Articles by Nick Kolakowski

• New Features to Expect with iOS 7

  [caption id="attachment_12436" align="aligncenter" width="583"] iOS 7, whether you like it or not.[/caption] If all goes according to plan, Apple will release iOS 7, the latest version of its pop…
• Siri vs. Google Now vs. Cortana

  [caption id="attachment_12361" align="aligncenter" width="618"] Cortana in "Halo."[/caption] In the Halo video-game series, Cortana is the AI system tasked with guiding Master Chief—that’s the pl…
• Pentaho’s Latest Business Analytics Platform Focuses on Data Blending

  [caption id="attachment_12271" align="aligncenter" width="548"] Pentaho's analytics dashboard.[/caption] Pentaho has released the latest version of its Business Analytics platform. Version 5.0 in…
• SAP Acquires KXEN to Speed Analytics Processes

  SAP plans on acquiring KXEN, a builder of predictive-analytics software. KXEN’s strength lies in automating modeling and analytical functions, which could make data-analytics tools easier to use.…
• Apple Unveils iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S

  [caption id="attachment_12228" align="aligncenter" width="618"] The plastic iPhone 5C.[/caption] Apple has unveiled a pair of new iPhones. Apple CEO Tim Cook took to a California stage Sept. 10 a…
• Workday Plunges Into Crowded Data Analytics Field

  Workday has become the latest company to plunge into the data-analytics game: the company’s new Big Data Analytics platform is an end-to-end solution for human-resources and financial-industry wo…
• Apple’s iPhone 5C May Prove a Vicious Rival

  [caption id="attachment_11714" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Apple's Fifth Avenue store, NYC.[/caption] For months, rumors have persisted that Apple is developing an ultra-cheap iPhone for the…
• Unity Makes Strong Push Into Mobile Gaming

  [caption id="attachment_11970" align="aligncenter" width="618"] Space Hulk, a game created with Unity's tools. Unity is now pushing out additional tools for mobile gamers.[/caption] Lots of mobil…
• The Cloud Is Killing Nintendo’s Handheld Dreams

  [caption id="attachment_11995" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Nintendo 2DS.[/caption] Nintendo has announced a new handheld gaming device, the 2DS, which will retail for $129.99. The 2DS dispos…
• Skype Exploring 3D Technology

  [caption id="attachment_11991" align="aligncenter" width="500"] With 3D, Skype could put these people in the room with you. Their smiles would be extra-terrifying.[/caption] Skype is exploring th…