Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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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… -
Are You a Rare “Supertasker”?
Here’s one of those truisms that seems to pervade working life: People who tend to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously throughout the day—if you’re reading this on a smartphone while talking on… -
Here’s How to Develop a Successful Game for the PS4
Sony’s PlayStation 4 boasts an early lead in the console wars, having sold 7 million units in its first five months of release (along with 20.5 million games). Compare that to its biggest rival,… -
A New Use for Oculus Rift: Driving a Tank
The Oculus Rift headset immerses its wearer in a virtual world, a fact that excites game developers. But the Norwegian Armed Forces might have a more practical use for Oculus Rift than playing wa… -
Facebook Has Lots of New F8 Toys for Developers
At this year’s F8 conference, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that his company’s internal motto had shifted from “Move fast and break things” to “Move fast with stable infrastructure.” Tha…