News & Research
The Endless Possibilities for Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is constantly advancing, so as a technology and data-driven community, we were naturally curious about the endless possibilities that exist for AI. We’ve previously explored the history of AI and robots and AI’s involvement in automation, but what does the future hold and where will AI be used next?
Community Member Spotlight: Maria Shapiro
Meet Maria Shapiro, Co-Director of Operations at HackGT. When she’s not managing the logistics for HackGT’s virtual and in-person experiences, you can find Maria cruising around the city, playing video games on her Xbox and PC, or tending to her plants at home.
Same Feature, Different Name: Are Social Media Platforms Becoming Repetitive?
Recent news shows that Spotify and Twitter have added similar features to their platforms, making them yet another platform to host the stories feature. So we decided to look into why social media platforms are adding this technology and if this will only make all these apps more repetitive, and ultimately, mundane, instead of unique.
The Robocar Road Race: The Emergence of Autonomous Vehicles
2020 was a big year for the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered vehicle industry, setting up big expectations in the coming years for growth, development, and availability by year 2024. So, how do self-driving cars work, and what’s the state of this next-generation technology that has long been in futuristic series and films?
New Year’s Resolutions: Why We Make Them But Can’t Commit
With 2021 steadily approaching, it has come the time for New Year’s resolutions to start pouring in. We’ve all at some point said the phrase “New Year, New Me,” whilst promising ourselves that we will commit to whatever it is we want to achieve in the upcoming year, but why is it that most of us give up or leave our resolutions behind? Let’s explore!
Community Member Spotlight: Andrew Choi
Meet Andrew Choi, Application Developer for Alexander Babbage and Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club member. When he’s not building new data visualization tools to help clients make better business decisions with their data, you can find him working out at the gym or practicing his newfound favorite cardio exercise: salsa dancing.
TEP Talk: Past + Predictions
On a cold, dreary day last week, we thought there was no better way to spread some warmth and holiday cheer than by hosting a Cocktail Talk: Past + Predictions at Technology Enterprise Park (TEP) – complete with a cozy fire (pit) and delicious drinks, of course.
The Power of Human Connection
Last month we got an insider look into the 2020 Global Wellness Summit, where we were able to learn about the future of wellness, the technology behind these innovations, and much more. But one topic stuck out most to us – the power of human connection. This is especially important due to how 2020 has been, and, as a community-driven company, we were incredibly intrigued.
Making Connections Offline: Tech Square Video Game Night
Feeling stir-crazy, Zoom-fatigued, and uninspired? You’re not alone. Like many people across the world, some of us at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club have turned to video games to ease the loneliness and creative blocks caused by the times. So, with the garage doors open for steady airflow in our 9,000 square-foot community workspace, we invited TSQATL Social Club members and guests to take a comfortable, socially-distanced seat at The Clubhouse for our first-ever Video Game Night.
‘Tis the Season to Stream Your Favorite Holiday Movies
Even though we at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club pride ourselves on being data-driven, tech-focused, and backed by the numbers, there is no way we could ever curate THE “top holiday movies” list for our members. It’s just too difficult – for a multitude of reasons – even for computing-wizards like ourselves.
How Geofencing Technology Works
If you’re like anyone at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club, geofencing comes in handy in more ways than finding your next bite in Midtown Atlanta.
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.