Articles for Career Growth
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ARKit 3 Ushers in RealityKit, Priming Us for Augmented Reality Glasses
At WWDC 2019, Apple introduced us to RealityKit, augmented reality (AR) tooling that is undoubtedly the foundation for the holy grail of augmented reality: an eyeglasses-like heads-up display. Pr… -
Student Resources for A.I. and Machine Learning Education
If you listen to the tech pundits (and many tech-firm CEOs), artificial intelligence (A.I.) and machine learning (ML) will define the future. And they’re certainly not wrong: virtually every indu… -
Data Engineer Remains Top In-Demand Job
Companies remain hungry for “data engineers” and other roles that involve wrestling with massive datasets. According to a breakdown of data from Burning Glass’s Nova platform, which analyzes mill… -
Trump Immigration Plan Adds Confusion to H-1B Controversy
Last month, President Trump introduced a sweeping immigration reform plan. One of the plan’s proposals would fundamentally alter how tech firms source high-skilled workers from other countries. B… -
Walmart Global Tech: You Belong
People-led, tech-powered. That’s what Walmart Global Tech delivers every day, while helping people save money and live better. And that’s not just for customers. Living better is also a goal the…Sponsored -
MapR, Once a Tech Unicorn, Faces Destruction
MapR, the Apache Hadoop specialist that was once a tech “unicorn,” faces shutdown. The company has struggled to secure the cash that will allow it to continue operations. Despite investments of $… -
Five 'Gotchas!' in a Nightmare Delphi, C++ Project
This is a tale of the "fun" I've had creating some software. It involves taking a Microsoft technology called Virtual Channel and using it with an older programming language, Delphi. I want to sh… -
Chief Privacy Officer: The Next Big Job in Tech?
Facebook and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are reportedly in the middle of negotiating a huge settlement over the company’s privacy breaches. For Facebook, it’s not just a matter of cash, ev… -
Want to Build a Game Boy Game? Now's Your Chance
If you’re a tech professional of a certain age, you no doubt remember Nintendo’s Game Boy, the handheld game system with the iconic design. Although the device seems unbelievably primitive by mod… -
Evaluating Cybersecurity Degree Programs: Four Pillars of Excellence
At this point, it’s almost common knowledge: the demand for qualified cybersecurity professionals far outweighs the supply. According to IT industry association ISACA in its “State of Cybersecuri… -
Developers: Use Algorithms Carefully, Or Risk User Wrath
Over the past few years, interest in using algorithms to build all kinds of neat website and app features has spiked. Facebook, for example, uses algorithms to serve up posts and ads to targeted… -
Celebrating a Legacy of Innovation at The Walt Disney Company
This year, The Walt Disney Company is celebrating 100 years of storytelling, dreams and innovation. As we approach our centennial celebration, we caught up with three technologists to learn more…Sponsored