News & Research
The Mobile Streaming Service That Failed
Today we are here to talk about streaming platforms, but probably not the one(s) that automatically come to mind. With streaming services and platforms taking over, this new technology is leaving cable and TV providers in the dust.
TEP Talk: From Beans to Brew
Did you know that coffee beans actually come from a fruit? To find out what our community members at Technology Enterprise Park (TEP) knew about the intricacies of their morning brew, we caught up over doughnuts and espresso and put their coffee knowledge to the test.
Community Member Spotlight: Leo Prinzi
Meet Leo Prinzi, Product Director for Carbice Corporation (an ATDC company!). When he’s not designing and developing their thermal interface products, Leo can be found working with a non-profit organization called Food 4 Lives.
The History of Cyber Monday
Sure, Thanksgiving is a holiday we’ve all feasted our eyes on for the better part of November, but the real treat for most of us have been all the online holiday shopping – and savings. So, as we scoured the internet for the best deals on Cyber Monday, what is now the biggest e-commerce shopping day of the year, it piqued our interest as to how this holiday even originated.
Round Table Discussion: Marketing for Entrepreneurs
In light of entrepreneurs day on November 17, we gathered at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club’s Clubhouse to have a round table discussion with fellow entrepreneurs to exchange tips for self promotion.
Bits of Good Fall 2020 Demo Day: Non-Profit and Internal Projects Showcase
In addition to showcasing the technology solutions they built for the non-profit organizations they partnered with this semester, Bits of Good also presented two internal projects that lay the groundwork for operational scalability.
Computer Viruses: How Did It All Start?
Don’t panic! This isn’t about the virus you’re thinking of. We’re shifting focus from the one that is still captivating headlines to talking about computer viruses and in particular, when the first computer virus was created, how it spread to multiple computers, and the full history behind how computer viruses came to be.
Embark: TEDxGeorgiaTech 2020 Speaker Salon
When the TEDxGT executive team chose this year’s theme, they wanted to choose one that would encompass the challenges many of us have faced over the past few months since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Ultimately, they decided on the word embark. As TEDxGT’s venue and technology partner, Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club helped bring this event online so it could be livestreamed and allow for people across the country to tune in from the comfort of their homes.
Making Waves: How Electronic Synthesizers Work
Synthesizers, typically operated by a built-in keyboard, allow people to edit and create sound starting from simple waveforms. As with everything that sparks our curiosity, we’ll start with why the electronic synthesizer was invented.
Community Member Spotlight: Krysta Silva
Meet Krysta Silva, a senior at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). We met up with her to discuss the product idea that secured her and her group members Daranie Mor and Megan Ip first place at the Shark Tank of Wellness student competition.
1G to 5G: The Evolution of Wireless Connectivity
Mobile connectivity has evolved at a rapid pace since the late 1970s due to the ongoing demand for high-speed communications across the globe. Here’s a retrospective look at what the past network generations had to offer.
Technology Paving the Way for Hikers
Hiking has seemingly increased in popularity over the years, with many benefits including it being a great form of exercise and a perfect excuse to unplug for a bit and get away from your phone. Interestingly enough though, it’s that same device, and the technology that backs it, that is allowing for hiking to ramp up.
TEP Talk: Cakes and Chemistry
With Tuesday, November 10 being National Vanilla Cupcake Day, we wanted to sink our teeth into the science behind baking. So with coffee and mini vanilla cupcakes in tow, we headed over to Technology Enterprise Park (TEP) – where the majority of community members are professional chemists and scientists (and some even claiming professional bakers) – to test their knowledge with some true or false questions.
Using VR and Tech to Reduce Fear Response
To close out spOoOoky season, Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club invited the bravest of members to join in on an immersive, virtual reality (VR) experience with a haunting twist. Over the course of two days, nine people showed up at The Clubhouse to face their fears by (virtually) transporting themselves 80 stories high via the new Oculus Quest 2 VR headset.
Innovations In The Wellness Industry, What Awaits Us?
With everything going on in the world this year, it’s apparent health is at the forefront of all our minds right now. But have you contemplated what wellness innovations await us in the future?