Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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More Women Founding Startups
Since last summer, an increasing number of tech firms have issued diversity reports that break down their respective employee ranks by gender and race. Despite those datasets from well-establishe… -
Google Launches New Privacy Hub
As a company tasked with storing and managing personal information on billions of people, Google has always faced criticism from privacy advocates. Every couple of years, a furor erupts over its… -
Windows 10 Arriving July 29: 3 Things to Know
The final version of Windows 10 will be available July 29, Microsoft announced in a June 1 blog posting. Microsoft hopes that businesses and consumers will greet the new version of the operating… -
Reminder: Don't Recycle That Priceless Apple 1
Hardware depreciates; it’s a sad fact of life. That thousand-dollar laptop you bought yesterday? Two years from now, you’ll be lucky to sell it on Craigslist for a hundred bucks. Almost every des… -
MIT's Robots Take a Jump Into the Future
For years, some tech pundits have worried that robots and software will gradually replace human workers in key industries such as manufacturing and IT administration. Now they have something else… -
Check Out How Much Some H-1B Holders Earn
Ever wondered how much H-1B visa holders make? Now’s your chance to find out: San Francisco-based engineer Theo Negri has released a database of H-1B applications, searchable by company. Whenever… -
Tech Hubs Are Also Best Cities for Jobs
Glassdoor recently offered a list of the best cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunities, affordability, and job satisfaction. Many of these cities, it bears noting, are growing tech hubs. Is… -
Calculate the Chances of a Robot Taking Your Job
If you’re a tech pro, chances are pretty good you spend every day figuring out creative solutions to some very big problems. Does that make your job immune from automation? According to a new too… -
Why Tech Might Embrace Lockstep Salaries
When it comes to salaries, many tech companies embrace a meritocratic approach: “rock star” developers can expect lots of cash and perks, while those with similar experience and education—but who… -
The Rise of the Chief Design Officer?
Over the weekend, Apple announced that its chief designer, Jony Ive, had been promoted to chief design officer. What does that title actually mean? In an exclusive piece in The Guardian, Ive told…