Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Want to Learn Java? Microsoft's New Site Has Video Lessons and More
Microsoft has launched an educational website for Java developers, covering everything from an introduction to the programming language to developing complex apps. Those who consider themselves v… -
Snap Lays Off 20 Percent of Its Workforce: Report
Snap will lay off 20 percent of its workforce, according to a new report. The social media company's cuts will impact 1,300 of its 6,400 employees. It will also close down several divisions, incl… -
Which Specialized Skills Can Boost Software Developer Salaries the Most?
Can mastering cutting-edge skills such as machine learning lead to higher salaries? That’s a vital question for pretty much every technologist, since specialized skills take so much time and effo… -
Meta Isn't the Only Company on the Hunt for Virtual Reality Talent
Which companies have posted the most open jobs for virtual reality (VR) talent? If you guessed Meta—which is betting its very existence on the “Metaverse,” or an ecosystem of VR and augmented rea… -
Poll: Do You Believe in 'Quiet Quitting,' or Do You Love Hustle Culture?
Have you heard about “quiet quitting”? It’s a new term for an old phenomenon: doing the absolute minimum at your job… and nothing more. “Quiet quitting” has become a popular trend among younger w… -
What Microsoft Pays Software Engineers, Designers, Other Roles
Like many of the other tech giants, Microsoft is making some adjustments in the face of economic uncertainty. Last month, Bloomberg reported on the company’s plans to cut back its open jobs; that… -
What Amazon Pays Entry-Level Software Engineers, Managers, More
What does Amazon pay its technologists? That’s a key question, especially as the e-commerce conglomerate finds itself locked in a fierce battle for talent with other tech giants. Over the past fe… -
Some Apple Employees Pushing Back Against Return to Office Plans
Some Apple employees are still pushing back on the company’s latest attempt to bring its workforce back to the office. Earlier this month, leaked internal emails suggested Apple would bring emplo… -
Can Meta's Next Headset Help VR Go Mainstream?
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company’s next virtual reality (VR) headset will launch in October. Speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Zuckerberg added that the headset will track us… -
Workers Fear Layoffs, Despite Big Spike in Job Openings
The United States finds itself in a weird economic moment. Fears of recession are widespread, and companies are unleashing layoffs, and yet unemployment remains notably low. In the tech industry,…