Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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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… -
Why Earlier Is Better for Job Interviews
What’s the best time of day to interview for a new job? According to a new study in the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, what ultimately matters is the order in which you’re… -
Happy 20th Birthday, Java
Twenty years is a fairly long time in human terms, but it’s positively eons in programming, where a language can go from everybody’s favorite to a has-been in just a few years. When Java made its… -
Google: Security Questions Aren't Secure at All
Certain websites demand you answer a series of security questions before allowing you to recover your login or access a secure dashboard. At least in theory, no hacker will know the model of your… -
Is Waterfall Methodology Really Outdated?
Although many hardware and software companies rely on some variation of Agile to build new products, the methodology has received its share of criticism over the years. This month, Andy Hunt, one…