Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Google: Ads Coming to the Internet of Things
Google’s bottom line depends on advertisements, and its all-consuming quest for revenue might one day drive it to serve up ads on everything from car dashboards to thermostats, according to a let… -
What Are the Next Big Developer Skills?
The latest data from Dice suggests that employers want software developers who’re experts in well-established technologies such as .NET, C++, and HTML. But IT is a rapidly evolving field, which b… -
Cloud Services Providers: Plan for Outages
A login issue prevented customers from accessing Adobe Systems’ Creative Cloud services for nearly 24 hours. “We're currently experiencing an outage affecting user's ability to sign in to our ser… -
Google Glass Finally on Sale in the U.S.
Have $1,500 handy? Interested in strapping a computer to your face? The Google Glass Explorer program is now open to the public. Google unveiled the Explorer program last year, but actually obtai… -
BlackBerry Opening Up to Third-Party MDM Platforms
BlackBerry will now allow rival Mobile Device Management (MDM) services to support BlackBerry 10 devices. The move is a sea change for BlackBerry, which previously restricted other MDM companies… -
Here's When 'Flappy Bird' Returns to Waste Your Time
Indie developer Dong Nguyen told CNBC reporter Kelly Evans that his wildly popular Flappy Bird game could return to iOS by August. In a televised interview with Evans, Nguyen said that the game w… -
SAP’s Cloud Plan Demands Job Cuts
SAP plans on slashing jobs, according to a new Bloomberg report. The cuts will take place across multiple divisions, said an SAP spokesperson. An unidentified source with “knowledge of the matter… -
Does Your Company Have a Visionary?
Almost forty years ago, a group of young guys assembled in a California garage to build some of the first personal computers. Most of them did it for the joy of tinkering with new technology, whi… -
Gmail Due for Radical Overhaul, Hint New Reports
Gmail’s look hasn’t changed much over the past ten years: Even its 2011 update, billed as a major overhaul, focused more on streamlining the interface than altering its features. But if the curre… -
Tips for Hiring the Right Engineers
Engineering skills are always in demand, raising the pressure on companies that want to recruit and retain the best possible engineers. For recruiters, bosses, and HR staff, what’s the best way t…