Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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A Bechdel Test for Tech?
In order for a movie or television show to pass the Bechdel Test (named after cartoonist and MacArthur genius Alison Bechdel), it must do three things: Feature two female characters Have those tw… -
See How Google, 'Minecraft,' Others Got Their Start
Everybody had to start somewhere—even tech luminaries whose websites and platforms have radically altered how we live and work. Carlcheo.com dug up some early postings by Google CEO Larry Page, A… -
Will Apple Launch Its Own 'Google Glass'?
Google Glass failed. Astro Teller, head of the secretive Google X division that produced the augmented-reality device, told the audience at this year’s South by Southwest conference in Austin, Te… -
Ding-Dong, Internet Explorer is Dead
Internet Explorer, the browser that many a techie loved to hate for nearly two decades, is about to experience the most existential 404 of all. According to The Verge, Microsoft marketing executi… -
Want to Boost Your Pay? Learn Data Analytics
Data analytics: It’s not just for data scientists anymore. According to a new report (PDF) from the Department of Commerce’s Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA), more than half of the A… -
Microsoft's Cortana Coming to iOS, Android
Microsoft’s Cortana digital assistant is headed to iOS and Google Android devices, according to a new report by Reuters. The launch of Cortana as a standalone app is yet another example of how Mi… -
Google's Latest Shot in the Online Storage Wars
Google believes that no company can afford to destroy any of its data. And while the price of storage has crumbled in recent years, companies can still find it expensive to retain massive amounts… -
Is There Room for Generalists in Tech?
It’s an old adage that, in an industry as competitive and crowded as tech, only the specialists survive. Startups with a laser focus on a particular product need developers and engineers with dee… -
Can Boot Camps Really Boost Tech Employment?
Earlier this week, the White House unveiled an ambitious plan to train and employ millions of tech pros in 21 regions across the United States. Carrying out the plan—dubbed “TechHire”—will depend… -
The White House's New Plan for Hiring Tech Pros
If you’re a tech pro—or aspire to become one—President Obama wants to find you a job. The White House has announced the “TechHire initiative,” which will supposedly fill jobs in everything from s…