tech States
Although people tend to focus on California as the nation’s tech hub, other states have grown their respective tech industries at a healthy clip over the past few years. According to data from th… -
VR Developers Prefer Working on This Platform
Although the virtual-reality market is still nascent, many developers are exploring how to best build apps and games for the various platforms just beginning to emerge. According to a first-ever… -
The Octobot Hints at Robotics' Squishy Future
The term ‘robotics’ usually conjures up images of machines made out of metals and hard polymers, all sharp angles and grinding servos. The robots of the future, however, may end up looking a litt… -
Google Rolling Out Daydream VR
Google will launch a new storefront for virtual-reality apps and games in coming weeks, according to an article in Bloomberg. As part of that effort, the search-engine giant is reportedly investi… -
Is 'Pokémon Go' on the Decline?
Since its release in early July, Pokémon Go has shaken up the mobile-app world. Millions of people rushed to play the game, which could earn billions of dollars in micro-transactions over the nex…