Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Unemployment Down, Layoffs Up in Q2
Despite the usual chatter about a tech bubble (and scuttlebutt about when it might pop), hiring for tech professionals stayed robust in the second quarter of 2015, according to new data from the… -
Developers Will Need to Wait for HoloLens
Every new technology needs buy-in from developers. The smartphone and tablet markets exploded after people began building mobile apps; companies such as Facebook and HTC are betting heavily that… -
Soylent 2.0 Is Algae (and Other Stuff)
It’s not unusual to walk into a tech pro’s office and see, amidst the stacks of laptops and scattering of disassembled hardware, a box of Soylent, the “meal replacement” drink that’s attracted a… -
When Interviewing, Ask About Challenges
Whatever you choose to ask the person interviewing you for a job, make sure to take note of one thing: Whether they offer any downsides to working at the company. Every job features pluses and mi… -
3 Ways to Evaluate a Startup's Viability
It’s a relatively new phenomenon, but it’s already become something of a cliché: Ask a startup founder to describe their new company, and they’ll say, “It’s like Uber for [fill in the product].”… -
Microsoft Wants You to Pay for Solitaire
You’re well aware of subscription models that allow you to stream unlimited content—whether movies, music, or television shows—for a monthly fee. Would you be willing to do the same for solitaire… -
'How Will This Position Evolve?'
Near the end of a typical job interview, the interviewer will pause and ask the candidate if they have any questions. There are lots of things the candidate can ask at that juncture, but one real… -
HTML, JavaScript Dominate Hackathons
What programming languages dominate at hackathons? Devpost (formerly known as ChallengePost), which offers tools and infrastructure for organizations hosting hackathons, decided to analyze the pr… -
Amazon Launching Storefront for Startups
Amazon wants to distribute products created by hardware startups. The e-commerce giant’s new Launchpad program will offer those startups the ability to sell things through an Amazon-branded store… -
HP to Engineers: Stop Wearing T-Shirts
Hewlett-Packard has faced its share of corporate adversity in recent years, from disastrous acquisitions (data-analytics provider Autonomy, later written down to the tune of $8.8 billion) to doom…