WABE Tech Cast

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An Atlanta-based tech start-up along with a newly-formed college course are looking to infuse more technology into the wine and craft beer industries. Emil Moffatt has more in this week's episode of WABE Tech Cast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we use technology like mobile apps, websites and smart devices, we often take for granted that everything will work like it's supposed to. But much of the behind-the-scenes expertise that goes into that doesn't get noticed...until something goes wrong. In this episode of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt speaks with former city of Atlanta Chief Technology Officer Tye Hayes and Kelly Bryant with At...

Some residents in Atlanta for whom English is a second language can often face barriers when it comes to learning technology. This can range from acquiring basic computer skills to preparing for a career in a highly technical field. In this week’s episode of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt has a look at two programs in Atlanta that are trying to help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Companies in Atlanta are beginning to experiment in the metaverse. From building digital twins of city landmarks to creating virtual apparel, the possibilities are limitless. In this week's episode of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt explores some ways the metaverse is being used IRL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta is playing a growing role in the world of Esports. It comes as advances in technology make it easier for gamers to face off with opponents around the world and the design of games has become increasingly realistic. As Emil Moffatt reports in this week's episode of WABE Tech Cast, thousands of Georgians already work in the industry with many more hoping to get in on the action. See omnystud...

We visit a peanut farm in Central Georgia to explore the emerging role of technology in farming and how it’s helping Georgia growers deal with rising prices and diminishing resources. Plus, conversations with a precision ag expert from the University of Georgia and the head of technology for AGCO, a farm equipment manufacturer based in Duluth, Ga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Two Atlanta tech startups that were featured in the first few months of WABE Tech Cast have gone through big changes since our episodes first aired. We'll listen back to interviews with execs from SnapNurse and Curricula and tell you what's new. Plus, we survey Atlanta's tech ecosystem with Panoramic Ventures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this remix episode, we spend a day with a real estate photographer in Atlanta and examine how technology has changed the way he operates. We also talk with a management company that’s allowing its corporate tenants to pay rent with cryptocurrency. And then we stay in the crypto space with a deep dive into NFTs in Atlanta’s art scene.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

On this week's episode of WABE Tech Cast remix, we go out on the town with a listen back to two previous segments including a look at how restaurants have used tech to adapt during the pandemic; plus, how an Atlanta start up is setting itself apart as it enters the ride-hailing market.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of WABE Tech Cast remix, we listen back to our conversation with filmmaker Ken Burns about his PBS documentary Benjamin Franklin, including Franklin's contributions to the future of technology and science, and the formation of the United States. Plus, in this mid-term election year, we look at what big tech is doing to fight disinformation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

This week we bring you an encore of two earlier WABE Tech Cast episodes: Exploring how Atlanta logistics companies are trying to streamline the supply chain, and the future of electric vehicles in Georgia, and whether the state’s infrastructure is ready to handle them, and if car buyers here are ready to make the switch. New episodes of WABE Tech Cast return in September. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Mobile technology is playing an important role in helping scientists measure what parts of Atlanta are seeing the most extreme heat. WABE Tech Cast host Emil Moffatt looks at how the data is collected and being used. It's part of WABE's summer series called The Heat Effect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology can often evolve at lightning speeds, leaving some computers out-of-date in a matter of years, if not months. But machines that are several decades old can still capture people's attention. On this episode of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt visits the Vintage Computer Festival Southeast in Atlanta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connected devices may seem like a modern day luxury. But they can also be critical in alerting authorities in the event of an emergency in a public space. In this week's episode of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt speaks with Steve Latham, founder and CEO of Banyan Hills Technologies in Duluth. We also take a look Atlanta's effort to build out a surveillance camera network through Connect Atlanta. See...

Imagine that you're sharing an elevator with someone who could give you your dream job. What would you say?  How would you sell your talents? In this week’s episode of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt has the story of two Atlanta companies trying to help employees and employers find the right fit: Quinn Cobbledger and its "Job Pitch" app and TechCXO, which connects companies with "on-demand...

From film to tapes to smart phones, technology continues to change the way we capture important events in life. But preserving those memories for posterity can have its challenges. In this week's episode of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt talks to two people in Atlanta whose jobs revolve around archiving the past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A shortage of workers has many companies turning to technology as an alternative way to move goods and people. On this week's episode of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt has a look at autonomous technology in Atlanta, including drones that deliver pizza and self-driving shuttles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaders from the financial technology industry are meeting in Atlanta this week at a conference known as Fintech South. For decades, the city has been a leading hub for financial transactions. On this week's episode of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt looks at how that came to be, and where the region goes from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can technology help us breathe a little easier? It's a question many people in Georgia – including government scientists and even some high school students continue to explore. Emil Moffatt brings us a few of their answers in this week's episode of WABE Tech Cast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real estate photos can be breathtaking. They can also underwhelm. So what's the key to showcasing real estate online? In this episode of WABE Tech Cast, we go behind the scenes with an Atlanta real estate photographer. Plus, a property management company begins accepting cryptocurrency for rent payments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online misinformation has become almost as commonplace during election season as stump speeches and endless TV ads. While it’s hard to imagine any social media platform being able to keep pace with it all, some are giving it a try. On this special Georgia Primary Election Day episode, we examine what’s being done to combat false information about elections and voting.  See omnystudio.com/list...

When you think of rideshare apps, the first companies that come to mind are likely Uber or Lyft. But some in Atlanta are looking to carve out their own place in the on-demand transportation market. In this episode of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt looks at three different approaches.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the fastest growing job sectors in Metro Atlanta is the tech industry. Between global tech companies, retailers who are relying more on e-commerce and government agencies looking for help, tech jobs are becoming more abundant and often, more complex. In this week's episode of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt looks at efforts to keep the talent pipeline flowing. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Whether at home or sitting at a table at a restaurant, the pandemic has changed the way many of us order our food. In this week's episode of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt explores how Atlanta restaurants are using technology to connect with customers. Plus, how tech is being used to grow vegetables in indoor "vertical farms". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.