WABE Tech Cast
Introducing: The Boom
WABE's newest podcast is The Boom, a weekly look at Atlanta’s growing film and television industry, through trending topics and origin stories of local filmmakers, cast, and crew. Hosted by entertainment and culture reporter Jewel Wicker, new episodes are out every Friday morning, wherever you get …
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Ep. 26 A Toast to Tech
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.
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Ep. 25 Tech, Behind the Scenes
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 M…
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Ep. 24 Tech and Language
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 …
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Ep. 23 Stepping into the Metaverse
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.
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Ep. 22 Esports and Atlanta
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 …
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Ep. 21: Tech and Farming
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, …
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Remix: An update on two Atlanta startups
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 Panoram…
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Remix: Tech & Real Estate and NFT 101
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…
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Remix: Tech & Restaurants and Ride Hailing
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.
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