Articles by Nick Kolakowski

  • Go to article What Makes Developers Anxious About A.I.?

    What Makes Developers Anxious About A.I.?

    What makes software engineers and other tech professionals nervous about artificial intelligence (A.I.)? According to a new study, it’s not just the fear that A.I. will take their jobs; tech professionals are c…
  • Go to article Dice Tech Salary Report: How a Chaotic Year Impacted Tech Pay

    Dice Tech Salary Report: How a Chaotic Year Impacted Tech Pay

    Last year was a turbulent one for the tech industry: driven by fears of a potential recession, companies everywhere cut workers and tightened budgets. How did that impact tech professionals’ compensation, as we…
  • Go to article Are Developers Using Generative A.I. in Their Workflows?

    Are Developers Using Generative A.I. in Their Workflows?

    More software developers than ever are relying on generative A.I. as part of their workflows. However, a new report suggests they’re using this technology in ways that might surprise you. CodeSignal recently su…
  • Go to article Microsoft Lays Off 1,900 at Activision Blizzard, Xbox

    Microsoft Lays Off 1,900 at Activision Blizzard, Xbox

    Microsoft has laid off 1,900 employees within its Xbox and Activision Blizzard groups. That’s roughly 8 percent of Microsoft’s broader gaming division. In an internal memo reprinted by The Verge, Microsoft Gami…
  • Go to article eBay Becomes the Latest Tech Giant to Unleash Layoffs

    eBay Becomes the Latest Tech Giant to Unleash Layoffs

    E-commerce giant eBay plans on laying off 1,000 employees, or roughly 9 percent of its workforce. It will also cut back on the use of contractors. “Our strategy is the right one, but there is more we can do to…
  • Go to article Do Video Game Developers Use Generative A.I.?

    Do Video Game Developers Use Generative A.I.?

    Are developers and other tech professionals involved in video game creation using generative A.I. tools? And if so, how are they using them? If you’re interested in video games as a specialization, knowing how…
  • Go to article Which Platforms Do Video Game Developers Want to Build For?

    Which Platforms Do Video Game Developers Want to Build For?

    Video game developers have a range of platforms to choose from. Would they prefer to build games for the PC or a console, or do mobile platforms such as iOS or Android hold more appeal? The Game Developers Conf…
  • Go to article Does the Video Game Industry Fear More Layoffs?

    Does the Video Game Industry Fear More Layoffs?

    Over the past year or so, we’ve seen numerous headlines about layoffs within the video-game industry. Some of the biggest names in gaming—including Electronic Arts, Epic, Bungie, and Amazon Games—have significa…
  • Go to article Google Plans More Layoffs in 2024

    Google Plans More Layoffs in 2024

    Google plans on unleashing more layoffs in the coming year. In an internal memo sent to employees this week and viewed by The Verge, Google CEO Sundar Pichai suggested the company has “ambitious goals” and “big…
  • Go to article Generative A.I.: Online Courses to Help You Learn It

    Generative A.I.: Online Courses to Help You Learn It

    Unless you’ve spent the past year under a rock (in which case, welcome back!), you’ve no doubt heard of generative A.I. and its potential to change everything from coding to writing text. You might even be temp…
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